1. BScHons degree with pharmacology modules or an appropriate four-year bachelor’s degree equivalent to the Honours NQF level 8 
2. Additional work/modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency

Note: Undergraduate FAR 381 and FAR 382 (or equivalent thereof) must be completed. In exceptional circumstances undergraduate pharmacology may be taken with the postgraduate year.

The Faculty of Health Sciences continues to exemplify and build on the University of Pretoria’s vision of being a leading research-intensive university in Africa: it is recognised internationally for its quality, relevance and impact, as well as for creating knowledge, developing people and making a difference locally and globally. 

The Faculty is home to 5 500 undergraduate and 1 500 postgraduate students, including medical and dental fellowship training in more than 40 disciplines. 

The Faculty’s research output has grown, in response to the need for research that is relevant to the improvement of health and health care and advancing medicine in South Africa, Africa and globally.