One of the most marketable degree courses in Kenya is the degree in Pharmacy. You will need at least a B plain to register for a parallel degree in pharmacy in Kenya. For those joining under JAB, the requirements are either A or A- .The demand for the program is extremely high.
With a degree in Pharmacy, you’ll never be jobless—you can opt to start your own pharmacy or get employed. The salary for employed Pharmacists go as high as ksh600, 000 per month. The lowest a graduate can earn is Ksh 100,000.
Below are Entry Requirements for a Bachelor of Pharmacy in various Kenyan Universities
Kabarak University Bachelor of Pharmacy Entry Requirements
System of Education
Applicants must have satisfied the University’s general admission criteria of a mean grade B-(minus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) with C+ and above in the following cluster subjects:
Alternative A: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili
Alternative B: Biological sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, English/Kiswahili
OR
A Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and enrolled with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
OR
Other Diploma holders in health related programmes such as Laboratory Technology, Clinical Medicine, Radiology, Basic and/or Advanced Nursing, Public Health/Environment Health, Dental Sciences and should have graduated with at least (credit pass) from training institutions recognized by the Commission for University Education (CUE)
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with an average cluster weight of 32 points in cluster subjects as shown in KCSE (8.4.4 System of Education) above. In addition, a pass of not less than 5 at IB level in each of the KCSE subjects
OR
G.C.E/A-Level system of education
A minimum of two Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary pass or credit pass at ‘O’ level in physics or Mathematics.
- Biology – Principal
- Chemistry – Principal
- Physics/Mathematics – Subsidiary
- General paper – Pass
Kenyatta University BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (B. PHARM) Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
i. Candidates shall have met the minimum University and School of Medicine entry requirements.
ii. Candidates shall have obtained a mean grade of at least C+ at K.C.S.E. and passed the subject clusters indicated or 2 principal passes at A level or their equivalents:
Alternative A
Biology B
Chemistry B
Mathematics or Physics C+
English or Kiswahili B
Alternative B
Biological Sciences B+
Physical Sciences B+
Mathematics C+
English or Kiswahili B
OR
iii. Two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary pass in Physics or Mathematics
OR
iv. Holders of a Diploma in the following areas from a recognized Training Institution. The candidate must have attained the minimum University entry requirements of C+ at KCSE OR division II at O level. Pharmaceutical Technology, Laboratory Technology, Clinical Medicine, Radiology, Basic and /or Advanced Nursing, Public Health/Environmental Health, Dental Sciences, Diploma in Biological Sciences
OR
v. Holders of any degree in Biological Sciences or Chemistry from Kenyatta University or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.
Course Duration
The Bachelor of Pharmacy degree course (BPharm) is a full time programme that shall extend over a period of not less than five academic years of three semesters each. All the courses in the programme are core and must be successfully completed by the student before graduation. A course is designated as one or more units of study. Each course shall comprise the contact hours indicated against it. These will comprise of lectures, practicals, research projects and hospital, industrial and community pharmacy attachments. A unit shall be defined as 35 contact hours.
University of Nairobi BACHELOR OF PHARMACY(B.PHARM) Admission Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have satisfied the University’s general admission criteria of a mean grade C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E). A minimum C+ (plus) grade pass will be mandatory in each of the cluster subjects. The cluster subjects
for Bachelor of Pharmacy in K.C.S.E are as follows:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics or Mathematics
- English or Kiswahili
Eligibility for consideration for admission into the Module II Bachelor of Pharmacy programme shall be governed by the following admission requirements, outlined under each category:
KCSE (8.4.4 System of Education)
Applicants must have obtained an average cluster weight of B- in the subjects shown below provided that no subject in this cluster shall have a grade below C+:
Alternative A
-Chemistry
– Biology
– Maths/Physics
– English/Kiswahili
Alternative B
– Biological sciences
– Physical Sciences
– Mathematics
– English/Kiswahili
G.C.E/A-Level
A minimum of two Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry
And a subsidiary pass or credit pass at ‘O’ level in physics or Mathematics.
Biology – Principal
Chemistry – Principal
Physics/Mathematics – Subsidiary
General paper – Pass
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
C (plain) mean grade in KCSE with an average cluster weight of 32 points in relevant subjects as shown in (3.2) above.
In addition, a pass of not less than 5 at IB level in each of the KCSE subjects shown in (3.2) above.
