B. Pharm. Pharmacy

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Pharmacy is a health-science profession that focuses on medicines, how they are discovered, developed, prepared, dispensed, and used to improve human health. If you want a career that blends science, healthcare, and patient care, the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) degree offers you a strong foundation for professional practice.

You learn how medicines work in the body, how to ensure their safety and effectiveness, and how to guide patients, communities, and healthcare teams on the best use of drugs. Your training prepares you to play an essential role in preventing disease, promoting health, and improving treatment outcomes. 

At OOU, you are equipped with scientific knowledge, practical laboratory skills, clinical competence, and ethical responsibility that prepare you for today’s rapidly evolving pharmaceutical landscape.

Course Overview

The B.Pharm. programme is a 5-year professional degree that provides a comprehensive education in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, and patient-centred care. You study how drugs are discovered, designed, produced, evaluated, and used within healthcare systems. Through lectures, laboratory work, clinical postings, simulations, and professional practice experiences, you gain the knowledge and practical ability required for safe, effective, and evidence-based pharmaceutical care.

Your study spans several major areas of pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical science, including:

  1. Pharmacognosy: the study of medicinal plants and natural products
  2. Pharmaceutical Chemistry: understanding drug molecules, synthesis, analysis, and quality control
  3. Pharmaceutics: formulation, compounding, drug delivery systems, and manufacturing
  4. Pharmacology: how drugs act on biological systems, mechanisms of action, toxicity, and therapeutic effects
  5. Clinical Pharmacy: patient assessment, pharmaceutical care, medication therapy management, and clinical decision-making
  6. Pharmacy Management & Law: regulation of drug production, distribution, and professional practice

You also learn communication, medication counselling, pharmaceutical calculations, professional ethics, and problem-solving skills necessary for effective patient care. Clinical training is integrated throughout the programme to expose you to hospital, community, and public-health pharmacy environments.

Course Curriculum

The Pharmacy curriculum follows the NUC Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) and builds your academic, laboratory, and clinical competencies progressively from foundational science courses to advanced pharmaceutical and clinical training.

Your first year introduces you to the fundamental sciences needed for all areas of pharmacy. You take courses such as:

  1. General Chemistry
  2. Physics
  3. Biology
  4. Mathematics
  5. Use of English
  6. Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
  7. General Studies courses

These courses give you the scientific base you need for more specialised pharmaceutical study.

At this stage, you begin foundational pharmaceutical sciences. Your courses include:

  1. Organic Chemistry
  2. Physical Chemistry
  3. Human Physiology
  4. Human Anatomy
  5. Introduction to Pharmaceutics
  6. General Microbiology
  7. Biochemistry

These courses strengthen your understanding of the human body, drug interactions, and laboratory techniques.

You move deeper into core pharmaceutical sciences. Courses include:

  1. Pharmaceutical Microbiology
  2. Pharmacognosy
  3. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  4. Pharmaceutics I
  5. Pharmacology I
  6. Biopharmaceutics
  7. Pharmacy Management Concepts

You also start developing laboratory precision, drug analysis skills, and an understanding of how medicines work in biological systems.

Your training becomes more clinically focused. You may study courses such as:

  1. Pharmacology II
  2. Clinical Pharmacy I
  3. Hospital Pharmacy
  4. Pharmaceutical Technology
  5. Pharmaceutical Analysis
  6. Toxicology
  7. Industrial Pharmacy

You begin preparing for real-world practice through clinical exposure and applied pharmaceutical problem-solving.

This is the professional practice stage of the programme. You engage in advanced coursework and clinical placements such as:

  1. Clinical Pharmacy II
  2. Pharmacy Law & Ethics
  3. Pharmacy Practice Management
  4. Advanced Pharmaceutics
  5. Research Project
  6. Final-year clinical rotations

You apply your full range of skills in patient care, drug information services, and pharmaceutical problem-solving while completing your research project.

Entry Requirements

You may enter the B.Pharm. programme through UTME or Direct Entry.

1. UTME Admission (Five-Year Programme)

  1. You must have at least five O-Level credits in not more than two sittings, including: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
  2. You must also:
    1. Sit for the UTME with English Language, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics
    2. Meet the departmental cut-off score
    3. Pass the University’s Post-UTME screening

2. Direct Entry Admission (Four-Year Programme)

You must have five O-Level credits as listed above, plus one of the following:

  1. A-Level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Zoology, and Physics
  2. A recognised Diploma in a relevant science field with an upper credit
  3. Approved qualifications in related health-science programmes

All Direct Entry candidates must satisfy the University’s general admission guidelines.

