Course Duration: 3 Academic Years
Intakes: May and September | Mode of Delivery: Full-time (On Campus) – (Monday-Friday; 8AM – 5PM)

Applicants for this course should satisfy the following minimum requirements: – 

1. Must have passed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with an overall mean grade of C (Plain) or its equivalent as equated by KNEC.  
2. Must have scored a minimum of C (Plain) in the following four Cluster subjects: 
3. i. English or Kiswahili.  
4. Chemistry or Physical Science. 

iii. Biology or Biological Science.  

1. Mathematics or Physics.
2. c. Any other international qualifications to get approval from the KNQA(Kenya National Qualification Authority).

Examination – The examinations for the award of Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology will be conducted by Amref and licensed by Pharmacy and Poisons Board. 

Upon completion of the Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology students will be able to : –  

(a) Meet the increased demand for trained personnel to provide health services.  

(b) Contribute towards economic, technological and professional development.  

(c) Increase access to quality health care.  

(d) Render quality health care services.  

(e) Meet the changing health demands and requirements of the population.  

(f) Promote good health by providing safe, efficacious, quality and affordable medicine and health care services. 

The market requires pharmaceutical technologists who are proficient in pharmaceutical care, digital health & manufacturing processes, especially with the rise of complex biologics and personalized medicine. Additionally, there’s need to address the challenge of rapid expansion due to growing demand and increased focus on investing in human resources particularly in the health sector. 

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Send applications to: enquiry@amref.ac.ke