Doctor of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy is a program taught at University of Technology Jamaica, Jamaica. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 years) options.

The Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) focuses on the therapeutic management of conditions affecting human biological systems such as Digestive, Circulatory, Cardiovascular, Renal, Respiratory, and Endocrine Systems. The course complements prior practice experience with advanced content to develop higher competence and autonomy.

It includes extensive clinical training to build analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling graduates to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.

The program is delivered in a blended format over three years (9 semesters), combining online didactic modules via Moodle and Zoom with five weeks of face-to-face clinical experiential learning in the final semester. The curriculum includes 27 modules and a Major Research Project, with three modules per semester. It aims to prepare graduates for leadership roles in clinical pharmacy and education.

Modules

• 27 modules
• Major Research Project

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Pharmacy at University of Technology Jamaica for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Technology Jamaica.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Technology Jamaica as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Pharmacy.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Bachelor in Pharmacy (BPharm) with minimum GPA of 2.7 or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Other professional certification may be considered case-by-case including Prior Learning Assessment with portfolio development
• Special Entry: Bachelor of Pharmacy graduate with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• At least one year experience as a practicing Pharmacist and Clinical experience from a recognized institution (except Special Entry #2)

Please check detail of study units at https://www.utech.edu.jm/course-of-study/postbaccalaureate-doctor-of-pharmacy

• Community Pharmacist
• Hospital Pharmacist
• Clinical Pharmacist
• Research- Industry
• Academia
• Distributive
• Administration
• Regulatory & Clinical Consultancy