Diploma in pharmacy requirements in Kenya

KCSE Mean Grade: C Plain

Cluster subjects and requirements:

• English or Kiswahili (either one): C Plain
• Chemistry/Physical Science  (either one): C Plain
• Biology / Biological Sciences (either one): C Plain

You also need to have a C (plain) grade in any of the following subjects (just one of them will suffice): 

Mathematics or Physics or Physical Sciences

 So, yeah..those are the requirements to study diploma in pharmacy in Kenya and that’s all..

Remember because the course is regulated by the pharmacy and poisons board in Kenya, the diploma in pharmacy entry requirements are usually the same regardless of the college / institution..

Just to drive my point home, the pharmacy diploma requirements at Methodist University are as follows:

KCSE mean grade: (Plain) or an equivalent

Besides, you need at least a C plain mean grade in these cluster subjects: 

• Chemistry / Physical Sciences
• Biology / Biological Sciences 
• Mathematics or Physics.
• English or Kiswahili

See? They are essentially the same as above.

In other words, the diploma in pharmacy requirements in KMTC (minimum qualifications for diploma in pharmacy at KMTC) are as indicated earlier.

And it is the same thing when it comes diploma in pharmacy requirements at MKU..

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Where to study Diploma in pharmacy in Kenya

My favorite institutions – the ones that I recommend most when it comes to taking the Diploma in Pharmacy course in Kenya- are as follows:

KMTC (Kenya Medical Training College)

Graduates from KMTC are highly regarded compared to those from some private colleges so yes, KMTC is perhaps the best public health studies college in Kenya.

So I cannot recommend it enough. 

Just apply when their next intake advert is released (keep checking their website).

Remember the course is offered in quite a number of KMTC campuses around the country.

TUK University

The course goes by the name Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology here but the minimum requirements are unchanged.

And because TUK has been offering it for so long, it can be a good school due to their experience teaching the programme

Kenya Methodist University (KEMU)

KEMU also offers a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology program under the Pharmaceutical Sciences section targeting those who missed out on the Degree program because of their grades. 

The good thing is that after you obtain the Diploma (and you scored at least a credit pass), you may be admitted into KEMU’s 5-year degree in Pharmacy course ( Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree Program). 

Other colleges offering Diploma in Pharmacy in Kenya /additional Institutions worth considering when it comes to pharmacy diploma courses in Kenya

Nyeri National Polytechnic – You can also join Nyeri National Polytechnic for a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology as long as you have met the Diploma in pharmacy requirements in Kenya I listed earlier. It is best to apply through KUCCPS if you want to take the course here since you may benefit from government subsidy when paying fee

Kisumu National Polytechnic- – You can as well enroll with Kisumu National Polytechnic for a Diploma in Pharmacy course.  Again it is best to apply through KUCCPS if you want to take the course at Kisumu Poly since you may benefit from government subsidy when paying fee

Outspan Medical College -Outspan is a reputable private medical training college and it offers the course too. Visit their website

There is also the option of pursuing a diploma in pharmacy at Kenyatta University and the University Of Nairobi among others

Diploma In Pharmacy Course Units (Diploma In Pharmacy Course Outline In Kenya)

Here now are the standard diploma in pharmacy units, just in case want to have an idea about what you will be covering when studying for a diploma in pharmacy at KMTC or anywhere else:

• Basic Mathematics
• Social Psychology
• Entrepreneurship
• Computer Applications
• Christian Beliefs
• HIV/AIDS
• Community Skills
• Human Anatomy
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Medical Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Social and Administrative Pharmacy I
• Pharmacy Practice Experience I
• Social and Administrative Pharmacy II
• Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmacognosy
• Analytical Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Organic Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Drug Supply Management I
• Pharmaceutics I
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry I
• Drug Supply Management II
• Pharmacy Practice Experience II
• Pharmaceutics II
• Organic Pharmaceuticals Chemistry II
• Pharmacology and Therapeutics II
• Social Admin
• Pharmacy III
• Pharmaceutics III
• Pharmacy Practice Experience
• Research Project

How long does the Diploma in Pharmacy course in Kenya take?

In Kenya, The diploma in Pharmacy course takes about 3 calendar years at institutions like KEMU, KMTC, Kisumu National Polytechnic and basically everywhere else.

Of course, the program follows the normal semester/trimester schedule so there are breaks in between.

The course also includes the practical experience bit (Pharmacy Practice Experience) so there are months you will be out there in teaching hospitals to gain the necessary experience needed to excel in your pharmacist career.

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I’m asking this because we have been receiving various emails about the marketability of the course.

Well, that is the question I will be answering in this article and it’s my answer to all those who have sent me the following questions:

• Is diploma in pharmacy marketable in Kenya?
• Is bachelor of pharmacy marketable in Kenya?
• Is pharmacy degree marketable in Kenya?
• Is pharmacy a marketable course in Kenya?
• Is pharmaceutical technology marketable in Kenya?

