Smt. Anusayabai Waghmare Bahuddeshiya Sanstha, Nagpur

GONDIA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

At Chulod, Post Datora, Tahula, District Gondia, Maharashtra - 441601
Approved by PCI,Gov.of Maharashtra,DTE & Affiliated to DABATU,MSBTE
(D Pharm, B Pharm, M Pharm)

Diploma in Pharmacy

Diploma Program

Diploma in Pharmacy

The Diploma in Pharmacy is a professional pharmacy program designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, medicines, dispensing, healthcare and community pharmacy practice.

Diploma in Pharmacy
D.Pharm
2 Years
H.S.C. Science
60 Students
About The Program

Professional Foundation in Pharmacy

D.Pharm provides students with essential pharmaceutical knowledge required to understand medicines, dosage forms, dispensing procedures and healthcare practices.

The program combines classroom education with laboratory practicals and professional pharmacy training, helping students develop the knowledge and skills required for entry-level pharmacy practice.

Students also gain an understanding of patient communication, medicine storage, prescription handling and responsible use of medicines.

Course Information

D.Pharm Details

Duration

2 years of professional diploma education with theoretical and practical learning.

Eligibility

H.S.C. / 10+2 Science with the prescribed subjects, subject to applicable admission requirements.

Intake Capacity

As provided in the institute's program information.

Program Focus

Pharmaceutical sciences, dispensing, medicine handling, laboratory practice, patient care and community pharmacy.

Curriculum

D.Pharm Subjects

The D.Pharm curriculum develops fundamental pharmaceutical knowledge and practical pharmacy skills.

No. Subject Key Areas
01 Pharmaceutics Dosage forms, pharmaceutical preparations, dispensing, packaging and storage.
02 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmaceutical inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, drug identification and basic analysis.
03 Pharmacology Drug actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects and basic toxicology.
04 Pharmacognosy Medicinal plants, natural drugs, crude drug identification and herbal medicines.
05 Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy Hospital pharmacy, prescription handling, patient counselling and drug information.
06 Community Pharmacy Community pharmacy practice, health education, patient communication and medication safety.
Practical Learning

Skills Developed During the Program

Practical education helps students connect pharmaceutical theory with real pharmacy situations.

01

Prescription Handling

Learn the basic process of reading prescriptions and preparing medicines for dispensing.

02

Pharmaceutical Laboratory

Gain practical exposure to formulation, pharmaceutical chemistry and basic analytical procedures.

03

Medicine Storage

Understand appropriate storage, handling and organization of medicines.

04

Patient Counselling

Develop communication skills for providing basic medicine-use information to patients.

Career Opportunities

Career After D.Pharm

Community Pharmacy

Opportunities in retail and community pharmacy environments.

Hospital Pharmacy

Work opportunities in hospitals, clinics and healthcare institutions.

Pharmaceutical Industry

Explore opportunities in pharmaceutical manufacturing and related support functions.

Pharmacy Services

Develop professional skills for pharmacy support and medicine-related services.

Admission Information

Admission and eligibility are subject to the applicable rules and regulations of the concerned authorities and affiliating institutions.

For Admission