Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm.)

🔹 Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
🔹 Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB/PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics) from a recognized board.
🔹 Approval & Affiliation: Approved by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and affiliated with Bihar University of Health Sciences.

Course Overview

The D.Pharm. program is a foundational course designed for students aiming to build a career in community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, and pharmaceutical retail sectors. It focuses on basic pharmaceutical sciences, drug dispensing, and patient care services.

Key Subjects Covered

✔ Pharmaceutics – I & II – Fundamentals of drug formulation and dosage forms.
✔ Pharmaceutical Chemistry – I & II – Basic chemistry concepts related to pharmaceuticals.
✔ Pharmacology & Toxicology – Understanding drug actions and toxic effects.
✔ Pharmacognosy – Study of medicinal plants and herbal drugs.
✔ Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy – Basics of drug interactions and patient counseling.
✔ Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology – Study of body metabolism and disease diagnostics.
✔ Health Education & Community Pharmacy – Role of pharmacists in public health awareness.

Practical Training & Internships

✔ Compulsory 500 Hours of Internship in hospital pharmacies, community pharmacies, or industry settings.
✔ Hands-on Training in Prescription Reading, Drug Dispensing, and Patient Counseling.

Career Opportunities

🔹 Registered Pharmacist in hospitals, clinics, and community pharmacies.
🔹 Drug Store & Retail Pharmacy Management – Own or manage a pharmacy store.
🔹 Medical Representative – Work in pharmaceutical sales and marketing.
🔹 Pharmacy Technician in healthcare institutions.
🔹 Government & Private Sector Jobs – Work in drug control administration and health departments.
🔹 Pathway to Higher Education – Can pursue B.Pharm. for advanced career opportunities.