D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy)

D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy) is a foundational pharmacy course designed to provide students with basic knowledge of medicines, drug formulation, healthcare practices, and pharmaceutical sciences. This course prepares students to work as pharmacists and healthcare professionals in hospitals, medical stores, and pharmaceutical industries.

Subjects Covered in D.Pharm

The course includes both theoretical and practical subjects such as:

• Pharmaceutics – Study of drug formulation, preparation, and dispensing of medicines.

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Understanding chemical properties, composition, and testing of drugs.

• Pharmacology – Study of drug action, uses, dosage, and side effects on the human body.

• Pharmacognosy – Study of medicines derived from natural sources like plants and herbs.

• Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy – Knowledge about hospital pharmacy operations and patient care.

• Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence – Study of pharmacy laws, ethics, and regulations.

• Drug Store & Business Management – Understanding medical store management and pharmaceutical marketing.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students must have completed 10+2 (Intermediate) with Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics).

• Minimum required marks may vary according to institution or regulatory guidelines.

Course Duration

• The duration of D.Pharm is 2 years of academic study.

• It also includes practical training and internship, depending on institutional or regulatory requirements.

This course provides a strong foundation for students who want to start a career in pharmacy or pursue higher education in pharmaceutical sciences.