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.

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

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.