Overview

Pharmacy is dynamic, information driven, product-and patient-orientated profession. In accordance with the requirements laid down by the South African Pharmacy Council, the Pharmacy degree at University of Kwazulu Natal is designed to produce healthcare professionals who are committed to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of all health seeking communities.

Key Features

Pharmacists are responsible for distributing prescription drugs to patients and teaching them how to use their medication properly.

They keep a careful watch on patients to make sure they are using their prescriptions properly.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Epidemiology

Research Methods and Design

Evidence Based Practice

Application of Pharmacoeconomic Concepts

Clinical Service Development and Evaluation

Rational Drug Use

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Durban, South Africa

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates are eligible to apply for selection to register for the qualification Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacy Practice / Pharmacoeconomics) provided they have:

Bachelor of Pharmacy qualification, or

MBChB qualification, and

at least two (2) years of experience in the pharmaceutical services (industry, community or hospital) for the Pharmacy Practice stream, or

at least two (2) years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, managed health care or health facility management for the Pharmacoeconomics stream

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18300 USD / year

≈ 18300 USD / year

Additional Details

National: 44428 Rand

Living costs

Durban

South Africa

7800 - 9401 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Durban

Funding

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