Pharmacy

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) is a six-year professional degree program that prepares students for advanced pharmacy practice in clinical, community, industrial, and regulatory settings. The program is designed to equip future pharmacists with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, patient-centered care, drug therapy management, and clinical decision-making.

Emphasizing the integration of basic science, clinical experience, and public health, the Pharm.D curriculum covers pharmacology, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, and pharmaceutical care. Students also gain skills in communication, ethics, health systems, and research methodology.

Beginning with foundational courses in the biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, the program progresses to hands-on training in hospitals, community pharmacies, and research laboratories. In the final year, students complete Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) in diverse clinical environments to develop real-world competencies.

Graduates of the program are fully prepared to assume roles as drug therapy experts, health educators, medication safety advocates, and leaders in pharmaceutical care—ready to serve Nigeria’s growing healthcare needs and compete globally.

Program Objectives

The goal of the Pharm.D program is to produce highly skilled and ethical pharmacists capable of delivering pharmaceutical care, optimizing drug therapy, and advancing patient health outcomes.

Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Provide evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy management
• Dispense medications accurately and counsel patients on safe drug use
• Participate in interprofessional healthcare teams and advocate for rational drug use
• Apply knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in clinical practice
• Monitor, evaluate, and optimize drug therapy for diverse populations
• Conduct pharmaceutical research and promote public health initiatives
• Uphold professional, legal, and ethical standards in all pharmacy practices

Graduates will emerge with:

• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences
• Competence in clinical pharmacy and therapeutics
• Practical skills in drug dispensing, compounding, and inventory management
• Experience from structured clerkships and clinical rotations
• Readiness for licensure, residency training, or specialized pharmacy practice
• Qualification for employment in hospitals, community pharmacies, academia, pharmaceutical industries, regulatory bodies, and public health institutions