Pharmacy professional reviewing stock on a tablet in a dispensary

Diploma · 3 years

Higher National Diploma in Pharmacy- Starting Early 2027

Practical-oriented training in pharmaceutical services, dispensing, quality assurance, and patient safety.

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Programme Overview

What you will learn

This programme is designed to train competent and job-ready professionals with strong foundations in medicines, drug safety and quality systems. Learning combines classroom instruction with structured practical training in real pharmaceutic environments.

Focus areas

  • Pharmaceutical services
  • Dispensing practice
  • Quality assurance
  • Patient safety

Programme structure

AIDAHs offers career-focused programmes designed with employability and national needs in mind. Delivery methods include: Lecture, Tutorial, Laboratory, Simulation, Case-based, Problem-based (PBL), Seminar, Workshop, Independent Study, and Flipped Classroom.

  • Lectures & tutorials
  • Skills lab demonstrations
  • Supervised practical training
  • Workplace learning / clinical placements

All higher national diploma programmes include structured clinical placements and a final-year research project, and follow NAQAA & WAHO entry and completion requirements.

Ready to start your healthcare career?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early to secure placement in your chosen programme.