Introduction to Pharmacy
Pharmacy is the science and art concerned with the preparation and standardization of drugs. Its scope includes the cultivation of plants that are used as drugs, synthesis of chemical agents and development of medicines for mankind. Pharmacists are also responsible for preparation of dosage forms of drugs, the synthesis of chemical compounds of medicinal value and analysis of medicinal agents for the benefit of living organisms.
The pharmacists are also responsible for the preparation of the dosage forms of drugs, such as tablets, capsules and sterile solutions for injection. In simple words the science that embraces knowledge of drugs with special reference to the mechanism of their action in the treatment of disease is pharmacy/pharmacology.
Brief introduction to Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma)
Diploma in Pharmacy or D.Pharma is a diploma level course that can be studied after the completion of PUC or 10+2 classes. The course is designed to prepare candidates to work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists in hospitals, community pharmacies and other pharmaceutical related fields.
The D.Pharma course is designed to familiarise candidates with the basic concepts of pharmaceutical sciences. The main aim of the course is to prepare the students with necessary skills and academic knowledge required for entry-level positions in retail pharmacies as well as pharmaceutical companies.
Eligibility for D.Pharma Courses
The students who have completed their PUC or 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany from a recognised board are eligible to apply for Diploma in Pharmacy or D.Pharma course.
Admission to D.Pharma course
The students can take admission to D.Pharma by two modes of admissions (1) Merit Based Admissions and (2) Direct admissions.
1. Merit Based Admission
There are many institutes that conduct institution-based entrance exams for the selection of candidates under merit admissions. The students with high marks are selected for D.Pharma seats in these reputed institutes. The main idea of conducting entrance exams is to filter the deserving candidates from non-serious candidates. The fees are fairly nominal for merit seats.
2. Direct Admissions
The students also have the option to get admission to D.Pharma course by another mode, that is through direct admissions. Under this mode the students can choose to take direct admissions without applying for any entrance exams. The students who are opting direct admissions are given special privileges, where they have an option to choose their desired colleges for their study. The best part is that the students can book their D.Pharma seats even before the starting of the academic year. The fees are slightly higher for direct admission procedures.
