Diploma OF PHARMACY (D. PHARM.)

Course duration:  2 Year

Medium of instruction:  :English

 

OverviewAdmission

 

 

The Diploma of Pharmacy (D Pharm) program is a comprehensive two-year course designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical sciences. The program equips students with a strong foundation in chemistry, biology, and medicine, preparing them for various roles in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

 

Course Objective

  • To impart fundamental and advanced knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences.
  • To develop practical skills through laboratory work and industrial training.
  • To foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • To prepare students for careers in pharmacy, research, and related fields.
  • To promote ethical practices and lifelong learning in the pharmaceutical profession.

 

Admission Requirements

Educational Qualifications:

Completion of secondary education (10th) /PUC with a focus on science subjects

 

Curriculum

The B Pharm curriculum is structured to cover essential areas of pharmaceutical education, including:

Pharmaceutics

  • Drug Formulation
  • Novel Drug Delivery Systems (NDDS)
  • Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Computational Drug Design

Pharmacology

  • Experimental Pharmacology
  • Toxicology
  • Clinical Pharmacology

Pharmacognosy

  • Herbal Drug Technology
  • Phytochemistry
  • Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical Analysis

  • Chromatographic Techniques
  • Spectroscopic Analysis
  • Regulatory Affairs

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

  • Biopharmaceuticals
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Vaccine Development

Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy

  • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
  • Patient Counseling
  • Clinical Trials

Pharmacy Practice

  • Community Pharmacy
  • Hospital Pharmacy
  • Pharmacovigilance

 

Practical training

Laboratory Work

  • Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical laboratories.
  • Experiments in drug formulation, analysis, and synthesis.

Industrial Training

  • Internships in pharmaceutical companies.
  • Exposure to real-world pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control processes.

Clinical Training

  • Training in hospital and community pharmacies.
  • Interaction with healthcare professionals and patients.

 

Career Opportunity

Graduates of the B Pharm program can pursue a variety of career paths, including:

Pharmacist

  • Community and hospital pharmacies
  • Patient counseling and medication management

Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Drug development and research
  • Quality control and regulatory affairs
  • Sales and marketing of pharmaceutical products

Research and Development

  • Academic and industrial research
  • Clinical trials and biopharmaceuticals

Regulatory Affairs

  • Government and private regulatory bodies
  • Drug approval and compliance