NMMU Department of Pharmacy Courses Offered
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Department of Pharmacy Courses Offered
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This department may present modules in other general undergraduate qualifications. To view these, please visit the Faculty web site.
UNDERGRADUATE
CERTIFICATE
Advanced Certificate in Pharmacy Technical Support
Admission is subject to a pass in the Higher Certificate: Pharmacy Support NQF level 5.
Higher Certificate in Pharmacy Support
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS
- Admission Points Score of 28.
- Minimum NSC requirements for higher certificate entry must be met.
- English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first additional language) on at least level 3 (40-49%).
- NSC achievement rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics or at least 4 (50-59%) for Mathematical Literacy.
- NSC achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for Life Sciences. or a rating of at least 3(40%-49%) for Physical Science.
- Applicants with an Admission Points Score between 24 and 27 may be referred to write the Access Assessment Test before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the programme.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008
- School Performance Score (SPS) of 25.
- Senior Certificate.
- Mathematics at a HG F (33-39%) or SG E (40-49%).
- A pass in Biology. or Physical Science
- Applicants with School Performance Score between 21 and 24 may be referred to write the Access Assessment Test before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the programme.
DEGREE
Bachelor of Pharmacy
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS
- Admission Points Score of 38.
- Minimum NSC requirements for degree entry must be met.
- English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first additional language) on at least level 3 (40-49%).
- NSC achievement rating of at least 5 (60-69%) for Mathematics.
- NSC achievement rating of at least 5 (60-69%) for Physical Sciences.
- Applicants with an Admission Points Score between 35 and 37 may be referred to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008
- Matriculation exemption/endorsement.
- Mathematics (HG=E or SG=C).
- A pass in Physical Science and, preferably, Biology.
- Learners must score at least 38 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
- Places are limited and admission is subject to selection.
- Applicants with an SPS of 18 or higher may be reffered to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.
POSTGRADUATE
MASTER’S DEGREE
MPharm (Industrial) Coursework
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be admitted to the studies for the Master’s degree only if they have obtained the four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree; or have been admitted to the status of such degree; and have obtained a mark of at least 60% in the undergraduate fourth year major pertaining to the field of study for the degree. Admission to the Course work and Treatise qualification (20401) (ZIN500) shall be dependent on candidates being employed as Pharmacists in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry for the duration of their studies.
Master of Pharmacy (Research)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be admitted to the studies for the Master’s degree only if they have obtained the four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree; or have been admitted to the status of such degree; and have obtained a mark of at least 60% in the undergraduate fourth year major pertaining to the field of study for the degree.
Master of Pharmacy (Research)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be admitted to the studies for the Master’s degree only if they have obtained the four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree; or have been admitted to the status of such degree; and have obtained a mark of at least 60% in the undergraduate fourth year major pertaining to the field of study for the degree.
Master of Science (General Health Sciences)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be admitted to the studies for the Master’s degree only if they have obtained the four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree; or have been admitted to the status of such degree; and have obtained a mark of at least 60% in the undergraduate fourth year major pertaining to the field of study for the degree.
Master of Science (General Health Sciences)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be admitted to the studies for the Master’s degree only if they have obtained the four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree; or have been admitted to the status of such degree; and have obtained a mark of at least 60% in the undergraduate fourth year major pertaining to the field of study for the degree.
DOCTORAL DEGREE
Doctor of Philosophy (General Health Sciences)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Holders of a Master’s degree or other qualification approved by Senate, may be accepted.
- Candidate must contact the Head of Department before applying for admission.
Doctor of Philosophy (General Health Sciences)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Holders of a Master’s degree or other qualification approved by Senate, may be accepted.
- Candidate must contact the Head of Department before applying for admission.
