Postgraduate degrees
BHSc. Honours (Pharmacology)
The BSc. Honours course in Pharmacology consists of theory of all major organ systems, specific modules and a practical research component. The theory component covers core topics of Pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, antimicrobials and toxicology. The course may be completed over 1 or 2 years, i.e. full-time or part-time respectively. If done part-time, the theory and research project are done in consecutive years. Students with an undergraduate course in pharmacology (i.e. BHSc III Pharmacology) are required to do more research based modules as well as the practical component.
Admission requirements: All students who have obtained a BSc/BHSc or equivalent degree with at least a C aggregate may apply. Applicants should have a credit in at least one of the following biological science courses at a third year level:
Advanced Biology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics, Human Biology, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Cell Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology.
Application forms.
MSc. (Med) in Pharmacology (Research Based)
The Pharmacology Division offers a full-time or part-time M.Sc. degree based solely on research. This can be done in any field of Clinical or Experimental Pharmacology on a full- or part-time. Admission requirement: Students must either have a BSc/BHSc Honours degree in Pharmacology or an equivalent to a four year degree with undergraduate pharmacology.
Application forms.
MDent module in Pharmacology
The Pharmacology Division offers a module in the full-time Master of Dentistry in the speciality of Periodontology and Oral Medicine, which is aimed at re-enforcing core undergraduate pharmacology principles in the postgraduate student. Emphasis is placed on understanding the pharmacological principles relating to the various drug classes as well as prescription rules and regulations.
Application forms.
Ph.D. (Research Based)
The Pharmacology Division offers a full-time or part-time Ph.D. degree which is based solely on research. This can be done in various fields of Clinical or Experimental Pharmacology. Admission requirement: Students must either have a MSc degree or equivalent with an undergraduate degree in Pharmacology.
Application forms.