Updated By Cyril Titus Zachariah on 25 Nov, 2020
Average Duration | 2 years-6 years | ||
Average Fee | 10 K-1 L INR annual | ||
Study Mode | Regular,Part-time,Distance Learning |
Diploma in Pharmacy is a short-term programme for aspirants who want to foray into pharmaceutical business and pharmacy jobs. The course is ideal for students who seek short programmes in the pharmacy domain as B.Pharma and Pharma.D are long-term courses of up to 6 years. Diploma in pharmacy can also be pursued in order to understand the basics of the programme and pursue advanced courses in this field.
The programme covers basic pharmacy education including the application of chemistry in the pharmaceutical industry, concepts of biochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology. The programme enables the students to learn about different chemical salts, their application and uses in medicine. The programme holds good value in the pharmaceutical industry.D.Pharma. is an entry-level course that acts as a gateway for aspirants to pursue higher studies either from India or abroad.
The highlights of the D.Pharm course are as follows:
| Level | Diploma |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Course Fee | INR 4,000 to INR 4 Lakhs |
| Exam Type | Annual/Semester |
| Minimum Qualification | 10+2 |
| Minimum Aggregate Score Requirement | 45%- 55% |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based/ Entrance Exam |
| Employment Sectors | Govt. Hospitals, Clinics, Private Hospitals, Nursing Homes, etc |
Check out the eligibility for D.Pharm course in detail below:
First Year:
Pharmaceutics – 1 | Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology | Pharmacognosy |
Human Anatomy and Physiology | Pharmaceutical Chemistry – 1 | Health Education and Community Pharmacy |
Second Year:
Pharmaceutics – 2 | Pharmacology and Toxicology | Drug Store and Business Management |
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence | Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy | Pharmaceutical Chemistry – 2 |
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Although D.Pharma is a diploma programme, there are some good job opportunities that candidates can seek after completing this course. Jobs are available at pharmacies of government and private hospitals, private pharmacy stores, pharmaceutical companies, etc. Job opportunities are better if candidates pursue B.Pharma after the D.Pharma programme. Following are some job opportunities and employment roles that students can consider after D.Pharma:
| Options | D.Pharma |
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Salary of a fresher after pursuing D.Pharma programme can vary from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 1.5 lakh. Salary in this field are highly dependent on the qualification of the candidate as well as experience. After completing 2 to 3 years in this industry, candidates can expect a salary of up to Rs. 3.5 lakh. After pursuing D.Pharma followed by B.Pharma, candidates can back packages up to Rs. 5 lakh or more depending upon experience.
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Following are some of the top colleges offering Pharmacy courses : Bombay College of Pharmacy (Kalyan) , Institute of Chemical Technology (Mumbai) , JSS College of Pharmacy (Ooty) , Bharathi Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy (Kolhapur) , Al Ameen College of Pharmacy (Bangalore). You can explore these colleges on our website to check if they offer Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) or not.
The average fee for Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) is INR 30,000 per year.
Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) is a 2 year course.
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