Pharmacy is the science and practice of discovering, producing, preparing, dispensing, reviewing, and monitoring medications, aiming to ensure the safe, effective, and affordable use of medicines.
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This course is one of the most respected courses in the world. Let’s have a look at the universities in South Africa that offers Pharmacy below;
University of Pretoria Department of Pharmacology
University of the North School of Pharmacy
University of Witwatersrand School of Pharmacy
Medical University of South Africa
University of the Western Cape School of Pharmacy
Rhodes University Faculty of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Colleges in South Africa
Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.
Rhodes University.
The University of Durban-Westville.
University of Port Elizabeth.
The University of Pretoria.
The University of the North.
The Salary of a Pharmacist in South Africa
Being a pharmacist in South Africa pays very well. The average salary of a pharmacist is R30,175 monthly.
Duration of Study
It takes four years to study pharmacy at any of the universities listed above. After obtaining the B. Pharmacy degree an internship of one year (in community, hospital, or industry) or two years (academic) ensues.
Requirements To Study Pharmacy
Students must complete at least two years of relevant undergraduate coursework within the program, including studies in chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology, advanced math, and English. Once this work is completed, students take the PCAT examination to qualify for the advanced portion of the combined degree.
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