About the Programme
Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) is a two-year academic programme streamlined to endow in-depth knowledge of science and technique behind the formulation of pharmacy practice and medicines management. The programme fundamentally provides an overview of the conjecture principles and practices implicated in the science of pharmacy including core subjects like Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmacognosy Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics.
The curriculum and syllabi for the programme are as per the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) the statutory body governing pharmacy profession in India. In this programme students will gain insights into the chemical and physical properties chemical structure and uses of pharmaceutical formulae. The programme encompasses knowledge about the natural medicines which are obtained from plants animals marine and biological sources.
In addition the programme focuses on imparting knowledge about drugs used for different diseases dosage absorption mechanism of action drug action drug interaction adverse reaction. Candidates seeking advance knowledge in the discipline can apply for higher education.
Program Outcomes:
- Pharmacy Knowledge: Possess knowledge and comprehend the fundamental and essential concepts and principles associated with the pharmacy profession.
- Planning Abilities: Demonstrate effective planning abilities and implement plans and organize work to meet deadlines.
- Problem analysis: Apply scientific inquiry principles, think critically, analyze, and analyze the information systematically while solving problems and defensible decisions in daily practice.
- Modern tool usage: Learn, choose, and utilize suitable methods, resources, and modern pharmacy-related computing tools while understanding their limitations.
- Leadership skills: Consider human response to change, motivation, leadership, and teamwork when planning necessary changes for fulfilling professional and societal duties. Take active roles as responsible citizens or leaders to enhance health and well-being.
- Professional Identity: Understand, analyze and communicate the value of their professional roles in society.
- Pharmaceutical Ethics: Respect personal values and apply ethical principles in professional and social contexts. Use ethical frameworks apply ethical principles while making decisions and take tasks for the outcomes associated with the decisions.
- Communication: Communicate effectively with the society and with pharmacy professionals, such as, write effective reports, documentation, and give and receive clear instructions.
- The Pharmacist and society: Apply knowledge to assess societal, health, safety and legal issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional pharmacy practice.
- Environment and sustainability: Recognize the societal and environmental effects of pharmacy solutions and advocate for sustainable development.
- Life-long learning: Acknowledge the importance of lifelong learning amidst technological advancements. Utilize feedback to identify and address learning needs continuously.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
- PEO 1: To produce pharmacy diploma holders able to discharge the responsibilities of pharmacists with adequate understanding of supportive areas connected to the health care system.
- PEO 2: To inculcate leadership quality with planning ability and effective oral and written communication skills.
- PEO 3: To encourage ethical principles and professional values to develop pharmacists with professional identity for serving the society and research activities.
- PEO 4: To encourage the students for lifelong learning skills and entrepreneurship ability.