Diploma in Pharmacy

Program Description

The Diploma in Pharmacy at the University of Sierra Leone is a professional program designed to train competent pharmacy technicians capable of assisting pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and management of medicines. The program combines theoretical instruction with practical laboratory and pharmacy practice to equip graduates with essential skills for pharmacy and healthcare settings.

Career Opportunities:

Pharmacy Technician

Community or Hospital Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmaceutical Industry Support Staff

Clinical Support in Pharmacy Departments

Research or Laboratory Assistant in Pharmaceutical Settings

Graduates are prepared for employment in hospitals, community pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, and research or academic institutions.

Diploma in Pharmacy-Entry Requirement
Students shall be admitted into the 1st Year Advance Diploma in Pharmacy Programme depending on the criteria as listed below:

A minimum credit of C6 or better in the following five ( 5) subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Further Mathematics and Physics/Science core, ( at WASSCE) in not more than two sittings, or an equivalent qualification. With a maximum aggregate of 18 shall be admitted in the Pre Pharmacy programme.