The philosophy of the Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacology program is to produce well trained professionals that will be able to provide relevant pharmacological services to the public. The main aim of the Postgraduate Diploma Program in Pharmacology is to offer suitably qualified students, graduates or their equivalent, that do not have a degree in Pharmacology, an understanding of advanced pharmacological theory and to provide an introduction to pharmacological research. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in experimental design, technical expertise, thinking, analysis and presentation skills that will enable students to consider a carrier in medical research and or training.

Course Duration

The postgraduate diploma in Pharmacology is a two semester (one academic session) full time programme as follows:

i) Course work and examination at the end of each semester;

ii) a project to be supervised and approved by the department within the session.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirement is any of the following in addition to the Ordinary level papers:

(i) Credit in at least five (5) O level subjects including English Language and Mathematics;

(ii) Minimum of third class degree in Biochemistry, Anatomy, Nursing Sciences, Physiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Animal Health, Animal Production, Biological Sciences and related disciplines;

(iii) HND with at least a credit in Biochemistry, Physiology, and Chemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy Technician etc. and work experience.

Graduation Requirements

This is in accordance with Ahmadu Bello University School of Postgraduate Studies requirements as follows:

i) Successful completion of all required courses and a project on an approved topic

ii) Candidate must have earned 37 credit units of course work

iii) Must have obtained a minimum of 2.49 Cumulative Grade Points Average (CGPA)