D.Pharm Course Details | KGN College of Pharmacy

About D.Pharm

D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy) is a pharmacy course that prepares students for work in medical stores, hospitals, pharmacies and the pharmaceutical sector. After completing the course and fulfilling applicable registration requirements, eligible candidates can work as registered pharmacists.

1. Course Overview

Course Name

Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)

Duration

2 Academic Years

Practical Training

Prescribed practical training is also required

Eligibility

10+2 with Physics and Chemistry, plus Biology or Mathematics

Admission

Merit or entrance-based, depending on the state and institution

Career Field

Pharmacy, hospitals and pharmaceutical services

Important: Check the current admission notification and Pharmacy Council of India regulations for the applicable eligibility and training requirements.

2. Subjects in D.Pharm

First Year	Second Year
Pharmaceutics	Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry	Community Pharmacy and Management
Pharmacognosy	Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology
Human Anatomy and Physiology	Pharmacotherapeutics
Social Pharmacy	Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy
—	Pharmacy Law and Ethics

The exact curriculum and subject structure follow the applicable Pharmacy Council of India regulations.

3. Fee - As per Fee regulatory authority of Rajasthan

4. Career Opportunities After D.Pharm

Registered Pharmacist

Indicative starting salary; actual pay depends on employer, location, registration and experience.

Hospital Pharmacist

Work in hospital pharmacies, dispense medicines and support safe medication management, subject to job eligibility.

Own Medical Store

Establish a pharmacy after meeting pharmacist registration, drug licensing, premises and other applicable legal requirements.

5. Can You Study B.Pharm After D.Pharm?

Yes. Eligible D.Pharm graduates can generally apply for admission to the second year of B.Pharm through lateral entry, subject to applicable eligibility and admission rules.

D.Pharm

2 academic years, plus prescribed practical training.

B.Pharm Lateral Entry

Typically 3 additional years after entry into the second year.

Career Progression

B.Pharm may provide broader options in pharmaceutical industry and other pharmacy career paths.

6. Admission in Rajasthan

For recognised institutions and admission updates, check the following official resources. Always verify that the specific college and course are approved for the relevant academic year.

RUHS Official Website Pharmacy Council of India

D.Pharm Course

About D.Pharm

1. Course Overview

2. Subjects in D.Pharm

3. Fee - As per Fee regulatory authority of Rajasthan

4. Career Opportunities After D.Pharm

Registered Pharmacist

Hospital Pharmacist

Own Medical Store

5. Can You Study B.Pharm After D.Pharm?

D.Pharm

B.Pharm Lateral Entry

Career Progression

6. Admission in Rajasthan

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