Diploma in Pharmacy

The diploma in pharmacy programme provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to contribute effectively to the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries as pharmacy assistants and technicians. The programme aims to strengthen the nation’s need for competent and qualified pharmacy support staff in the healthcare sector by educating students on various aspects of pharmaceutics, pharmacy practices, communication skills, healthcare management and entrepreneurship and includes attachments in hospital, community, and industrial settings. 

Year 1

• Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU–U4)
• Anatomy & Physiology
• General Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Introduction to Pharmaceutics
• Professional Skills & Development
• Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
• Liquid Dosage Forms
• Dispensing Techniques & Communication
• Medical Devices & Equipment
• Community Attachment

Year 2

• Solid Dosage Forms
• Semisolid Dosage Forms
• Introduction to Pharmacy Management
• Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapy of Main Body Systems
• Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice
• Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU–U4)
• Sterile & Non-Sterile Compounding
• Quality Control of Pharmaceutical Products
• Antimicrobial Therapy
• Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapy of Special Body Systems
• Vitamins, Herbal Supplements & Nutrition
• Integriti & Anti-Rasuah
• University Life
• Industrial Attachment

6 Months of attachment after year 2

• Hospital Pharmacy

Graduates with a diploma in pharmacy can expect wide career opportunities in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry

• Pharmacy Assistant (government/private hospitals; community pharmacies)
• Medical/Healthcare Sales Representative
• Quality Control Assistant
• Sales and Marketing Executive
• Health Service Managers
• Pharmacy Lab Assistant
• Storekeeper
• Pharmacy Store Assistant