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📈 Our Achievements Milestones we've reached in advancing pharmaceutical education:

✅ First Pharmacy school in Africa to award dual certificates (PharmD & MSc) within six years.
✅ Published over 50 peer-reviewed pharmaceutical papers.
✅ Partnered with international health institutions across Ghana.
✅ Trained over 30 pharmacy graduates now serving globally.
✅ Secured funding from international organisations and health institutions.
✅ Ultra-Modern Laboratory Facility and FDA testing center in central region.
✅ Extraordinary 100 percent pass rate in the Ghana Professional Pharmacy Qualifying Examination.
✅ 2026 & Beyond: Expanding anti-snake venom research, cosmetology & drug discovery.

💡 We don't only produce graduate — we form future pharmacists who are both capable, virtuous, innovative, and impactful .

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Community Ready to make an impact? We are continually seeking passionate students, visionary scholars, dedicated researchers, industries, government institutions and strategic partners who share our commitment to advancing pharmaceutical sciences, healthcare innovation, and impactful research across Ghana and beyond. Get In Touch

🏛️ About Us (SoPPS) is one of six (6) Schools in the College of Health and Allied Sciences (CoHAS). The School was established in August 2018 to train students to obtain Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) in order to expand the healthare delivery team of professionals. It is an undergraduate professional (first degree) programme and post graduate programme. The School is strategically positioned in the University of Cape Coast for the academic and professional development of not only professional pharmacist, but the capacity building of future generations of academics and scholars in the field of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Think of us as the bridge between science and society — committed to communities we serve across Ghana and the world.

We also foster a research culture that is globally competitive yet locally relevant — proud to advance from the heart of UCC.

👁️ Our Vision A School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences with global recognition. 🎯 Our Mission To train innovative and unique pharmacists with the highest professional standards to deliver quality pharmaceutical care.

🌍 World-Class Trusted
Partnerships

PSGH Auburn Univ. Phyto-Riker Pharmaceutical Noguchi Ghana Health Service Ministry of Health NIH Collaborator Univ. of Rhode Island Pharmacy Council GH Seeding Labs

Our Values What Drives Us We center our work around these core values — each one guiding how we research, teach, and serve communities. 🏆 Excellence Striving for the highest standards in education, research and healthcare delivery. 🥼 Professionalism Upholding integrity, ethics and responsibility in all practices. 🧬 Innovation Collaborative global partnerships that drive our research forward. 🏥 Service Committing to impactful healthcare and community development.

SoPPS Specialised Departments

5 Academic Departments

Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine ›

Pharmaceutical Chemistry ›

Pharmaceutical Microbiology ›

Pharmacotherapeutics & Pharmacy Practice ›

Pharmaceutics ›

Latest Publications

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Article — Impact of drug stockouts and out-of-pocket cost on antipsychotic prescribing practices in Ghana.

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Article — An mHealth application to optimize blood pressure management among hypertensive patients.

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Journal — Impact of illegal mining on phytochemical composition and antimicrobial activities.

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Article — Evaluating prevalence of substance use disorder among tertiary students.

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Article — Health facility readiness assessment for hypertension care.

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Why Study With Us ?

There are many reasons to pursue your pharmacy education at the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Cape Coast.

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Quality Higher Education

Receive higher education training from the best University in Africa with international standards.

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Dual Certification

Graduate with both PharmD and MSc certification together.

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Experienced Lecturers

Study with and receive mentorship from highly trained lecturers.

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Smart Delivery

Smart and cool lecture rooms make learning more conducive.

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Accredited

Our programmes are government approved and Council approved.

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Best Curriculum

International Curriculum for training and professional skill development.

PUBLIC NOTICE

2026 ADMISSION IS IN PROGRESS | Admission form for 2026 is out for PharmD programme | Applications are open for postgraduate programmes (PhD, MPhil, and MSc) in Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetic Science | 2026 Sandwich Admission Alert! Join the MPhil/MSc Programme in Pharmaceutical Technology or Cosmetic Science | Test your Herbal Medicinal Product with us. We are located at the North Campus, SOPPS Complex (Old SMS Building) beside NEC. Contact us via sopps@ucc.edu or call (+233)-(0)243630914.