BPharm

Overview

The Bachelor of Pharmacy grounding students in pharmaceutical science and practice.

A route to registration and practice as a pharmacist, now largely superseded by the PharmD.

Accreditation: Recognised by the Pharmacy Council of Ghana.

How you’ll study

Scientific base. Early years establish pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences as the platform for clinical work.

Pharmaceutical sciences. You move into deeper laboratory and pharmaceutical science before clinical subjects take centre stage.

Clinical practice. Later years emphasise therapeutics and supervised hospital and community placements under licensed preceptors.

Exact modules are confirmed in the student handbook and by the school each year.

Entry requirements

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Requirement

Standard entry

WASSCE/SSSCE: credit passes in six subjects — three core (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies) plus three relevant electives — with an aggregate of 24 or better (WASSCE grades A1–C6 / SSSCE A–D). GCE: credit passes in five O-Level subjects (including English and Mathematics) and passes in two–three A-Level subjects. Mature applicants (25+): entrance examination and/or interview. Electives must include the relevant science subjects (e.g. Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Elective Mathematics).

Confirm exact wording with Admissions before you submit. Check eligibility · Application guidelines.

Careers

A route to registration and practice as a pharmacist, now largely superseded by the PharmD.