To become a licensed Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician in Ghana, it is essential to earn qualifications from accredited educational institutions. Qualifications from unaccredited schools will not be recognized.
For International Graduates and Pharmacists:
If you’re a foreign-trained graduate or a practicing Pharmacist aiming to work in Ghana, the following requirements apply:
- Your qualification must be one of the recognized credentials for practicing Pharmacy in Ghana.
- Your qualification should fulfill the minimum criteria for registration as a Pharmacist in your home country or jurisdiction.
- The institution from which you obtained your qualification must be accredited by the relevant Pharmacy licensing authority in your home country or jurisdiction.
Pharmacy Education in Ghana:
The qualifications recognized for practicing Pharmacy in Ghana include:
- Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Accredited Pharmacy Schools in Ghana:
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- University for Development Studies
- University of Ghana – Legon
- University of Health and Allied Sciences
- Central University
- Entrance University College of Health
- University of Cape Coast
Pharmacy Technician Education in Ghana:
The recognized qualification for Pharmacy Technicians in Ghana is the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Dispensing Technology.
Accredited HND Institutions in Ghana:
- BALDWIN COLLEGE – Osu, Accra
- HEALTH ACCESS INSTITUTE – Haatso, Accra
- ROYAL ANN COLLEGE OF HEALTH – Atwima Manhyia, Kumasi
- NARH-BITA COLLEGE – Tema
- KUMASI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY – Kumasi
- SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY – Sunyani
- MARANATHA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE – Accra
- DR. HILLA LIMANN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY – Wa
- PHARMATRUST PROFESSIONAL COLLEGE – Weija, Accra
- ADVANCE GLOBAL COLLEGE – Tamale
- TAKORADI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY – Takoradi
Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) Training:
MCAs play a crucial role in pharmacy operations in Ghana. The following is a list of institutions offering MCA training:
- 360GV MCA Training School, Accra
- Advance Global College, Tamale
- Alphadelta Training and Development School, Korle Gonno
- Ancients MCA Training Institute, Katamanso
- Aslina Pharmacy MCA School, Kronum Cement
- Avenue Chemist MCA Training School, North Kaneshie
- BALDWIN University College, Osu-Accra
- Carest College of Health, Gbi-Kledzo
- Chrismor Institute MCA School, Dawhenya
- Chrispharma MCA Training School, Nsukwao
- …and many others throughout the region.
For a comprehensive list of MCA training institutions, please refer to the official registry or contact the Pharmacy Council of Ghana.