A) diploma in Pharmacy is a short-range course for aspirants who want to start their career in the field of pharmacy. Instead of doing long term courses in the pharmacy domain, the D. Pharmacy course is the ideal choice for the student who wants a quick start in their pharmacy career. Pursuing D. Pharm can be a good beginning to understand the fundamentals of the pharmacy programme and then pursue advanced courses like B. Pharm & Pharm.D.
A diploma in Pharmacy covers fundamental Pharmacy Education including the application of chemistry in the pharma industry, theoretical & practical concepts of biochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology. The course enables the students to study different chemical salts, their application and their uses in medicine. The programme holds fine significance in the pharmaceutical industry.
Course Highlights:
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Course Full Form | Diploma In Pharmacy |
| Course Duration | Course Duration of Diploma in Pharmacy [D.Pharm.] is 2 Years. |
| Age Eligibility | The minimum age limit is 17 years |
| Minimum Qualification | 10+2 (From any recognized Board) |
| Minimum Aggregate Score Requirement | 35%- 45% |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based/ Entrance Exam |
| Subjects Required | 10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Mathematics or Biology |
| Average Course Fees Incurred | INR 9,0000 – 1.5 lakh per annum |
| Advanced Options of Study | B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D |
| Average Salary Offered | INR 3.0 lakhs per annum |
| Employment Roles | Hospital Pharmacist, Community Pharmacist, Production Chemist, Production Technician, Medical Representative, Pharmaceutical Wholesaler. |
| Placement Opportunities | 1. Govt. Hospitals: AIIMS, PGI, ESIC, Etc. 2. Private Hospitals: Max, Fortis, Apollo, Etc. 3. Pharmaceutical Industries: Alkem, Cipla, Abbott, Dr Reddy’s, Mankind, Unichem, Etc. 4. Private Clinics & Nursing Homes 5. Wholesale Drug Distribution |
D. Pharma Eligibility Criteria:
Students who wish to pursue a Diploma in Pharmacy course must fulfil the following eligibility criteria.
• The candidate must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board.
• Students must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
• 10% relaxation in marks will be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), differently-abled, and other categories.