Central University College Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Entry Requirements

Central University College Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements for Pharmacy

  • Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE): 6 passes with aggregate 24 or better and including 3 core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and 3 Elective subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. All passes should be grade D (SSSCE) or better.
  • West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE): 6 passes with aggregate 36 or better and including 3 core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and 3 Elective subjects including Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. All courses should be grade C6 (WASSCE) or better.
  • GCE Entrants: Credits in 5 subjects at ‘O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics and 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
  • Mature Applicants: Applicants must be at least 25 years with Science background – Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or elective Mathematics- and must pass an examination conducted by the University Holders of Bachelor of Science related degrees. (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Human Biology) or HND (Dispensing Technology/Laboratory Technology

Any application that comes without the above named qualifications will however be evaluated on its own merits.
Additional information on Pharmacy. By a directive of the Pharmacy Council, the B. Pharm Programme may be upgraded to a 6-year Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy Programme) mid-stream.

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