Fathima College of Pharmacy, Kollam: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Fathima College of Pharmacy located at Kollam, Kerala, was started in the year 1984, and so far it has been imparting pharmaceutical education in south India. Affiliated to the University of Kerala, this institution has been brewing future pharmacists for more than three decades at Kilikolloor in the Malik Dhinar Complex. The PCI recognised Fathima college of pharmacy and the college campus is spread over a total area of 2 acres. The college has 14 qualified and experienced faculty members and offers the students quality education along with concept plus practical training.

Fathima College of Pharmacy has several infrastructural Amenities that have been put in place to support the learning process of its students. Rich library facility contributes to role of the knowledge hub by offering vast amount of pharmaceutical literature and working material for students. Science has been also incorporated into the school by having modern laboratories fully equipped with instruments in which the student gets practical lessons in almost every aspect of the school’s pharmacy. Being aware of the fact that current education cannot be effective without the usage of technological tools, Fathima College of Pharmacy has developed good quality IT facilities so that students follow modern trends of the field. For the college’s balanced development the college also provides its students with opportunities in games & sports so as to give equal importance to their physical health.

As for now, Fathima College of Pharmacy has only one basic course that is The Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma). This is a full-time course of 2 years’ duration that offers a strong base in pharmaceutical sciences for holders of 5 credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and English. The college is approved to admit 120 students for this course to produce a large number of competent pharmacy professional yearly. Thus the D.Pharma is the most advertised programme this college and being a professional course in pharmaceutical science and technology , the programmes are designed to impart practical knowledge and dell of professionalism fundamental to practice in the pharmaceutical industry.

In conformity with the policy of the DPT act 2002, Fathima College of Pharmacy follows a simplified and merit admission process. Prospective students interested in the D.Pharma programme should keep an eye on the college's portal. There is no detailed information about the exams a candidate is required to sit, but based on their previous experience, the candidates’ performance in exam subjects usually reflects their performance in higher secondary level courses related to the field they applied for. The college may also have a separate entrance test or interview where the ability of the student is being tested.

The Fathima College of Pharmacy with its aim to uphold the quality education with pragmatic exposure to train the pharmacy professionals is serving its role as a career builder to many pharmacy professionals across the country. Unfortunately, there is no information regards specific scholarships, and the students are welcome to address directly to the college officials. Fathima College of Pharmacy over the years has consistently endeavoured to expand its horizon and keep pace with the dynamic environment of pharmacy education and firmly holds on its goals to popularise Pharmacy education and produce efficient pharmacists to serve the nation in the fast expanding field of health care industry.