Pharmacists in Nigeria must be registered with the Pharmacists Council to practise. The profession is highly regulated to ensure public safety.
Accredited institutions offering relevant degrees for this profession.
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
B.Pharm
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
B.Pharm
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
B.Pharm
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU Zaria)
B.Pharm
University of Ibadan (UI)
B.Pharm
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
B.Pharm
Obtain a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree from an accredited university — 5 years
Complete a 1-year mandatory internship at an approved facility
Complete NYSC
Pass the PCN registration examination
Register with PCN and obtain a practising licence