How Many Years To Study Pharmacy In South Africa

What is Pharmacy?

Pharmacy is the science and practice of discovering, producing, preparing, dispensing, reviewing, and monitoring medications, aiming to ensure the safe, effective, and affordable use of medicines. 

How Many Years To Study Pharmacy In South Africa

The curriculum extends over four years. After obtaining the Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree, an internship of one year (in community, hospital, or industry) or two years (academic) ensues.

This is followed by a compulsory year of community service in the public hospital sector as a fully-fledged pharmacist.

Is pharmacy in demand in South Africa?

Pharmacists remain in high demand in the public and private sectors. The corporate part is expanding and the demand for pharmacists continues.

This applies to South Africa and other countries of the world.

How much is a pharmacist paid in South Africa?

The average pharmacist salary in South Africa is R 540 000 per year or R 277 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 348 500 per year,

while most experienced workers make up to R 6 902 400 per year.

Where do pharmacists make the most money in South Africa?

Roodepoort, Gauteng.

Midrand, Gauteng.

Randburg, Gauteng.

Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Boksburg, Gauteng.

Where can I study to be a pharmacist in South Africa?

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

University of KwaZulu-Natal

North-West University

Rhodes University

University of Limpopo

Nelson Mandela University

The University of the Witwatersrand.