D. Pharma

The Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharma) is a diploma-level course designed for individuals aspiring to pursue a career in pharmacy and medicine. This comprehensive program spans over two years and is undertaken on a full-time basis. The course curriculum is meticulously crafted to equip candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills required to work effectively under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Graduates of the D. Pharma program are prepared to contribute to various healthcare settings, including hospitals, community pharmacies, and other pharmaceutical-related fields.

To be eligible for admission to the Diploma in Pharmacy Part-I course, candidates must meet certain minimum qualifications. This includes passing any of the following examinations with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics:

  • 10+2 examination in the Science stream
  • Pre-degree examination
  • Intermediate examination in Science
  • Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India, which is equivalent to the above examinations
  • The first year of a three-year degree course in Science

Additionally, the eligibility criteria also take into account reservations for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These reservations are in accordance with the guidelines and instructions issued by the Central Government, State Governments, or Union Territory Administrations, ensuring fair opportunities for all eligible candidates.

Overall, the D. Pharma course offers a robust foundation in pharmacy education, preparing students for successful careers in the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare sector.

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Eligibility for D. Pharma

Candidates who have passed 10+2 examination of any recognized Board with Physics and Chemistry along with either of Mathematics /Biotech /Bology /Techinical Vocational Subject are eligible for admission to 1st year of D Pharm. Programme. Eligibility criteria for admission to management quota of vacant seats is minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biotech/Biology.

Pharmacognosy Labs

Pharmacognosy is the branch of pharmacy that deals with the study of medicines derived from natural sources. It also includes the study of history, cultivation and collection of crude drugs. The laboratories are well equipped with instruments like projection microscope, colony counter, Sterility testing unit, Zone Reader, Laminar air flow, BOD incubator etc.

Pharmaceutics Labs

Pharmaceutics is branch of Pharmacy that deals with all facets of turning a new chemical entity into a medicated formulation like tablet, capsule, syrup, injection, inhaler etc. which can be safely and effectively used by patient. Pharmaceutics laboratories are equipped with instruments like dissolution apparatus, sieve, shaker, disintegrator, friability test apparatus etc.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Labs

Pharmaceutical Chemistry is the branch of Pharmacy that deals with design, development and synthesis of Pharmaceutical Drugs. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratories are well equipped with instruments like Digital PH meter, Calorimeter, Hot air oven, Microwave oven etc.

Careers in Pharmacy

Pharmacology Labs

Pharmacology is the branch of Pharmacy that deals with the study and description of the actions of drugs and chemicals on cells, tissues and the whole body. It includes study of the mechanism of action or drugs and finding out how drugs produce beneficial and adverse effects. Pharmacology Laboratories are well equipped with modern and sophisticated instruments like student Organ baths Rotating drums, photoactometer Rotarod, Electgroconvulsometer, Plethysmograph, Eddy’s hot plate, Histamine chamber, Cook’s pole climbing apparatus etc. Computer based simulations and software are also provided to the students. The Human Anatomy Museum has a very good collection of charts and models.

Computer Lab

Aarohan College of Pharmacy has computer center of 150 sq. meter and provided with 60 branded PC, server with internet connectivity along with printers, multimedia projector and various software.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Labs

Aarohan College of Pharmacy has instruments like HPLC, UV Spectrophotometer, Nephalometer, Flame Photometer, Electrophoresis, Polarimeter phase Contrast Microscope, IR Moisture balance etc. These instruments are highly sophisticated instruments required for Research and Development.