“Pharmacy is the science of preparing and dispensing drugs. This science uses principles of health sciences, biology and chemical sciences to create and dispense pharmaceutical drugs.” The science and practice of preparing and dispensing medicines is known as pharmacy. It involves ensuring the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical drugs.
As the Indian manufactured drugs or medicines are affordable and effective, more and more developing countries are opting for them and there is no doubt that the pharmacy sector will continue to flourish for a very long time This has raised the requirement for qualified professionals in the field of pharmacy which, in turn, has increased the demand for pharmacy courses among students. Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who practice in the field of pharmacy. Pharmacists are medication experts, educators, councilor and friends- all in one! They should not just be qualified in their professional expertise but should also possess good communication skills to maintain healthy relationships with their patients. They are knowledgeable about drug therapy, different types of drugs (their composition, manufacturing process and properties) and optimum use of drugs (depending upon the condition of the patient). Their main tasks include- compounding, checking prescriptions, dispensing drugs, advice dosage and directions to patients and checking and maintaining the drug store inventory (at hospitals, clinics or drug stores).
Diploma in Pharmacy, or D. Pharma, 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.
Recognized By: Uttar Pradesh Board of Technical Education, Lucknow & Pharmacy Council of India
Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB/PCM (50% marks)
Duration: 02 Years
Selection Criteria: Through JEECUP Counseling
Age: 17 Years Complete/ No maximum age limit
Career Opportunities: Career opportunities exist in various Hospitals in private/ Govt./Semi Govt./Public Sectors, Community Health Centers, Educational institutes, Clinics, Drug Stores, Pharmaceutical Firms, Sales & Marketing Department etc as Pharmacists.
Course Content >>
First Year
| S.No. | Course Code | Name of the Course | Total Theory/Practical Hours (3 Hrs. Per Week) | Total Tutorial Hours (3 Hrs. Per Week) | Theory/Practical Hours Per Week | Tutorial Hours Per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ER20-11T | Pharmaceutics (Theory) | 75 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 2 | ER20-11P | Pharmaceutics (Practical) | 75 | - | 3 | - |
| 3 | ER20-12T | Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Theory) | 75 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | ER20-12P | Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Practical) | 75 | - | 3 | - |
| 5 | ER20-13T | Pharmacognosy (Theory) | 75 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 6 | ER20-13P | Pharmacognosy (Practical) | 75 | - | 3 | - |
| 7 | ER20-14T | Human Anatomy & Physiology (Theory) | 75 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 8 | ER20-14P | Human Anatomy & Physiology (Practical) | 75 | - | 3 | - |
| 9 | ER20-15T | Social Pharmacy (Theory) | 75 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | ER20-15P | Social Pharmacy (Practical) | 75 | - | 3 | - |
Second Year
| S.No. | Course Code | Name of the Course | Total Theory/Practical Hours (3 Hrs. Per Week) | Total Tutorial Hours (3 Hrs. Per Week) | Theory/Practical Hours Per Week | Tutorial Hours Per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ER20-21T | Pharmacology (Theory) | 75 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 2 | ER20-21P | Pharmacology (Practical) | 50 | - | 2 | - |
| 3 | ER20-22T | Community Pharmacy & Management (Theory) | 75 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | ER20-22P | Community Pharmacy & Management (Practical) | 75 | - | 3 | - |
| 5 | ER20-23T | Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology (Theory) | 75 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 6 | ER20-23P | Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology (Practical) | 50 | - | 2 | - |
| 7 | ER20-24T | Pharmacotherapeutics (Theory) | 75 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 8 | ER20-24P | Pharmacotherapeutics (Practical) | 25 | - | 1 | - |
| 9 | ER20-25T | Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy (Theory) | 75 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | ER20-25P | Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy (Practical) | 25 | - | 1 | - |
| 11 | ER20-26T | Pharmacy Law & Ethics | 75 | 25 | 3 | 1 |