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Diploma in Pharmacy
Course Overview
Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) is a 2-year diploma program designed to prepare students for careers in the pharmaceutical sector, including retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, and pharmaceutical industry roles.
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Duration: 2 Years (Annual System)
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Internship/Training: 500 hours practical training (as per norms)
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Regulatory Body: Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
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State Approval : Rajasthan University of Health Sciences
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Qualification Awarded: Diploma in Pharmacy
Course Outline (Year-wise)
First Year
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Pharmaceutics–I
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry–I
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Pharmacognosy
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Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Social Pharmacy
Second Year
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Pharmaceutics–II
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry–II
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Pharmacology & Toxicology
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Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
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Drug Store & Business Management
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Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
Eligibility Criteria
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10+2 (Science) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Mathematics
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Minimum 45–50% marks (as per PCI/State norms)
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Minimum age: 17 years
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Admission through merit or entrance exam (as per state policy)
Infrastructure & Resources
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Pharmaceutics Lab
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab
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Pharmacognosy Lab
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Anatomy & Physiology Lab
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Machine Room
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Library with updated pharmacy books & journals
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Qualified faculty (Principal, Lecturers, Lab Technicians)
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Minimum built-up area as prescribed by PCI
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500-hour practical training arrangement
Intake & Duration
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Approved Intake: 60 seats
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Course Duration: 2 Years
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Training: 500 Hours (Hospital / Community Pharmacy)
Career Opportunities
After completing D.Pharm and registration with State Pharmacy Council:
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Registered Pharmacist (Retail / Medical Store)
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Hospital Pharmacist
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Pharmaceutical Sales Executive
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Production & Quality Control Assistant
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Government Jobs (as per eligibility)
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Can pursue B.Pharm (Lateral Entry in some universities)