Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)

Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) – Course Overview

🩺 What is D.Pharm?

Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) is a 2-year diploma-level course that trains students in the fundamentals of pharmaceutical sciences. It is ideal for students who wish to work as registered pharmacists in hospitals, community pharmacies, or pharmaceutical industries.

D.Pharm acts as a stepping stone for those who want to pursue higher education (like B.Pharm or Pharm.D) or begin a career in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board

• Mandatory Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics

• Minimum Marks: Usually 45–50% aggregate in PCB/PCM (varies by institution)

• Age Limit: Minimum 17 years (as of 31st December in the year of admission)

📘 Course Duration

• 2 years of academic study

• Followed by 3 months of internship in a hospital or pharmacy setup (as per Pharmacy Council of India guidelines)