Ever wondered what the world could be like today were it not for the invention of COVID-19 vaccines? Such scientific breakthroughs reminds us of a powerful truth, behind every lifesaving medicine is pharmacy; quiet, relentless, and deeply human.Pharmacists are not drug store keepers as many think, clinical pharmacists do not necessarily initiate prescriptions but reviews and optimizes them, corrects drugs to the right dosage and duration for optimal effectiveness among other roles. In a nutshell, they collaborate with doctors for a perfect medication plan. The following is the journey to becoming a registered pharmacist in Kenya Minimum entry requirements  At least a mean grade of C+  At least a C+ in each of the cluster subjects (English/Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Maths)  Alternative: Holders of a Diploma in pharmaceutical technology, nursing, laboratory technology, clinical medicine, public health, dental technology or any other acceptable diploma in life sciences. The diploma holder must, however, have at least a C plain mean grade, a C plain in each of the aforementioned cluster subjects in KCSE and a credit in the qualifying examinations for the diploma. KUCCPS placement and cluster points Pharmacy falls under cluster 13 in the placement system with cluster point requirements ranging between 38 and 43. Universities offering the course Public universities • JKUAT • KU • Kisii University • Maseno University and • UON Private universities • Kenya Methodist University • Kabarak University and • Mount Kenya University The academic journey The course runs for a 5-year fulltime duration with each academic year being subdivided into trimesters in most schools. The studies keep advancing from first year as you proceed to the final year where in most schools you will be required to complete a research project to foster critical thinking and innovation. Upon successful completion and graduation, as a graduand you will be required to go through a compulsory one tear internship to become registered with Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB). Career opportunities for a registered pharmacist You can work in the following fields  Pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotechnology companies  Both public and private hospitals  Regulatory bodies  Complementary and alternative medicine centers  Policy development entities  Forensic science and drug analysis establishments among many others

Ever wondered what the world could be like today were it not for the invention of COVID-19 vaccines? Such scientific breakthroughs reminds us of a powerful truth, behind every lifesaving medicine is pharmacy; quiet, relentless, and deeply human.Pharmacists are not drug store keepers as many think, clinical pharmacists do not necessarily initiate prescriptions but reviews and optimizes them, corrects drugs to the right dosage and duration for optimal effectiveness among other roles. In a nutshell, they collaborate with doctors for a perfect medication plan. The following is the journey to becoming a registered pharmacist in Kenya Minimum entry requirements  At least a mean grade of C+  At least a C+ in each of the cluster subjects (English/Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Maths)  Alternative: Holders of a Diploma in pharmaceutical technology, nursing, laboratory technology, clinical medicine, public health, dental technology or any other acceptable diploma in life sciences. The diploma holder must, however, have at least a C plain mean grade, a C plain in each of the aforementioned cluster subjects in KCSE and a credit in the qualifying examinations for the diploma. KUCCPS placement and cluster points Pharmacy falls under cluster 13 in the placement system with cluster point requirements ranging between 38 and 43. Universities offering the course Public universities • JKUAT • KU • Kisii University • Maseno University and • UON Private universities • Kenya Methodist University • Kabarak University and • Mount Kenya University The academic journey The course runs for a 5-year fulltime duration with each academic year being subdivided into trimesters in most schools. The studies keep advancing from first year as you proceed to the final year where in most schools you will be required to complete a research project to foster critical thinking and innovation. Upon successful completion and graduation, as a graduand you will be required to go through a compulsory one tear internship to become registered with Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB). Career opportunities for a registered pharmacist You can work in the following fields  Pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotechnology companies  Both public and private hospitals  Regulatory bodies  Complementary and alternative medicine centers  Policy development entities  Forensic science and drug analysis establishments among many others