Diploma in Pharmacy, popularly known as D. PHARM is a two-year undergraduate diploma course offered by pharmacy colleges in India. The course is the minimum qualification to become a registered pharmacist in the country. Candidates having passed 10+2 exam or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Maths or Biology can eligible to pursue D. PHARM.
D. PHARM doesn't provide specialization to choose from; only the basic concepts of pharmaceutical science are taught in this course. After successfully completing two years of D. PHARM and after registering with Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) or the state Pharmacy Council, one can set up his/her own pharmacy/chemist, in order to stock and sell medicines and dispense them according to a registered medical practitioner's prescription. One can also become medical representative after pursuing the course.
At the end of 2 years of study, the student is expected to :
| Curriculum - D. PHARM Part-I | |||
| Pharmaceutics-I | |||
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I | |||
| Pharmacognosy | |||
| Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology | |||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | |||
| Health Education and Community Pharmacy | |||
| Curriculum - D. PHARM Part-II | |||
| Pharmaceutics-II | |||
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II | |||
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | |||
| Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence | |||
| Drug Store and Business Management | |||
| Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy | |||
Practical Training : After passing Second Year D. PHARM Examination the student shall undergo compulsory practical training of 500 Hours over a period of 3 months at approved Hospital / Pharmacy.
Results : Student shall secure a minimum of 40% marks to pass, minimum of 50% marks for second class, minimum of 60% marks for first class and minimum of 75% marks for distinction.