Diploma in pharmacy offers basic education on formulation, standardization, rational uses & dispensing of modern & traditional medicines. Educated people in modern era seek safe & rational medicines according to prescription through registered pharmacist & pharmacy. The central & state governments have stated & authorized Registered Pharmacists to store, purchase & sale of medicines. This has increased the demand & job opportunities for D. Pharm.

Duration: 2 years
Seats: 60

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have passed intermediate examination or 10+2 level examination or its equivalent with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Mathematics/Biology subject (PCB/PCM). Applicants will have to go through the personal interaction/interview/test.

Approval & Affiliation

• PCI:- Approved by PCI, New Delhi (PCI Code: 4121)
• AKTU:- Affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (AKTU Code: 986)
• BTE:- Affiliated to Board of Technical Education (BTE), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (BTE Code: 1020)

Career Opportunities

Unlike other pharmacy-related courses, which have a greater focus on drug manufacturing, Pharma diploma provides a broad-based training – so students are more versatile. This will open doors to jobs in hospital or retail pharmacies, as well as the pharmaceutical industry. Those having Diploma qualification in Pharmacy can work as a Pharmacist in Govt. /Semi Govt. / Private Hospitals. They can also start their own Medical Store. Diploma in Pharmacy holders can work as a Medical Representative have a broad range of employment opportunities open to them. The job avenues for a diploma pharmacist are open in public and private sector. They are mostly absorbed by government hospitals and health care departments and sale promotion work in Pharmaceutical Companies. Desirous students on completion of D.Pharm, can opt B.Pharm Course.