Sri Venkateshwara College Of Pharmacy

OVERVIEW

Program Overview

Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) is a two-year diploma program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in pharmacy practice. The course focuses on fundamental pharmaceutical knowledge, dispensing of medicines, and patient counseling under the supervision of registered pharmacists or physicians.

Scope of D. Pharm

Pharm holders play a crucial role in community and hospital pharmacies by ensuring the safe dispensing of medicines and educating patients on proper drug use. The program provides a direct pathway to employment and also allows graduates to pursue higher education such as B. Pharm. With increasing healthcare needs, trained diploma pharmacists remain essential in both urban and rural healthcare settings.

Duration

2 years + 3 months training

Intake

60 Seats

Eligibilty for Admission

  • A Pass in HSc or equivalent with the following group of subjects
    • Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics
    • Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
  • Age: 17 years and above
Career prospects
  • To train competent pharmacists for community and hospital pharmacy practice
  • To ensure accurate dispensing and rational use of medicines
  • To develop skills in patient counseling and healthcare support
  • To promote ethical and legal pharmacy practices
  • To provide a foundation for higher studies in pharmacy