This page contains official WAEC and JAMB subject combination (admission requirements) for Pharmacology and Therapeutics, including the list of Nigeria universities offering this course, A level requirements and much more

Course	Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Qualifications	M.B.B.S., MB.B.Ch.B., B.D.S., B.Ch.D., Pharm.B, B.SC
Duration	4 – 5 Years
Suitability	Science Students

You must be a Science student for you to be able to study Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Nigeria Universities, and that can only be possible if you meet admission requirements. This page literally covers answers to questions related to WAEC, JAMB and A-level admission requirements.

Is Pharmacology and Therapeutics a good course in Nigeria and what is the salary?

Yes, it is a good course. Pharmacology and Therapeutics is one of the oldest degrees in Nigeria with limited job roles to explore. There is no standard salary for any job in Nigeria. It depends on where you get the job. On monthly basis, the average salary of a Pharmacology and Therapeutics graduate is approximately #155,000. Pharmacology and Therapeutics salaries in Nigeria range from 1550,000 NGN per month to 250,000 NGN per month

A Pharmacology and Therapeutics degree is not competitive and this course is popular amongst science students in secondary school. From our records, 11 Nigerian universities offer this degree course.

So while you are here to get information on the O level subject combination for Pharmacology and Therapeutics, we also expect you consider the total number of students currently studying Pharmacology and Therapeutics and the employment rate we will show you below so that you will know what you are up against when you choose to study this course.

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WAEC Subject Combination For Pharmacology and Therapeutics

In WAEC, NECO or GCE, you are expected to register a maximum of 9 subjects for a Pharmacology and Therapeutics degree. You can register for less than 9 subjects if you are resitting.

However, you must have at least 5 credit passes amongst the 9 subjects listed below before you can gain admission into any Nigerian university to study for a Pharmacology and Therapeutics degree.

Remember, the requirement you’re about to read is also applicable to all o level examinations. (WAEC, NECO and GCE). We have painstakingly highlighted (in red) the core subjects on which you must obtain credit before you can gain admission. Any subject with blue colour means, a pass is allowed.

If however, you fail one of the core subjects, you should read through each university’s special requirements for this course below to see if there is a university that may accept another subject in lieu of the one you failed. The 9 WAEC/NECO/GCE subject combinations for Pharmacology and Therapeutics are:

Mathematics
English
Civic Education
Trade Subject
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Geography/Further Mathematics

If you have your O level result already and the subjects you have is not the same as the admission requirement that is the required O level subject combinations to study Pharmacology and Therapeutics, don’t give up. You should consider other Pharmacology and Therapeutics similar courses or take a look at Polytechnic or College of Education related course subject requirements.

You can also study online with a foreign university right from your bedroom or apply for a scholarship to study abroad. Education is now a choice. And please before you make a decision on which University to choose, please read useful guides on how to choose a course and university

JAMB subject combination for Pharmacology and Therapeutics

For this degree, you are also required to register for 4 subjects and English is compulsory. More so, your JAMB score in addition to your POST UTME score will determine the cumulative score that the university will use to decide your candidacy for admission.

You should score 200 or above in JAMB to stand a better chance of gaining admission to study Pharmacology and Therapeutics. You can still gain admission if you score between 180-190 upward but you do not stand a chance with those who had scored higher. Try out JAMB Admission Simulator.

The 4 JAMB subject combination for Pharmacology and Therapeutics are:

English
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics/Physics

Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Pharmacology and Therapeutics

If you’re one of those seeking admission into the University to further your studies, in addition to the required WAEC subjects combination for Pharmacology and Therapeutics, you are expected to have Two ‘A’ level passes in any of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology plus UTME entry requirements

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These are the list of Universities offering Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Nigeria

Delta State University, Abraka
University Of Nigeria Nsukka
University of Medical Sciences, Ondo
University of Lagos
University of Ibadan
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Gombe State University
Ahmadu Bello University
Afe Babalola University
The University of Benin offer Pharmacology and Toxicology

[tds_info]Estimated number of students currently studying Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Nigerian Universities is 1,650[/tds_info]

[tds_warning] Pharmacology and Therapeutics has 15% employment rate in Nigeria[/tds_warning]

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Admission Rate:

Pharmacology and Therapeutics has 85% admission rate.[/tds_warning]

Pharmacology and Therapeutics is how many years course?

In Nigeria, if you gain admission to study Pharmacology and Therapeutics degree course at the university through JAMB UTME, you will study Pharmacology and Therapeutics for five years. If you gain admission through direct entry, you will study this course for four years. And of course, there is room for more years if you have an extension; the aftermath of carryover courses.

Pharmacology and Therapeutics is under which faculty in Nigeria?

According to JAMB, a body responsible for your admission into the University or other institutions, Pharmacology and Therapeutics is under the Faculty/School/College of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Science

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Can a science or art student study Pharmacology and Therapeutics?

No! If you are a Commercial or Art student, you can’t study the Pharmacology and Therapeutics degree course at the university. This is a pure science course. But if you are good with Science subjects, you can take your chances I won’t discourage you provided you have the required subjects combination in your O level result. If you’re still in secondary school, you may find it difficult to change subjects to fit your desired course during WAEC registration because some schools may go against it.

Also, during WAEC or NECO registration make sure you know which subjects are been registered for you because some secondary schools are ignorant about the importance of O level requirements for university courses. Another alternative way to register the required subject combinations for Pharmacology and Therapeutics is through GCE.

Further Reading on Pharmacology and Therapeutics Degree

WAEC and JAMB Subject for Pharmacology and Therapeutics