Below are universities offering Bachelor of Pharmacy in Kenya and Admission Requirements:

University of Nairobi

BACHELOR OF PHARMACY

 Admission Requirements

1. i)                    Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

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+:

OR

1. ii)                  Advanced Level Certificate:

TWO Principal passes – one in Biology and the other in Chemistry – and at least ONE Subsidiary pass in Physics or Mathematics.

                                                    OR

        (iii)  Diploma in Biological Sciences

A minimum O level Division II KCE 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 (i) above, in addition to credit pass in the following

qualifications from the Kenya Medical Training College or any other recognized     training institution.

        Diploma in

. Pharmaceutical Technology

. Laboratory Technology

. Clinical Medicine

. Radiology

. Basic and/or Advanced Nursing

. Public Health/Environment Health

. Dental Sciences

 (iv)    Holders of any degree in Biological Sciences from the  University of Nairobi or

equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.

(v)     Holders of other qualifications deemed to be equivalent to  (i-iv) mentioned

above

(vi)  Applicants from non-English speaking countries must sit and  pass English

assessment examination set and administered by institutions recognized by

University of Nairobi Senate.

Kenya Methodist University

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have met the minimum entry requirements for the pharmacy degree course in Kenya. These requirements include: 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+.

1. 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.

1. Diploma in Biological Sciences

A minimum “O” level Division II KCE with credit in the following:

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 recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

Diploma holders in: Pharmaceutical Technology. Laboratory Technology. Clinical Medicine.

Radiology. Nursing. Public/Environment Health. Dental Sciences.

1. Holders of degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent from a recognized University.
2. 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 recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board

Kabarak University

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Minimum Admission Requirements

KCSE B- (Minus) with C+ in Mathematics/Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English /Kiswahili;
OR
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology with KCSE C plain, a C plain in Mathematics/Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English /Kiswahili, and enrolled with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).

Expected Learning Outcomes

The graduates of this program will be adequately prepared to perform the following roles and functions:

1. Provision of curative, promotive, and preventive healthcare and pharmaceutical services
2. Perform in coordination of activities related to pharmaceutical production, quality assurance, and dispensing at all levels of health care delivery.
3. Participation in research and training of pharmaceutical and other healthcare personnel. 

JKUAT

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Minimum Entry Requirement:

Or KCSE C (plain) Mean grade with a minimum score of C (plain) in each of the cluster subjects above and a CREDIT PASS in Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from an Institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

Or Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from an Institution recognized by the University.

Mode of study: Full time.

Course duration: 5 (five) academic years

Tuition fees per academic year: Kshs. 451,981.00 (Kenya shillings four hundred fifty one thousand nine hundred and eighty one only).

Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Pharmacy

System of Education (KCSE)

Applicants must have obtained a minimum of a mean grade of C+ and 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                           Alternative B

Chemistry                                    Biological Sciences

Biology                                        Physical Sciences

Mathematics/Physics                  Mathematics

English/Kiswahili                        English/Kiswahili

G.C.E/A-Level

A minimum of two principal passes (in Biology and Chemistry) and a subsidiary pass or credit at O’level in Physics or Mathematics.

Subject                            Minimum Score

Biology                             Principal

Chemistry                         Principal

Physic/Mathematics         Subsidiary pass

General paper                   Subsidiary pass

Diploma in:

1. Pharmaceutical Technology
2. Laboratory Technology
3. Clinical Medicine
4. Imaging and Radiography
5. Nursing
6. Public Health/Environmental Health
7. Dental Technology

Any other acceptable diploma in life sciences.

Holders of the above diplomas must have met the following entry requirements:

1. A mean grade of C plain in KCSE with a minimum score of C plain in each of the cluster subjects below and a credit in KNEC qualifying examinations of its equivalent.

Alternative A                            Alternative B

Chemistry                                    Biological Sciences

Biology                                        Physical Sciences

Mathematics/Physics                  Mathematics

English/Kiswahili                        English/Kiswahili

OR

A minimum of Division II in KCE (O-Level) with credit in the following:

Alternative A                      Alternative B

Chemistry                            Biological Sciences

Biology                                Physical Sciences

Mathematics/Physics          Mathematics

English/Kiswahili               English/Kiswahili

USIU

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have met the minimum entry requirements for the pharmacy degree course in Kenya.

1. 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+.

1. 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.

1. Diploma in Biological Sciences

A minimum “O” level Division II KCE with credit in the following:

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.

1. Holders of degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent from a recognised University.
2. 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.

Kabarak University

Kisii University

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Degree

Mean grade B- (minus) KCSE in addition, a minimum grade of C+ (plus) is mandatory in each of the cluster subjects.

Alternative A
i) Biology
ii) Chemistry
iii) Physics or Mathematics
iv) English or Kiswahili
Alternative B
i) Biological Sciences
ii) Physical Sciences
iii) Mathematics
iv) English or Kiswahili OR…
GCE/Advanced level
A minimum of two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry, and a subsidiary pass in either Mathematics or Physics.
Holders of Diploma in Biological Sciences
A minimum of Division II (K.C.E) or Mean Grade of C plain (K.C.S.E) and a credit pass C in the cluster subjects. In addition, they should have a pass at diploma from Kisii University or any other institutions recognized by Kisii University Senate and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Diploma holder in:
Pharmaceutical Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology
Clinical Medicine
Radiology
Basic and/or Advanced Nursing
Public Health/Environment Health
Dental Sciences
Holders of a degree in Biological Sciences from Kisii University or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized by Kisii University Senate.