Bachelor of Pharmacy
CHS – PHRM 1 Selection for the Bachelor of Pharmacy
Candidates are eligible to apply for selections to register for the qualification of Bachelor of Pharmacy provided they have a NSC degree pass with:
- English at Level 4
- Life Orientation at Level 4
- Mathematics at Level 4
- Life Sciences at Level 4
- Physical Science at Level 4
- 33 points excluding Life Orientation
CHS – PHRM 2 Curriculum for the Bachelor of Pharmacy
The curriculum for the qualification Bachelor of Pharmacy, comprising modules with a total credit point value of 512 credits as approved by the Senate, shall extend over eight semesters of full-time study. All modules in the curriculum shall be compulsory.
CHS – PHRM 3 Progression requirements
To maintain their good standing, and to avoid either warning for slow academic progress or exclusion from the University, students must maintain minimum rates of progression through their qualifications. Minimum rates of acceptable progression for this qualification are set out below.
CHS – PHRM 4 Attendance
Attendance to all practical and clinical modules are compulsory.
CHS – PHRM 5 Statutory Body Requirements
A student is required to have completed 400 hours of experiential training before being awarded the degree.
| Number Semesters Registered | Min. Progression Requirements | “At Risk” threshold(75% of Maximum) | Normal Progression |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 48 | 64 |
| 2 | 64 | 96 | 128 |
| 3 | 108 | 144 | 192 |
| 4 | 144 | 192 | 256 |
| 5 | 180 | 240 | 320 |
| 6 | 216 | 288 | 384 |
| 7 | 252 | 336 | 448 |
| 8 | 288 | 384 | 512 |
Curriculum for Bachelor of Pharmacy (B-PHAM)
Level 1
- BIOL103: Introductory Biology for Health Sciences (16 credits)
- MATH150: Mathematics for Natural Sciences (16 credits)
- PHRM141: Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1 (16 credits)
- PHYS131: Intro Physics for Life Sciences & Agriculture (16 credits)
- PHRM102: Introduction to Pharmacy (16 credits)
- BHME222: Health and Illness Behaviour (16 credits)
- PHRM142: Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2 (16 credits)
Choose ONE:
- ZULN101: Basic isiZulu Language Studies A (16 credits) (non-Zulu speaking students)
- ZULM105: Academic Writing (16 credits) (Zulu speaking students)
Level 1 Total credits: 128
Level 2
- HPHS221: Homeostasis (16 credits)
- ANAT101: Introduction to Anatomy and Neuroanatomy (16 credits)
- PHRM245: Physico-chemical Principles for Medicines (16 credits)
- PHRM251: Pharmaceutical Chemistry 3 (16 credits)
- HPHS222: Integration and Communication (16 credits)
- PHRM252: Introduction to Pathology (16 credits)
- PHRM242: Design and Manufacturing of Medicines (16 credits)
- PHRM246: Introduction to Biochemistry and Pharmacology (16 credits)
Level 1 Total credits: 128
Level 3
- PHRM355: Health Law Ethics (16 credits)
- PHRM353: Pharmaceutical Analysis (16 credits)
- PHRM321: Pharmaceutical Microbiology (16 credits)
- PHRM301: Pharmacology II (16 credits)
- PHRM311: Medicinal Chemistry (16 credits)
- PHRM351: Pharmaceutical Care (16 credits)
- PHRM352: Pharmaceutical Logistics, Economics and Management (16 credits)
- PHRM302: Pharmacology III (16 credits)
Level 1 Total credits: 128
Level 4
- PHRM421: Biopharmaceutics (16 credits)
- PHRM453: Applied Pharmaceutical Care (16 credits)
- PHRM401: Pharmacology IV (16 credits)
Year Module
- PHRM440: Research Project (32 credits)
- PHRM452: Advanced Pharmaceutics (16 credits)
- PHRM454: Natural Products and Evidence-Based Medicine (16 credits)
- PHRM402: Pharmacology V (16 credits)
Year Module
- PHRM440: Research Project (32 credits)