Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) [from 2023]
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- 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
Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.
First Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHM1104 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | — |
| HSC1104 | Basic Microbiology | 3 | — |
| PHM1103 | Introduction to Pharmacy Orientation | 2 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| PHM1107 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry | 4 | — |
| PHM1105 | Physical Pharmacy | 4 | — |
Semester 2
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHM1202 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | — |
| HSC1205 | Communication Skills for Health Professionals | 2 | — |
| PHY1200 | Foundation Physics | 3 | — |
| PHM1204 | Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry | 4 | — |
| PHM1203 | Pharmacy Calculations | 3 | — |
| PHM1901 | Pharmacy Practice I | 1 | — |
| ENG1203 | Technical Communication | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHM2113 | Human Genetics | 4 | — |
| PHM2114 | Medical Biochemistry | 4 | — |
| PHM2110 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 4 | — |
| HSC2102 | National Health Systems | 2 | — |
| PHM2109 | Pathophysiology | 4 | — |
| PHM2112 | Pharmacognosy I - Laboratory | 1 | — |
| PHM2111 | Pharmacognosy I - Theory | 3 | — |
Semester 2
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHM2214 | Introduction to Immunology | 2 | — |
| PHM2215 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 2 | — |
| PHM2210 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 4 | — |
| PHM2212 | Pharmacognosy II - Laboratory | 1 | — |
| PHM2211 | Pharmacognosy II - Theory | 3 | — |
| PHM2213 | Pharmacology I | 4 | — |
| PHM2902 | Pharmacy Practice II | 2 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSC3108 | Applied Nutrition | 3 | — |
| PHM3113 | Clinical Pharmacy | 3 | — |
| HSC3102 | Epidemiology | 3 | — |
| PHM3109 | Forensic Pharmacy | 2 | — |
| PHM3115 | Pharmaceutics I- Laboratory | 1 | — |
| PHM3114 | Pharmaceutics I- Theory | 3 | — |
| PHM3112 | Pharmacology II | 3 | — |
| MED2106 | Research Methodology & Biostatistics | 4 | — |
Semester 2
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHM3215 | Pharmaceutics II - Laboratory | 1 | — |
| PHM3214 | Pharmaceutics II - Theory | 3 | — |
| PHM3207 | Pharmacology III | 3 | — |
| PHM3211 | Pharmacotherapeutics I | 5 | — |
| PHM3212 | Pharmacy Management | 3 | — |
| PHM3902 | Pharmacy Practice III | 2 | — |
| PHM3216 | Research Seminar | 2 | — |
Fourth 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. Two Mandarin courses can be done in place of the Year-long foreign language course. |
| PHM4107 | Biopharmaceutics | 2 | — |
| PHM4109 | Community Pharmacy | 3 | — |
| PHM4106 | Pharmacotherapeutics II | 5 | — |
| PHM4110 | Research Project Proposal | 2 | — |
| PHM4103 | Toxicology | 3 | — |
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. Two Mandarin courses can be done in place of the Year-long foreign language course. |
| PHM4208 | Clinical Pharmacokinetics | 3 | — |
| PHM4209 | Pharmacoeconomics | 2 | — |
| PHM4207 | Pharmacotherapeutics III | 5 | — |
| PHM4902 | Pharmacy Practice IV | 3 | — |
| PHM4200 | Research Project | 4 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| VVV1101 | Elective (8 credits) | 8 | Choose any 8-credit Foreign Language Course after Consultation with the Head of Department. Recommended Foreign Languages - Spanish, French or Portuguese. Note: Two Mandarin courses can be done in place of this Year-long course. |