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Study Pharmacy in South Africa

Pharmacy covers drugs and their effects – pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutical technology and clinical pharmacy – leading to work in pharmacies, hospitals, industry and research.

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  1. Bachelor

    Bachelor Pharmacy

    University of Durban - Westville 🇿🇦 Ashwood, Durban, South Africa

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

    Rhodes University 🇿🇦 Grahamstown, South Africa

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  3. Master

    Pharmacy, Master of Pharmacy (MPharm): 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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  4. Bachelor

    BPharm (Pharmacy)

    Medical University of Southern Africa, University of Limpopo - Medunsa Campus 🇿🇦 Sovenga, South Africa

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  6. Master

    Pharmacy (Masters)

    Rhodes University 🇿🇦 Grahamstown, South Africa

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  7. Bachelor

    Bachelor Pharmacy

    University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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  8. Master

    Pharmacy (Masters)

    University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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  9. Bachelor

    Pharmacy (Bachelor)

    Rhodes University 🇿🇦 Grahamstown, South Africa

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  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Pharmacy, BPharm

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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  11. Master

    MSc (Med) (Pharmacy)

    Medical University of Southern Africa, University of Limpopo - Medunsa Campus 🇿🇦 Sovenga, South Africa

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Pharmacy (PhD)

    Rhodes University 🇿🇦 Grahamstown, South Africa

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD (Pharmacy)

    Medical University of Southern Africa, University of Limpopo - Medunsa Campus 🇿🇦 Sovenga, South Africa

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  15. Master

    Master of Pharmacy

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Pharmacy (Doctorate)

    University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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  17. Master

    Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Sciences)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  18. Other programmes

    Pharmacy

    Medical University of Southern Africa, University of Limpopo - Medunsa Campus 🇿🇦 Sovenga, South Africa

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  19. Other programmes

    Pharmacy Degrees

    Rhodes University 🇿🇦 Grahamstown, South Africa

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  20. Other programmes

    Pharmacy

    Rhodes University 🇿🇦 Grahamstown, South Africa

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Study Pharmacy in South Africa – facts and figures

In South Africa, 6 universities and colleges offer 18 Pharmacy programmes: 6 Bachelor, 6 Master and 3 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Grahamstown, Sovenga, Medunsa and Durban. Institutions with the widest choice: Rhodes University, Medical University of Southern Africa, University of Limpopo - Medunsa Campus and University of Limpopo.

Degrees in Pharmacy

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Pharmacy builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Pharmacy, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Pharmacy programmes?

The directory lists 18 Pharmacy programmes at 6 institutions in South Africa. Popular cities include Grahamstown, Sovenga and Medunsa.

How long does it take to study Pharmacy?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Pharmacy programmes in South Africa?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Rhodes University, Medical University of Southern Africa, University of Limpopo - Medunsa Campus, University of Limpopo, University of KwaZulu-Natal and University of the Witwatersrand.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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