Pharmacy is a good career choice. The course is offered by a few universities that have been officially certified and meet the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) standards. You must also meet KUCCPS cluster points for Pharmacy if you are looking forward to enrolling for this course.
Pharmacists are the experts on drug therapy. They are also the primary health professionals optimizing medicine use for the benefit of the patients. Their duties entail dispensing, compounding, and reviewing medicine for safety and efficacy, clinical services, and providing drug information.
Schools offering pharmacy
Where can one study pharmacy? The course is offered by different Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) approved institutions in the country. It is offered at the degree and diploma levels as follows:
Institutes offering a degree in pharmacy
- Nairobi University - Public
- Kenyatta University - Public
- JKUAT - Public
- Maseno University - Public
- Kisii University - Public
- United States International University - Private
- Kabarak University - Private
- Mount Kenya University - Private
- Kenya Methodist University - Mission
Institutes offering a diploma in pharmacy
- KMTC- Nairobi Campus
- KMTC- Nakuru Campus
- KMTC- Kisumu Campus
- KMTC-Nyeri Campus
- KMTC- Manza Campus
- KMTC-Mombasa Campus
- The Eldoret National Polytechnic
- Kisii National Polytechnic
- Kisiwa Technical Training Institute
- The Kisumu National Polytechnic
- The Kabete National Polytechnic
- Nairobi Technical Training Institute
- St. Joseph’s Nyabondo Medical Training College
- The Nyeri National Polytechnic
- Rift Valley Technical Training Institute
- Thika Technical Training Institute
- Technical University of Mombasa
- Technical University of Kenya
- Mt Kenya University
- Kenya Methodist University
Cluster points for pharmacy
What are the cluster points for pharmacy in Kenya? They vary from one learning institute to another. Here is a look at the institutes offering pharmacy and the respective cluster points:
Cluster points for pharmacy in UON
- 2015 cutoff - 45.158
- 2016 cutoff - 43.77
- 2017 cutoff - 41.819
- 2018 cutoff - 42.627
- 2019/2021 cutoff - 43.805
- 2022/2023 cutoff - 43.874
Kenyatta University
- 2015 cutoff - 45.003
- 2016 cutoff - 43.426
- 2017 cutoff - 41.515
- 2018 cutoff - 42.262
- 2019/2021 cutoff - 43.525
- 2022/2023 cutoff - 43.508
Maseno University
- 2022/2023 cutoff - 41.636
Kisii University
- 2023/2024 cutoff - 42.017
JKUAT
- 2015 cutoff - 44.669
- 2016 cutoff - 43.123
- 2017 cutoff - 41.268
- 2018 cutoff - 42.024
- 2019/2021 cutoff - 43.083
- 2022/2023 cutoff - 43.503
Kabarak University
- 2016 cutoff - 37.397
- 2017 cutoff - 38.506
- 2018 cutoff - 39.948
- 2019/2021 cutoff - 41.529
- 2022/2023 cutoff - 42.913
Mount Kenya University
- 2017 cutoff - 38
- 2018 cutoff - 40.908
- 2019/2021 cutoff - 42.538
- 2022/2023 cutoff - 43.306
Kenya Methodist University
- 2015 cutoff - 29.737
- 2016 cutoff - 36.846
- 2017 cutoff -35.069
- 2018 cutoff - 38.227
- 2019/2021 cutoff - 40.919
- 2022/2023 cutoff - 42.443
Admission requirements
The admission requirements for a bachelor of pharmacy degree vary from one school to another. Visit your preferred school of choice to learn more about the minimum requirements for eligibility. Some of the basic and common admission requirements are:
- Minimum University and School of Medicine entry requirements
- A mean grade of at least C+ at KCSE and passed the subject clusters indicated, or two principal passes at A level or their equivalents.
Alternative A
- Biology B
- Chemistry B
- Mathematics or Physics C+
- English or Kiswahili B
Alternative B
- Biological Sciences B+
- Physical Sciences B+
- Mathematics C+
- English or Kiswahili B
Two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary in physics or mathematics. Or holders of a diploma in the following areas from a recognized training institution:
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Laboratory Technology
- Clinical Medicine
- Radiology
- Basic and /or Advanced Nursing
- Public Health/Environmental Health
- Dental Sciences
- Diploma in Biological Sciences
Holders of any degree in Biological Sciences or Chemistry (from the school you are looking to enrol in) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University
Minimum entry requirement
Under this requirement, a subject may only be considered once in the sections below:
- Cluster subject 1 - Bio
- Cluster subject 2 - Che
- Cluster subject 3 - Mat A/PHY
- Cluster subject 4 -ENG / KIS / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE / HSC / ARD / AGR / WW / MW / BC / PM / ECT / DRD / AVT / CMP / FRE / GER / ARB / KSL / MUC / BST
How to calculate cluster points for Pharmacy
The calculation of the KUCCPS cluster points is automatic. The portal automatically calculates your cluster points when you apply for your preferred course. Therefore, when you log in to the portal, you can see whether you qualify for the course.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the KUCCPPS University and college entry points? Candidates with a mean grade of C+ (plus) and above can apply for degree programmes, those with C and C- (minus) can apply for a diploma, and those with Ds can apply for TVET courses.
- What are the cluster points for Pharmacy at Moi University? The cluster points vary from one year to the other. Even though the school doesn't offer a degree in pharmacy, there are several courses in their school of medicine.
- Is pharmacy a marketable course? Yes. Pharmacy is one of the most marketable careers for local graduates.
- What are the KCSE qualifications for pharmacy? A mean grade of C in KCSE with a minimum score of C plain in each of the cluster subjects.
- Which universities in Kenya offer pharmacy? Some public universities offering pharmacy are Nairobi University, Kenyatta University, JKUAT, Maseno University, and Kisii University.
- What is the salary of a bachelor of pharmacy holder in Kenya? On average, most pharmacists make between Ksh. 36,896 and Ksh. 131,780 per month.
- How many years is pharmacy in Kenya? Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.PHARM) takes five years, each lasting 36 weeks.
- Which grade is needed for a diploma in pharmacy? Diploma in pharmacy requirements is a KCSE Mean Grade of C plain, with a C plain in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Physics, and English/Kiswahili.
Final word
Some career paths you can venture into after studying pharmacy are community, clinical, hospital, industrial, and regulatory pharmacy. However, before pursuing your dream career, ensure you have attained KUCCPS' cluster points for pharmacy.
Tuko.co.ke shared an article about the KUCCPS admission letter guide. KUCCPS was established in 2012, and its role is to coordinate government-sponsored students' placement into various programs offered by the relevant institutions.
Once you complete your KUCCPS application, check the portal to track the progress. If you are successful, you will be notified using the details you provided during the application process. Then, you can proceed to download and print your admission letter.
