Can I Do Pharmacy With A- (A minus) in KCSE?
Yes, you can aim for Pharmacy. If you scored A- in every subject (about 44 cluster points), all 2 Pharmacy degree courses in our data have a lowest cut-off you can reach.
This is a guide, not a promise. Your real cluster points depend on your best subjects, and every programme has its own minimum subject requirements. Confirm on the official KUCCPS portal.
Check your exact Pharmacy options
Enter your own subject grades and see only the courses you qualify for.
Pharmacy degree courses within reach at about 44 points
This shows a few examples. Check the courses and universities you can really get with your own subject grades.
See my real optionsCommon subject requirements for Pharmacy
- Subject 1: Biology, minimum C+
- Subject 2: Chemistry, minimum C+
- Subject 3: Mathematics A / Physics, minimum C+
Pharmacy at Diploma (TVET) level with A-
13 programmes in 12 institutions accept a mean grade of A-. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology9 colleges
- Pharmaceutical Technology Level 63 colleges
Pharmacy at KMTC level with A-
6 programmes in 1 institution accept a mean grade of A-. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Diploma in Pharmacy1 college
Common questions
Can I do Pharmacy with A- in KCSE?
Yes, you can aim for Pharmacy. If you scored A- in every subject (about 44 cluster points), all 2 Pharmacy degree courses in our data have a lowest cut-off you can reach.
What are the subject requirements for Pharmacy?
The most common minimum subject requirements for Pharmacy degree programmes are: Subject 1: Biology, minimum C+; Subject 2: Chemistry, minimum C+; Subject 3: Mathematics A / Physics, minimum C+. Requirements differ between programmes, so check the course page for the exact ones.
What is the KUCCPS cut-off for Pharmacy courses?
Across 2 Pharmacy degree courses in 8 universities, the latest cut-offs on record run from 40.531 to 45.234. Cut-offs change every year.
How do I check my exact Pharmacy options?
Enter your KCSE grades into the CourseChecker tools. They check your mean grade, subject grades and cluster points against every programme and show only the Pharmacy courses you qualify for.
Pharmacy with other grades
Other courses with A-
CourseChecker is an independent helper, not KUCCPS. You apply and get placed on the official KUCCPS portal. Entry grades and cut-offs come from previous placements and can change every year.