Why study at OOU?

Studying Pharmacy at OOU gives you access to a modern programme designed to meet national healthcare needs and global professional standards. You benefit from:

  1. A curriculum that integrates pharmaceutical sciences, clinical training, and patient-centred care
  2. Well-equipped laboratories for pharmaceutics, pharmacognosy, pharmaceutical chemistry, and microbiology
  3. Clinical exposure through hospital, community, and public-health pharmacy postings
  4. Lecturers with strong academic, research, and industry experience
  5. Training in drug formulation, quality control, toxicology, compounding, and medication therapy management
  6. Opportunities to build communication, counselling, research, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  7. A solid foundation for careers in hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy, regulatory affairs, pharmaceutical industries, and research 

Research Project

In your final year, you undertake a supervised research project that allows you to explore a pharmaceutical or clinical problem in depth. This project helps you apply scientific reasoning, laboratory skills, data analysis, and professional judgement to real pharmaceutical challenges.

You will:

  1. Select a research topic in areas such as pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, microbiology, toxicology, pharmacology, or clinical pharmacy
  2. Conduct laboratory experiments, field studies, or clinical evaluations depending on your topic
  3. Analyse data using appropriate scientific and statistical tools
  4. Review and apply relevant scientific literature
  5. Produce a well-structured dissertation that demonstrates accuracy, analytical depth, and clear scientific communication

This project strengthens your competence in research, an essential skill for professional practice, innovation, and postgraduate studies.

Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Pharmacy, you must fulfil the graduation requirements approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Olabisi Onabanjo University.

Academic Requirements

To graduate with the B.Pharm. degree, you must:

  1. Complete and pass all compulsory and elective courses across all five years
  2. Complete all laboratory practicals, clinical postings, and professional practice requirements
  3. Earn the minimum number of credit units prescribed by the NUC and the University
  4. Maintain at least a 1.00 CGPA
  5. Complete and defend your final-year research project

Grading and Degree Classification

Your final classification is determined by your Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), as follows:

Upon satisfying these requirements, you will be awarded the B.Pharm. (Hons) Pharmacy, a professional qualification recognised for its relevance to healthcare delivery, pharmaceutical innovation, and public health practice.

Career Opportunities

A degree in Pharmacy opens a wide range of professional pathways across clinical, industrial, regulatory, academic, and public-health sectors. Your training equips you to work safely and effectively with medicines, patients, and healthcare systems.

Possible job roles include:

  1. Hospital Pharmacist
  2. Community Pharmacist
  3. Industrial Pharmacist
  4. Clinical Pharmacist
  5. Regulatory Affairs Officer
  6. Pharmacovigilance Officer
  7. Public Health Pharmacist
  8. Drug Information Specialist
  9. Quality Control/Assurance Analyst
  10. Medical Sales Representative
  11. Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor
  12. Medicinal Plant Researcher
  13. Toxicology or Drug Safety Analyst
  14. Academic Lecturer or Research Scientist

You may work in places such as:

  1. Teaching and specialist hospitals
  2. Community and retail pharmacies
  3. Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies
  4. Food and drug regulatory agencies
  5. Public health organisations and NGOs
  6. Research institutes and universities
  7. Biotechnology and drug development companies
  8. Government ministries and health agencies
  9. International health bodies and medical missions

Your blend of scientific, clinical, and professional training makes you a valuable contributor to healthcare teams and the pharmaceutical sector.

How to Apply?

1. UTME Entry (Five-Year Programme)

  1. Choose Olabisi Onabanjo University as your first choice and select Pharmacy as your preferred course
  2. Sit for the UTME with English Language, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics
  3. Possess the required O-Level credits in relevant science subjects
  4. Apply for and pass the University’s Post-UTME screening

2. Direct Entry (Four-Year Programme)

  1. Possess the required O-Level credits
  2. Hold A-Level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Zoology, and Physics, or a recognised science/health-related Diploma with upper credit
  3. Complete your Direct Entry registration via JAMB
  4. Upload academic transcripts and supporting documents on the OOU Admissions Portal

Course Coordinator

The B.Pharm. programme is overseen by a dedicated academic within the Faculty of Pharmacy who coordinates curriculum delivery, student advising, and research supervision.

Contact Information:

Course Overview

  1. Next Admission Process
  2. Current Academic Year
  3. Associated programmes = Undergraduate
  4. Course Duration = 5 Years
  5. Degree = Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  6. Faculty = Pharmacy
  7. Course Type = Full Time
  8. Course Delivery = On campus.
  9. Location = Faculty of Pharmacy, Main Campus.
  10. Scholarship opportunities