Diploma in Pharmacy, or D. Pharm., is a diploma-level education designed for students interested in studying pharmacy and pursuing a career in medicine. It is a two-year full-time diploma programme that prepares individuals to work in hospitals, community pharmacies, and other pharmaceutical-related sectors under the supervision of a certified pharmacist.
India is a big country by population of around 130 crores, and there is huge requirement of medicines. Due to the opening of many large and multinational pharmaceutical companies, the future in the field of pharmacy is too bright. Therefore career, scope and job opportunities in Pharmacy field are huge. Diverse job opportunities are available for D. Pharm. candidates. Government and private sector job opportunities are available for them.
Eligibility
Minimum qualification for admission to Diploma in Pharmacy part-I course – A pass in any of the following examinations with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics.
- Intermediate examination in science
- 10+2 examination (academic stream) in science;
- Pre-degree examination
- The first year of the three-year degree course in science,
- Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examination.
Career Prospect
One can work in chemist shops or retail stores of medicines. After registering with the State Pharmacy Council, D. Pharm certificate holders may even start their own private drug store or chemist shop and sell medicines as per doctor’s prescription. To thrive in such a venture, one must have access to decent financial resources and entrepreneurship skills. He can start his own wholesale business or open his own surgical items shop. D. Pharm. candidates may start practicing as pharmacists in India. Pharmacist can practice in community pharmacies, where he can choose to become a community pharmacist after the completion of the course.
Some of the top professional job roles for D Pharm. students are:
- Junior Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
- Data Analyst
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacist in Charge
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Hospital Pharmacy Director
- Hospital Staff Pharmacist
- Assistant Professor
- Sales and Marketing Executive
- Food and Drug Administration
- Retail Pharmacist
- Retail Staff Pharmacist
- Pharmacologist
- Business Development Manager
Course Structure
The duration of the course shall be for 2 academic years with each academic year spread over a period of not less than one hundred and eighty working days in addition to 500 hours practical training spread over a period of not less than 3 months.
