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Universities Offering Doctor Of Pharmacy in Nigeria (2027)

41 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Doctor Of Pharmacy. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools41

States24

About Doctor Of Pharmacy

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) is a rigorous professional degree that equips students with advanced knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacotherapy, clinical pharmacy practice, and drug management. Students study subjects including pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacy law, and patient-centred care, gaining both theoretical grounding and practical clinical experience. Upon graduation, qualified pharmacists must be registered with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN), the statutory body regulating pharmacy practice nationwide. Career opportunities span hospital and clinical pharmacy, community pharmacy ownership and practice, industrial pharmacy within manufacturing companies, and regulatory roles within agencies such as NAFDAC. Some graduates also pursue academic careers or postgraduate research, making the Pharm.D a versatile and highly respected qualification within Nigeria's healthcare sector.

Adamawa (1 schools)

Federal University Of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (2 schools)

University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (1 schools)

University On The Niger, Umunya, Anambra StateUniversity

Bauchi (1 schools)

Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi StateUniversity

Bayelsa (3 schools)

Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Hensard University, Toru Orua, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Benue (2 schools)

Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
Federal University Of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (1 schools)

University Of Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (2 schools)

Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River StateUniversity
University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (2 schools)

Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity
Novena University, Ogume, Delta StateUniversity

Edo (1 schools)

University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (3 schools)

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (1 schools)

Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (2 schools)

University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity
Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, FctUniversity

Kaduna (1 schools)

Federal University Of Medicine And Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity

Kano (2 schools)

Azman University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Elrazi Medical University, Yargaya, Kano StateUniversity

Kogi (1 schools)

Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (2 schools)

University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (2 schools)

Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Niger (3 schools)

Federal University Of Medical And Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Niger StateUniversity
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger StateUniversity

Ondo (3 schools)

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo StateUniversity
Ondo State University Of Medical Sciences, Laje Road, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity
Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity

Oyo (1 schools)

Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (1 schools)

Plateau State University, Bokkos, Plateau StateUniversity

Rivers (2 schools)

Madonna University, Elele, Rivers StateUniversity
University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (1 schools)

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Doctor Of Pharmacy in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 41 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Doctor Of Pharmacy.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Doctor Of Pharmacy?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering Doctor Of Pharmacy?

Ondo has the most institutions offering Doctor Of Pharmacy in Nigeria.