D.PHARMACY(Diploma in Pharmacy)

The D. Pharm Degree course is a two year program follows semester pattern. Diploma in Pharmacy is a short-term programme for aspirants who want to foray into pharmaceutical business and pharmacy jobs. The course is ideal for students who seek short programmes in the pharmacy domain as B.Pharma and Pharma.D are long-term courses of up to 6 years. Diploma in pharmacy can also be pursued in order to understand the basics of the programme and pursue advanced courses in this field.
The duration of the course shall be for 2 academic years (Non Semester) 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.

Eligiblity Criteria

Candidates who have passed the Higher Secondary Exam (+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics as optional Subjects and equivalent there to are eligible to apply.

Admission Requirements

• Transfer Certificate from the Institution last studied
• HSC/Pre-Degree/ AISSCE/ ISCE/ Intermediate or equivalent mark statement.
• Migration Certificate for the students who have passed other than HSC Examination of Tamil Nadu.
• Community Certificate (except OC candidates)
• Passport Size Photographs (10 Nos) & Stamp Size Photographs (6 Nos)

Course Structure

The various subjects and curriculum activities which will be covered over the course duration of 2 years is 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)

Goals

To educate and train the students as professionals suitable for the requirements of pharma profession
Methods of Teaching:

• Lecture/ Demonstration.
• Power point presentation.
• Assignments, Seminar & Viva.
• Tutorials & Group discussion.
• Projects & Journal presentation.
• Quiz.

Career Options and Job Prospects:

• Technical Supervisor.
• Production Executive.
• Medical Transcriptionist.
• Chemistry Tutor.
• Pharmacist.
• Quality Analyst.