Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) [Revised]
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- A minimum of (5) five subjects at the IGCSE/GCE 'O' level, with grades A, B, or C or CSEC (General Proficiency) grades I, II or III which must include Chemistry, Biology (or Human and Social Biology), Mathematics and English. Integrated Science (Double or Single award) may replace Chemistry or Biology
- A Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Life Science from the University of Guyana or any other approved institution of higher learning
- Any other qualification considered relevant by the Faculty of Health Sciences
- A Diploma or Associate Degree in Pharmacy from the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Guyana or any other approved Institution of higher learning. (These applicants will be admitted into year 111 or year IV of the programme respectively) - After 1994/1995
- A Diploma or Associate Degree in Pharmacy from the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Guyana or any other approved Institution of higher learning. (These applicants will be admitted into year 111 or year IV of the programme respectively) - Before 1994/1995
- A minimum of two subjects at GCE 'A' level Grades A, B or C or CAPE (Units I and II) Grades I, II or III which must include Chemistry and Biology. (Or equivalent)
- The Ordinary Diploma in Science (ODS) from the Government Technical Institute (Pass with Credit) in addition to a minimum of four subjects at the CSEC (General Proficiency), Grades I, II and III or IGCSE/GCE 'O' level Grades A, B, or C which must include English, Mathematics, Biology or (Human and Social Biology) and Chemistry. Integrated Science may replace Chemistry or Biology.
- Persons who have successfully completed the Pharmacy Assistant Training Programme offered by the Ministry of Health and possess a minimum pass grade of Grade C at IGCSE/GCE 'O' level or CSEC (General Proficiency) Grade III in English Mathematics and a Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Integrated Science- Double or Single award) in addition to two (2) years continuous relevant work experience after qualification, and are successful at the University of Guyana Entrance examination (UGEE).
- Mature applicants (21 years and over), provided they have had a minimum of five (5) years continuous relevant work experience in a professional field: e.g. Pharmacy or Nursing and are successful at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE). They must also have a minimum pass of Grade C in IGCSE/GCE 'O' level or CSEC (General Proficiency) Grade III in English Language and Mathematics.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
10 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Slot for Chinese courses |
| MTH1101 | Algebra | 4 | — |
| PHM1104 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | This course replaces HSC1101 with effect from academic year 2023/2024. |
| HSC1104 | Basic Microbiology | 3 | — |
| CHM1103 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 | — |
| HSC1101 | Homeostasis I | 4 | — |
| CHM1102 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 3 | — |
| PHM1103 | Introduction to Pharmacy Orientation | 2 | This course together with PHM1203 replaces PHM1102 with effect from academic year 2023/2024. |
| PHM1102 | Introduction to Pharmacy Orientation and Calculation | 4 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
Semester 2
10 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Slot for Chinese courses |
| PHM1202 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | This course replaces HSC1201 with effect from academic year 2023/2024. |
| MTH1202 | Calculus I | 4 | — |
| HSC1205 | Communication Skills for Health Professionals | 2 | — |
| PHY1200 | Foundation Physics | 3 | — |
| HSC1201 | Homeostasis II | 4 | — |
| CHM1206 | Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 3 | This course replaces the theoretical component of CHM1203, which is no longer offered. |
| CHM1205 | Introduction to Physical Chemistry | 3 | This course replaces the theoretical component of CHM1202, which is no longer offered. |
| CHM1207 | Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 1 | This course replaces the lab component of CHM1202 and CHM1203, which are no longer offered. |
| PHM1203 | Pharmacy Calculations | 3 | This course together with PHM1103 replaces PHM1102 with effect from academic year 2023/2024. |
Second Year
Semester 1
11 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMT3101 | Introduction to Immunology | 2 | — |
| DMT2106 | Medical Biochemistry | 4 | — |
