Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy At Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy At Mbarara University of Science and Technology

MSc Physiology is a 2-year postgraduate course dedicated to the study of human functioning and cell interactions within a living creature.

The program is housed in the Faculty of Medicine, drawing expertise from various departments of the health sciences, and offers both taught courses within the university, and clinical/research experiences at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in the various wards, including, but not limited to emergency & critical care, pediatrics, oncology, surgery, obstetrics & gynecology, Internal medicine, psychiatry, TB/HIV.

Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy At Mbarara University of Science and Technology Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

1. Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes
2. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least 2 principal passes.
3. An Honors degree from an accredited degree awarding institution
4. Candidates who have a Pass degree should have at least a Postgraduate Diploma with at least a credit from an accredited degree awarding institution.

Additionally, for international applicants:

1. Applicants whose first language or medium of instruction is not English, must provide evidence from a recognized English language training institution that they have sufficient command of English language.
2. Applicants should have their documents verified by NCHE.
3. Applicants should have their degree certificate and transcript translated and converted into an equivalent of Ugandan Universities’ CGPA

For applicants to clinical programmes;

1. Have documentary evidence of Internship Training indicating disciplines and dates.
2. Be registered or eligible for registration with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
3. A current certificate of good standing with the Medical Practitioners’ Council of the country of origin.

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Specific Requirements

An honors degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Evidence of completion of internship and registration with a pharmacy professional body

Motivation letter indicating why you are in pursuing this programme

Two letters of recommendation from employer and former university

A 2-page concept paper of a proposed research topic in the field of interest. The concept paper should have the following structure: 1. Background, 2. Problem Statement, 3. Objectives, 4. Proposed methods, 5. Significance and 6. References

Duration: 2 Years

Career and employment opportunities

The American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) defines clinical pharmacy as the “area of pharmacy concerned with the science and practice of rational medication use.” Under this definition, the career and employment opportunities for clinical pharmacists are limitless.

The following list includes the scope of practice areas in which clinical pharmacists may practice:

Clinical administrationClinical informaticsCritical careDrug informationEmergency medicineGeriatricsHematology/oncologyInfectious diseaseNutrition support

Pain and palliative carePediatricsPharmaceutical industryPharmacy informaticsToxicology (poison control)ResearchWomen’s’ healthAcademiaHospitals and clinics