Academic

📘 Academic Structure of D. Pharmacy

📅 Duration:

2 Years (Full-time) + 3 Months Internship/Training

🧪 Year-wise Curriculum Overview

📚 First Year Subjects

1. Pharmaceutics – I

   • Introduction to Pharmacy

   • Pharmaceutical calculations

   • Preparation of various dosage forms
     
     

2. Pharmaceutical Chemistry – I

   • Structure and properties of chemical compounds

   • Inorganic chemistry related to pharmacy
     
     

3. Pharmacognosy

   • Study of medicinal plants and natural products
     
     

4. Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology

   • Biological molecules, metabolism

   • Laboratory techniques
     
     

5. Human Anatomy & Physiology

   • Structure and function of human body systems
     
     

6. Health Education & Community Pharmacy

   • Role of pharmacist in public health

   • Hygiene, nutrition, disease prevention
     
     

7. Practical Lab Work

   • Labs for Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Biochemistry
     
     

📘 Second Year Subjects

1. Pharmaceutics – II

   • Advanced dosage forms

   • Hospital and clinical pharmacy
     
     

2. Pharmaceutical Chemistry – II

   • Organic chemistry

   • Drug interactions, synthesis
     
     

3. Pharmacology & Toxicology

   • Drug action, side effects

   • Basic toxicology
     
     

4. Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence

   • Pharmacy laws and ethics

   • Drug Act, Pharmacy Act, etc.
     
     

5. Drug Store and Business Management

   • Inventory, accounting, business setup in pharmacy
     
     

6. Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

   • Drug administration, prescriptions

   • Interaction with healthcare systems
     
     

7. Practical Lab Work

   • Labs for Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Pharmacology
     
     

🏥 Practical Training (Internship)

• Duration: Minimum 6 months in:

  • Medical

• Purpose: Real-world exposure, dispensing experience, patient handling, documentation.
  
  

🏆 Evaluation and Exams

• Internal assessments + Board/University exams at the end of each year

• Theory and practical examinations for each subject

• Minimum passing marks: Typically 40%–50%, varies by institution
  
  

✅ Eligibility for Admission

• 10+2 with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics)

• Minimum 45%–50% marks (may vary by state or college)

• Some states conduct entrance exams or use merit-based selection