Pharmacy is one of Nigeria’s most lucrative medical courses for science students because of the diverse job opportunities, career options, high salary and prestige.
The course is regulated by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, which oversees the accreditation of pharmacy programmes in Nigerian universities and the general regulation of the profession.
It is necessary that whatever university you’re applying to for the course in your JAMB is accredited by this body.
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria currently accredits twenty-five (25) universities to offer the course. Some schools offer the course as a Doctor of Pharmacy (6 years) while others run the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme (5 years).
Let’s go into the primary purpose of this article by listing the various institutions accredited by the professional body. Feel free to let me know in the comment if you have any questions or need further clarification.
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Universities Offering Pharmacy
For simplicity, I will classify the universities offering this programme into federal, state, and private universities and their locations.
Federal University
| SN | Name of Institution | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) | Enugu State |
| 2 | University of Lagos (UNILAG) | Lagos |
| 3 | Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) | Ile-Ife, Osun State |
| 4 | University of Jos (UNIJOS) | Jos, Plateau State |
| 5 | Ahmadu Bello University (ABU Zaria) | Zaria, Kaduna State |
| 6 | University of Uyo (UNIUYO) | Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State |
| 7 | University of Ibadan (UI) | Ibadan, Oyo State |
| 8 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) | Awka, Anambra State |
| 9 | Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK) | Sokoto, Sokoto State |
| 10 | University of Benin, Benin City (UNIBEN) | Edo State |
| 11 | University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) | Maiduguri, Borno State |
| 12 | University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) | Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
| 13 | University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) | Ilorin, Kwara State |
| 14 | Bayero University (BUK) | Kano State |
| 15 | University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) | Abuja, FCT |
| 16 | Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) | Ekiti State |
| 17 | University of Calabar (UNICAL) | Cross River |
State University
| SN | Name of Institution | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niger Delta University (NDU) | Wilberforce Island, Yenegoa, Bayelsa State |
| 2 | Delta State University (DELSU) | Abraka, Delta State |
| 3 | Gombe State University (GSU) | Gombe State |
| 4 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) | Igbariam, Anambra State |
| 5 | Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) | Sagamu, Ogun State |
| 6 | Kaduna State University (KSU) | Kaduna State |
| 7 | Enugu State University of Technology (ESUT) | Agbani, Enugu State |
| 8 | Lagos State University (LASU) | Lagos State |
| 9 | Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU Lapal) | Niger State |
| 10 | Plateau State University (PLASU) | Plateau State |
| 11 | Benue State University (BSUM) | Benue State |
| 12 | Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) | Bayelsa State |
| 13 | Abia State University (ABSU) | Abia State |
| 14 | State University of Medicine and Applied Sciences (SUMAS) | Enugu State |
| 15 | University of Medical Sciences, Ondo (UNIMED) | Ondo State |
| 16 | Bauchi State University (BASUG) | Bauchi State |
Private University
| SN | Name of Institution | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madonna University | Elele, Rivers State |
| 2 | Igbinedion University | Okada, Edo State |
| 3 | Afe Babalola University | Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State |
| 4 | Bingham University | Karu Nasarawa State |
Admission Requirements
There are two basic requirements for studying pharmacy in Nigeria: UTME and O’level subject combination.
JAMB Subject Combination
- Use of English
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
O’level Subject Combination
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
Conclusion
As you embark on your journey to become a pharmacist in Nigeria, selecting the right university is crucial.
The institutions listed in this blog post offer quality pharmacy programs, equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career.
Feel free to let me know in the comments if you have any questions or need further clarification about Nigeria’s Pharmacy programme or profession. I would love to hear from you.
Is UniAbuja’s Pharmacy accredited by PCN?
Solomon, UNIABUJA is not listed among the list of accredited universities on the PCN website.
Let me know if you have further questions.
What about university of Abuja are they not offering pharmacy course?
Yes, Ezekiel
University of Abuja offers Doctor of Pharmacy. This page has been updated.
Let me know if you have further questions.