About Course
There has never been a more exciting time to consider a career in pharmacy. The
profession is
experiencing a period of unprecedented progress and development. The skills of
pharmacists
have never been in greater demand and to deliver the latest, cutting-edge treatments
and
medicines to millions of patients every day.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum qualification for admission to Diploma in Pharmacy Part-I course -
- A pass in any of the following examinations with Physics, Chemistry and
Biology or
Mathematics.
- Intermediate examination in Science;
- The first year of the three year degree course in Science,
- 10+2 examination (academic stream) in Science;
- Pre-degree examination;
- Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as
equivalent to
any of the above examination.
Provided that there shall be reservation of seats for Scheduled Caste and
Scheduled
Tribes candidates in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central
Govt. /State
Govts./Union Territory Andaman as the case may be from time to time.
Course Structure
The duration of the course shall be for 2 academic years with each academic year
spread
over a period of not less than one hundred and eighty working days in addition
to 500
hours practical training spread over a period of not less than 3 months.
The various subjects and curriculum activities which will be covered over the
course
duration of 2 years are mentioned below:
1st Year
- Pharmaceutics - I (Theory and Practical)
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Theory and Practical)
- Pharmacognosy (Theory and Practical)
- Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology (Theory and Practical)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology (Theory and Practical)
- Heath Education and Community Pharmacy (Theory)
2nd Year
- Pharmaceutics - II (Theory and Practical)
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry - II (Theory and Practical)
- Pharmacology and Toxicology (Theory and Practical)
- Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence (Theory)
- Drug Store and Business Management (Theory)
- Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy (Theory and Practical)
Syllabus