Diploma in Pharmacy or D. Pharm, is a 2-yr full-time diploma course divided into 4 semesters. The course has been designed to prepare candidates to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in hospitals, community pharmacies, and other pharmaceutical related fields.
A doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.; New Latin Pharmaciae doctor) is a professional doctorate in pharmacy. In some countries, it is a first professional degree and a prerequisite for licensing to practice the profession of pharmacy or to become a clinical pharmacist.
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) is an undergraduate degree course in the field of Pharmacy education. After the finishing touch of this degree, the students can practice as a Pharmacist. Pharmacists can work in a range of industries related to the prescription, manufacture & provision of medicines.
M.Pharm Pharmaceutics deals with analysis, testing and researching of drugs for the disease which is caused to the human body. There is huge job scope for this course as there is a huge demand for M.Pharm Graduates. The modernization of the Pharmaceutical industry has made a huge impact on the development of the medical field.
M.Pharm. in Pharmacy Practice is the study of health and chemical sciences, manufacturing, and quality control of medicine/drugs. Students enrolled to the course are taught to create effective and safe use of pharmaceutical products, and to effectively dispense and prepare medicines and drugs.
M. Pharm. Pharmaceutical Chemistry course gives necessary orientation and practical training in handling the various internal control and quality assurance techniques associated with Medicines and Cosmetics and their Ingredients, Various Synthetic pathways for Medicinal Agents , Structural Modifications, Therapeutics Alteration etc.
M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Analysis is the study of a process to identify or quantify a substance or drug, the components of a pharmaceutical solution or mixture or the determination of the structures of chemical compounds used in the formulation of a pharmaceutical product.
Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) is a three year program including two years of study in the college with practical in the Al Shifa Hospital, Perintalmanna and one year internship or residency in the Al Shifa Hospital, Perintalmanna. During the internship, the students will be posted in various clinical specialties to get exposure in clinical pharmacy activities under supervision. Upon completion of the internship, the student will acquire knowledge and skill for delivering clinical pharmacy services to both patient community and healthcare team.
The College has been approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and affiliated to Kerala University for Health Sciences (KUHS). D.Pharm course has the approval of Directorate of Medical Education, Govt. of Kerala. The courses are designed with a focus to help individuals to pursue a career in pharmaceutical sciences. The Laboratories are on par with the latest standards in the state. Great care has been taken even in the minutes of details keeping in mind to nurture and develop the students to become real and competent professionals in the field. The faculties with their rich academic and professional experience form the backbone of the activities. The experience in clinical side for the Pharm.D & M.Pharm students is offered at our Kims Al Shifa Hospital Pvt. Ltd. Which is a renowned ISO 14001: 2004 & 9001: 2008 Certified Tertiary Level Referral 450 bedded Hospital in Perinthalmanna, Malappuram District.
Al Shifa was opened before me along with an ocean of hope and aspiration and a little bit of nervousness. Before stepping into this door of knowledge and achievements, I stood before the gates, wondering what made me choose this place which was totally new and unique. I didn't know how I would accomplish my aim of serving the mankind on joining Al Shifa. But all those confusions and dilemmas were in vain. Al Shifa has a spirit of confidence and well-being in its air, which helped the confused student inside me to breathe out my worries.
It has a green environment, which make us connect to the freshness and serve beauty of the nature. All the positive energies related in it really has an effect in every student here. The friendly attitude of the faculty members was one among the factors that attracts the students more intensely towards their goals. These excellent teachers give us a firm foundation to build up our goal and thereby shoot ourselves to the zenith of our dreams. Apart from the subject knowledge, they impart their experiences that motivate us to mend our personalities. If education is the tool to mould the future generation, the teachers are the mentors who would tell us at which point to mould ourselves.
AL SHIFA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Poonthavanam, Kizhattur P.O Perintalmanna, Malappuram Dt. Kerala - 679325