Doctor of Pharmacy
A Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) is a professional doctor degree in pharmacy. In some countries, it is a first professional degree, and a prerequisite for licensing to exercise the profession of Pharmacist. The first PharmD program was established at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy in Los Angeles, California in 1950.
Africa
Algeria
In Algeria, Doctor of Pharmacy degree replaced the state's diploma of pharmacist in 2011, thus concepts on clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutical care were taught for the first time.
Ghana
Currently, Pharm.D is a 6- to 7-year course being offered in Ghana which started in the academic year 2012/2013 notably by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology leading to the award of doctor of pharmacy and a pharmacist licensure to operate. An aggregate of 06 in the WASSCE results is currently the acceptable cutoff point.
Kenya
The University of Nairobi offers a 6-8 year Pharmacist education program. During the first 4 years, students focus on studying Pharmaceutical science. The last two years are considered clinical residency in which students practice clinical pharmacy at various hospitals and community pharmacies before they graduate.
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