I am a 1st year student of Pharma.D but have heard that it is not having any scope in India, thus planning to write NEET. Is it a good idea?

Always listen to your heart. No one in this world can make your career except you. You are the best for you and yours. If some say there is no career then you left the course. Just overlook the career opportunities after D.Pharma. Career Prospects and Job Opportunities: Diverse job opportunities are available in front of Diploma in Pharmacy certificate holders. Government and private sector job opportunities are available in front of them. Diploma in Pharmacy certificate holders may start practicing as pharmacists in India. They may work at drug stores in Government hospitals, private hospitals, clinics, community health centers or private drug stores. In such a work setup, they usually check prescriptions (made by the Doctor), dispense drugs to patients, give them advice and directions, keep stock of drugs in storage, keep accounts and maintain the inventory. Other than working for hospitals or private drug stores, D.Pharma. certificate holders may even start their own private drug store. To thrive in such a venture, one must have access to decent financial resources and entrepreneurship skills. Pharmaceutical companies are also known to hire D Pharm folks. In this sector, they may work at divisions/sections like- manufacturing, process control, quality control and marketing. Talking about marketing sector, one may work for firms involved in pharmaceutical products marketing. One may also work as a medical representative. Other than working right after completing D Pharm course, one may also go for further studies (B Pharm, Pharm D, M.Pharma. etc.). After completing Masters level course, one may take up the job of a lecturer/tutor/instructor at relevant pharmacy schools or institutes. Completing advanced course like PhD will help one build a career in the R&D (Research and Development) sector associated with the field of pharmacy. Salary: Starting salary depends on factors like profile of the employer, job location and job profile. Depending upon the above mentioned factors, Diploma in Pharmacy certificate holders may earn anywhere between 8-20K Rupees per month (at start).

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Dear Harshitha, please don't listen to others, there is no scope or something. You just think about the reason behind joining the course. Listen to your heart and please be positive, and now you are just in first year, there is a scope of development in future. So, please don't deviate your mind and concentrate on your studies and make your parents happy. I wish you all the very best for your present and future.

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