The Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) is a two-year foundational undergraduate program designed for individuals aspiring to build a rewarding career in healthcare. Tailored to align with the contemporary requirements of the pharmaceutical industry and clinical settings, the curriculum delivers comprehensive instruction in pharmacology, drug formulation, dosage, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance. As an industry-aligned and practical qualification, D.Pharm enables graduates to enter the professional pharmaceutical sector rapidly while offering a seamless pathway toward higher academic studies.
Delivered at GNIT College of Pharmacy—a premier educational institution in the Delhi NCR region—the program integrates rigorous theoretical study with extensive laboratory training and real-world exposure. Under the umbrella of the BLKGNIT Group of Institutions, students benefit from a career-focused learning environment that emphasizes technical expertise, hands-on skill development, and professional growth.
Duration 2 Years | Affiliated to Board of Technical Education (BTE) & Approved by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
Programme Educational Outcomes & Objectives
Programme Educational Outcomes [PEO]
PEO 1: To provide students with fundamental knowledge and practical skills in pharmaceutical sciences.
PEO 2: To prepare competent pharmacy professionals for dispensing, patient counselling and medication-related services.
PEO 3: To develop professional skills required for community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy and pharmaceutical services.
PEO 4: To promote ethical, legal and responsible pharmacy practice.
PEO 5: To encourage entrepreneurship, professional development and lifelong learning.
Programme Outcome [PO’s]
Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences and medicines.
Review prescriptions and identify basic medication-related requirements.
Dispense medicines safely and responsibly according to professional and legal requirements.
Provide appropriate patient counselling and health education.
Demonstrate knowledge of drug storage, handling and distribution.
Apply basic knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacognosy and pharmacotherapy.
Demonstrate competence in basic hospital and community pharmacy activities.
Participate in health promotion, disease prevention and public-health activities.
Follow professional ethics, pharmacy laws and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate communication, teamwork, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
Maintain professional competence through continuing education and lifelong learning.
Programme Specific Outcomes [PSO’s]
PSO 1: Demonstrate practical competence in dispensing, storage and handling of pharmaceutical products.
PSO 2: Apply basic pharmaceutical knowledge to community and hospital pharmacy practice.
PSO 3: Provide appropriate patient counselling and medicine-related information.
PSO 4: Demonstrate professional, ethical, legal and entrepreneurial skills required for pharmacy practice.
D.Pharm Programme Structure
S. No.
Course Code
Subject
1
ER20-11T
Pharmaceutics – Theory
2
ER20-11P
Pharmaceutics – Practical
3
ER20-12T
Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Theory
4
ER20-12P
Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Practical
5
ER20-13T
Pharmacognosy – Theory
6
ER20-13P
Pharmacognosy – Practical
7
ER20-14T
Human Anatomy & Physiology – Theory
8
ER20-14P
Human Anatomy & Physiology – Practical
9
ER20-15T
Social Pharmacy – Theory
10
ER20-15P
Social Pharmacy – Practical
D.Pharm Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria for D.Pharm Admissions
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology (PCB) or Mathematics (PCM). JEE Cup exam is mandatory for admission.
Minimum Aggregate Marks:
General Category: 50% (PCM/PCB)
Reserved Categories: 45% (PCM/PCB)
Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 17 years of age on or before December 31st of the admission year.
Career Scope D.Pharm
Community PharmacistHospital PharmacistMedical RepresentativeQuality Control AnalystClinical Research AssociateRegulatory Affairs ExecutiveProduction ExecutiveSales and Marketing ExecutivePharmacy EntrepreneurAcademician/Trainer
