SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
The School of Pharmacy started in 2010 with thirty six students at Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences - Bugando. Before then the country had two universities with the School of Pharmacy which were Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (a Public University) and St John's University, a Private University found in Dodoma. Pharmacy is dynamic, information driven, product-and patient-orientated profession.
In accordance with the requirements laid down by the Tanzania Pharmacy Council, the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree is designed to produce healthcare professionals who are committed to meet the pharmaceutical needs of all health seeking communities. Pharmacists are responsible for distributing prescription drugs to patients and teaching them how to use their medication properly. They keep a careful watch on patients to make sure they are using their prescriptions properly. They also advise doctors on the side effects, dosages, selection, and interactions of certain medication. Pharmacists have a good understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of each drug as well as the clinical effects and proper uses.
To produce pharmacists who have excellent academic knowledge and competence in order to meet the pharmaceutical requirements and standards in the country.
Message from the Dean
Welcome to the School of Pharmacy at the Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS-Bugando). The school was established in 2010 with an inaugural cohort of thirty-six students, marking an important step in strengthening pharmaceutical education and healthcare services in Tanzania. In accordance with the requirements laid down by the Tanzania Pharmacy Council, the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree program is carefully structured to produce competent healthcare professionals who are committed to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of diverse health-seeking communities. Our curriculum integrates strong foundations in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, and public health to ensure that graduates are well prepared to contribute effectively to patient care and the broader healthcare system.
Over the years, the School of Pharmacy at Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences has continued to grow in academic strength, research capacity, and community engagement. We are dedicated to fostering innovation, ethical practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration in teaching, research, service and consultancy. Through partnerships with healthcare institutions, regulatory bodies, and the pharmaceutical industry, the school strives to train pharmacists who are not only knowledgeable and skilled, but also compassionate leaders capable of advancing pharmaceutical care, research, and policy for the improvement of public health in Tanzania and beyond.
Join our comprehensive 4-year pharmacy programme and become a qualified pharmacist