Question 1

Where can I pick up the admission forms?

Accepted Answer

Admission forms are available in all our retail outlets in Accra and also via online on our website.

Question 2

How much does the admission forms cost?

Accepted Answer

Admission forms are free but you pay a processing fee of Ghc 50 upon submission of the filled forms. This is to cover administrative charges and other materials.

Question 3

When is the school commencing?

Accepted Answer

School is currently in progress.

Question 4

How many days am I to attend lectures in a week

Accepted Answer

The number of days you attend lectures would depend on which shift you are on. The students with the regular class will do 10am – 2pm Five Days in a week whereas those in the weekend class would do 8am – 5pm on Saturdays.

Question 5

Where is the school located?

Accepted Answer

Opposite Mount Olivet school, Dansoman.

Question 6

How much is the school fees?

Accepted Answer

GH¢1,650.00 School fees will include T- Shirt, ID Card and study materials.

Question 7

What are the admission requirements?

Accepted Answer

WASSCE, O LEVEL and NVTI certificate. Those who don’t have such qualification but have experience in the industry would have to pass an interview session to aid in the admission.

Question 8

Will I get the opportunity to do my attachment with Unicom Chemist Limited?

Accepted Answer

This may depend on your proximity to any of our retail outlets and also the slots available.

Question 9

Will I be employed by Unicom Chemist after the training?

Accepted Answer

Employment by Unicom Chemist Limited is purely on merit. Any candidate who satisfies the employment requirements of Unicom Chemist Limited would be employed depending on the vacancies available.

Question 10

Is there arrangement for someone who did the course couple of years ago and wish to brush up on the knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the person hasn't written the prescribed exam by the Pharmacy Council. Such students would have to do a compulsory 3 months theory work after which the student would be registered for the exam.

Question 11

Will students take the licensure exams at the end of the studies?

Accepted Answer

Yes, to be organized by the Pharmacy Council.

Question 12

Aside the MCA certificate, what are the possible career choices for offering the course?

Accepted Answer

Graduates can work in the dispensary at a medical facility. 
They could school further to become Pharmacy Technicians and work in the manufacturing industry.
They can work as Marketing Officers for some pharmaceutical companies.

Question 13

What are course outlines?

Accepted Answer

The course outline will be shared with successful candidates.

Question 14

Will there be an interview?

Accepted Answer

Shortlisted candidates would be interviewed, if necessary, before the final selection.

Question 15

Will students be asked to submit original certificates?

Accepted Answer

Yes, certified true copies.

Question 16

Is there another course aside the MCA offered by the school?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cosmetology.

Question 17

Is there evening session?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this would run from 4pm - 8pm, Monday - Friday (This may depend on the number of students who choose this option)

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