Diploma in Biological Sciences
A minimum O level Division II with credit passes in the following subjects:
– Biology
– Chemistry
– Physics/Mathematics
or or
– Biology Biological Sciences
– Physics with Chemistry Physical Sciences
– Mathematics Mathematics
OR
C mean grade in KCSE with an average cluster weight of 32 points in relevant subjects as shown in (3.2) above,
In addition, they should have a credit pass in the following qualifications from the Kenya Medical Training College or any other recognised training institution Diploma in
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Laboratory Technology
- Clinical Medicine
- Radiology
- Basic and/or Advanced Nursing
- Public Health/Environment Health
- Dental Sciences
Holders of any degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Nairobi or equivalent qualifications from a recognised University.
Holders of other qualifications deemed to be equivalent to (2.1 – 2. mentioned above.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries must sit and pass English assessment examination set and administered by institutions recognised by University of Nairobi Senate.
Bachelor of Pharmacy fees Structure
| BACHELOR OF PHARMACY – U29 | ||||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy – Year 1 | ||||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | Units | |
| UPC101 | Chemistry | 180.00 | 4.00 | 78,260.87 |
| UPC102 | Biochemistry | 225.00 | 5.00 | 97,826.09 |
| UPC103 | Medical Physiology | 180.00 | 4.00 | 78,260.87 |
| UPC104 | Mathematics | 135.00 | 3.00 | 58,695.65 |
| UPC106 | Human Anatomy | 180.00 | 4.00 | 78,260.87 |
| UPC113 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 135.00 | 3.00 | 58,695.65 |
| 1,035.00 | 450,000.00 | |||
| TUITION | 450,000.00 | |||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | |||
| CAUTION – (ONCE) | 5,000.00 | |||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6,000.00 | |||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | |||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | |||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | |||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | |||
| Semester 1 | 262,000.00 | |||
| Semester 2 | 225,000.00 | |||
| Total for Year 1 | 487,000.00 | |||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy – Year 2 | ||||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | Units | |
| UPC202 | Biochemistry IIb | 270.00 | 6.00 | 103,846.15 |
| UPC203 | Medical Physiology IIb | 315.00 | 7.00 | 121,153.85 |
| UPC208 | Microbiology b | 180.00 | 4.00 | 69,230.77 |
| UPC211 | Pharmaceutics I | 45.00 | 1.00 | 17,307.69 |
| UPC212 | Pharmacology I | 90.00 | 2.00 | 34,615.38 |
| UPC213 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry IIb | 225.00 | 5.00 | 86,538.46 |
| UPC215 | Social and Behavioural Chemistry | 45.00 | 1.00 | 17,307.69 |
| 1,170.00 | 450,000.00 | |||
| TUITION | 450,000.00 | |||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | |||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 7,000.00 | |||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | |||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | |||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | |||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | |||
| Semester 1 | 258,000.00 | |||
| Semester 2 | 225,000.00 | |||
| Total for Year 2 | 483,000.00 | |||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy – Year 3 | ||||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | Units | |
| UPC310 | Human Pathology | 135.00 | 3.00 | 56,250.00 |
| UPC311 | Pharmaceutics I | 225.00 | 5.00 | 93,750.00 |
| UPC312 | Pharmacology II | 180.00 | 4.00 | 75,000.00 |
| UPC313 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry III | 225.00 | 5.00 | 93,750.00 |
| UPC314 | Pharmacognosy I | 225.00 | 5.00 | 93,750.00 |
| UPC316 | Clinical Pharmacy I | 90.00 | 2.00 | 37,500.00 |
| 1,080.00 | 450,000.00 | |||
| TUITION | 450,000.00 | |||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | |||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6,000.00 | |||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | |||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | |||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | |||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | |||
| Semester 1 | 257,000.00 | |||
| Semester 2 | 225,000.00 | |||
| Total for Year 3 | 482,000.00 | |||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy – Year 4 | ||||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | Units | |
| UPC411 | Pharmaceutics II | 225.00 | 5.00 | 72,580.65 |
| UPC412 | Pharmacology III | 180.00 | 4.00 | 58,064.52 |
| UPC413 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry IV | 225.00 | 5.00 | 72,580.65 |
| UPC414 | Pharmacognosy II | 225.00 | 5.00 | 72,580.65 |
| UPC416 | Clinical Pharmacy Id | 225.00 | 5.00 | 72,580.65 |
| UPC417 | Elective Term | 315.00 | 7.00 | 101,612.90 |
| 1,395.00 | 450,000.00 | |||
| TUITION | 450,000.00 | |||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | |||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6,000.00 | |||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | |||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | |||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | |||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | |||
| Semester 1 | 257,000.00 | |||
| Semester 2 | 225,000.00 | |||
