View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2025/2026)
Programme NameBachelor of Science (Pharmacy) [from 2023] (5211)
DepartmentSchool of Pharmacy
FacultyCollege of Medical Sciences
Admission CriteriaA minimum of 2 subjects at CAPE (Units I and II) Grades I, II or III, or GCE ‘A’ level Grades A, B or C, which must include Chemistry and one other subject, preferably Biology, Mathematics or Physics.
OR
The University of Guyana Pharmacy Technician Diploma.
OR
Completion of the first year in the BSc in Biology or Chemistry in the Faculty of Natural Sciences with a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
OR
A Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Degree in Life Science from the University of Guyana or any other approved institution of higher learning.
OR
Other appropriate levels of study in a recognized educational institution.
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $450,000 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $450,000 | USD: $5,711
Third Year - GYD: $450,000 | USD: $5,711
Fourth Year - GYD: $450,000 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
HSC1104 Basic Microbiology Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
PHM1103 Introduction to Pharmacy Orientation In Class 2
PHM1104 Anatomy and Physiology I In Class 4
PHM1105 Physical Pharmacy In Class 4
PHM1107 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry In Class 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENG1203 Technical Communication Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
HSC1205 Communication Skills for Health Professionals In Class 2
PHM1202 Anatomy and Physiology II In Class 4
PHM1203 Pharmacy Calculations In Class 3
PHM1204 Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry In Class 4
PHM1901 Pharmacy Practice I Online 1
PHY1200 Foundation Physics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3

Total Cost: GYD $450,000 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
HSC2102 National Health Systems Online 2
PHM2109 Pathophysiology In Class 4
PHM2110 Medicinal Chemistry I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
PHM2111 Pharmacognosy I - Theory In Class 3
PHM2112 Pharmacognosy I - Laboratory In Class 1
PHM2113 Human Genetics Online 4
PHM2114 Medical Biochemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
PHM2210 Medicinal Chemistry II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
PHM2211 Pharmacognosy II - Theory In Class 3
PHM2212 Pharmacognosy II - Laboratory In Class 1
PHM2213 Pharmacology I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
PHM2214 Introduction to Immunology Online 2
PHM2215 Introduction to Supply Chain Management Online 2
PHM2902 Pharmacy Practice II Online 2

Total Cost: GYD $450,000 | USD $5,711

Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
HSC3102 Epidemiology Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
HSC3108 Applied Nutrition Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
MED2106 Research Methodology & Biostatistics In Class 4
PHM3109 Forensic Pharmacy In Class 2
PHM3112 Pharmacology II In Class 3
PHM3113 Clinical Pharmacy Online 3
PHM3114 Pharmaceutics I- Theory In Class 3
PHM3115 Pharmaceutics I- Laboratory In Class 1
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
PHM3207 Pharmacology III Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
PHM3211 Pharmacotherapeutics I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 5
PHM3212 Pharmacy Management In Class 3
PHM3214 Pharmaceutics II - Theory In Class 3
PHM3215 Pharmaceutics II - Laboratory In Class 1
PHM3216 Research Seminar Online 2
PHM3902 Pharmacy Practice III Online 2

Total Cost: GYD $450,000 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year
Annual
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
VVV1101 Elective (8 credits) Not Specified 8 Choose any 8-credit Foreign Language Course after Consultation with the Head of Department. Recommended Foreign Languages - Spanish, French or Portuguese. Note: Two Mandarin courses can be done in place of this Year-long course.
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Use this slot to register for your Mandarin course. Two Mandarin courses can be done in place of the Year-long foreign language course.
PHM4103 Toxicology Online 3
PHM4106 Pharmacotherapeutics II In Class 5
PHM4107 Biopharmaceutics Online 2
PHM4109 Community Pharmacy Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
PHM4110 Research Project Proposal Online 2
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Use this slot to register for your Mandarin course. Two Mandarin courses can be done in place of the Year-long foreign language course.
PHM4200 Research Project Online 4
PHM4207 Pharmacotherapeutics III Not Specified 5
PHM4208 Clinical Pharmacokinetics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
PHM4209 Pharmacoeconomics In Class 2
PHM4902 Pharmacy Practice IV Online 3

Total Cost: GYD $450,000 | USD $5,711