Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharmacy)
Program Overview
The Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharmacy) program at BITS is a two-year course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare. The course focuses on drug formulation, dispensing, pharmacology basics, and pharmacy law, ensuring students gain the skills required for pharmacy practice in hospitals, community pharmacies, and pharmaceutical industries. With hands-on training in labs, students develop the ability to prepare medicines, understand dosages, and provide essential patient care services. This program serves as a foundation for those aspiring to pursue higher education like B.Pharmacy or directly build a career as a registered pharmacist.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have completed 10+2 (Science stream) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics from a recognized board.
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks (subject to State Govt./University norms).
- Admission is based on merit and institutional guidelines.
Fee Structure
Per Semester Fee
Full Program Fee
Zero Cost EMI
Scholarships Available
Course Curriculum
- Pharmaceutics – Theory
- Pharmaceutics – Practical
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Theory
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Practical
- Pharmacognosy – Theory
- Pharmacognosy – Practical
- Human Anatomy & Physiology – Theory
- Human Anatomy & Physiology – Practical
- Social Pharmacy – Theory
- Social Pharmacy – Practical
- Pharmacology – Theory
- Pharmacology – Practical
- Community Pharmacy & Management – Theory
- Community Pharmacy & Management – Practical
- Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology – Theory
- Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology – Practical
- Pharmacotherapeutics – Theory
- Pharmacotherapeutics – Practical
- Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy – Theory
- Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy – Practical
- Pharmacy Law & Ethics
- 💊 Pharmaceutics – Basics of medicine preparation, dosage forms, and compounding.
- 🧪 Pharmacology – Understanding drug action, effects, and safe administration.
- ⚖ Pharmaceutical Law & Ethics – Regulations, ethics, and practices in pharmacy.
- 🧬 Pharmacognosy – Study of natural drugs from plants and biological sources.
- 🏥 Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy – Dispensing and managing medicines in hospitals.
- 🏭 Industrial Pharmacy Basics – Exposure to manufacturing and quality control processes.
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FAQ's
The Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) program is a two-year full-time course designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical skills essential for pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical industries.
Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics. Minimum percentage requirements vary by institute but generally around 50%.
Admissions are typically merit-based on Class 12 marks or through state-level pharmacy entrance exams. Candidates must apply within the stipulated admission window and meet all document requirements.
Core subjects include Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, and Drug Store Management, combining theoretical learning with practical lab work and clinical training.
Yes, practical exposure through internships in hospitals and pharmaceutical industries is mandatory, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in drug dispensation and healthcare settings.
Graduates can work as registered pharmacists in community pharmacies, hospitals, drugstores, or pursue higher studies like B.Pharm for advanced opportunities in research and pharmaceutical industries.
Yes, after completion of the diploma, students must register with the State Pharmacy Council to legally practice as pharmacists.
Yes, D.Pharm holders are eligible for lateral entry admission into the second year of B.Pharm programs, including at institutions like BITS Pilani, provided they meet eligibility criteria.
Fees vary but are generally affordable, covering tuition, labs, and other academic facilities. Semester-wise payment options may be offered.
The program combines strong academics with practical internships and access to advanced labs, mentorship by expert faculty, and pathways for further education and career development in pharmacy.