About the Department

The Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy was established in October 2019 as the newest unit within the pharmacy school at Kenyatta University. Its mission focuses on training learners in the science of pharmaceutical dosage form design, development and formulation.

Students gain expertise in dosage calculations, various drug administration methods, biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics, and comprehensive pharmacy practice competencies. The department is part of the School of Health Sciences at Kenyatta University.

Academic Programmes

Key programmes offered within or related to this department. See the full school programme list for all offerings.

ProgrammeLevelDurationMin. Entry
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)Undergraduate4 YearsKCSE B+ | B+ in Chemistry & Biology
MSc Pharmaceutics / Industrial PharmacyPostgraduate2 YearsBPharm (2nd Class Upper)
PhD in PharmaceuticsDoctoral3–5 YearsMSc Pharmaceutics or related

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