Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma)

Overview

The Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) at Sai Meer College of Pharmacy (SMCO) is a 2-year full-time program, designed to prepare students for a strong foundation in the field of pharmacy. The course emphasizes the essential aspects of pharmaceutical sciences and helps students develop the technical and clinical skills required in hospitals, retail pharmacy, drug manufacturing, and allied sectors.

Affiliation & Approval

  • Approved by
    Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi
  • Recognized by
    AICTE, New Delhi
  • Affiliated to
    Board of Technical Education (BTE), Uttar Pradesh

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must have passed 10+2 (Science stream) with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with Mathematics or Biology.

  • Minimum percentage as per norms prescribed by PCI/BTE.

Course Duration

  • 2 Years (Annual Exam System)
  • Includes practical lab training and hospital exposure

Curriculum Highlights

  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Health Education & Community Pharmacy
  • Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy
  • Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology
  • Drug Store & Business Management

Career Opportunities After D.Pharma

  • Registered Pharmacist
Become a licensed pharmacist by registering with the State Pharmacy Council and serve in hospitals, clinics, or community pharmacies.
  • Hospitals & Retail Pharmacies
Work in government or private hospitals, health centers, or medical stores as a frontline healthcare and dispensing professional.
  • Pharmaceutical Industry Roles
Join pharmaceutical companies as a medical representative, QA assistant, production trainee, or sales support executive.
  • Further Studies & B.Pharma Entry
Pursue higher education through B. Pharma lateral entry or specialized certifications to advance your pharmaceutical career.