Program 07

Pharmacy Profession Awareness Campaigns (PPAC)

PPAC introduces secondary school students and early university students to pharmacy careers, admission pathways, and the value of the profession.

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PPAC

20+

Schools Visited

5,000+

Students Reached

10+

Campaigns/Year

80+

Volunteers

Designed for

Secondary school students, first-year students, science teachers, and RPSA volunteers.

Cadence

School and campus campaign cycles

Program Overview

What this program delivers

Pharmacy Profession Awareness Campaigns are student-led outreach activities designed to help young people understand pharmacy as a career. RPSA visits selected secondary schools and engages first-year students through interactive sessions about pharmacy practice, eligibility requirements, science combinations, professional scope, and career opportunities. The campaign helps learners ask questions, make informed choices, and see pharmacy as a meaningful health profession.

Key highlights

Physical visits to selected secondary schools

Interactive sessions about pharmacy careers and study pathways

Guidance on eligibility criteria and science combinations

Career stories from pharmacy students and young professionals

Impact

Why it matters

Many students choose career paths with limited information. PPAC gives them direct access to pharmacy students who can explain the profession clearly and honestly. By reaching learners early, RPSA helps build a stronger future pipeline for pharmacy education and health-sector leadership.

What students gain

Learners receive clearer information about pharmacy pathways.

RPSA volunteers practice outreach, mentorship, and public speaking.

Schools gain access to credible student role models.

The profession becomes more visible to future health students.

Additional highlights

Question-and-answer sessions that address misconceptions

Peer-to-peer advocacy that makes pharmacy relatable

“After RPSA visited our school, I finally understood what pharmacists do and the opportunities available. It changed how I thought about my future in health care.”

High School Student

Future Pharmacist

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