Welcome to INES-Ruhengeri
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Program's Overview
The Pharmacy program at INES-Ruhengeri aims to equip students with the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to meet the demands of a 21st-century
pharmacist. It prepares graduates to address the healthcare needs of Rwanda,
the East African region, and the global community through high-quality,
competency-based education.
Pharmacy education in Rwanda faces challenges such as a shortage of
pharmacists, theory-practice gaps, and limited alignment between curricula and
health priorities. The program responds to these challenges, aligning with the
Ministry of Health's 4x4 initiative to increase the health workforce fourfold
in four years. It integrates national, regional, and international frameworks
to produce competent graduates who can contribute to universal health coverage
and health systems strengthening.
Entry Requirements
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Combinations
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Required documents
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Exit and Career Profile
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program at INES-Ruhengeri are equipped with a diverse skill set and knowledge base, preparing them for a wide range of professional opportunities in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. They can pursue careers in Community Pharmacy, where they dispense medications, counsel patients, promote public health, and manage local pharmacies. In Hospital Pharmacy, they work in clinical settings to ensure the safe and effective use of medications while collaborating with healthcare teams to develop patient-specific treatment plans. Opportunities in Industrial Pharmacy include research, development, manufacturing, and ensuring regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical production.
Graduates can also explore roles in Regulatory Affairs, working with government agencies or pharmaceutical companies to ensure adherence to drug regulations and contribute to health-related legislation. In Academic and Research Careers, they may pursue advanced studies, engage in innovative research, and teach in academic institutions, mentoring future pharmacy professionals. Public Health and Policy Development offers opportunities to formulate health policies, improve access to essential medicines, and support global initiatives to strengthen healthcare systems. Lastly, graduates can venture into Consultancy and Entrepreneurship, offering services in drug safety and health systems management or establishing startups focused on innovative health solutions. This broad spectrum of career paths ensures graduates are well-prepared to make a significant impact in local, regional, and global healthcare systems.
Contacts of the Head of Department
Names: Mr. UZABAKIRIHO Darius
E-mail: None
Tel: None
Offered Modules
Year 1
| No | Module Title | No of credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English for General Purposes | 10 | 1 |
| 2 | Introduction to Research and Academic Writing Skills | 10 | |
| 3 | Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology | 10 | |
| 4 | BioPhysics | 10 | |
| 5 | Fundamental Chemistry | 15 | |
| 6 | Medical Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology, Psychology) | 5 | |
| 1 | Philosophical Studies and Ethics | 10 | 2 |
| 2 | Citizenship and Transformative Education | 10 | |
| 3 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 10 | |
| 4 | Human Anatomy | 10 | |
| 5 | Human Physiology | 10 | |
| 6 | Biostatistics and Pharmaceutical Calculations | 10 |
Year 2
| No | Module Title | No of credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English for Specific Purpose | 10 | 1 |
| 2 | Leadership and management | 10 | |
| 3 | Human Embryology and Histology | 10 | |
| 4 | Microbiology | 10 | |
| 5 | Parasitology and Entomology | 10 | |
| 6 | Biochemistry | 10 | |
| 1 | Clinical Biology-Pathology | 10 | 2 |
| 2 | Pharmacology and toxicology I | 10 | |
| 3 | Pharmaceutical Botany and Traditional Medicine | 10 | |
| 4 | Advanced organic Chemistry and analytical techniques | 15 | |
| 5 | Pharmaceutics I | 15 |
Year 3
| No | Module Title | No of credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biotechnology and Drug design | 15 | 1 |
| 2 | Pharmacology and toxicology II | 20 | |
| 3 | Community Pharmacy Clerkship | 10 | |
| 4 | Hospital Pharmacy Clerkship | 15 | |
| 1 | Pharmaceutics II | 15 | 2 |
| 2 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Biologics | 10 | |
| 3 | Nutrition and Food Quality Control | 10 | |
| 4 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 10 | |
| 5 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management for medicines and health technologies | 10 | |
| 6 | Clerkship in Logistics and Supply Chain | 5 |
Year 4
| No | Module Title | No of credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmaceuticals analysis | 20 | 1 |
| 2 | Applied Therapeutics | 20 | |
| 3 | Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics, and Drug Safety | 10 | |
| 4 | Pharmacoeconomics and public health | 10 | |
| 1 | Pharmacy Law and professional ethics | 10 | 2 |
| 2 | Research methodology and research ethics | 10 | |
| 3 | Radiopharmacy and Nuclear Medicine | 10 | |
| 4 | Health Technologies Assessment | 10 | |
| 5 | Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurship | 10 | |
| 6 | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Regulatory Compliance | 10 |
Year 5
| No | Module Title | No of credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Project | 30 | 1 |
| 2 | Internship in Hospital | 30 | |
| 1 | Internship in Community Pharmacy | 20 | 2 |
| 2 | Internship in Industrial Pharmacy | 20 | |
| 3 | Internship in Logistics and Supply Chain | 10 | |
| 4 | Internship in Pharmaceutical Regulatory agencies | 10 |
| Photo | Names | Qualification | Rank | Area of specialization | Bio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. NIYITEGEKA Venuste | BSc | Tutorial Assistant | Pharmacy | ||
| Ms. UWIMANA Liliane | NA | Teaching Staff | Pharmacy | ||
| Dr. MBONYINSHUTI Francois | PhD | Teaching Staff | Pharmacy | ||
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Mr. UZABAKIRIHO Darius | Msc | Assistant Lecturer and HOD | Pharmacy | View Profile |
Contacts of the Head of Department
Names: Mr. UZABAKIRIHO Darius
E-mail: None
Tel: None
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