D-Pharm – Diploma in Pharmacy
Shantha College of Pharmacy offers a well-structured Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) program designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and practical skills required in the pharmaceutical field. The Diploma in Pharmacy course trains students in the preparation, compounding, and dispensing of medicines including tablets, powders, ointments, and injections as per prescriptions from medical practitioners, dentists, or veterinarians.
At Shantha College of Pharmacy, Diploma students gain hands-on experience in pharmaceutical production, quality control, and safe drug handling practices. The curriculum also covers important topics such as pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacy law, and ethics, ensuring students understand drug interactions, contraindications, and patient counseling.
Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Pharmacy, students can register with the State Pharmacy Council of India and are eligible to set up their own pharmacy or chemist and druggist shops. The program also prepares graduates for various career opportunities including medical representatives, pharmaceutical industry professionals, and positions in government health departments, research centers, teaching hospitals, and universities.
Shantha College of Pharmacy is dedicated to nurturing skilled diploma pharmacists who are ready to serve the healthcare system with professionalism and dedication.
A Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) is a 2 year course in the field of pharmaceutical sciences, designed to prepare students for entry-level roles in the pharmacy and healthcare sector.
Eligibility for D. Pharm:
10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Mathematics.
Core Subjects:
Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy
Job Opportunities after D. Pharm
After completing D. Pharm, candidates are eligible to register as a Pharmacist with the State Pharmacy Council, allowing them to legally practice.
🔹Government Sector Jobs:
- Pharmacist in Government Hospitals (State and Central):
- Railways, ESIC, AIIMS, CGHS, Defence Hospitals.
- Recruitment via SSC, UPSC, or state PSC exams.
- Drug Inspector (after experience + B.Pharm):
- Health Department Positions:
National Health Mission (NHM)1
Primary Health Centers (PHC)2
Community Health Centers (CHC)3
🔹 Private Sector Jobs:
- Retail Pharmacist / Community Pharmacist:
- Own or work in a medical store or chain pharmacy (e.g., Apollo, MedPlus).
Hospital Pharmacist:
- Managing drug inventory, patient counseling, and dispensing.
Medical Representative (MR):
- Sales and promotion of pharmaceutical products to doctors and hospitals.
Production Assistant in Pharma Companies:
- Support roles in drug manufacturing and packaging.
Clinical Research Associate (entry-level):
- After additional certification or training.
🔹Entrepreneurial Opportunities:
- Start your own retail or wholesale medical shop.
- Open a franchise pharmacy.
- Supply and distribution of pharmaceuticals.
