Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the Tshwane University of Technology and the University of Limpopo jointly offer a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. Students enter University of Limpopo and Tshwane University of Technology as full-time learners. They spend half of each academic year at each of the two campuses, where they have full access to all academic and recreational facilities. Students are eligible to apply for accommodation at either facility and transport between campuses is provided.

• The programme
  
  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.

Contact: 012 382-6228 or 382-6303

• Somatology in the School of Pharmacy strives to create a learning environment where students are equipped with multi-level skills and expertise in the field of skin and body care, massage therapy, reflexology, aromatherapy and stress management. The B Tech in Somatology equips a student to become a member of a multi-disciplinary team that works together with medical doctors, pharmacists, plastic surgeons, dieticians, physiotherapists and dermatologists. Graduates are also highly sought after for placement in skin care clinics, on cruise liners and health spa’s.

Contact: 012 382-6113 or 382-5728

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is presenting a Short Learning Pprogram (SLP) about managing and monitoring clinical trials.