Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)

About the Programme

The Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) is a two-year academic programme designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the science and methodology behind pharmacy practices and medication management. The programme offers foundational knowledge in the principles and practices involved in the science of pharmacy, covering core subjects such as Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutics.

Programme Overview

The two-year Diploma in Pharmacy programme is a compact and comprehensive qualification that covers the fundamentals of human physiology, diseases, therapeutic compounds, drugs in use, their pharmacology, formulations, and basics of drug store management and pharmaceutical jurisprudence. This programme provides the minimum essential qualification required for registration as a Pharmacist in India and enables graduates to operate retail, wholesale, and community pharmacies, as well as work as hospital pharmacists.

Programme Highlights

• Comprehensive curriculum covering Human Anatomy, Physiology, Disease Mechanisms, and Health Education.
• In-depth study of Community Pharmacy, Pharmacology, and Inorganic & Organic Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
• Detailed exposure to small-scale and industrial pharmaceutical formulation practices.
• Introduction to industrial and business management principles in pharmacy.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical jurisprudence, drug storage, handling, and proper usage of medicinal compounds.