Introduction

The main aim of the BTech programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences is to train students to acquire general technical knowledge and skills required for effective and efficient manufacture of quality pharmaceutical and herbal products. 
 

Objectives

The objectives are: 

1. To understand the processes associated with manufacturing of pharmaceuticals (from raw materials to finished products in modern dosage forms) and deal with related challenges.
2. To be able to handle general issues of formulation and production in small units (including drug production centres in hospitals). 
3. To be conversant with the regulatory requirements governing pharmaceutical manufacturing.
4. To assess safety, efficacy and quality of pharmaceutical products in use. 
5. To be able to assemble, troubleshoot and maintain equipment used in pharmaceutical production and other analytical processes.
6. To be able to supervise on the production line to ensure product quality and safety.

Entry Requirements

Students to be admitted to the programme should satisfy the following admission requirements:

A. WASSCE/SSSCE Candidates
Must have credit passes in three (3) Core subjects (English, Mathematics and Integrated Science), and credit passes in three (3) elective subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) with an aggregate of 36/24 respectively.

B. ‘A’ Level Applicants
Must have GCE ‘O’ Level with credits in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In addition, applicants must possess at least two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in pure science OR its equivalent.

C. HND Applicants
Must have Higher National Diploma (HND) in Dispensing Technology.

Candidates in this category will enter the programme at the 5th Semester.

D. Dispensing Technician Part III Certificate Holders
Must have DT Final Part III Certificate in Dispensing Technician.
Candidates in this category will enter the programme at the third semester.

E. Mature Applicants
i. Should be at least 25 years.
ii. Must have hospital/laboratory/industrial experience.
iii. Must have ‘O’ Level or SSSCE/WASSCE Science background (Physics/Elective Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology).

F. Foreign Applicants
Foreign applicants from accredited /recognised institutions with equivalent qualifications will be considered for admission.

Employment Prospect of Graduates

Graduates will be well equipped with the requisite knowledge and skills to work in all areas 
requiring formulation, pharmaceutical analysis and quality control.
Organisations in which graduates can work include:

• Pharmaceutical/herbal manufacturing industries as Production Technicians
• Quality control laboratories as Quality Control Officers
• Research/tertiary institutions as Research Assistants
• Health service institutions as Production Technicians
• Regulatory authorities as Regulatory assistants or supervisors

They will also be eligible for further training (Postgraduate level) in related disciplines
 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

LEVEL 100-SEMESTER ONE

LEVEL 100-SEMESTER TWO

LEVEL 200-SEMESTER ONE

LEVEL 200-SEMESTER TWO

LEVEL 300-SEMESTER ONE

LEVEL 300-SEMESTER TWO

BPT 302 INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
Total Credit Hours  = 16 CREDITS

 

LEVEL 400-SEMESTER ONE

LEVEL 400-SEMESTER TWO

LEVEL 100-SEMESTER ONE

LEVEL 100-SEMESTER TWO

LEVEL 200-SEMESTER ONE

LEVEL 200-SEMESTER TWO

LEVEL 300-SEMESTER ONE

LEVEL 300-SEMESTER TWO

BPT 302 INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
Total Credit Hours  = 16 CREDITS

 

LEVEL 400-SEMESTER ONE

LEVEL 400-SEMESTER TWO