Pharmaceutical
Excellence
Dedicated to producing world-class pharmacists who combine rigorous scientific knowledge with moral integrity to serve the health needs of society.
The Pharmacy Vision
The establishment of the Pharmacy program was a dream of the university to produce professionals who are not only clinically competent but ethically sound. The faculty's objective is to produce graduates whose qualifications are accepted for registration as pharmacists in any country of the world.
The faculty consists of the following specialized departments:
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Industrial Pharmacy
- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biochemistry
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Department of Pharmacognosy
- Department of Clinical and Community Pharmacy Practice
Our curriculum is designed to ensure a comprehensive understanding of drug discovery, formulation, and patient care, rooted in the university's commitment to faith and excellence.
Our Philosophy
"The Philosophy of the faculty is a blend and complements that of the university, it is to prepare students for life of honour, dignity and responsibility as educated citizens with the knowledge, skill, motivation and competencies for the practice of the profession in all its ramifications."
Our Objectives
Our primary aim is to produce pharmacists who are not only technically skilled but possess the leadership ability and ethical grounding to lead pharmaceutical care.
Global Competence
Providing training that ensures degrees are accepted for registration in any country worldwide.
Clinical Mastery
Equipping students with the ability to render care at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level effectively.
Leadership
Training pharmacists with management ability to play leadership roles in health delivery systems.
Professional Ethics
Instilling a deep sense of responsibility, authority, and accountability for pharmaceutical care.
Research Innovation
Fostering an environment of continuous learning and evidence-based pharmaceutical research.
Patient Centricity
Ensuring that the needs of the society and individual patients remain the priority of practice.
Admission Requirements
Nomenclature & Duration
Degree: Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm).
Duration: The program lasts for five years for UTME candidates and four years for transfer students.
Entry Requirements
- Five-Year Program: Candidates must possess credits in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
- A minimum of five credits at O'level in these subjects is required for admission.
- Applicants must possess the right attitude and competencies expected for pharmacy.
Transfer Students
Candidates wishing to transfer to the Faculty of Pharmacy from other universities must provide a complete transcript of their academic records. Admissions are based on availability of space and a thorough review of the candidate's previous coursework to ensure equivalence with our curriculum.
Our Pharmaceutical Faculty
"Our goal is to produce pharmacists who are not just dispensers of medicine, but guardians of public health and innovators in the science of healing."
Master the Science of Healing
Join a faculty where academic rigor meets professional compassion. We invite you to embark on a journey toward becoming a pharmacist of global standing.