The programme duration of five years, each lasting 36 weeks, enhances objectivity and places greater emphasis on acquisition of skills and competencies. The preclinical subjects have been spread over two years, as opposed to the current one year. The common undergraduate courses are well adapted within the curriculum with emphasis on relevance to the pharmacy profession, other health professions and the interaction with the patient. On completion of the course, the graduates will be expected to be competent in the provision of quality pharmaceutical services.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have satisfied the University’s general admission criteria of a mean grade C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E). A minimum C+ (plus) grade pass will be mandatory in each of the cluster subjects. The cluster subjects for Bachelor of Pharmacy in K.C.S.E are as follows:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics or Mathematics
- English or Kiswahili
Eligibility for consideration for admission into the Module II Bachelor of Pharmacy programme shall be governed by the following admission requirements, outlined under each category:
KCSE (8.4.4 System of Education)
Applicants must have obtained an average cluster weight of B- in the subjects shown below provided that no subject in this cluster shall have a grade below C+:
Alternative A
-Chemistry
– Biology
– Maths/Physics
– English/Kiswahili
Alternative B
– Biological sciences
– Physical Sciences
– Mathematics
– English/Kiswahili
G.C.E/A-Level
A minimum of two Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry
And a subsidiary pass or credit pass at ‘O’ level in physics or Mathematics.
Biology – Principal
Chemistry – Principal
Physics/Mathematics – Subsidiary
General paper – Pass
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
C (plain) mean grade in KCSE with an average cluster weight of 32 points in relevant subjects as shown in (3.2) above.
In addition, a pass of not less than 5 at IB level in each of the KCSE subjects shown in (3.2) above.
Diploma in Biological Sciences
A minimum O level Division II with credit passes in the following subjects:
– Biology
– Chemistry
– Physics/Mathematics
or or
– Biology Biological Sciences
– Physics with Chemistry Physical Sciences
– Mathematics Mathematics
OR
C mean grade in KCSE with an average cluster weight of 32 points in relevant subjects as shown in (3.2) above,
In addition, they should have a credit pass in the following qualifications from the Kenya Medical Training College or any other recognised training institution Diploma in
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Laboratory Technology
- Clinical Medicine
- Radiology
- Basic and/or Advanced Nursing
- Public Health/Environment Health
- Dental Sciences
Holders of any degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Nairobi or equivalent qualifications from a recognised University.
Holders of other qualifications deemed to be equivalent to (2.1 – 2. mentioned above.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries must sit and pass English assessment examination set and administered by institutions recognised by University of Nairobi Senate.
| BACHELOR OF PHARMACY – U29 | ||||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy – Year 1 | ||||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | Units | |
| UPC101 | Chemistry | 180.00 | 4.00 | 78,260.87 |
| UPC102 | Biochemistry | 225.00 | 5.00 | 97,826.09 |
| UPC103 | Medical Physiology | 180.00 | 4.00 | 78,260.87 |
| UPC104 | Mathematics | 135.00 | 3.00 | 58,695.65 |
| UPC106 | Human Anatomy | 180.00 | 4.00 | 78,260.87 |
| UPC113 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 135.00 | 3.00 | 58,695.65 |
| 1,035.00 | 450,000.00 | |||
| TUITION | 450,000.00 | |||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | |||
| CAUTION – (ONCE) | 5,000.00 | |||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6,000.00 | |||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | |||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | |||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | |||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | |||
| Semester 1 | 262,000.00 | |||
| Semester 2 | 225,000.00 | |||
| Total for Year 1 | 487,000.00 | |||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy – Year 2 | ||||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | Units | |
| UPC202 | Biochemistry IIb | 270.00 | 6.00 | 103,846.15 |
| UPC203 | Medical Physiology IIb | 315.00 | 7.00 | 121,153.85 |
| UPC208 | Microbiology b | 180.00 | 4.00 | 69,230.77 |
| UPC211 | Pharmaceutics I | 45.00 | 1.00 | 17,307.69 |
| UPC212 | Pharmacology I | 90.00 | 2.00 | 34,615.38 |
| UPC213 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry IIb | 225.00 | 5.00 | 86,538.46 |
| UPC215 | Social and Behavioural Chemistry | 45.00 | 1.00 | 17,307.69 |
| 1,170.00 | 450,000.00 | |||
| TUITION | 450,000.00 | |||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | |||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 7,000.00 | |||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | |||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | |||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | |||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | |||
| Semester 1 | 258,000.00 | |||
| Semester 2 | 225,000.00 | |||
| Total for Year 2 | 483,000.00 | |||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy – Year 3 | ||||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | Units | |
| UPC310 | Human Pathology | 135.00 | 3.00 | 56,250.00 |
| UPC311 | Pharmaceutics I | 225.00 | 5.00 | 93,750.00 |
| UPC312 | Pharmacology II | 180.00 | 4.00 | 75,000.00 |
| UPC313 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry III | 225.00 | 5.00 | 93,750.00 |
| UPC314 | Pharmacognosy I | 225.00 | 5.00 | 93,750.00 |
| UPC316 | Clinical Pharmacy I | 90.00 | 2.00 | 37,500.00 |
| 1,080.00 | 450,000.00 | |||
| TUITION | 450,000.00 | |||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | |||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6,000.00 | |||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | |||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | |||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | |||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | |||
| Semester 1 | 257,000.00 | |||
| Semester 2 | 225,000.00 | |||
| Total for Year 3 | 482,000.00 | |||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy – Year 4 | ||||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | Units | |
| UPC411 | Pharmaceutics II | 225.00 | 5.00 | 72,580.65 |
| UPC412 | Pharmacology III | 180.00 | 4.00 | 58,064.52 |
| UPC413 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry IV | 225.00 | 5.00 | 72,580.65 |
| UPC414 | Pharmacognosy II | 225.00 | 5.00 | 72,580.65 |
| UPC416 | Clinical Pharmacy Id | 225.00 | 5.00 | 72,580.65 |
| UPC417 | Elective Term | 315.00 | 7.00 | 101,612.90 |
| 1,395.00 | 450,000.00 | |||
| TUITION | 450,000.00 | |||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | |||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6,000.00 | |||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | |||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | |||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | |||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | |||
| Semester 1 | 257,000.00 | |||
| Semester 2 | 225,000.00 | |||
| Total for Year 4 | 482,000.00 | |||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy – Year 5 | ||||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | Units | |
| UPC511 | Pharmaceutics III | 180.00 | 4.00 | 72,000.00 |
| UPC512 | Pharmacology IV | 180.00 | 4.00 | 72,000.00 |
| UPC513 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry V | 180.00 | 4.00 | 72,000.00 |
| UPC514 | Pharmacognosy III | 90.00 | 2.00 | 36,000.00 |
| UPC515 | Pharmacy Management and Leadership e | 45.00 | 1.00 | 18,000.00 |
| UPC516 | Clinical Pharmacy II e | 225.00 | 5.00 | 90,000.00 |
| UPC517 | Research Project | 180.00 | 4.00 | 72,000.00 |
| UPC518 | Pharmacy Law and Ethics e | 45.00 | 1.00 | 18,000.00 |
| 1,125.00 | 450,000.00 | |||
| TUITION | 450,000.00 | |||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | |||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 8,000.00 | |||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | |||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | |||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | |||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | |||
| Semester 1 | 259,000.00 | |||
| Semester 2 | 225,000.00 | |||
| Total for Year 5 | 484,000.00 | |||
| Grand Total for Bachelor of Pharmacy | 2,418,000.00 |