Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy offers theoretical knowledge and practical training in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.
Admission Requirement
Mathematics level 5
Physical Science at level 5
Academic paper selection; Best average mark
Applications close 30 June
Late applications will be considered on merit
DURATION: 4 years.
Career Opportunities
Community Pharmacy
Hospital Pharmacy (private and public)
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry
Wholesale Pharmacists
Healthcare managers
Medicine control officers (These positions are available at medical aids, local governments, the central government, etc).
Can you be a pharmacist with a bachelor’s degree?
Becoming a pharmacist takes at least six years of study after high school graduation, but if you already have a bachelor’s degree or an associate’s degree, you can become a pharmacist in four years.
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Pharmacy Jobs by Salary
| Job Title | Range |
|---|---|
| Job Title: Pharmacist | Range: R268k – R600k |
| Business Operations Manager | Range: R378k – R1m (Estimated ) |
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Range: R942k – R2m (Estimated ) |
| Hospital Pharmacist | Range: R607k – R1m (Estimated ) |
Which field is best in pharmacy?
Pharmaceutical industry / clinical trials.
Locum pharmacist.
Government and NGO roles.
Military pharmacist.
Mental health pharmacist.
Women’s and newborns’ pharmacist.
Pain educator, program director or consultant.
Drug safety officer.