Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

Offered by Rhodes University

Minimum APS

Qualification

degree

Duration

4 years

Faculty

Faculty of Pharmacy

Subject Prerequisites

Mathematics

NSC Level 5+

Physical Sciences

NSC Level 5+

English

NSC Level 5+

Career Paths

Pharmacists must complete an internship and register with the SAPC. Retail pharmacy chains (Clicks, Dis-Chem) are major employers alongside hospitals.

› Pharmacist (Retail/Hospital)

› Clinical Pharmacist

› Pharmaceutical Researcher

› Regulatory Affairs Specialist

› Medical Sales Representative

› Pharmacy Manager

Salary Expectations (South Africa)

Starting Salary

R25,000 – R35,000 (intern)

Mid-Career Salary

R50,000 – R90,000

Salary estimates based on South African job market data (2024-2026). Actual salaries vary by employer, location, and experience.

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