The School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana is inviting applications from qualified applicants for admission into the Doctor of Pharmacy Top-up Programme for the 2020/2021 Academic Year.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTO (Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) )
A Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree or other pharmacy degrees from recognized institutions, plus at least three years working experience as a pharmacist, and subject to:
o Being a registered pharmacist in Ghana
o Quality of academic transcripts
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NATURE OF PROGRAMME AND DURATION
The PharmD Top-up programme is a 2-year pharmacy programme which leads to the award of Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. The Programme will begin in April 2021 and will run on full time basis. Admitted students into the programme will not be entitled to residential facilities on campus.
COST OF APPLICATION FORMS
University of Ghana online application E-VOUCHERS can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for Two Hundred Ghana Cedis GH¢200.00 at the following banks:
Ecobank, Republic Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, GCB Bank, Zenith Bank, Universal Merchant Bank, CBG Bank, Prudential Bank and Fidelity Bank.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are to apply online by visiting https://apply.ug.edu.gh/admissions/undergrad/login
Eligible applicants are to complete the application forms online. In addition, they would be required to upload the following documents online:
o Scanned copy of pharmacy degree certificate
o Certified Academic Transcripts
o Pharmacy Licensure Certificate
o Two endorsed Recommendation Letters from 2 Referees from :
– Place of employment
– A relevant Academic Institution
o A 3 page Curriculum Vitae
A shortlist of suitable applicants will be posted on the UG website. Applicants may be called for an interview when necessary.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FORMS
All online applications should be completed by Thursday, February 11, 2021.
For further information please contact, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (excluding public holidays):
Telephone: +233 208260595
Email: sokan@ug.edu.gh
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR – Admissions into Doctor of Pharmacy -PHARMD TOP-UP 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR
Shortlisted eligible candidates should take note of the following proposed dates regarding admissions into the Doctor of Pharmacy Top-up Programme:
| Shortlist of Eligible Candidates | Thursday February 25, 2021 |
| Registration/Medical Examination | March 22 – April 26, 2021 |
| Orientation on Teaching & Learning Methodologies | Monday, 12th April – Friday, 16th April 2021 |
| Lectures Begin | Monday, April 19, 2021 |