Tshwane University Technology – Department Of Pharmaceutical Science-Courses offered
Courses offered by the department
B Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
This B Pharm programme is at present the only one of its kind in the RSA. It is a problem based learning (PBL) course. PBL is a learning strategy which is in line with the national policy of Outcomes Based Education, since it is aimed at producing professional pharmacists equipped to practice effectively, immediately on completion of the degree. Post-Doctoral Fellows Profiles.
B Tech: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Potential students who have a 3-year qualification in health or related sciences and would like to pursue a career in Pharmaceutical Sciences including Clinical Research or Drug Registration. These would include Medical reps, CRAs, analysts, pharmaceutical technologists, nurses, dental technologists, registration assistants. Post-Doctoral Fellows Profiles.
Research Niche Area: Natural products in drug development
A multidisciplinary approach is followed to study the use of natural products in health care. Diverse research topics such as the quality assurance of raw materials and products, the potential pharmaceutical, pharmacological and microbiological applications of compounds of natural origin and the design of systemic delivery systems for phytochemicals fall within the core theme of this niche area. Scientific evidence for the rational and effective use of different plant extracts and components in the treatment of a variety of conditions as well as the variation of medicinal plant phytoconstituents based on geographical distribution are rigorously investigated. The research in this niche area does not only focus on basic research for the generation of new knowledge but also the application and utilisation of this knowledge in the formulation, production and quality control of new and existing pharmaceutical products from natural origin.
- Baccalaureus: Pharmaciae (B Pharm)
- Baccalaureus Technologiae: Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Magister Technologiae: Pharmaceutical Sciences – No new intakes
- Magister Technologiae: Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy in Science
- Doctor Technologiae: Pharmaceutical Sciences – Phasing out
- National Diploma: Somatology
- Baccalaureus Technologiae: Somatology
- Magister Technologiae: Somatology