List of pharmacy schools in Kenya

By | January 12, 2020

A Doctor of Pharmacy  is a professional doctorate in pharmacy. In some countries, it is a first professional degree, and a prerequisite for licensing to practice the profession of pharmacy or to become a Clinical pharmacist.

Here are the List of Pharmacy Schools In Kenya

Kenya Methodist University Bachelor of Pharmacy

Kenyatta University School of Pharmacy

University of Nairobi School of Pharmacy

Kabarak University School of Pharmacy

Kenya Medical Training College Department of Pharmacy

African Institute Of Research And Development Studies

What is the qualification of pharmacy?

Eligibility CriteriaFor D.Pharm Course – It is the diploma in pharmacy. The minimum qualification of 10+2 is required. It must be passed with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology subjects. For admission to this course, candidates must have completed 17 years of the year of admission.

How much does a pharmacist earn in Kenya?

Pharmacy is one of the best courses in Kenya. An individual with at least a diploma will earn a salary almost thrice what a high school teacher earns. Latest survey reveal that the average salary of a fresh diploma graduate in Pharmacy is Ksh 40,000 while the average salary of an experienced pharmacist is Ksh70,000.

How many years is Diploma in Pharmacy?

2 Diploma in Pharmacy or D.Pharma. is a 2-year full-time diploma course divided into 4 semesters. The course has been designed to prepare candidates to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in hospitals, community pharmacies, and other pharmaceutical related fields

Are pharmacists in demand?

The unweighted Pharmacist Demand Index (PDI), which reports perceptions of the demand for pharmacists, was 3.05 on a 1-to-5 scale, for the first quarter of 2018, the most recent data available. A PDI of 5 means there is a critical demand for pharmacists, while a 3 means that supply and demand are balanced.

What is the salary of D pharmacy?

Experience level of YouthMinimum Annual Salary (Rs. Lacs)Average Min. Annual Salary (Rs. Lacs)
Fresher/Entry Level (0-3 yrs)1.01.5
Mid-Level Level (4-7 years)1.01.5

How many hours do pharmacists work?

40 hours In both settings, most full-time salaried pharmacists work about 40 hours a week. It’s common for pharmacists to work nights, weekends and holidays; however, some hospital pharmacies are staffed 24/7