D Pharmacy Course

Diploma in Pharmacy program is a Diploma certificate course. It is well known by the short names of D Pharm and Diploma in Pharmacy is the minimum qualification required to practice or work as a pharmacist in India

Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who practice in the field of pharmacy. They are knowledgeable about drug therapy, different types of drugs (their composition, manufacturing process and properties) and optimum use of drugs (depending upon the condition of the patient). Pharmacists are also known by titles such as- druggists, chemists and Doctor of Pharmacy. Their main tasks include- compounding, checking prescriptions, dispensing drugs, advice dosage and directions to patients and checking and maintaining the drug store inventory (at hospitals, clinics or drug stores).

Diploma in Pharmacy is a Diploma certificate course. The course consists of two academic years and practical training session. On course completion (academic program and practical training), successful candidates will get Diploma certificate from the University/Institute.

Eligibility

10+2 examination with Physics and chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with one of the subject (Mathematics, Bio-technology, biology) with at least 45% marks in above specified subjects (40% for SC/ST) from a recognized board.
or
Any other qualification from an institution approved by the Pharmacy council of India under section 12 of The Pharmacy Act.

Course	Duration	Eligibility
D-Pharmacy	2 years	10+2 Medical/ Non-Medical