Career

Hi,
Some of the well known disciplines include-
Clinical Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Nuclear Pharmacy
Pharmacognosy
Pharmacology
Toxicology
CAREER PROSPECTS AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Diverse job opportunities are available in front of Diploma in Pharmacy certificate holders. Government and private sector job opportunities are available in front of them.
Diploma in Pharmacy certificate holders may start practicing as pharmacists in India. They may work at drug stores in Government hospitals, private hospitals, clinics, community health centres or private drug stores. In such a work setup, they usually check prescriptions (made by the Doctor), dispense drugs to patients, give them advice & directions, keep stock of drugs in storage, keep accounts and maintain the inventory.
Other than working for hospitals or private drug stores, D Pharm certificate holders may even start their own private drug store! To thrive in such a venture, one must have access to decent financial resources and entrepreneurship skills.
Pharmaceutical companies are also known to hire D Pharm folks. In this sector, they may work at divisions/sections like- manufacturing, process control, quality control and marketing. Talking about marketing sector, one may work for firms involved in pharmaceutical products marketing. One may also work as a medical representative.
Other than working right after completing D Pharm course, one may also go for further studies (B Pharm, Pharm D, M.Pharm. etc). After completing Masters level course, one may take up the job of a lecturer/tutor/instructor at relevant pharmacy schools or institutes.
Completing advanced course like PhD will help one build a career in the R&D (Research and Development) sector associated with the field of pharmacy.
SALARY
Starting salary depends on factors like profile of the employer, job location and job profile. Depending upon the above mentioned factors, Diploma in Pharmacy certificate holders may earn anywhere between 8-20K Rupees per month (at start).
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