Duration
3 Years
Diploma
Diploma in Pharmacy Technology
The Department of Pharmacy prepares students for the evolving pharmacy profession through training that combines pharmaceutical knowledge, patient-centred care and clinical practice. The programme develops competent professionals equipped to deliver effective pharmaceutical services in Botswana and beyond.
At a glance
Course Overview
The Department of Pharmacy offers training that responds to the needs of the healthcare industry for high quality pharmacists who have evolved from compounding and dispensing drugs to being patient and clinically oriented. The course offers well balanced modules to cover essential competencies of pharmacy practice, cognisant of the evolving role of the pharmacy profession. The aim is to produce a healthcare cadre equipped with skills and knowledge to function as an effective dispenser of pharmaceutical services in the country and beyond.
Level
Diploma
Department
Pharmacy
Admission
A minimum of 36 BGCSE points.
Career Opportunities
Where this programme can take you
Graduates can work in pharmacies, hospitals and pharmaceutical companies, supporting the safe preparation and supply of medicines, or progress into supervisory roles and further study toward pharmacy qualifications.
Hospital Pharmacy Technician
Support medication dispensing, stock management and pharmacy services within hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Provide technical pharmacy support in dispensing, medication preparation and inventory management.
Pharmacy Technician Instructor
Support the education and practical training of pharmacy technician students.
Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Assist in preparing customised pharmaceutical products according to approved formulations and procedures.
IV Pharmacy Technician
Support the safe preparation and handling of intravenous medications in controlled pharmacy environments.
Pharmacy Automation Technician
Operate and support automated pharmacy systems used for dispensing and medication management.
Pharmacy Informatics Technician
Support pharmacy information systems and technology used to manage medication and pharmacy data.
Industry Placements
Learning connected to practice
Placement and workplace exposure details can be managed here as programme information is confirmed.
Applied learningExperience beyond the classroom
Workplace Exposure
Apply classroom learning in supervised practical contexts.
Professional Readiness
Build habits expected in healthcare environments.
Supportive Guidance
Receive guidance before, during and after practical learning.
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