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Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda

Pre-Internship Examination

Requirements checklist: fresh applicants

Name: ______________________________

Date: ____________________

  1. Hand-written application letter addressed to the Secretary, Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda. The letter should be submitted by the applicant in person and explain why you think you should be considered for examination, and any special needs that require the attention of the Council in considering your application.

  2. Pre-internship/Eligibility online application done through the PSU website www.psucop.com

  3. Curriculum vitae (CV)

  4. University admission letter

  5. Certified academic transcript or its equivalent. Ugandan nationals trained in foreign countries, or any applicant trained in a Ugandan university who has not yet graduated but has completed the accredited Bachelor of Pharmacy program or its equivalent, should attach a certified copy of their testimonial of the results. There should be no pending retake in any course unit/module.

  6. Certified degree certificate or its equivalent. Regarding the degree certificate, the following will apply:

    1. For those trained in Uganda: a letter of completion independently submitted to the Secretary of PSU by the Dean/Deputy or Head of Pharmacy, who should be a fully subscribed PSU member. The applicant should not have any retakes and only be awaiting graduation, and should attach a graduation clearance form certified by the Dean/Deputy or Head of Pharmacy.
    2. Ugandan nationals trained in foreign countries who have not yet graduated but have completed the accredited Bachelor of Pharmacy program or its equivalent should attach a letter of completion from the university. This will be conditional.
    3. For those who trained in foreign countries and have graduated: an equivalent of your degree from the National Council for Higher Education.
  7. Work/resident permit (for non-Ugandans)

  8. Copy of A-level certificate or its equivalent

  9. Copy of O-level certificate or its equivalent

  10. Copy of birth certificate

  11. Copy of National ID

  12. Two clear, coloured, recent passport photos

  13. Proof of payment of application fees

Application fee

Ugandans: UGX 260,000

Non-Ugandans: USD 200

Bank the application fee on account 9030005895331, Stanbic Bank. Use Stanbic Bank branches and Stanbic Bank agents only. Please note: avoid Mobile Money payments at this stage.

How to apply

Both hard copy and online submissions are required. Complete the online application at www.psucop.com, then submit your hard copies, with your hand-written application letter, in person at the PSU Secretariat, Plot 1847 Banda–Kyambogo East African Road, Kampala.

Check the PSU website (Examinations page) for the current schedule, deadlines and any updates before submitting.