University Of Nairobi UoNBI Bachelor Of Pharmacy

1. Biology
2. Chemistry
3. Physics or Mathematics
4. English or Kiswahili

 
Eligibility for consideration for admission into the Module II Bachelor of Pharmacy programme shall be governed by the  following  admission requirements, outlined under each category:
KCSE (8.4.4 System of Education)
Applicants must have obtained an average cluster weight of B- in the             subjects shown below provided that no subject in this cluster shall have a      grade below C+:
Alternative A
-Chemistry
– Biology
– Maths/Physics
– English/Kiswahili
 
Alternative B
– Biological sciences
– Physical Sciences
– Mathematics
– English/Kiswahili
 
G.C.E/A-Level
A minimum of two Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry
And a subsidiary pass or credit pass at ‘O’ level in physics or                                     Mathematics.
Biology                                    – Principal
Chemistry                               – Principal
Physics/Mathematics           – Subsidiary
General paper                     – Pass
 
International Baccalaureate  (IB) Diploma
C (plain) mean grade in KCSE with an average cluster weight of 32 points in relevant subjects as shown in (3.2) above.
In addition, a pass of not less than 5 at IB level in each of the KCSE subjects shown in (3.2) above.
Diploma in Biological Sciences
A minimum O level Division II with credit passes in the                                                   following subjects:
– Biology
– Chemistry
– Physics/Mathematics
or                                          or
– Biology                                  Biological Sciences
– Physics with Chemistry         Physical Sciences
– Mathematics                           Mathematics
 OR
C mean grade in KCSE with an average cluster weight  of 32                                    points in relevant subjects as shown in (3.2) above,
 
In addition, they should have a credit pass in the following                            qualifications from the Kenya Medical Training College or any other                 recognised training institution.
Diploma in

• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Laboratory Technology
• Clinical Medicine
•  Radiology
•  Basic and/or Advanced Nursing
•  Public Health/Environment Health
• Dental Sciences

 
Holders of any degree in Biological Sciences from the  University of Nairobi        or equivalent qualifications from a recognised University.
 
Holders of other qualifications deemed to be equivalent to (2.1 – 2.4)
mentioned above.
 
Applicants from non-English speaking countries must sit and pass English  assessment examination set and administered by institutions recognised by     University of Nairobi Senate.
 

1. Candidates are required to attend all prescribed courses.

2. No candidate shall be allowed to sit for any examination unless he/she has satisfactorily completed the prescribed courses.

3. University examinations will comprise of written, practical and oral examinations.

4. The final examinations shall constitute 70 per cent and continuous assessment tests and practicals will constitute 30 per cent in each course taken during the year.

5. A candidate shall be required to pass in all courses taken during the year. The pass mark will be 50 per cent of the total mark.

6. Bachelor of Pharmacy is not classified. The degree performance in each subject shall be graded as follows: