Diploma in Pharmacy

Diploma in Pharmacy at Nepal Bharat Maitri Hospital & Teaching College

The Diploma in Pharmacy at Nepal Bharat Maitri Hospital & Teaching College (NBM Hospital) is a CTEVT-affiliated program designed to prepare competent pharmacy assistants through classroom learning, lab work, and supervised practice inside a 100-bed teaching hospital.

NBM Hospital—established in 2068 B.S.—runs academics alongside clinical services under the management of Nepal Bharat Maitri Hospital & Nepal Chest Center.

Key Facts

• Affiliation: CTEVT

• Level: Diploma

• Duration: 3 academic years (as per the current CTEVT curriculum)

• Total Seats: 40

• Scholarships: 3 scholarship seats (as per policy)

• Mode: Full-time with hospital-linked practicals

Eligibility

• SEE or equivalent meeting current CTEVT GPA/subject requirements

• Medical fitness and entrance selection as per CTEVT for the intake year

Curriculum Snapshot

• Pharmaceutics & Dispensing Practice

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Inorganic/Organic, Analysis)

• Pharmacology & Therapeutics

• Pharmacognosy

• Hospital & Community Pharmacy

• Pharmacy Law, Ethics, Documentation

• Practical Training/Internship at NBM’s hospital pharmacy and partner sites

Learning Outcomes

Graduates are expected to:

1. Dispense medicines safely under supervision and maintain accurate records.

2. Provide basic medication counselling on dosage, storage, and adherence.

3. Support inventory, procurement, and quality practices in pharmacy settings.

4. Follow professional ethics and standard operating procedures.

Assessment & Practicals

• Structured lab work aligned with CTEVT syllabi

• Hospital exposure in OPD/IPD pharmacy services

• Internal assessments and external examinations per CTEVT

Career Pathways

• Pharmacy Assistant (hospital/community)

• Dispensing & store management roles

• Pharmaceutical industry support (QA/production) - Role titles/responsibilities depend on employer requirements and applicable regulations.

Progression

• Eligible graduates may apply for Bachelor-level health/pharmacy programs subject to the receiving university’s rules.

Admission Process

• CTEVT entrance and merit-based selection

• Required documents and medical fitness as per the official notice

Student Support & Facilities

• Library & journals, science/pharmacy labs, computer lab & Internet

• Conference/seminars, counselling, ECA

• Cafeteria and well-maintained classrooms

• Study tours/field visits (as scheduled)