Diploma in Pharmacy

Introduction

Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) is a two-year programme that includes both theoretical and practical training on various aspects of pharmacy such as pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry and biochemistry. The syllabus is designed in such a way that students are able to understand the fundamentals of pharmaceutical science and its applications in the health.

Objectives

1. Discharge the professional roles of pharmacists with adequate understanding of their responsibilities as needed in this multidisciplinary health care system.

2. Plan, design, execute, stimulate experiments and provide solutions related to drugs and dosage forms.

3. Integrate the knowledge base of pharmaceutical services and practice for better design of drugs and dosage regimen.

4. Communicate effectively to other health care providers and patients with professional standards, ethics and social responsibilities.

5. Become a lifelong learner to absorb new technologies and thus offer leadership role in the profession.

Prospects

CAREER PROSPECTS

As a Pharmacist in Central Govt. (AIIMS/

RRB/Indian Army/Navy/CRPF/BSF etc)

State.Govt/Semi Govt/Private Hospitals,

Pharmacist in PSU

Industrial pharmacist

Lab Technician in Diploma in Pharmacy Colleges.

Drug Technician

Retail Store Pharmacist

Store Keeper.

Learning Outcomes

1. Pharmacy Knowledge: Possess knowledge of the core pharmacy subjects such as pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry and other allied subjects like pharmacy administration, cosmetics, marketing etc.
2. Planning Abilities: Showcase effective planning abilities including time management, resource management, delegation skills and organizational skills. Develop and implement plans and organize work to meet deadlines.
3. Problem analysis: Apply the scientific principles, analytical and critical thinking, while solving problems and making decisions during daily practice.
4. Modern tool usage: Select, and apply appropriate procedures, resources, and modern pharmacy-related computing and analytical tools with an understanding of their working principles.
5. Leadership skills: Inculcate leadership and team-building skills required for fulfilment of, professional and societal responsibilities. Undertake participatory roles as responsible citizens or leadership roles to facilitate improvement in health and wellbeing.
6. Professional Identity: Comprehend, evaluate and communicate their professional roles in society (e.g. health care professionals, promoters of health, educators, managers, employers, employees).
7. Pharmaceutical Ethics: Respect personal values and ethical principles in professional and social contexts. Apply ethical principles while making decisions and take responsibility for the outcomes associated with the decisions.
8. Communication: Communicate effectively with the pharmacy community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports, make effective presentations and documentation, and give and receive clear instructions.
9. The Pharmacist and society: Apply reasoning informed by the appropriate knowledge to assess health, safety and legal issues and following the responsibilities relevant to the professional pharmacy practice.
10. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional pharmacy practices in environmental contexts, and showcase the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
11. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. Self- assess and use feedback effectively