Of course, it is important for you to read it to the last word if you’re thinking of pursuing a pharmacy in Kenya.

Is pharmacy marketable in Kenya?

Now, in my opinion, pharmacy is no longer among the most marketable courses in Kenya…I know that this is not what everyone else thinks but it is the painful truth (at least from my research)..

Yeah, this course was very marketable in the past years but it appears that the market has changed dramatically over time.

Why?

Kenyans rushed to do the course making the course significantly flooded at the moment.

Subsequently, many of them have been forced to open private chemists all over the place..

And that explains why today there are chemists even deep in some remote villages in Kenya..

Others have had to do other hustles which are not even related to the course..

In fact, I know of a few friends who have done pharmacy and are yet to find work- one of them sells Mtumba clothes- and this has made me very pessimistic about the course.

In short, and contrary to what many people think, Pharmacy is one of the least marketable medical courses in Kenya, if you ask me.

I repeat..I know it’s a controversial opinion but that is what I believe…you are more likely to end up holding poorly paying jobs in privately-owned pharmacies than that prestigious chief pharmacist position you crave (unless, you have a very powerful network of people who can help you get a well-paying job).

So, is it a bad course?

Not at all…no course is terrible because there is always something you can do to earn with it.

However, if what you have in mind is a prestigious job in a huge hospital, you will probably hustle for a while.

So bear that in mind when weighing your options..

Having answered the question “Is pharmacy marketable in Kenya?”, let us now look at what you need to do the course including the best university to study pharmacy in Kenya

Entry requirements for degree in pharmacy in Kenya

Here are the minimum degree in pharmacy requirements in Kenya

KCSE Mean Grade: C+

Minimum Cluster Subject Requirements

Universities offering degree in pharmacy in Kenya

Here now are the KUCCPS registered Universities offering pharmacy in Kenya:

• JKUAT University
• Kabarak University
• Kenya Methodist University
• Kisii University
• Kenyata University
• Mt Kenya University
• Maseno University
• University Of Nairobi

As always, you can apply to these universities via KUCCPS if you were a candidate in the last KCSE exams to study under government sponsorship(please note that Pharmacy is still a highly competitive course and you might need to have better grades- better than C+- to be placed by KUCCPS).

Otherwise, you should apply directly to the university you prefer – you can Google their websites and apply online or visit the institutions physically.

Diploma in pharmacy requirements in Kenya

If you did not meet the above grades, your next available option is doing a Diploma.

Here are the minimum requirements:

KCSE Mean Grade: C Plain

Additional Subject Requirements

English or Kiswahili: C Plain

Chemistry/Physical Science: C Plain

Biology / Biological Sciences: C Plain

You must also have a C plain in one of Mathematics or Physics/Physical Sciences

Colleges offering Diploma in Pharmacy in Kenya

When it comes to a Diploma, I recommend that you take your course at KMTC. I noticed that they have one the lowest diploma in pharmacy fees in Kenya not to mention that KMTC certificates are widely recognized.

Go here to learn how to apply to KMTC.

You can also take the course under KUCCPS sponsorship at Kisumu National Polytechnic (Call 0723 446 773 to enquire about the next intake).

What else do employers ask for?

Now, besides having a Diploma or a Degree in pharmacy, employers ask for the following extra requirements when hiring for most pharmacy jobs in Kenya:

Registration with Pharmacy and Poisons Board– Very few employers will consider you if you do not have a practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board(it is the body that regulates the profession) so be sure to register with them once you’re done with the course.

Leadership and Integrity compliance– For government jobs, you usually have to meet the Leadership and Integrity requirements as required by Chapter Six of Kenya’s Constitution

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What do pharmacists do?

Most of us are familiar with the work of pharmacists – it is mainly to dispense medicine.

But for purposes of clarity, here are some of the Duties and Responsibilities you will be performing as a pharmacist:

• Provide technical pharmacy/pharmaceutical advice and services to the hospital.
• Implement work plans and/or work schedules in pharmacies.
• Receive patients and dispense medicines as well as other pharmaceutical materials/accessories to them.
• Provide proper care of the medicines (and other medical items) in the pharmacy.
• Coordinate pharmaceutical operations in the pharmacy to ensure that they’re meeting the expected standards.
• Carry out trainings and development programs for junior pharmacy staff and student/ interns with the goal of enhancing their performance productivity.
• Keep records of the movement as well as the consumption of medicines and supplies along with an up-to-date drug register.
• Implement all duly established policies, procedures, and processes concerning the pharmacy and drugs.
• Participate in various facility management committees in your health facility
• Help in research.

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