Overview
PHILOSPHY
The philosophy of the programme is anchored on the need to impart knowledge, skills and attitudes in the biological, biomedical, pharmaceutical, social, behavioural and clinical sciences that will enhance the provision of pharmaceutical care at the patient level. Pharmaceutical services in recent years have expanded significantly beyond medicine preparation and distribution. These evolutionary changes are characterized by greater involvement of pharmacists in medicine-related decision making and patient care. To continuously improve patient care, there is a need to optimize the use of medication to enhance health and prevent diseases by producing clinical pharmacy specialists. It is, therefore, important to keep the training of clinical pharmacists relevant and hence the need to review the curriculum to incorporate the changing trends. The philosophy of patient-centred care is the current trend in pharmacy practice globally.
RATIONALE
The World Health Organization through the concept of pharmaceutical care recognizes a pharmacist as an integral member of the patient care team. The discipline of Clinical Pharmacy is responsible for ensuring the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medicines in patients, through the application of specialized skills and knowledge. This is in line with the current Kenyan constitution where every Kenyan has a right to the highest attainable health standards. Devolvement of health care to the counties where specialized healthcare services are inadequate adds to the urgent need for these calibres of professionals.
Before a decision to revise the current curriculum was made, several meetings were held between the stakeholders and the Department of pharmacy staff.
The programme has incorporated all the content that is essential to meet the market requirements. The graduates of this programme will be adequately equipped with knowledge and skills to handle the pharmaceutical care challenges in society to enhance the quality and quantity of life. The overall effect will be a healthy nation where the citizens will be more productive and healthier.
Structure
The programme shall run over a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of ten semesters of fifteen weeks each.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face-to-Face Mode
Lectures, seminars, discussions, tutorials, guided practical experiments and demonstrations. clinical work, clinical teachings & tutorials, practical demonstrations, teachings in skills laboratory, on-call duties, clinical case discussions, journal clubs, case reports, seminars, multimedia resources. Most of the learning will be participatory.
Open, Distance and E-Learning Mode
Home and/or office-based media using a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g. audiovisual and e- learning materials
Blended Learning Mode
A combination of face-to-face and online learning approaches.
Admission Requirements
The common regulations for the Master of Pharmacy degree in the University of Nairobi shall apply. A candidate applying for admission into the programme must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
- Holder of Bachelor of Pharmacy degree of the University of Nairobi or an equivalent degree from an institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.
- Must be registered by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya or an equivalent regulatory body in their respective country and be in the retention list.
- An international candidate shall be required to obtain a temporary practice license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.
- The candidate should have worked in a relevant field for at least one year after registration by their regulatory body.
- Pass an entry examination conducted by the department hosting the programme.
- Must possess valid evidence of indemnity cover for the entire period of clinical training.
- Foreign candidates from non-English speaking countries must show evidence of proficiency in English language from a recognized institution.
Careers
The Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy Programme aims at imparting knowledge, skills and attitudes in the biological, biomedical, pharmaceutical, social, behavioral and clinical sciences that will enhance the provision of pharmaceutical care at patient level.
Fees and Funding
| Year 1 | Year 2 | TOTALS | |
| TUITION | 648,000.00 | 648,000.00 | 1,296,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | 13,000.00 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000.00 | - | 5,000.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 14,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 10,000.00 | - | 10,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 4,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 | 10,000.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | 4,500.00 | 9,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | - | 30,000.00 | 30,000.00 |
| Grand totals | 690,000.00 | 705,000.00 | 1,395,000.00 |
