Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
University of Cape Coast · College of Health and Allied Sciences
Will you get in?
Only students with near-perfect aggregates get a place here. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Cape Coast you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) at the University of Cape Coast is a degree in health and medical sciences for students from a General Science background. It prepares you for a career in pharmacy, focusing on medicines, their use, and patient care. Entry is highly competitive, so your grades will need to be strong.
What pharmacy really involves
Pharmacy programmes at this level cover the science of medicines and how they interact with the body. You will study chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and clinical practice, learning how to prepare, dispense, and advise on prescription and over-the-counter medicines. The training is practical and patient-focused, equipping you to work in hospitals, community pharmacies, and the wider healthcare system.
How hard it is to get a place
Entry to the Pharm D at the University of Cape Coast is highly competitive. This is also the case at other major public universities like KNUST and the University of Ghana. Some private institutions, such as Central University and KAAF University College, are less competitive, so your chances there are generally higher. Because this programme is so sought after, strong WASSCE results in your General Science subjects will be essential. Check your grades against the specific subject requirements to see whether you qualify.
What you can do with a Pharm D
Most graduates of pharmacy degrees go on to become pharmacists. You might work in a community pharmacy, a hospital, or in the pharmaceutical industry researching and developing new drugs. Other paths include academia, regulatory affairs, and public health. The degree also provides a strong foundation for further study in medicine, pharmacology, or health research.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- General Science
Aggregate needed
University of Cape Coast publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Community pharmacist
- Hospital pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Regulatory affairs
- Academic researcher