Top D.Pharm. (Diploma in Pharmacy) Colleges in Kerala

Last Updated on August 12, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar

Have you passed the 12th standard? Do you want to pursue Diploma in Pharmacy course after the 12th? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve compiled a list of top D.Pharm. colleges in Kerala.

This post has been crafted keeping the needs of 12th-passed students in mind. In this post, readers will find the following details – a list of the best D.Pharm. (Diploma in Pharmacy) colleges in Kerala, their addresses, contact number, admission process, fees, and admission process. Apart from college-related information, I’ve also covered course-related data such as – course duration, eligibility criteria, syllabus, etc.

This post has been crafted keeping the needs of paramedical education aspirants in mind. Information provided in this post will help them choose a good D.Pharm. college. Come, let us check out the list of colleges now.

Top D.Pharm. Colleges in Kerala

1. Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
   • Type of college: Government.
   • Address: Ulloor Akkulam Road, Near SAT Hospital, Medical College Junction, Chalakkuzhi, Thiruvananthapuram.
   • Contact number: 04712443095.
2. Government Medical College, Alappuzha
   • Type of college: Government.
   • Address: Vandanam, Ambalappuzha, NH 66, Alappuzha.
   • Contact number: 04772382611.
3. Government Medical College, Kottayam
   • Type of college: Government.
   • Address: Gandhi Nagar, Kottayam.
   • Contact number: 04812597284.
4. Government Medical College, Kozhikode
   • Type of college: Government.
   • Address: Medical College Junction, 17, Mavoor Road, Near Police Station, Kozhikode.
   • Contact number: 04952355331.
5. Priyadarshini Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram
   • Type of college: Government.
   • Address: Medical College Campus, Thiruvananthapuram.
   • Contact number: 04712528538.
6. John Enoch College of Pharmacy, Thiruvananthapuram
   • Type of college: Private.
   • Address: Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram.
   • Contact number: 04712343980.
7. Ayisha Majeed College of Pharmacy, Kollam
   • Type of college: Private.
   • Address: Karunagappally, Kollam.
   • Contact number: 04762640388.
8. College of Pharmacy, Malik Deenar Charitable Hospital, Kasaragod
   • Type of college: Private.
   • Address: Railway Station Road, Near Malik Deenar Hospital and Dental Clinic, Malik Deenar Nagar, Thalangara, Kasaragod, Kerala.
   • Contact number: 04994230112.
9. JDT Islam College of Pharmacy, Kozhikode
   • Type of college: Private.
   • Address: Vellimadakkunnu, Kozhikode.
   • Contact number: 04952731065.
10. AJ College of Pharmacy, Thiruvananthapuram
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram.
    • Contact number: 04712618466.
11. Triveni Institute of Pharmacy, Thrissur
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Kechary, Thrissur.
    • Contact number: 04885242242.
12. National College of Pharmacy, Kozhikode
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Mannassery, Kozhikode.
    • Contact number: 04952297440.
13. Shree Vidhyadhiraja Pharmacy College, Thiruvananthapuram
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Thiruvananthapuram.
    • Contact number: 04712395714.
14. Crescent College of Pharmacy, Kannur
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Madayippara, Kannur.
    • Contact number: 04972875510.
15. Jamiya Salafiya Pharmacy College, Malappuram
    • Type of college: Private
    • Address: Malappuram.
    • Contact number: 04832790108.
16. Sree Narayana Guru Memorial Pharmacy College, Cherthala
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Cherthala.
    • Contact number: 04782561737.
17. Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Malappuram
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Perinthalmanna, Malappuram.
    • Contact number: 04933271416.
18. Ezhuthachan College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Marayamuttam, Neyyatinkara, Thiruvananthapuram.
    • Contact number: 04712278559.
19. Prime College of Pharmacy, Palakkad
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Prime Nagar, Near Government Polytechnic, Erattayal, Palakkad.
    • Contact number: 04912571117.
20. KVM College of Pharmacy, Cherthala
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Kokkothamangalam, Cherthala, Alappuzha.
    • Contact number: 04782811707.
21. Devaki Amma Memorial College of Pharmacy, Malappuram
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Malappuram.
    • Contact number: 04832891623.
22. AES College of Pharmacy, Alappuzha
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Alleppey Educational Society, Karoor, Ambalappuzha, Alappuzha.
    • Contact number: 04772278877.
23. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aluva
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Nalamile, Erumathala, Aluva.
    • Contact number: 04842838040.
24. Fathima College of Pharmacy, Kollam
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Kollam.
    • Contact number: 04742710971.
25. Nehru College of Pharmacy, Thrissur
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Pampady, Thiruvilwamala, Thrissur.
    • Contact number: 04884284000.
26. Mar Diascorus College of Pharmacy, Thiruvananthapuram
    • Type of college: Private.
    • Address: Alathara, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram.
    • Contact number: 04713296245.

