Below are universities offering Bachelor of Pharmacy in Kenya and Admission Requirements:
University of Nairobi
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY
Admission Requirements
- 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+:
| ALTERNATIVE A | ALTERNATIVE B |
| Ø Biology | Ø Biological Sciences |
| Ø Chemistry | Ø Physical Sciences |
| Ø Physics/Mathematics | Ø Mathematics |
| Ø English/Kiswahili | Ø English/Kiswahili |
OR
- 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+.
| Option A | Option B |
| Chemistry | Biological Sciences |
| Biology | Physical Sciences |
| Maths/Physics | Mathematics |
| English/Kiswahili | English/Kiswahili |
- 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 |
- 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 recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Diploma holders in: Pharmaceutical Technology. Laboratory Technology. Clinical Medicine.
Radiology. Nursing. Public/Environment Health. Dental Sciences.
- Holders of degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent from a recognized University.
- 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:
- Provision of curative, promotive, and preventive healthcare and pharmaceutical services
- Perform in coordination of activities related to pharmaceutical production, quality assurance, and dispensing at all levels of health care delivery.
- Participation in research and training of pharmaceutical and other healthcare personnel.
JKUAT
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Minimum Entry Requirement:
| K.C.S.E B- (minus) Mean grade and above with an average cluster weight of B- (plus) 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/Swahili | Alternative B Biological Sciences Physical Sciences Mathematics English/Swahili |
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:
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Laboratory Technology
- Clinical Medicine
- Imaging and Radiography
- Nursing
- Public Health/Environmental Health
- Dental Technology
Any other acceptable diploma in life sciences.
Holders of the above diplomas must have met the following entry requirements:
- 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.
- 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 |
- 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 |
- 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.
- Holders of degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent from a recognised University.
- 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
| Programme | Minimum Admission Requirements | Campus | Tuition Fees per Semester
(Kshs) |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | KCSE mean grade of B- (Minus) with C+ in Mathematics or Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English or Kiswahili; OR Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and KCSE mean grade of C+ and enrolled with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB). | Main | 117,500 |
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.
