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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Definitely, one can pursue B Pharma after completing D Pharma. The process is slightly different in terms that once a candidate completes a D Pharma, instead of taking admission to B Pharma directly and starting from the first year, the candidate can take admission to lateral entry. In this case, the candidate has to take admission in 2nd year and then the B Pharma shall be of three-year duration. This is a popular method of pursuing a B Pharma, wherein the candidates wish to expand their knowledge base as well as pursue a higher degree in Pharmacy.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Diploma holders in Pharmacy are widely recruited across major companies such as Sun Pharmaceuticals, Astra Zeneca, Cipla and various top colleges and institutes. Pharmacy as a career choice offers a wide range of opportunities and professionals can also switch from one job profile to another based on market demand. They can work in the following job profiles such as:
Laboratory Assistant
Laboratory Scientist
Research Officer
Chemist and Druggist
Scientific Officer
Factory Compliance In-charge
Sales and Marketing Executive
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The quality of placements in D Pharma colleges can vary widely, and it often depends on factors such as the reputation of the college, its connections with the pharmaceutical industry, the performance of its students, and other factors.
To determine which D Pharma college offers the best placements, candidates can check the table below:
College Name | Average Package (in INR) |
|---|---|
11.71 - 80.8 LPA | |
Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences | 65 LPA |
30 - 50 LPA | |
48 LPA | |
4.32 - 30 LPA | |
30 LPA | |
16 - 26.5 LPA | |
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology | 5.04 - 26.4 LPA |
1.57 - 24 LPA |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Pharmacy is a top choice amongst students and therefore many national and state-level entrance examinations are conducted to attract the best minds for this course. Candidates can secure admission to this course by scoring top ranks. Some of the top entrance exams are as follows:
OJEE - Odisha Joint Entrance Exam (OJEE) is a state-level entrance exam for admission to B.Pharm, MBA/PGDM, M and M Tech programmes administered by the OJEE Cell.
WBJEE - WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) is a state-level exam administered by WBJEEB. The exam serves as a gateway for individuals seeking admission to B.Tech and B.Pharma programmes at
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, candidates cannot pursue D Pharma if they are from the Commerce stream.
In India, most D Pharma programs require candidates to have a Science background with specific subjects at the Class 12 level, including Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Mathematics. As a Commerce student, candidates may not meet the typical eligibility criteria for D Pharma admission since they would not have studied the necessary Science subjects.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates don't have to be a certain age for D Pharma. But, it can also vary as per the colleges and countries they apply in.
However, eligibility criteria, such as educational qualifications and prerequisites, may still apply.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can pursue a Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) after completing a BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) graduation. However, it's important to note that the transition from a computer-related field like BCA to pharmacy may involve a significant shift in subjects and career focus.
Candidates might need to fulfil certain prerequisites or additional requirements to enrol in a D Pharm programme since the subjects studied in BCA and pharmacy are quite different.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Indeed, the study of D Pharma (the full form of which is Diploma in Pharmacy) can be very fruitful to the people who are the first to catch the eye in the pharmaceutical field. The D Pharma course is a two-year Diploma program that offers students the basic knowledge of pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, and pharmacy practice, providing them with the skills required to work as a pharmacist in the retail or hospital sectors.
D Pharma course graduates are highly sought after in the healthcare industry; hence they can get jobs in the pharmaceutical industry, community pharmacies, or they may opt to take further studies such as B Pharm
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
After pursuing D Pharma candidates can either choose to pursue B Pharma by taking admission through lateral entry. For this, the candidates have to appear in top entrance examinations such as OJEE, UPSEE etc. They can also work in popular pharmaceutical companies that deal with research, development, preparation and trials of various kinds of drugs. D Pharma professionals can also choose to pursue higher education and enter the field of academics. Therefore, there is no dearth of opportunities and scope after completing D Pharma.
D Pharma entitles one to employment as a licenced chemist in India. One can find a job as a chemist in both
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Pharmacy is a challenging field and encompasses various sub-domains such as marketing, distribution, sale, research, development and creation of new drugs. Therefore, candidates who wish to pursue this course must possess the following skills such as:
He must be research-oriented
Must be well-versed in pharmaceutical knowledge
Must be trained in the practical application of pharmaceutical sciences
He must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to sell and distribute medicines
He must be a risk-taker and hardworking.
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