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Diploma programme
An NTA Level 6 diploma in pharmaceutical sciences offered by the Institute of Allied Health Sciences, with a one-year upgrading route for qualified pharmaceutical technicians.
The Ordinary Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS) is an NTA Level 6 programme offered by the Institute of Allied Health Sciences, which trains middle-level health care providers in Tanzania.
A one-year upgrading route is available to holders of a Technician Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences (NTA Level 5) from a NACTE-recognised institution.
Width shows each stage's share of the programme's credits.
| Code | Module | Credits | Share of semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST04101 | DispensingTheory 2 · Practical 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 8 | |
| PST04102 | Disease Control and PreventionTheory 4 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 10 | |
| PST04103 | Human Anatomy and PhysiologyTheory 4 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| PST04104 | Pharmaceutical Dosage FormsTheory 2 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 4 | |
| PST04105 | Pharmaceutical CalculationsTheory 4 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 11 | |
| PST04106 | Communication SkillsTheory 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 4 | |
| PST04107 | Basic Computer ApplicationsTheory 1 · Practical 2 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 6 | |
| Semester total | 55 | ||
| Code | Module | Credits | Share of semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST04208 | Law and Ethics in Pharmacy PracticeTheory 2 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 4 | |
| PST04209 | Compounding of Pharmaceutical Liquid PreparationsTheory 2 · Practical 6 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 20 | |
| PST04210 | Pharmaceutical Inorganic ChemistryTheory 2 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| PST04211 | Basic PharmacologyTheory 4 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| PST04212 | Medical Stores ManagementTheory 4 · Tutorial 1 · Practical 2 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| PST04213 | Pharmacy PracticeSix-week placement: Dispensing 120 · Drug store 120 | 5 | |
| Semester total (excluding the 5-credit Pharmacy Practice placement) | 60 | ||
| Code | Module | Credits | Share of semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST05101 | Medicines and Medical Supplies ManagementTheory 4 · Practical 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| PST05102 | Law and Policies in Pharmacy PracticeTheory 2 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 7 | |
| PST05103 | Pharmaceutical MicrobiologyTheory 4 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| PST05104 | Pharmacology and TherapeuticsTheory 4 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| PST05105 | Rational Use of MedicinesTheory 2 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 4 | |
| PST05106 | Pharmaceutical Organic ChemistryTheory 4 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| Semester total | 59 | ||
| Code | Module | Credits | Share of semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST05207 | Quality Assurance of Pharmaceutical ProductsTheory 2 · Tutorial 1 · Practical 2 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| PST05208 | Pharmaceutics Theory and CompoundingTheory 2 · Tutorial 1 · Practical 6 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 20 | |
| PST05209 | Health Information ManagementTheory 4 · Tutorial 1 · Practical 2 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| PST05210 | Basic PharmacognosyTheory 4 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| PST05211 | Pharmacy PracticeSix-week placement: Dispensing 120 · Drug store 120 | 5 | |
| Semester total (excluding the 5-credit Pharmacy Practice placement) | 56 | ||
| Code | Module | Credits | Share of semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST06101 | Leadership and ManagementTheory 4 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| PST06102 | Counseling and Guidance SkillsTheory 2 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 8 | |
| PST06103 | Pharmaceutical ProductionTheory 5 · Tutorial 1 · Practical 4 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 20 | |
| PST06104 | Health and Medicines PolicyTheory 2 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 7 | |
| PST06105 | Health FinancingTheory 4 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| PST06106 | Basic Pharmacotherapy | 6 | |
| PST06107 | Basic Veterinary Pharmacology | 6 |
| Code | Module | Credits | Share of semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST06208 | Pharmaceutical Public HealthTheory 2 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 8 | |
| PST06209 | EntrepreneurshipTheory 4 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| PST06210 | Operational ResearchTheory 8 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 5 h/wk | 24 | |
| PST06211 | Monitoring and Evaluation of Medicines UseTheory 4 · Tutorial 1 · Assignment 1 h/wk | 12 | |
| PST06212 | Pharmacy PracticeSix-week placement: Dispensing 120 · Drug store 120 | 5 | |
| Semester total (excluding the 5-credit Pharmacy Practice placement) | 56 | ||
Module weights are shown as printed in the prospectus: the weekly scheme of study (hours per week) and credits per semester. The Pharmacy Practice placements are six-week blocks. Semester totals shown are those printed in the prospectus.
Holders of the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four passes in non-religious subjects including Chemistry and Biology.
Alternatively, holders of a Form VI certificate with one principal pass and two subsidiaries in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics; or holders of a Form IV certificate or equivalent with three credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.
Holders of the CSEE with four “D” passes in non-religious subjects including Chemistry and Biology, plus a Technician Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences (NTA Level 5) from a NACTE-recognised institution.
Pharmaceutical Assistants from a recognised institution with at least two years’ experience in pharmacy practice, provided the applicant has two passes in science subjects at O-Level.
Requirements can change between intakes. Always confirm the current requirements with the Admissions Office before you apply.
Academic year 2023/2024 – 2024/2025
| Item | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | |||
| Tuition fee | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 |
| Subtotal | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 |
| Administrative fees | |||
| Examination fee | 250,000 | 250,000 | 250,000 |
| Registration fee | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Special Faculty requirement | 330,000 | 330,000 | 330,000 |
| Student ID card | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Internet service | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Field supervision cost * | 150,000 * | 150,000 | 150,000 |
| Caution money | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Graduation fees | – | – | 100,000 |
| Subtotal | 825,000 * | 825,000 | 925,000 |
| Organisational fees | |||
| TCU quality assurance | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Sustainability fund | 45,000 | 45,000 | 45,000 |
| Student union | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| NHIF | 50,400 | 50,400 | 50,400 |
| NACTVET fees | 150,000 | 150,000 | 150,000 |
| Subtotal | 285,400 | 285,400 | 285,400 |
| Total cost to the college | 2,310,400 * | 2,310,400 | 2,410,400 |
| Charge | TZS | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Supplementary fees | 50,000 | 50 |
| Special examination fees | 50,000 | 50 |
| Postponement fees | 100,000 | 100 |
| Repeat fees | 600,000 | 600 |
| Transfer fees | 50,000 | 50 |
| Programme transfer (internal) fees | 30,000 | 30 |
| Appeal fees | 50,000 | 50 |
| Lost ID | 10,000 | 10 |
| Lost certificate / transcript | 50,000 | 50 |
Start with the Admissions page for the application process and current intake information, or get in touch and the Admissions Office will guide you.
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