Dean's Welcome

A message from the Dean

Dear all, you are welcome to the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPPS) at the University of Cape Coast. Whether you are a prospective student discovering your future, a current student advancing your knowledge, or a partner seeking collaboration, I am delighted that you have taken the time to visit us. Since our establishment in August 2018, SoPPS has been driven by a clear and ambitious mission: to train highly skilled, ethical, and patient-centered pharmacy professionals who will strengthen healthcare delivery in Ghana and beyond. Our flagship Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programme is designed not merely to produce dispensers of medications, but to develop competent pharmacists, researchers, industry leaders, and public health advocates equipped for every setting of contemporary healthcare.

Our academic strength is anchored in five departments; Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine, and Pharmacotherapeutics & Pharmacy Practice, each contributing distinct expertise to a comprehensive curriculum. Beyond the classroom, our Experiential Practice Unit ensures that students gain hands-on experience through rotations in hospitals, community pharmacies, regulatory bodies and pharmaceutical industries across the nation. We are proud of our strong partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies, the Ghana Health Service, and the Food and Drugs Authority, which enrich the practical training our students receive.

At the postgraduate level, the School offers programmes in Cosmetic Science and Pharmaceutical Technology, designed to equip graduates with specialised expertise for careers in the rapidly growing cosmetics and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries. These programmes reflect our commitment to responding to the evolving needs of the health, beauty, and industrial sectors, both within Ghana and internationally. At SoPPS, we also believe that a truly excellent pharmacy school must be more than a teaching institution. We have a Herbal Medicinal Product and Evaluation Unit reflects our commitment to advancing research in Ghana’s rich medicinal plant resources, while our community outreach initiatives deliver essential health services to underserved populations in the Central Region. This integration of research, service, and education is central to who we are.

To our students: you are the reason we exist. I encourage you to embrace the rigorous training ahead with discipline, integrity, and curiosity. The faculty and staff are here to guide and support you, and we are committed to fostering an environment of openness and constructive dialogue between students and management. To our partners and visitors: we welcome collaboration that advances pharmaceutical education, research, and service. Thank you for your interest in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. I invite you to explore our website further to learn more about our programmes, our people, and our vision for the future of pharmacy in Ghana.

Professor Ernest Obese Dean, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Cape Coast