Pharmacist
Pharmacists prepare and give out medicines, check that they are safe together and explain how to take them.
At a glance
Pay
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Years of study
UTech's Bachelor of Pharmacy takes four years (eight semesters).
University of Technology, Jamaica, Bachelor of Pharmacy (course of study), checked Oct 2026
Jobs
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The path
Your CSEC subjects and where to study
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
The University of the West Indies, Mona
You need: 5 CSEC passes (grade III or better), including English A, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics and Three CAPE subjects (both units) from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
The University of the West Indies, Mona, Entry Requirements (by faculty), checked Oct 2026
Bachelor of Pharmacy
University of Technology, Jamaica
You need: 5 CSEC passes, including English A, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology and CAPE Chemistry Units 1 and 2 and CAPE Biology Units 1 and 2 and One other CAPE subject (Mathematics or Physics preferred)
University of Technology, Jamaica, Bachelor of Pharmacy (course of study), checked Oct 2026
Your licence
UTech's degree prepares you for the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica licensing examination. You need to pass it to be licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in Jamaica.
University of Technology, Jamaica, Bachelor of Pharmacy (course of study), checked Oct 2026
Your first job
UTech names community pharmacist, hospital pharmacist and researcher as careers for its pharmacy graduates.
University of Technology, Jamaica, Bachelor of Pharmacy (course of study), checked Oct 2026
UWI's PharmD graduates can work in community and hospital pharmacies, ambulatory care, medicine sales and marketing, drug manufacturing, teaching, compounding and regulation.
The University of the West Indies, Mona, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) (programme page), checked Oct 2026
Sources for these sections
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (course of study)University of Technology, Jamaica, checked 20 Oct 2026
- Entry Requirements (by faculty)The University of the West Indies, Mona, checked 20 Oct 2026
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) (programme page)The University of the West Indies, Mona, checked 20 Oct 2026
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