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Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm): Overview

A Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) is a 2-year undergraduate course designed to prepare students for entry-level roles in the pharmaceutical sector, such as a pharmacist in hospitals, retail, or clinical settings.

Eligibility

• Academic Qualification : 10+2 with Science (PCM/PCB).
• Minimum Marks : 50% aggregate in Class 12 (varies by institution).
• Age : Minimum of 17 years at the time of admission.
  
  Course Structure
  
  
• Duration : 2 years + 500 hours of internship (minimum).
• Key Subjects :
  
  
  • Year 1 : Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Human Anatomy.
    
    
  • Year 2 : Pharmacology, Toxicology, Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy.
    
    Colleges Offering D. Pharm

Here are some reputed colleges in India for Diploma in Pharmacy:

1. Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi
2. Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Karnataka
3. Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Delhi
4. Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune
5. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali
   
   Admission Process
   
   
6. Entrance-Based : Some colleges require entrance exams (e.g., GPAT, state-level exams).
   
   
7. Merit-Based : Based on Class 12 marks.
   
   Fees

• Government Colleges : Rs. 10,000–50,000 per year.
• Private Colleges : Rs. 50,000–1,00,000 per year.
  
  Career Prospects

After completing D. Pharm, you can:

1. Work as a licensed Pharmacist in hospitals or retail pharmacies.
2. Pursue B. Pharm for further studies.
3. Explore roles in drug marketing and production .

For exact details on admission, fees, and eligibility, visit the official websites of the colleges you're interested in.

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