D.Pharmacy
D. Pharma. course is a career-oriented program in the medical field of pharmaceutical sciences, designed to familiarize candidates with the basic concepts of pharmaceutical science. The purpose of D.Pharma. Subjects is to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge required for entry-level positions in retail pharmacies as well as pharmaceutical companies.
Degree | Diploma |
Full Form | Diploma in Pharmacy |
Duration | Course Duration of D. Pharma is 2 Years |
Age | Minimum age limit is 17 years |
Eligiblity Criteria | Aspirants should clear Class XII in Science stream with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, |
Biology) subjects with minimum 50 % marks | |
Admission Criteria | 10+2 Merit , or Direct Admission |
Recommended States | Punjab , Karnataka , Uttar Pradesh. |
Average Fees Incurred | D.Pharma course fee in India starts from INR 50,000 – 1.5 lakh per annum. |
Employment Roles | Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacologist, Clinical Research Associate (CRA), Junior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) , Sales and Marketing etc |
Career Scope | Private and Government Hospitals, Chemist Shop , Pharmaceutical Companies etc |
B.Pharmacy
B. Pharma. course is an undergraduate pharmacy course that aids in developing the skills necessary to counsel patients on the use of medicines and drugs.B.Pharm syllabus covers all the facets of healthcare including bio-chemical areas that concern the preparation of medicines and implementing those for the right diagnose. Pharmacy is one of the courses with the scope for advanced learning and a wide spectrum of opportunities
Degree | Bachelor Course |
Full Form | Bachelor of Pharmacy |
Duration | Course Duration of B. Pharma is 4 Years |
Age | Minimum age limit is 17 years |
Eligiblity Criteria | Aspirants should clear Class XII in Science stream with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) subjects with minimum 50 % marks |
Admission Criteria | 10+2 Merit or Direct Admission or National /State level Entrance Exam. |
Recommended States | Punjab , Karnataka , Uttar Pradesh. |
Average Fees Incurred | B.Pharma course fee in India starts from INR 70,000 – 2 lakh per annum |
Employment Roles | Private and Government Hospitals, Chemist Shop , Pharmaceutical Companies , Academic etc |
Career Scope | M Pharma , Pharma D , MBA, MS Pharma in India and Abroad |
Pharma.D
Doctorate of Pharmacy. It is a professional pharmacy doctoral program.This course enables one to prefix the title of ‘Dr.’ to practise pharmacy as a profession . Pharmacists with experience and expertise in consulting, legal practice, drug information, poison control, and pharmacy affairs are in demand as the profession evolves thus resulting in increased scope for Pharm.D course. After completing the D.Pharm course, candidates are also eligible to undertake a PhD programme
Degree | Master Course |
Full Form | Doctor of Pharmacy |
Duration | Course Duration of Pharma.D is 5 Years (Academic ) + 1 Year (Internship ) |
Age | Minimum age limit is 17 years |
Eligiblity Criteria | Aspirants should clear Class XII in Science stream with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) subjects with minimum 50 % marks |
Admission Criteria | 10+2 Merit or Direct Admission or National /State level Entrance Exam |
Recommended States | Punjab , Karnataka , Uttar Pradesh. |
Average Fees Incurred | Pharma.D course fee in India starts from INR 1 lakh – 3 lakh per annum |
Employment Roles | Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacologist, Medical Representative , Research Scientist , Drug Specialist , Data Validation associate etc |
Career Scope | Private and Government Hospitals, Corporate hospitals such as Apollo , Pharmaceutical Companies , Academic, Contract research Organization etc |