Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharm)
Duration
3 Years
Total Seats
40 Seats
Affiliation
CTEVT, Nepal
Academic Year
Annual
Program Overview
The Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharm) program prepares students for careers in pharmaceutical care, dispensing medications, and providing drug-related information to patients and health professionals.
Students gain comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, and hospital pharmacy with practical training in community and hospital pharmacy settings.
Eligibility Criteria
SLC/SEE with minimum 2 GPA and C+ in Science and Math, or 10+2 Science with minimum 2 GPA
Certification & Degree Award
Upon successful completion of all 3 years:
Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharm) - CTEVT
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work as:
Pharmacy Assistants
Community Pharmacy Technicians
Hospital Pharmacy Staff
Drug Store Managers
Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives
Quality Control Assistants in Pharmaceutical Industries
Curriculum & Syllabus
Source: CTEVT OfficialFirst Year
Foundation & Basic Sciences
| Subject | Theory | Practical |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3 hrs/wk | - |
| Nepali | 3 hrs/wk | - |
| Social Studies | 2 hrs/wk | - |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 4 hrs/wk | 2 hrs/wk |
| Botany | 3 hrs/wk | 2 hrs/wk |
| Zoology | 3 hrs/wk | 2 hrs/wk |
| Chemistry | 4 hrs/wk | 2 hrs/wk |
| Physics | 4 hrs/wk | 2 hrs/wk |
| Mathematics | 4 hrs/wk | - |
Second Year
Core Pharmacy Subjects
| Subject | Theory | Practical |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutics I | 4 hrs/wk | 4 hrs/wk |
| Pharmacology & Therapeutics | 4 hrs/wk | 2 hrs/wk |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry I | 4 hrs/wk | 4 hrs/wk |
| Pharmacognosy | 3 hrs/wk | 3 hrs/wk |
| Biochemistry & Microbiology | 3 hrs/wk | 2 hrs/wk |
| Pathophysiology & First Aid | 3 hrs/wk | 2 hrs/wk |
Third Year
Advanced & Clinical Practicum
| Subject | Theory | Practical |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutics II | 4 hrs/wk | 4 hrs/wk |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry II | 4 hrs/wk | 4 hrs/wk |
| Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy | 3 hrs/wk | 3 hrs/wk |
| Pharmacy Practice & Ethics | 3 hrs/wk | - |
| Social Pharmacy & Epidemiology | 3 hrs/wk | - |
| Comprehensive Clinical Practicum | - | 12 weeks |
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