Program Overview
The D. Pharm program lays a foundational understanding of pharmaceutical sciences. It equips students with the basic concepts of medication therapy management and patient care, integrating both traditional and contemporary practices of pharmacy.
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: 60
Fee Structure
Annual Fee: ₹1,50,000
Application Fee: INR 800/-
Eligibility Criteria
For admission to the first year of the Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) course, candidates must meet the following requirements:
Maharashtra State Candidature Candidates:
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Must be an Indian National.Should have passed the 10+2 examination (Science stream) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics.Or any other qualification recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to the above.
Note: Candidates from states other than Maharashtra are eligible only for the institution quota.
NRI / OCI / PIO, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, Foreign Nationals:
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Must have completed the 10+2 examination (Science stream) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics.
This diploma course serves as the minimum educational qualification for becoming a registered pharmacist in India.
Program Highlights
Career
Career Prospects:
- Graduates can pursue various roles within retail pharmacy settings, research institutions, the pharmaceutical industry, and academic environments.
- Opportunities to participate in the development of medical science through drug research and development roles.
- The chance to contribute to public health by working in regulatory agencies or community healthcare settings.
Career Path:
- Community Pharmacist: Serving patients in a retail or hospital setting.
- Pharmaceutical Researcher: Driving innovation through drug discovery and development.
- Clinical Pharmacist: Collaborating within healthcare teams to optimize patient medication therapies.
- Industry Consultant: Providing expertise in pharmaceutical law, marketing, or business strategy.
- Academician: Educating future generations of pharmacists and conducting research at academic institutions.
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist: Ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical laws and regulations.
Syllabus
- Pharmaceutics-Theory
- Pharmaceutics-Practical
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry- Theory
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry- Practical
- Pharmacognosy-Theory
- Pharmacognosy- Practical
- Human anatomy and physiology-Theory
- Human anatomy and physiology- Practical
- Social Pharmacy- Theory
- Social Pharmacy-Practical
Pharmacy Laboratories:
- Pharmaceutics Laboratory
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory
- Pharmaceutical Analysis Laboratory
- Pharmacognosy Laboratory
- Pharmacology Laboratory
- Pharmacology-Theory
- Pharmacology-Practical
- Community Pharmacy-Theory
- Community Pharmacy-Practical
- Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology-Theory
- Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology-Practical
- Pharmacotherapeutics-Theory
- Pharmacotherapeutics-Practical
- Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy-Theory
- Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy-Practical
- Pharmacy Law & Ethics - Theory
Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy Laboratories:
- Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
- Social Pharmacy
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- Central Instrumentation Lab
- Machine Room
Note: The university reserves the right to make changes in the program structure/subject basket/assessment/evaluation.
Admissions – D. Pharmacy- School: School of Pharmacy
- Course: Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm)
- Application Process: Online
- Seat Intake: 60
- Reservation Quota: As per Govt of Mah. and PCI norms
- Deadline: 31st July 2025
- Eligibility:
- Indian nationals with 10+2 Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths)
- NRI/OCI/PIO eligible with same criteria
- Approved equivalence by Pharmacy Council of India
- Qualifying Exams: As per PCI standards
- Cut-offs: Merit-based
- University: D Y Patil University, Ambi, Pune
- College: D Y Patil School of Pharmacy, Ambi
Course Related- Duration: 2 Years
- Fee: ₹1,50,000/year (Total ₹3,00,000)
- Hostel Fee: ₹60,000 (Triple) / ₹65,000 (Double) / ₹70,000 (Single)
- Food Charges: Additional
- Scholarships: –
- Mode of Learning: Full Time
Placements Related- Internship & Placement: 100%
- Registered Students: 18
- Sectors: Hospitals and Pharmacy stores
- Placement Rate: 75%
- Min Salary: ₹1.44 LPA
- Median Salary: ₹1.8 LPA
- Average Salary: ₹1.6 LPA
- 3-Year Avg Trend: ₹2.4 LPA
- Max Salary: ₹2.16 LPA
- International Offers: No
- Recruiters: Aditya Birla, Sparsh Hospital, Pioneer Hospital, Ozone, Jupiter, MIMER, Medicover Hospitals