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Pharmacognosy And Traditional Medicine

Pharmacognosy And Traditional Medicine

Postgraduate Program

* 2026 EST * Quality Teaching
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Welcome to the Pharmacognosy And Traditional Medicine 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

  • Phytochemistry
  • Bio-medicinal Chemistry
  • Ethnobotany
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Drug Evaluation and Quality Control

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 Botany, Crop Sciences, Plant Biology, Chemistry, Biology 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 Biology/Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology (EthnoPharmacology Option), Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry or Botany 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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