Education and Career Forum

Sir, I have completed my 12th from Science with 41.62%. Is this score enough to get admission in D.Pharmacy course being offered by ant colleges in India? Is there any entrance as well? What is the scope of D.Pharmacy in India?

Diploma in Pharmacy is an undergraduate Diploma Course and the duration of Diploma in Pharmacy course is 2 years.

Eligibility for Diploma in Pharmacy

1. The applicants should have passed 12th class in the science stream from a recognized board of education.

2. The minimum percentage required in the 12th class to get admission in Diploma in Pharmacy course is 40%.

3. The admission of the candidate will be done on the basis performance in the Entrance examination like GPAT, UPSEE, and AU AIMEE Pharmacy.

4. The minimum age of the candidate should be 17 years.

SCOPE OF D.PHARMA COURSE

** Drug Control Administration

** Pharmaceutical Firms

** Home Tuition

** Sales and Marketing Department

** Research Agencies

** Food and Drug Administration

** Chemist shops

Eligibility to join a Pharm.D course:

You must be at least 17 years old and pass any one of the following exam:

(1) 10+2 with physics, chemistry and mathematics/ biology.

(2) Completed D.Pharm course from a PCI-approved institution.

(3) Any other qualification approved by PCI that is equivalent to above two qualifications.

Diploma in Pharmacy or D.Pharma. is a 2-year full-time Diploma course.

For pursuing the course D.Pharma you must have completed 10+2 or equivalent qualification in any stream from a recognized educational board.

Exams are also there for entrance in D.Pharma courses in India:
1.GPAT
2.UPSEE
3.AU AIMEE Pharmacy

Course Fee: INR 9,000 to 2 lakhs per annum

Scope of course:You will have to do WORK under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in hospitals, community pharmacies, and other related pharmaceutical fields.