Diploma in Pharmacy
Level up your healthcare dream. Pharmacy education designed for today’s medical world.
About
Diploma programs in Pharmacy serve as a vital foundation for students aspiring to build meaningful careers in healthcare and pharmaceutical sciences. These programs provide a balanced blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on training, equipping students with the competencies required to thrive in diverse professional settings. They are especially suitable for candidates who seek early entry into the pharmaceutical workforce or wish to pursue further studies in pharmacy-related fields later. Diploma in Pharmacy course is condensed yet intensive curriculum, enabling students to quickly acquire essential skills.
As the healthcare landscape continues to expand and evolve, pharmacy professionals with diploma qualifications play a crucial role in ensuring safe medication use, advancing pharmaceutical innovation, patient counselling and improving patient care.
Diploma in Pharmacy at P. V. Polytechnic is a two and half year’s course designed to train students in the fundamentals of pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. This program focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical application, providing students with a holistic understanding of drug formulation, dispensing, pharmacology, and patient counselling.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
“Empowered Women Pharmacist through Quality Technical Education”
Our Mission
M-1 To inculcate the culture of Discipline for Professional and Holistic growth of pharmacists.
M-2 To train students for acquiring patient counseling skills to meet medication adherents in society.
M-3 To collaborate with stakeholders to bridge the gap between industry and academia.
M-4 To develop leadership and entrepreneurial spirit through Industry driven Curriculum.
M-5 To contribute in health screening services for early detection and prevention of diseases.
HOD's Desk
It is with immense pride and gratitude that I welcome you to the Department of Diploma in Pharmacy, at P. V. Polytechnic, SNDTWU an institution that has been a beacon of excellence in healthcare education for the past five decades.
For over 50 years, our department has nurtured generations of pharmacy professionals who have gone on to serve communities with dedication, integrity, and compassion. Our legacy is built not only on academic rigor but also on our unwavering commitment to patient care and counselling — ensuring that every graduate understands the vital role of a pharmacist as a trusted healthcare provider.
We believe that pharmacy is more than dispensing medicines; it is about guiding patients, ensuring safe medication use, and empowering them with knowledge to make informed health decisions. Our curriculum blends scientific knowledge with practical skills, supported by modern laboratories, experienced faculty, and strong industry linkages.
As we step into the future, we continue to uphold our tradition of excellence while embracing innovation in pharmaceutical sciences. We remain committed to producing competent, ethical, and empathetic professionals who will carry forward our proud heritage and contribute meaningfully to the evolving healthcare landscape.
Together, let us continue this journey of healing, learning, and service.
Warm regards,
Dr Vanita Devendra Saharan
Vanita Saharan
Head of Department
Committee Members
- Principal
Dr. Sachin Laddha
- Head of the Department
Ms. Vanita Saharan
- Senior Lecturer
Ms. Mamta Pandey
Mr. Ganesh Mahale
- Expert from Local Industry
Dr. S. D. Bhosale
Ms. Anita Pandya
Dr. Dipak Bharambe
Mr. Prasad W Danave
Ms. Tasneem Shaikh
Industry Visits
1. NuLife Pharmaceuticals, Pune on 15 November 2025.
2. Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), located at Andheri (East), Mumbai on 5th October 2025
3. Hiranandani Hospital, Powai On 4th December 2024.
4. UNICHORM LABORATORIES PVT LTD, Ambernath , Maharashtra 421505 on 28 March 2024
5. Godrej Hospital,Vikhroli, Mumbai,on January 3, 2024.
6. GROUP Pharmaceutical LTD", Bengaluru on 1 February 2023.
7. Arogya Nidhi Hospital, Vileparle on 6 September 2022
VISITS:
INDUSTRIAL VISIT TO PHARMACEUTICAL COMPAMY
Sneha Sagar Old Age Home visit at Mira Road
Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital, Powai
Maharashtra Nature Park, Mahim
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING
ANIMAL HOUSE
Maharashtra Nature Park
Laboratory
Events Organized
Tree Plantation
World Pharmacist Day
WORLD HEALTH DAY
NATIONAL PHARMACY EDUCATION WEEK
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
SOCIAL AWARENESS ACTIVITIES
PATIENT COUNSELLING FOR NON TEACHING STAFF
PHARMACIST ROLE IN HEALTH AWARENESS (EDUPRENUER)
APPRECIATE WORKING PHARMACY PROFESSIONALS
REELS ON SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF MEDICATIONS
The Parent-student counselling session
Department organized informative webinar on “Introduction to Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy Admission process 2024”
One day Seminar on Entrepreneurship and Startups in Pharma and Pharmacy Practice was organized on the occasion on National Pharmacy education week
GUEST LECTURES
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