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Professional Pharmacy Full Time

Doctor of Pharmacy

at University of Technology Jamaica · Jamaica

Duration

3 years

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

About this program

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

Entry requirements

  • 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)

Career outcomes

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

How this course compares

  • University of Technology Jamaica is #1 in Jamaica on research impact (34,523 citations).
  • It lists 24 Medicine & Health Sciences courses in total, 1 of them at professional level.
  • Most professional Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Jamaica take 3 years; this one does too.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Doctor of Pharmacy at University of Technology Jamaica?

It takes 3 years, studied Full Time.

Is University of Technology Jamaica a good university for Medicine & Health Sciences?

University of Technology Jamaica is #1 in Jamaica on research impact (34,523 citations).

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