Bachelor of Pharmacy | UKZN

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Duration

4 year(s)

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The Bachelor of Pharmacy at UKZN (Westville) is a four-year HPCSA- and South African Pharmacy Council-accredited professional degree that trains pharmacists to compound, dispense, and manage medicines for South African patients in community, hospital, and industrial settings. South Africa's large pharmaceutical market — one of the largest in Africa — combined with the country's significant disease burden, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and non-communicable diseases, creates consistent demand for skilled pharmacists. Graduates complete a supervised internship year before independent registration.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 4
Life Sciences: Level 4
Mathematics: Level 4
Physical Sciences: Level 4
Life Orientation: Level 4
APS: 33

Career Prospects

Community Pharmacist – Dispenses medicines and advises patients on medication use at South African retail and independent pharmacies.
Hospital Pharmacist – Manages drug therapy and medication safety for inpatients at South African public and private hospitals.
Industrial Pharmacist – Works in the manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory affairs departments of South African pharmaceutical companies.
Clinical Pharmacist – Collaborates with medical teams to optimise drug therapy for complex patients at South African academic hospitals.
Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist – Manages medicine registration applications and compliance for pharmaceutical companies operating in South Africa.

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