College of Health and Allied Sciences

On 19th December 2025, pride and celebration filled the University of Cape Coast as the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPPS) marked a historic moment during the 7th Session of the University’s 58th Congregation; ‘the graduation of its first Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) cohort’.

On 9 December 2025, the pioneer cohort of Doctor of Pharmacy students (Rx’25) of the University of Cape Coast sat for the Ghana Pharmacy Professional Qualifying Examination (GPPQE) at Zenith University College, Accra. In a strong show of institutional support, the leadership and faculty of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, led by the Dean, Professor Ernest Obese, were present to encourage and motivate the candidates ahead of their oral interviews, which were conducted from Thursday, 11 December to Saturday, 13 December 2025.

Pharmacy students at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have commenced the use of  a high-fidelity paediatric simulation mannequin as an essential tool integrated into the School of Pharmacy’s clinical skills training programme as part of their pharmacotherapeutics rotations.

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) reinforced its standing as a leading research institution as several faculty members were recognised during the 10th Research Awards and Grants (RAG) Ceremony and the 2nd Research and Innovation Week held in November 2025 at the School of Graduate Studies, UCC. This year’s ceremony highlighted outstanding performance across key indicators that contribute directly to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR) 2026.

The University of Cape Coast’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has celebrated a remarkable achievement as a cohort of its distinguished researchers received top honours at the University’s 10th Research Awards and Grants (RAG) Ceremony and the 2nd Research and Innovation Week, held on 11th and 12th November 2025 at the School of Graduate Studies Auditorium organised by the University of Cape Coast (U

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Cape Coast celebrates Pharm. Mrs. Mary-Ann Archer for her remarkable contribution to pharmaceutical science and innovation. Her leadership in advancing herbal medicine research and developing novel drug delivery systems continues to position Ghana at the forefront of pharmaceutical excellence in West Africa.