| PHM2114 | Medical Biochemistry | 4 | This course replaces DMT2106 with effect from 2024/2025 |
| PHM2110 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 4 | This course replaces PHM3104 with effect from 2024/2025. |
| HSC2102 | National Health Systems | 2 | — |
| PHM1107 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry | 4 | This course replaces PHM2107 with effect from academic year 2023/2024. |
| PHM2107 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry | 4 | — |
| PHM2112 | Pharmacognosy I - Laboratory | 1 | This course replaces PHM3111 with effect from 2024/2025. |
| PHM2111 | Pharmacognosy I - Theory | 3 | This course replaces PHM3111 with effect from 2024/2025. |
| PHM2108 | Physical Pharmacy | 3 | — |
| PHM1105 | Physical Pharmacy | 4 | This course replaces PHM2108 with effect from academic year 2023/2024. |
Semester 2
12 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSC1202 | Health Education & Promotion | 3 | — |
| PHM2206 | Introduction to Dosage Forms | 3 | — |
| PHM2214 | Introduction to Immunology | 2 | This course replaces DMT3101 with effect from 2024/2025 |
| PHM2210 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 4 | This course replaces PHM3204 with effect from 2024/2025. |
| PHM2208 | Pathophysiology | 4 | — |
| PHM2207 | Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry | 4 | — |
| PHM1204 | Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry | 4 | This course replaces PHM2207 with effect from academic year 2023/2024. |
| PHM2212 | Pharmacognosy II - Laboratory | 1 | This course replaces PHM3210 with effect from 2024/2025. |
| PHM2211 | Pharmacognosy II - Theory | 3 | This course replaces PHM3210 with effect from 2024/2025. |
| PHM2209 | Pharmacology I | 3 | — |
| PHM2213 | Pharmacology I | 4 | This course replaces PHM2209 with effect from 2024/2025 |
| PHM2901 | Pharmacy Practice I | 2 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
11 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSC3108 | Applied Nutrition | 3 | To accommodate students who would like to complete this course in the Recess Period (Summer) in place of EHO2103 |
| PHM3104 | Applied Pharmaceutical Chemistry I | 4 | — |
| PHM3113 | Clinical Pharmacy | 3 | This course, along with PHM 4109, replaces PHM 4204, which is no longer offered. |
| PHM3109 | Forensic Pharmacy | 2 | — |
| PHM2113 | Human Genetics | 4 | This course replaces HSC2202 with effect from the academic year 2023/2024 |
| PHM3111 | Natural Products I | 4 | — |
| EHO2103 | Nutrition | 2 | — |
| PHM3110 | Pharmaceutics I | 4 | — |
| PHM3103 | Pharmacology II | 3 | — |
| PHM3112 | Pharmacology II | 3 | This course has replaced PHM3103 with effect from the academic year 2025/2026. |
| MED2106 | Research Methodology & Biostatistics | 4 | — |
Semester 2
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHM3204 | Applied Pharmaceutical Chemistry II | 4 | — |
| HSC2202 | Genetics | 3 | — |
| PHM3210 | Natural Products II | 4 | — |
| PHM3209 | Pharmaceutics II | 4 | — |
| PHM3207 | Pharmacology III | 3 | — |
| PHM3901 | Pharmacy Practice II | 2 | — |
| HSC3209 | Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS | 3 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHM4107 | Biopharmaceutics | 2 | This course replaces PHM4203 with effect from 2024/2025. |
| PHM4109 | Community Pharmacy | 3 | This course, along with PHM 3113, replaces PHM 4204, which is no longer offered. |
| HSC3102 | Epidemiology | 3 | — |
| HSC3103 | Management for Health Professionals | 3 | — |
| PHM4105 | Pharmacotherapeutics I | 4 | — |
| PHM4104 | Pharmacy Management | 2 | — |
| PHM4110 | Research Project Proposal | 2 | This course replaces PHM4100 with effect from 2024/2025. |
| PHM4103 | Toxicology | 3 | — |
Semester 2
9 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHM4203 | Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacokinetics | 4 | — |
| PHM4204 | Clinical and Community Pharmacy | 4 | — |
| PHM4208 | Clinical Pharmacokinetics | 3 | This course replaces PHM4203 with effect from 2024/2025. |
| CMS3200 | Ethics and Law for Healthcare Professionals | 3 | This course replaces HSC3201 with effect from academic year 2022/2023 |
| HSC3201 | Legal and Ethical Issues / Psychology | 3 | — |
| PHM4206 | Pharmacotherapeutics II | 4 | — |
| PHM3212 | Pharmacy Management | 3 | This course replaces PHM4104 and PHM4108 with effect from the academic year 2023/2024 |
| PHM4901 | Pharmacy Practice III | 2 | — |
| PHM4200 | Research Project | 4 | This course replaces PHM4100 with effect from 2024/2025. |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHM4100 | Research Project | 6 | — |