The list consists of both government and private pharmacy institutes. The list has not been ranked in any order. Readers may go through the entire list and choose a good D.Pharm. college.

Government D.Pharm. colleges charge (relatively) low tuition fees. These institutes are known to provide subsidized education to its students.

Come, let us take a close look at D.Pharm. course. What is this pharmacy education course all about? What is the course content like? You will find answers to these questions in the next section. Let us start –

D.Pharm. Course Details

D.Pharm. stands for Diploma in Pharmacy. As the name suggests, this is a diploma certificate course. The course duration is two years. Candidates who have passed 12th Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics subjects are eligible to pursue this course.

Let us focus on the course content now. As the name suggests, D.Pharm. deals with pharmaceutical science. Unlike B.Pharm. it is a diploma certificate program.

D.Pharm. course deals with different aspects of pharmaceutical science. The program trains students and turns them into skilled pharmacists. Pharmacy is the clinical health science that links chemistry with medical science!

This field of study primarily deals with the discovery, production, control, disposal, use, and dispensing of medication meant for therapeutic purposes. Have you ever been to a medical store? At a medical shop, a pharmacist goes through the prescription form and dispenses the appropriate medication to the customer. A pharmacist is knowledgeable about areas such as – biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, dispensing, pharmacology, physiology, etc.

If you want to become a pharmacist in India, you must possess a valid license and must be a registered with relevant authoritative body/organization. D.Pharm. course can help you become a registered pharmacist in India!

After completing D.Pharm. course, candidates interested in higher studies may pursue B.Pharm. course (lateral entry). This will help them obtain an advanced degree.

Eligibility criteria

The minimum educational qualification required to pursue D.Pharm. course is – Passed 12th Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics subjects.

Syllabus

Here are some of the main subjects present in the curriculum –

• Pharmaceutics.
• Pharmaceutical chemistry.
• Pharmacognosy.
• Biochemistry.
• Human anatomy and physiology.
• Clinical pathology.
• Community pharmacy.
• Pharmacology and toxicology.
• Clinical pharmacy.
• Medical store management.
• Communication skills.
• Health education.

Admission process

The admission process may vary from one institute to another. Reputed institutes are known to conduct merit-based admission processes. When it comes to this (merit-based admission) process, marks secured by a candidate in PCB subjects are taken into consideration. A merit list is formed on the basis of marks secured by applicants. Seats are allotted among eligible and deserving candidates on the basis of their performance on the merit list.

However, the admission process may vary from one institute to another. For example – some private paramedical colleges are known to conduct direct and/or donation-based admission processes.

Fees

Tuition fees depend upon factors such as – the type of college, scholarship status of the candidate, rating of the college, etc. On average, the tuition fees could be anywhere between 10-30K INR per year.

Career prospects

After completing D.Pharm. course, a candidate may find work at the following places – hospitals (pharmacies), medical stores, pharmaceutical companies, etc. D.Pharm. passed candidates may even start their own medical store.

Vishnu Nambiar

I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.

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