Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) [Holders of Associate Degree in Pharmacy] [from 2023]
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- A minimum of 2 subjects at CAPE (Units I and II) Grades I, II or III, or GCE ‘A’ level Grades A, B or C, which must include Chemistry and one other subject, preferably Biology, Mathematics or Physics.
- The University of Guyana Pharmacy Technician Diploma.
- Completion of the first year in the BSc in Biology or Chemistry in the Faculty of Natural Sciences with a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
- A Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Degree in Life Science from the University of Guyana or any other approved institution of higher learning.
- Other appropriate levels of study in a recognized educational institution.
- The Diploma in Pharmacy or Associate of Science (Pharmacy) from the University of Guyana or a recognised University.
- Any qualification considered equivalent to the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for your Mandarin course. |
| HSC3108 | Applied Nutrition | 3 | — |
| PHM3113 | Clinical Pharmacy | 3 | — |
| MTH1106 | Fundamental Mathematics I | 3 | — |
| PHM2113 | Human Genetics | 4 | — |
| MED2106 | Research Methodology & Biostatistics | 4 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for your Mandarin course. |
| MTH1207 | Fundamental Mathematics II | 3 | — |
| PHM2215 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 2 | — |
| PHM3211 | Pharmacotherapeutics I | 5 | — |
| PHM3212 | Pharmacy Management | 3 | — |
| PHM3216 | Research Seminar | 2 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| VVV2101 | Elective (8 credits) | 8 | Choose any 8 credits Foreign Language Course after Consultation with the Head of Department. Recommended Foreign Languages - Spanish, French or Portuguese. |
Second Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHM4107 | Biopharmaceutics | 2 | — |
| PHM4109 | Community Pharmacy | 3 | — |
| PHM4106 | Pharmacotherapeutics II | 5 | — |
| PHM4110 | Research Project Proposal | 2 | — |
| PHM4103 | Toxicology | 3 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHM4208 | Clinical Pharmacokinetics | 3 | — |
| PHM4209 | Pharmacoeconomics | 2 | — |
| PHM4207 | Pharmacotherapeutics III | 5 | — |
| PHM4902 | Pharmacy Practice IV | 3 | — |
| PHM4200 | Research Project | 4 | — |