Diploma in Pharmacy

Course contents taught at Era University have been adopted as prescribed by Pharmacy Council of India. The curriculum comprises of a basic knowledge of the structure and function of different human body systems, herbal/chemical origins of medicine/drugs. An in-depth understanding the effects of drugs on the human body and practical knowledge of maintaining and operating a pharmacy is also imparted.

• to understand the structure and function of various systems of the human body
• to be able to prepare various traditional dosage types, as well as the ability to control machines and operations involved in the preparation and packaging process
• to understand the structure, chemistry, physiochemical properties, adverse effects and therapeutic value of drugs
• acquire knowledge of the classification, identification, nomenclature and methods of preparation of simple compounds
• to learn about the Legislations related to the profession of pharmacy in India
• to have fundamental and practical knowledge of drug store management, inventory control and market research
• to have basic knowledge of the hospital and clinical pharmacy with an understanding of both the diseases and services provided by hospitals
• to understand the Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy such as scope, classification of crude drugs, their identification and evaluation, phytochemicals present in them and their medicinal properties

In addition to the academic curriculum, overall personality development of the students is also taken care of by the faculty. Students attend behavioral and communication training, as well as time management training, which is an important component while working in the medical field, resulting in a fine combination of personal touch and medical ethics. These sincere academic teaching and training efforts account for what makes Era University a favourable choice among the top D. Pharma colleges not only in Lucknow but also in the country.

2 years

• Candidate shall have passed 10+2 examination conducted by the respective state/central government authorities recognized as equivalent to 10+2 examination by the association of Indian universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, mathematics (PCM) and or Biology (PCB/PCMB) as optional subjects individually. Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations.
• Provided that a student should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the course.

On successful completion of the diploma course one can work in various public and private sector institutions as pharmacist, quality analyst or production executives. Diploma holders can also opt for higher studies through lateral entry in B.Pharma second year.