B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Technology

B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Technology at C.K. Tedam University of Technology & Applied Sciences is a degree in Health & Medical Sciences that focuses on how medicines are developed, manufactured, and quality-checked. It is offered through the School of Chemical & Biochemical Sciences. This page explains what the field covers, who can apply, and what graduates typically do next.

Understanding pharmaceutical technology

Pharmaceutical technology is the applied science of turning chemical compounds into safe, effective medicines. Programmes of this kind usually cover dosage form design, drug stability, manufacturing processes, and quality control, along with the chemistry and biology that underpin drug action. The field is about understanding why a drug behaves the way it does and how to make it consistently and at scale.

Getting a place at C.K. Tedam University

This degree sits in the School of Chemical & Biochemical Sciences, so it has a strong science foundation. The school considers applicants from Agriculture, General Science, and Home Economics backgrounds. Entry is less competitive than many other Health & Medical Sciences programmes, meaning that if your WASSCE grades meet the university's general requirements for the programme, you are in a good position to be admitted. As with all programmes at this level, you should check the specific grade requirements with the university.

Career paths for graduates

Graduates of pharmaceutical technology typically work in the pharmaceutical industry, in areas such as drug manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, and product development. Others find roles in regulatory affairs, helping to ensure medicines meet national standards, or in hospital and community pharmacy settings. The degree also provides a foundation for further study in pharmaceutical science or related fields.