Background
McCarthy, Terence John was born on April 23, 1931 in London. Arrived in South Africa, 1938. Son of Terence Joseph and Charlotte Caroline (Miller) McCarthy.
McCarthy, Terence John was born on April 23, 1931 in London. Arrived in South Africa, 1938. Son of Terence Joseph and Charlotte Caroline (Miller) McCarthy.
Diploma in biochemistry analysis, King's College, London, 1956. Master of Science in Pharmacy, Potchefstroom University, South Africa, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, 1967.
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 1974.
Head pharmacy department, Technology College, Pt. Elizabeth, South Africa, 1959-1966; senior lecturer pharmacy department, Rhodes U., Grahamstown, 1967-1970; head pharmacy Department, University Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa, 1970-1980; head pharmacy Department, University Pt. Elizabeth, 1980-1991.
Fellow Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Pharmaceutical Society South Africa. Member Society Cosmetic Chemists (honorary life), Academy Pharmaceutical Sciences (honorary life).
Married Stephany Catherine Pearson, June 23, 1962. Children: Therése, Michael, Andrea, Lynette.