List of Universities Offering Pharmacy in Nigeria

Here on this page, we have provided succinct information on the list of universities that offer Pharmacy as a course of study. It is pertinent to know the names of the universities where you can study pharmacy before choosing an institution of study.

Pharmacy is the science that studies the discovery, manufacture, preparation, distribution, review, and monitoring of pharmaceuticals to ensure their safe, efficient, and cost-effective usage.

The regulatory body in charge of Pharmacy education is called the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN). This body is also in charge of the certification and induction of new members.

Pharmacy is highly competitive in Nigeria and not all universities have been awarded the accreditation to offer the course. If you are interested in knowing the list of universities that offer pharmacy ensure to read this article till the end as all the information has been provided here for you.

Here we have provided a comprehensive list of universities that offer pharmacy in Nigeria. It is pertinent to take ample time to go through the list carefully:

Federal Universities that Offer Pharmacy

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka
• University of Lagos (UNILAG)
• Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
• University of Jos (UNIJOS)
• Ahmadu Bello University (ABU Zaria)
• University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
• University of Ibadan (UI)
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)
• Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
• University of Benin, Benin City (UNIBEN)
• University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
• University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
• University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
• Bayero University (BUK)

State Universities that Offer Pharmacy

• Niger Delta University (NDU)
• Delta State University (DELSU)
• Gombe State University (GSU)
• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU)
• Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)
• Kaduna State University (KSU)
• Enugu State University of Technology (ESUT)

Private Universities that Offer Pharmacy

• Madonna University Elele, Rivers State
• Igbinedion University Okada, Edo State
• Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
• Bingham University Karu Nasarawa State

General Requirements for Pharmacy

• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics in WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB, and other equivalents in not more than 2 sittings.
• Candidates must have a minimum score ranging from 180 – 220 in the UTME.
• Candidates must be at least 16 years old at the time of admission.

JAMB Subject Combination for Pharmacy

• Use of English
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Physics

O’level Subject Combination

• Mathematics
• English Language
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Physics and other relevant subjects

How can I get my license in Pharmacy?

To get your license in Pharmacy you must fulfill the professional and academic requirements, send a request to the Nigerian Pharmacists Council (PCN), upload the necessary files, pay for the registration, and get ready to obtain your certificate and registration number.

What is PCN?

PCN means Pharmacy Council of Nigeria. It is a regulatory body in charge of Pharmacy Education and it is in charge of certification and induction of new members into the Pharmacy profession.

Conclusion

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