D.Pharm
DSSOP Pharmacy College
Diploma in Pharmacy
Diploma in Pharmacy program is a Diploma certificate course. It is well known by the short names of D Pharm and D Pharma. D.Pharmacy Course is a career-oriented program in the medical field of Pharmacy, designed to familiarize candidates with the basic concepts of pharmaceutical science.
The purpose of the program is to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for entry-level positions in retail pharmacies as well as pharmaceutical companies. The course essentially provides an overview of the theory, and various principles and practices involved in the science of pharmacy.
Diploma in Pharmacy is the minimum qualification required to practice or work as a pharmacist in India. Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who practice in the field of pharmacy. They are knowledgeable about drug therapy, different types of drugs (their composition, manufacturing process and properties) and optimum use of drugs (depending upon the condition of the patient). Pharmacists are also known by titles such as- druggists, chemists and Doctor of Pharmacy. Their main tasks include- compounding, checking prescriptions, dispensing drugs, advice dosage and directions to patients and checking and maintaining the drug store inventory (at hospitals, clinics or drug stores)
1-Diploma in Pharmacy, Passed 10+2 Physics, Chemistry as compulsory subject with Math/Biology (Zoology and Botany).
- 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.
2-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 Administrations as the case may be from time to time
Age bar as per UPSEE & JEECUP Lucknow.
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.
Candidates who have passed Intermediate of U.P. Board or (10+2) standard from other Boards with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subject alongwith one of the following subjects:- Mathematics/Bio-Technology/Computer Science/Biology are eligible for admission to Ist Year of B. Pharma Course offered by private colleges/Institutions of U.P.