| Total for Year 4 | 482,000.00 | |||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy – Year 5 | ||||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | Units | |
| UPC511 | Pharmaceutics III | 180.00 | 4.00 | 72,000.00 |
| UPC512 | Pharmacology IV | 180.00 | 4.00 | 72,000.00 |
| UPC513 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry V | 180.00 | 4.00 | 72,000.00 |
| UPC514 | Pharmacognosy III | 90.00 | 2.00 | 36,000.00 |
| UPC515 | Pharmacy Management and Leadership e | 45.00 | 1.00 | 18,000.00 |
| UPC516 | Clinical Pharmacy II e | 225.00 | 5.00 | 90,000.00 |
| UPC517 | Research Project | 180.00 | 4.00 | 72,000.00 |
| UPC518 | Pharmacy Law and Ethics e | 45.00 | 1.00 | 18,000.00 |
| 1,125.00 | 450,000.00 | |||
| TUITION | 450,000.00 | |||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | |||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 8,000.00 | |||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | |||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | |||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | |||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | |||
| Semester 1 | 259,000.00 | |||
| Semester 2 | 225,000.00 | |||
| Total for Year 5 | 484,000.00 | |||
| Grand Total for Bachelor of Pharmacy | 2,418,000.00 |
JKUAT Bachelor of Pharmacy Entry Requirements
To qualify for this degree program, the minimum entry requirements are as listed below:
K.C.S.E C+(plus) mean grade with an average cluster weight of B-(minus) in the subjects shown below, provided that no subject in this cluster shall have a grade below C+(plus).
Alternative A
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics/Physics
English/ Kiswahili
Alternative B
Biological Sciences
Physical Sciences
Mathematics
English/ Kiswahili
OR G.C.E/A level (KACE) with two (2) Principle passes in Chemistry and Biology and a Subsidiary pass or Credit in
Mathematics/Physics or its equivalent, or Credit pass at ‘O’ level in Mathematics/Physics
Biology – Principle
Chemistry – Principle
Physic/Mathematics – Subsidiary
General Paper – Pass
OR KCSE C+ (plus) mean grade with a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology, Clinical Medicine or Nursing and recognized by the relevant regulatory bodies.
USIU Bachelor of Pharmacy Entry Requirements
Applicants must have met the minimum entry requirements for the pharmacy degree course in Kenya.
a. KCSE System of Education
Applicants must have obtained an average weight of B- provided that no subject in this cluster shall have a grade below C+.
| Option A | Option B |
| Chemistry | Biological Sciences |
| Biology | Physical Sciences |
| Maths/Physics | Mathematics |
| English/Kiswahili | English/Kiswahili |
b. A-Level
A minimum of two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary pass or credit pass at “O” level in Physics or Mathematics.
| Biology | Principal |
| Chemistry | Principal |
| Physics/Mathematics | Subsidiary |
| General paper | Pass |
c. Diploma in Biological Sciences
A minimum “O” level Division II KCE with credit in the following:
| Option A | Option B | Option C |
| Biology | Biology | Biological Sciences |
| Chemistry | Physics with Chemistry | Physical sciences |
| Physics/Mathematics | Mathematics | Mathematics |
OR
A mean grade of C in KCSE with a minimum score of C plain in each of the cluster subjects above and a credit pass in the following qualifications from training institution recognised by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Diploma holders in
- Pharmaceutical Technology.
- Laboratory Technology.
- Clinical Medicine.
- Radiology.
- Nursing.
- Public/Environment Health.
- Dental Sciences.
d. Holders of degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent from a recognised University.
e. The provisions of the PPB Credit Waiver Policy Guidelines shall apply.
This curriculum shall be administered in English. This means applicants from non-English speaking countries must sit and pass English assessment examination set and administered by institutions recognised by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Kenya Methodist University Bachelor of Pharmacy Entry Requirements
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) | KCSE B-(minus)or equivalent qualification with cluster subject of KCSE C+ in Chemistry, Biology, Maths/Physics and English / Kiswahili or a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution by the Pharmacist and Poisons Board |
Mount Kenya University Bachelor of Pharmacy Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPHARM)
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of B-(minus) with C+ (Plus) in cluster subjects: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili
Or
Diploma in relevant discipline in Health Sciences plus KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (plain) in cluster subjects: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry/ Physical Science, Mathematics/Physics, English/ Kiswahili
Or
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology must be Registered by Pharmaceutical Technologists plus KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (plain) in cluster subjects: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry/ Physical Science, Mathematics/Physics, English/ Kiswahili
Or
Higher National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology, with Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology plus KCSE, mean grade C (plain) with C (plain) in cluster subjects: biology/biological Science, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili.
