Programmes

The Doctor of Pharmacy Programme is designed to equip Pharmacy students with more knowledge, skills and practical experience that will help them fit easily into the job situations either in healthcare providing facilities, academia/research, industry or other work environments, well prepared to respond effectively to the changing roles of the pharmacists as a regulator, researcher and industrialist. 
The curricular for the School of Pharmacy’s PharmD Programme is unique in several ways.  These include its grounding in science (knowledge of theory and principles), laboratory-based practicals to support the theory; exposure to essential courses in humanities to understand the bahaviour of people; and applications of ICT. A very important and unique feature is the heavy emphasis (2 years) of experiential learning organized at clinical, industrial/research, regulatory and community sites. 

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Programme Name: MPhil Pharmacy Practice
The MPhil programme in Pharmacy Practice with Clinical Pharmacy and Social Pharmacy options was developed in response to the growing need for specialized training for pharmacists in pharmaceutical care practice. With the evolving role of pharmacists, this programme was designed to equip practicing pharmacists with advanced knowledge, critical thinking and research skills in their area of practice. 
Since its inception two years ago, the programme attracts students from diverse backgrounds and though in its early stages, it continues to grow with the intent to lay a strong foundation for academic and leadership roles in pharmacy practice and research. 
Programme Objectives
•    To provide students with the necessary advanced knowledge and training to enter into clinical, social/administrative or academic fields in pharmacy practice, 
•    To xpose students to the management of a range of acute and chronic health conditions from clinical, social, administrative and behavioural perspectives, 
•    To upgrade students’ skills in rational drug use, medicines use optimisation and effective communication with patients and members of the healthcare team, 
•    To train students to apply both theoretical and experiential approaches to patient care situations,
•    To train students to research topical area in pharmacy practice and provide a basis to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences for careers in the health services, industry and academia.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should have a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or any related pharmacy first degree and should be pharmacists who are qualified to practice. Students will have to undergo a departmental selection process through interviews. International applicants with equivalent qualifications may be considered for admission. All applicants should have a minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 2.5 or equivalent. All other requirements outlined in the most current Handbook for Master’s Degrees in the University shall apply.
Duration of Programme: 2 years
Programme Structure
The programme offers two areas of specialization: Clinical Pharmacy and Social Pharmacy and consists of mandatory, core and elective courses. The MPhil programme comprises lectures, experiential sessions, seminars and thesis writing on selected topics in pharmacy practice.

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Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
A two-year, full-time programme offering integrated, broad-based training to solve challenges in pharmaceutical industry, research institutions, and medicines regulation. 
Year 1 delivers coursework; Year 2 focuses on thesis research and seminars, with strong practical/industrial exposure.
Programme Objective
•    Provide students with the ability to conduct applied research in pharmacy and related fields.
•    Equip students with a solid background and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the design, synthesis, structural activity relationships and production of medicines. 
•    Provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate methodological skills and ability to apply innovative pharmaceutical research concepts.
•    Train students to develop critical thinking, research skills and relevant competencies for natural products research.
•    Provide the basis for students to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the pharmaceutical sciences with chemistry option.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), or a first degree in relevant sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science) from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) or equivalent and University of Ghana Masters Handbook requirements. All applicants must pass a departmental selection interview. 
Duration of Programme
Two (2) years full-time: 
Year 1 (two semesters) – coursework totaling 36 credits 
Year 2 – thesis research and graduate seminars
Program Structure
The program comprises core and elective courses delivered via lectures, seminars, and a thesis. Year 1 covers 36 credits of coursework; Year 2 is thesis and seminars. All required courses include practical training/industrial attachment components
Research
•    Ongoing research projects in the department
Detection of paracetamol and para-aminophenol in commercial food samples from Southern Ghana
Quality assessment of atorvastatin and rosuvastatin in Accra metropolis
Quality assessment of ciprofloxacin tablets in Accra metropolis.

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The MPhil in Pharmacognosy program is a research-based program that trains students in the scientific study of medicinal plants and natural products. It focuses on phytochemistry, quality control of herbal medicines, ethnobotany, and biological evaluation of natural products.
Students gain practical skills in the isolation, characterization, and standardization of bioactive compounds, preparing them for roles in academia, industry, herbal medicine enterprises, and regulatory agencies. The programme also provides a strong foundation for doctoral studies in pharmacognosy and related fields.
Program Objectives
The objectives of the program are to:
i.    Train students to develop critical thinking and analytical skills in natural products research through teaching, experimentation, and independent research.
ii.    Equip students with the capacity to design and conduct applied research in Pharmacognosy and related fields.
iii.    Build a strong foundation for graduates to pursue doctoral studies (PhD) in Pharmacognosy and related disciplines for careers in health services, industry, and academia.
iv.    Promote innovation in the development, quality control, and utilization of medicinal plants and herbal medicines for improved healthcare delivery
Admission Requirement
Applicants to the MPhil Pharmacognosy program must hold a B.Pharm, PharmD, or a first degree in relevant sciences such as Botany, Herbal Medicine, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Agriculture, or Biological Science from a recognized university. In addition, candidates whose first language is not English are required to present a certificate of proficiency in English. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview as part of the admission process before an offer is made.
Duration of Program
Two years
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The structure of the MPhil Pharmacognosy program comprises coursework in the first year, followed by research and project work in the second year, culminating in the preparation and submission of a thesis.
Research
The Department currently engages in research in the areas of phytochemistry, quality control of herbal medicines, ethnobotany and biological activities of potential medicinal plants. Postgraduate students play an integral role in these research efforts, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to discoveries.
The Department of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Medicine welcomes meaningful collaborations with academia, research centres, and industry to advance innovation and evidence-based research in medicinal plants and herbal medicines.
 

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