According to Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN), the following schools are accredited for training of pharmacists in Nigeria.
1. University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State
2. University of Lagos, Lagos State
3. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State
4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
5. University of Jos, Plateau State
6. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
7. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu, Ogun State
8. University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
9. University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State
10. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State
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11. Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State
12. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State
13. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State
14. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State
15. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
16. Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, Sokoto State.
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17. Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State.
18. University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State.
19. Gombe State University, Gombe, Gombe State.
20. Kaduna State University, Kaduna State.
In addition to the above universities, the following pharmacy schools are yet to be accredited.
21. Bayero University (BUK) Kano, Kano State
22. University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State
23. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu – Ojikwu University (COOU), Igbariam Campus Anambra State.
24. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Agbani Campus, Enugu State
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What does it take to become a pharmacist?
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What are the procedure that you follow if you want to be a pharmacist
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My dream is to be a pharmacist as well as having my own pharmaceutical company.
But i think am finding chemistry a little bit difficult.
And am opting to choose UNN for my school of study.
What should i do?.
You can give more studying time to chemistry. Truth be told, you would be offering a lot of chemistry and chemistry-related courses during your training. Please read our article “How to Become a Chemistry Problem Solver” for more tips.
Is it true that FUOYE is now approved to run pharmacy program? If yes, can a pharmacy technician holder apply to study pharmacy with DE
Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) is not among the accredited universities listed on the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)’s website for pharmacy programmes in Nigeria.
At the age of 45, is one too old to begin a career in pharmacy?
No, It is not too late.
I thought pharmacy is not yet accredited in unica but it is among the list of accredited universities in Nigeria offering pharmacy
University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State is yet to be accredited. Check the article.
Is Unilorin offering Pharmacy this year, 2021? If yes, can I read Pharmacy in Unilorin with 241 in Jamb and an awaiting result?
I can’t categorically say if you would gain admission to study pharmacy in Unilorin with a JAMB score of 241 or not. This is because your chances of gaining admission to study pharmacy also depend on:
1. the performance of other candidates
2. your Post UTME score
3. other school policy
You can read more on UTME cut-off marks for pharmacy
Is uniabuja a good school to study pharmacology
Well, Uniabuja remains one of the best institutions one can dream of studying in.
I want to study pharmacy in unizik but I have so much problem in chemistry and physics and when I try to read l don’t tend to understand and I will write jamb and waec in less than 3 months, pls what do l do to help myself and catch-up
Okay, this is what to do. You have to make the two subjects your friend, give it your time and see what will happen, and don’t forget to consult your teacher for guidelines. Get P.N Okeke(FOR Physics) and Ababio Chemistry these textbooks will help you too. Thanks
Can a biochemist study pharmacy during Masters?
Yes! Biochemists can do masters in pharmacy. But that will not mean they will be pharmacists. Biochemistry and pharmacy are closely related but two different disciplines. Biochemistry is the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level. Pharmacy is the clinical health science that links medical science with chemistry and it is charged with the discovery, production, disposal, safe and effective use, and control of medications and drugs.
Pharmacology relies heavily on biochemistry since we intend to use these chemical substances in living organisms.
With masters in pharmacy, there are many options available. most especially in the department of analytical pharmaceutical chemistry. But you have to do a postgraduate diploma before master. The requirements vary from school to school.
I want to find out which is the best is it to enter university to study pharmacy or do a program course of pharmacy outside university if you can’t make it into university with your jamb result.
Pharmacy is not a course one can just study, it’s a professional course and gaining admission to study PHARMACY at the university is more appropriate.
I studied Microbiology as my undergraduate course.
Is there a school for pharmaceutical Microbiology, what I am seeing is masters of pharmacy.
Yes, schools like the University of Nigeria Nsukka, University of Lagos, Ahmadu Bello University, and many more. But do make the necessary inquiry from the schools too.
I got admission into the Ebonyi state university to study nursing and then realized that I can’t offer it due to I hate seeing people with wounds or even seeing blood and pharmacy has always been my dream.
My question is now I want to change to any university that is offering pharmacy and achieve my dream but I don’t know how to go about it
Becoming a pharmacist will not prevent you from that either.
To answer your question, you can apply for a change of course if your score is high.