Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy

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Duration

2 Years

Level

Diploma After 10+2

Type

Diploma

Eligibility

10+2

Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy is a Diploma level Veterinary Science course. Veterinary pharmacy belongs to the field of veterinary medicine. This qualification is primarily intended for pharmacists involved or wishing to develop an involvement in the animal health industry and in the supply and use of animal medicinal products. Pharmacy technicians or other pharmacy staff may study the taught modules at a lower academic level which would incorporate appropriate SQP qualifications.

Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy Eligibility

  • Students should have passed 10+2 or its equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics from a recognised school board.

Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy Syllabus

Syllabus of Veterinary Pharmacy as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Year I

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1         

Animal breeding and genetics

2         

Animal nutrition

3         

Artificial insemination and storage of semen

4         

Livestock product technology

5         

Livestock production and management

6         

Veterinary anatomy and physiology

Year II

1         

General clinical veterinary medicine

2         

General preventive veterinary medicine

3         

General veterinary gynaecology

4         

Minor surgery

5         

Poultry management and prevention of diseases

6         

Practical

7         

Veterinary pharmacology

 

Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy Colleges

Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy Suitability

  • Veterinary pharmacists learn to understand the composition of medicines and drugs. 
  • They should have the capability to understand animal nature as they cannot speak and provide drugs for accordingly. 
  • They should be up to date about innovation and new drugs entering in the market with the passage of time.

How is Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy Course Beneficial?

  • The course is beneficial to treat animals at veterinary hospitals, calculate how long it takes drugs to leave the systems of animals used for food or conduct research at pharmaceutical firms or universities. 
  • Veterinary pharmacists can work in other related fields like consultation services, animal pain management and therapeutic practices. 
  • They can offer consultation to pet and animal owners. 
  • They can start off as a sales representative in a pharmaceutical company and reach the level of a research expert as well. 
  • Pharmacists with the Diploma have taken up career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory affairs, government departments and agencies such as the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)

Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy Employment Areas

  • Animal Behaviour Consultancy
  • Veterinary Colleges & Universities
  • Veterinary Hospitals
  • Veterinary Pharmacist Shops

Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy Job Types

  • Hospital Administrator
  • Veterinary Clinical Research Associate
  • Veterinary Consultant
  • Veterinary Doctor
  • Veterinary Officer
  • Veterinary Service Representative