Below is a list of universities offering Bachelor of Pharmacy in Kenya and Admission requirements 2024/2025:
- University of Nairobi
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY
Admission Requirements
i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Applicants must have obtained an average cluster weight of B- in the subjects shown below provided that no subject in this cluster shall have a grade below
C+:
| ALTERNATIVE A | ALTERNATIVE B |
| Ø Biology | Ø Biological Sciences |
| Ø Chemistry | Ø Physical Sciences |
| Ø Physics/Mathematics | Ø Mathematics |
| Ø English/Kiswahili | Ø English/Kiswahili |
OR
ii) Advanced Level Certificate:
TWO Principal passes – one in Biology and the other in Chemistry – and at least ONE Subsidiary pass in Physics or Mathematics.
OR
(iii) Diploma in Biological Sciences
A minimum O level Division II KCE with credit passes in the following subjects:
– Biology
– Chemistry
– Physics/Mathematics
OR OR
– Biology Biological Sciences
– Physics with chemistry Physical Sciences
– Mathematics Mathematics
OR
C mean grade in KCSE with an average cluster weight of 32 points in relevant
subjects as shown in (i) above, in addition to credit pass in the following
qualifications from the Kenya Medical Training College or any other recognized training institution.
Diploma in
. Pharmaceutical Technology
. Laboratory Technology
. Clinical Medicine
. Radiology
. Basic and/or Advanced Nursing
. Public Health/Environment Health
. Dental Sciences
(iv) Holders of any degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Nairobi or
equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.
(v) Holders of other qualifications deemed to be equivalent to (i-iv) mentioned
above
(vi) Applicants from non-English speaking countries must sit and pass English
assessment examination set and administered by institutions recognized by
University of Nairobi Senate.
- Kenya Methodist University
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have met the minimum entry requirements for the pharmacy degree course in Kenya. These requirements include: a. KCSE System of Education
Applicants must have obtained an average weight of B- provided that no subject in this cluster shall have a grade below C+.
| Option A | Option B |
| Chemistry | Biological Sciences |
| Biology | Physical Sciences |
| Maths/Physics | Mathematics |
| English/Kiswahili | English/Kiswahili |
b. A-Level
A minimum of two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary pass or credit pass at “O” level in Physics or Mathematics.
| Biology | Principal |
| Chemistry | Principal |
| Physics/Mathematics | Subsidiary |
| General paper | Pass |
c. Diploma in Biological Sciences
A minimum “O” level Division II KCE with credit in the following:
| Option A | Option B | Option C |
| Biology | Biology | Biological Sciences |
| Chemistry | Physics with Chemistry | Physical sciences |
| Physics/Mathematics | Mathematics | Mathematics |
OR
A mean grade of C in KCSE with a minimum score of C plain in each of the cluster subjects above and a credit pass in the following qualifications from training institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Diploma holders in: Pharmaceutical Technology. Laboratory Technology. Clinical Medicine.
Radiology. Nursing. Public/Environment Health. Dental Sciences.
- Holders of degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent from a recognized University.
- The provisions of the PPB Credit Waiver Policy Guidelines shall apply.
This curriculum shall be administered in English. This means applicants from non-English speaking countries must sit and pass English assessment examination set and administered by institutions recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
- Kenyatta University
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (B. PHARM)
Admission Requirements
i. Candidates shall have met the minimum University and School of Medicine entry requirements.
ii. Candidates shall have obtained a mean grade of at least C+ at K.C.S.E. and passed the subject clusters indicated or 2 principal passes at A level or their equivalents:
Alternative A
Biology B
Chemistry B
Mathematics or Physics C+
English or Kiswahili B
Alternative B
Biological Sciences B+
Physical Sciences B+
Mathematics C+
English or Kiswahili B
OR
iii. Two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary pass in Physics or Mathematics
OR
iv. Holders of a Diploma in the following areas from a recognized Training Institution. The candidate must have attained the minimum University entry requirements of C+ at KCSE OR division II at O level. Pharmaceutical Technology, Laboratory Technology, Clinical Medicine, Radiology, Basic and /or Advanced Nursing, Public Health/Environmental Health, Dental Sciences, Diploma in Biological Sciences
OR
v. Holders of any degree in Biological Sciences or Chemistry from Kenyatta University or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.
- Kabarak University
| Programme | Minimum Admission Requirements | Campus | Tuition Fees per Semester (Kshs) |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | KCSE mean grade of B- (Minus) with C+ in Mathematics or Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English or Kiswahili; OR Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and KCSE mean grade of C+ and enrolled with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB). | Main | 117,500 |
- JKUAT
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Minimum Entry Requirement:
| K.C.S.E B- (minus) Mean grade and above with an average cluster weight of B- (plus) in the subjects shown below, provided that no subject in this cluster shall have a grade below C+ (plus). Alternative A Chemistry Biology Mathematics /Physics English/Swahili | Alternative B Biological Sciences Physical Sciences Mathematics English/Swahili |
Or KCSE C (plain) Mean grade with a minimum score of C (plain) in each of the cluster subjects above and a CREDIT PASS in Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from an Institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Or Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from an Institution recognized by the University.
Mode of study: Full time.
Course duration: 5 (five) academic years
Tuition fees per academic year: Kshs. 451,981.00 (Kenya shillings four hundred fifty one thousand nine hundred and eighty one only).
- Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Pharmacy
This is a five (5) year intensive programme consisting of two (2) years pre-clinical training followed by three (3) years clinical training. The duration of the course shall not be less than five academic years. All units in the BPharm programme shall be compulsory unless the School Board recommends exemption and the University Senate approves. The academic year in the School of Pharmacy shall be divided into 3 terms, with a minimum of 39 weeks. Each term shall be 13 weeks exclusive of any examinations.
