The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programme at KAAF University is designed to train patient-oriented pharmacists with the knowledge, skills, and professional competence required to deliver effective pharmaceutical care. The programme integrates pharmaceutical sciences, clinical practice, and experiential learning to prepare graduates for hospital, community, regulatory, and public health pharmacy practice.
The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum integrates basic pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical care, and experiential learning. It adopts case-based learning (CBL) and Community-Based Education and Service (COBES) approaches to ensure early and continuous exposure to patient-oriented pharmacy practice. The programme includes classroom instruction, laboratory work, hospital and community rotations, seminars, and supervised experiential training.
At the end of the PharmD programme, graduates are expected to:
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Acquire relevant knowledge and skills aligned with current trends in pharmacy practice.
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Integrate scientific and clinical knowledge for practice in clinical, industrial, and regulatory pharmacy.
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Provide pharmaceutical care and promote rational use of medicines.
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Communicate pharmacotherapeutic information accurately to healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers.
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Demonstrate professionalism, ethical practice, and patient-centred care.
The programme is supported by modern lecture halls, pharmaceutical laboratories, computer laboratories, and a well-resourced physical and electronic library. Safety provisions include fire protection systems, accessible facilities for persons with disabilities, and on-campus health services. Students also benefit from affiliations with accredited hospitals and health facilities for experiential training.
Graduates of the PharmD programme may be employed in:
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Hospitals and Clinics
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Community Pharmacies
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Ghana Health Service and Ministry of Health agencies
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Pharmaceutical manufacturing industries
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Regulatory bodies
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Research and Academia
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Non-Governmental and International Health Organizations
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Public health and pharmaceutical care services
Admission into the PharmD programme requires:
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SSSCE/WASSCE with credit passes in English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science, plus credits in Chemistry, Biology, and either Physics or Elective Mathematics.
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Equivalent qualifications such as GCE ‘A’ Levels, IGCSE, International Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the National Accreditation Board (NAB).
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All foreign qualifications are subject to equivalence determination by the appropriate regulatory bodies.
Students receive continuous academic support through academic advising, mentorship, supervised clinical rotations, and faculty guidance. The programme emphasizes structured supervision during hospital and community practice, seminars, and experiential learning to ensure competence development and timely completion
