CTEVT offers a 3-year Certificate/Diploma level Pharmacy program in Nepal. Currently, 40 technical schools offer diploma programs in pharmacy.
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Pharmacy or Pharmacology is one of the main disciplines under Biomedical Science and the pharmaceutical industry. It is the profession responsible for the preparation,dispensing and appropriate use of medication and which provides services to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes. Pharmacy is a scientific profession requiring a high level of education and training.
Pharmacy degrees including Diploma in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Assistant level) are approved by the Nepal Pharmacy Council (NPC), to ensure that students have received appropriate education for their professional registration and subsequent development and careers.
Nepal Pharmacy Council has adopted NPC Guidelines for the Accreditation of Pharmacy Degree Programmes in 2003 and NPC Norms for Establishment of New Pharmacy Degree College for First Year (to start with) and Approval Process of the New College in 2004.
In addition NPC has adopted approval criteria and guidelines for 3 year Diploma Level (Pharmacy Assistant level) colleges in Nepal. There are 21 such colleges under the affiliation of Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT). The entry for this level is after the completion of 10 years of formal schooling.
Diploma in Pharmacy is a three year course after SEE. The students after passing the SEE securing a minimum of 45% result in aggregate and willing to seek their future career in the field of pharmacy profession can join the course.
The main objectives of this program are:
- To prepare a supportive technical human resource for pharmaceutical industry, laboratories and capable manpower for quality control and drug control and rational use of drugs
- To develop leadership quality in pharmacy professionals who can manage rational supply of pharmaceuticals and to promote rational use of drugs within the health care service and private sector.
Salient Features
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction will be in English and/or Nepali.
Course Duration
The diploma in Pharmacy program extends over three academic years. One academic year consists of maximum of 39 academic weeks and one academic week consists of maximum of 40 hrs.
Pattern of Attendance
Minimum of 80% attendance is required to appear in final examination.
Pass Marks
The pass marks for theory and practical examinations are:
- 40% in theory examination
- 60% in practical examination
Grading System
The following grading system will be adopted:
- Pass division: Pass aggregate to below 60%.Second division: 60% to below 65%.
- First division: 65% to below 80%
- Distinction: 80% or above.
Certificate Award
The council for technical education and vocational training will award the certificate of "Diploma in Pharmacy" to the candidate who successfully completes the requirements as prescribed by the CTEVT.
Eligibility
Secured at least grade C in C. Mathematics, C. English and C.Science in School leaving Certificate (SLC) examination from recognized academic institution and an average GPA of at least 2.
Admission Criteria
Passed entrance examination organized by CTEVT.
Applicant should submit along with the following documents at the time of application:
- SLC pass certificate or equivalent certificate
- Character certificate
- Citizenship certificate (for the name, parents name, age, date of birth and address verification purpose only).
- Medical fitness certificate (at the time of admission)
Note: Student quota for different category of students as per the policy of Nepal Pharmacy Council and CTEVT.
Fees for Diploma in Pharmacy
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Particulars |
Amount** |
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First Installment |
Rs 169,464 |
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Second Installment |
Rs. 127,098 |
|
Third Installment |
Rs. 127,098 |
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Total* |
Rs. 423,660 |
* Total fees include student registration fee and exam application fee.
** Except food and lodging
Job Prospects
Scopes and opportunities
Pharmacy is a very dignified and highly respectable profession, which is directly related to the proper use of medicine and health care system. A Diploma in Pharmacy graduate will be called pharmacy assistant as per pharmacy council Act 2057 with the following career opportunities:
- Continuing education in different universities in the country and abroad.
- Opening retail pharmacy in municipality areas.
- Getting job in government and private hospital pharmacies.
- Working in the community pharmacy, drug manufacturing industries and different health related NGOS and INGOS.
- Working as instructors in Pharmacy educational institutions.
Curricular Structure
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First Year |
Second Year |
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English |
Pharmaceutics I |
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Nepali |
Pharmacology and Therapeutics I |
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Social Studies |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry I |
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Anatomy and Physiology |
Pharmacognosy |
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Physics |
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pathology |
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Chemistry |
Pharmaceutical Management |
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Zoology |
Health Education, Helath Care System and First Aid |
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Botany |
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Math, Statistics and Computer Application |
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Third Year |
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Pharmaceutics II |
Pharmacology and Therapeutics II |
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry II |
Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy |
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Forensic and Community Pharmacy |
Pharmacoepidemiology and Environmental Health |
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Comprehensive Professional Field Practice |
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Diploma in Pharmacy Curriculum Second Year and Third Year.pdf