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A Comprehensive Guide to Taking a D.Pharma Course

Published 12-May-2023
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The D Pharma course is the ideal course for those looking for a career in the domain of pharmacy. It runs into 2 years and makes one eligible for varied roles in the pharma industry.

The Pharmacy Diploma covers the basics of Pharmacy Education, including the implementation of chemistry in pharma, the fundamentals of biochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology, both theoretically and practically.

D Pharma course enables the students to study about different chemical salts, their application and uses in medicine.

Science students after their 12th are worried about which course to pursue. Many believe that only students with PCB can pursue Pharmacy while all PCM/PCM/PCMB students are eligible for the D Pharma course.

The Pharma sector is booming as India has the maximum USFDA approved plants outside the USA.

This attracts companies to set up manufacturing facilities in India because we have a talented pool of pharma professionals. The GOI’s Rs 15000 crore production linked incentive (PLI) scheme is aimed at making India an innovation hub because we are way behind in developing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) the starting material for making drugs.

Countries like China, USA & Germany lead the API production because they have invested heavily in R & D.

The future of the Pharma sector depends on R & D because new viruses will inflict humanity in the coming days.

Man’s overexploitation of nature is exposing him to deadly viruses that require potent medicine to counter them. As is rightly said, health is wealth. All humans want a healthy life and need medicines that provide instant relief.

The D Pharma course is your gateway to an illustrious career because they develop medicines that provide relief from ailments. It’s an evergreen industry because people will always require potent medicines to ward off diseases.

The scare of Corona reinforced that even in the 21st century, we are vulnerable to deadly viruses if not protected by vaccines. As in the words of researchers, the melting of permafrost in the Artic will again expose mankind to deadly viruses.

D Pharma Course eligibility - 10+2 with PCB/PCM for a recognized board.

The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has recognized the D Pharma course at SVU. Candidates should check with PCI whether the D Pharma course is recognized before seeking admission because it regulates Pharmacy education in India.

D pharma course duration

The course is of 2 years duration which a Science student can pursue after passing class 12th. In fact, after D Pharma they can augment their qualification by doing B Pharma, which is a graduate qualification in Pharmacy.

It is one of the best short term professional courses after 12th that opens a plethora of opportunities for pharmacists. They can open their retail pharmacy or work as Pharmacists in Private or Government entities.

All hospitals have in house pharmacies that hire pharmacist to dispense medicines & explain the drug regimen to the patients. India has one of the highest number of diabetics in the world owing to a sedentary lifestyle, which further aggravates the problem.

Such patients have to take regular medications to control diabetes and lead a healthy life. Similarly, hypertension requires regular drugs to control it & lead a normal life.

Such ailments provide enough opportunities to Pharma companies to develop potent drugs that mitigate suffering and help the patient lead a normal life.

D Pharma Course in Government College

For doing D Pharma, students always want to explore Government colleges because of subsidized fees as compared to the private ones. This is because Government colleges give priority to students who gain a higher rank so that meritorious & deserving candidates get the seat.

The various Government colleges that offer a D Pharma in U.P. are:

  • Bundelkhand University Jhansi
  • SHUATS Allahabad
  • GSVM Medical College Kanpur
  • Government Girls Polytechnic Allahabad
  • Government Polytechnic Jaunpur
  • Government Polytechnic Lakhimpur Kheri
  • LLRM Medical College Meerut
  • Kumal College of Pharmacy Agra
  • D Pharma fees in Government College

    Government colleges offer a wonderful option to pursue Diploma in Pharmacy, provided candidates have ranked well in the selection parameters.

    As per the Directorate of Technical Education Government of Uttar Pradesh, the fees in Government polytechnics running diploma courses is INR 12670 per year.

    For aided institutions, the fees for all diploma programs, including D pharma, is INR 19000 per year while private institutions can charge INR 45000 per year for the Diploma in Pharmacy program.

    D Pharma Syllabus

    Now you are well aware about the D Pharma course & how it will launch your career. Let’s be clear about the syllabus of the Diploma in Pharmacy course:

    Semester-I Semester-II Semester-III Semester-IV
    Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy Health Education and Community Pharmacy Health Education and Community Pharmacy- II
    Human Anatomy and Physiology- I Pharmaceutical Chemistry- I Human Anatomy and Physiology - II Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
    Health Education and Community Pharmacy- I Pharmacology & Toxicology Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology Lab Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy Lab
    Pharmacognosy - I Pharmaceutics Lab Antibiotics Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II
    Pharmacognosy Lab Drug Store and Business Management Pharmacognosy- II Pharmaceutics
    Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I Lab Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II Lab - -

    Those candidates who cannot get admission in Government colleges shouldn’t get disheartened because there are some good private institutions that offer a futuristic D Pharma course.

    Shri Venkateshwara University is one such institution that offers a 2 year Diploma in Pharmacy, recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).

    National council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has recognized the course as it regulates teacher education in India.

    It is a State Private University enacted by Act No-26 of 2010 of State Legislature of Govt. of Uttar Pradesh and notified u/s 2 (f), UGC Act 1956 of University Grants Commission, Govt. of India. It awards degrees u/s22 (1) of the UGC Act 1956.

    The University’s sprawling campus provides a serene environment for learning augmented by its hi tech labs & workshops that motivate for research.

    Research has been the forte of SVU as its faculty members indulge in academic & industrial research in collaboration with industry.

    The University promotes students for overseas assignments through the International Research & collaboration Cell (IRCC) that has tied up with the reputed universities of the world.

    Researches can pursue collaborative research on pressing areas, as the welfare of humanity is the sole motive of the promoters of this esteemed institution.

    The University promotes students for overseas assignments through the International Research & collaboration Cell (IRCC) that has tied up with the reputed universities of the world.

    Researches can pursue collaborative research on pressing areas, as the welfare of humanity is the sole motive of the promoters of this esteemed institution.

    D Pharmacy course subjects

    1st year

  • Pharmaceutics involves transforming newly synthesized chemicals into approved medications that are both secure and effective in combating or preventing ailment.
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Understanding drugs and their creation is the focus of this branch of chemistry. This includes drug discovery, distribution, absorption, metabolism, and more.
  • The investigation of the physical, chemical, biochemical and biological characteristics of drugs, drugs or potential drugs derived from natural origins, as well as discovering new treatments from natural sources, is referred to as Pharmacognosy.
  • The investigation of the physical, chemical, biochemical and biological characteristics of drugs, drugs or potential drugs derived from natural origins, as well as discovering new treatments from natural sources, is referred to as Pharmacognosy.
  • 2nd Year

  • Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence: Pharmaceutical jurisprudence is the study of the rules and regulations of pharmacy, pharmaceutical practice and drugs and pharmaceuticals. Each country regulates pharmacists, pharmacies, drugs, and pharmaceuticals.
  • Human anatomy and physiology are two of the most essential concepts in the life sciences.
  • Anatomy deals with the internal and external structures of the body and their physical relationships, while physiology deals with the study of the functions of these structures.
  • Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology: Clinical biochemistry involves the biochemical study of body fluids such as blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid.