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Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) is a two-year undergraduate program in pharmacy education that is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to work as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician. The program is aimed at providing an understanding of the principles and practices involved in the preparation, dispensing, and management of medications.
The curriculum in a D.Pharm program typically includes courses in pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, pharmaceutics, hospital and clinical pharmacy, biochemistry, and microbiology. Practical experience through internships, clerkships, and other hands-on training is also an essential part of the program.
After completing a D.Pharm program, graduates can work in various settings such as community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and the pharmaceutical industry. They can work as pharmacy technicians, dispensers, or sales representatives. Graduates can also continue their education and pursue a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree to become licensed pharmacists.
Minimum qualification for admission to Diploma in Pharmacy: Pass in +2 Science examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Bioscience/Life-science) and/or Mathematics from C.H.S.E., Odisha or any examination equivalent to it, approved by PCI. Candidates must have passed in individual subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology (both theory & practical). Students of Vocational course & distance education/ correspondence course are not eligible. Admission conducted by DMET, Odisha.
Admission to D.Pharm course is from the merit list prepared by Convenor, D. Pharm Selection Committee, Odisha and rest of the seats are filled up by Management.
Provided that there shall be reservation of seats for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes candidates in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central Govt. /State Govts./Union Territory Administrations as the case may be from time to time
The duration of the course is for two academic years. Each academic year consists of not less than one hundred and eighty working days in addition to 500 hours of practical training for 3 months or more, in Govt. Hospital / Dispensary / Pharmacy recognised by PCI, New Delhi as prescribed by the curriculum.