D. Pharma

A Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) 

Course Overview

• Course Name: Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)

• Duration: 2 years

• Eligibility:

  • Completed 10+2 (Science stream) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.

  • Minimum aggregate marks vary by institution (typically 45–50%).

Subjects Covered

Some common subjects taught include:

• Pharmaceutics

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Pharmacognosy

• Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Social Pharmacy

• Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

• Pharmacology

Career Opportunities

After completing D.Pharm, you can:

• Register as a Pharmacist (with the State Pharmacy Council)

• Work in:

  • Hospitals

  • Retail pharmacies

  • Pharmaceutical companies

  • Government health departments

• Further Study: You can pursue B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) via lateral entry (usually into the 2nd year).

Top Recruiters

• Apollo Pharmacy

• Fortis Healthcare

• Cipla

• Sun Pharma

• Government Health Departments

Skills Gained

• Drug preparation and dispensing

• Patient counseling

• Basic pharmacology

• Understanding drug interactions and side effects