📘 Course Overview
Course Name: Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)
Duration: 2 years (full-time)
Affiliation: MSBTE, Mumbai
Approval: Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
This is an entry-level pharmacy course for students who want to build a career in the pharmaceutical field.
🎓 Eligibility
Must pass 12th Science (HSC)
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry + Biology/Mathematics
Minimum marks: Around 45% (may vary by category)
📚 Subjects (Main Topics)
First Year:
Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacognosy
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Social Pharmacy
Second Year:
Pharmacology
Community Pharmacy
Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology
Pharmacotherapeutics
🧪 Training
Includes practical lab work + industrial/hospital training
Around 500 hours practical training after course
💼 Career Scope
After D.Pharm, you can:
Work as Registered Pharmacist
Open medical store (retail/wholesale)
Work in hospitals, pharma companies, clinical research
📈 Higher Education
Direct admission to B.Pharm (2nd year lateral entry)
✅ Key Points
Minimum qualification to become a licensed pharmacist in India
Skill-based course with job-oriented training
Conducted and examined by MSBTE