Diploma in Pharmacy, or D. Pharmacy, is a diploma-level education designed for students interested in studying pharmacy and pursuing a career in medicine. It is 2 years diploma course. D. Pharmacy is an entry-level course that acts as a gateway for aspirants to pursue higher studies either from India or abroad. It is a programme that prepares individuals to work in hospitals, community pharmacies, and other pharmaceutical-related sectors under the supervision of a certified pharmacist. India is a big country by population of around 130 crore, and there is huge requirement of medicines. Due to the opening of many large and multinational pharmaceutical companies, the future in the field of pharmacy is too bright. Therefore career, scope and job opportunities in Pharmacy field are huge. Diverse job opportunities are available for D. Pharmacy candidates. Government and private sector job opportunities are available for them.Carrier Opportunities:
One can work in chemist shops or retail stores of medicines. After registering with the State Pharmacy Council, D. Pharm certificate holders may even start their own private drug store or chemist shop and sell medicines as per doctor’s prescription. He can start his own wholesale business or open his own retail shop. D. Pharm candidates may start practicing as pharmacists in India. Pharmacist can practice in community pharmacies, where he can choose to become community pharmacist after the completion of the course. After D. Pharmacy students can also opt for higher studies, by admitting directly in B. Pharmacy 2nd Year (Lateral Entry).
As a Pharmacist one can join in research and development of drugs. The pharmaceutical industry offers not just developing drugs but also, testing for quality checks, regulating labs as per the standards. The Pharmacy sector is divided into different segments including Hospital/clinical pharmacy, Industrial pharmacy, Marketing and Pharmacy Regulators etc.
Some of the top professional job roles for D Pharmacy students are:
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