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Pharmaceutical And Medicinal Chemistry

Pharmaceutical And Medicinal Chemistry

Postgraduate Program

* 2026 EST * Quality Teaching
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Welcome to the Pharmaceutical And Medicinal Chemistry department. We offer a comprehensive range of postgraduate programs designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career.

Our faculty members are dedicated researchers and educators who bring extensive industry experience to the classroom.

Available Specializations

  • Quality Control and Analytical Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Drug Synthesis and Combinatorial Chemistry
  • Natural Products Medicinal Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design

Admission Requirements

a.         O’level

5 O’ level credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, physics obtained at not more than two sittings

b.         Master’s Degree

i.          Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)

            The candidate must have a first degree with a FCGPA of at not less than 2.5 in Pharmacy from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University.

ii.         Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The candidate must have a first degree with a FCGPA of at not less than 2.5 in Chemistry or Biochemistry from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University.

c.         Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree

A candidate who holds a master’s degree in Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacognosy (Pharmaceutical Biology), Chemistry or Biochemistry with an FCGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5 Point Scale or an average of 60%, from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University may be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirement is satisfied

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