Regional College of Pharmacy Jaipur hosts a range of pharmacy courses for its students and solely takes the responsibility to train its students in the same field. Admission procedure is also based on marks obtained in some entrance exams. It aims to provide students with appropriate learning facilities. The curriculum design is in such a manner that it enables students to become expert professionals. Regional College of Pharmacy Jaipur offers a world-class pharmacy program that allows student learning in the drug and medicine and other healthcare practices. The courses are as below:
B. Pharm is a four-year regular course in the field of medicines and drugs used in healthcare industries. The curriculum includes study in three disciplines Pharmaceutics, Medicinal Chemistry, and Pharmacy Practice. There is a broad scope for career and numerous opportunities in the field of pharmacy. Many upcoming pharmaceutical companies open vacancies for Pharmacy candidates and recruit them in large numbers. There are vacancies even in the government or public sector institutes for pharmacy graduates. The candidates can quickly get jobs in colleges and universities, government departments, pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, investigation and research institute, etc.
Pharmacists can also practice in community pharmacies, clinics, hospitals, extended care facilities, and regulatory agencies. The department of sales and marketing also hires a large number of pharmacy graduates. One can also work in the retail store of medicine, after registering with State Pharmacy Council.
The eligibility criteria for taking admission into the course are that the candidate should have passed 10+2 or an equivalent exam by a government recognized university. He/ She should have Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects and Maths/ Bio-Technology/ Computer Science/ Biology as optional subjects. The minimum percentage of marks that the candidate must acquire is 45%. Admissions at the college carry out according to the criteria notified by RPETAP system.
Diploma in Pharmacy is a regular two-year full-time course offered by the university. Rajasthan University of Health Sciences approves the course. The diploma course includes rich knowledge in the field of types of drugs, composition, manufacturing process, and properties. The tasks of a pharmacist include checking prescriptions, dispensing medications, compounding, advice dosage and directions to patients, maintaining and checking drug store inventory, etc.
There is a broad scope for career and job opportunities for pharmacists in India. A student can opt for further studies and take admission to Postgraduate or doctorate courses. After that, they can build up their careers in the field of research. If they choose to take up a job, they may work at a drug store in government or private hospitals, clinics, community health centers, drug stores. Other than jobs, the D. Pharm certificate holders can also start their drug store. For thriving in such a venture, one must be able to have access to decent capital investments and entrepreneurial skills. Private companies also hire the D. Pharm candidates. They may work in divisions or sections like process and quality control, manufacturing, and marketing. The individual can also work as a medical representative.
A candidate is eligible for the diploma course in pharmacy after completing 10+2 with Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology) from a government recognized board or university. The minimum percentage required can be anywhere between 45-60%. For pursuing the course, a candidate’s minimum age should be 17 years old.
