Subject Combination for Pharmacy (JAMB & WAEC)

For all prospective candidates who wish to study Pharmacy in the University. I have put up this article on everything you need to know about studying Pharmacy in a Nigeria University.

In this article, you will get to know, the subject combination for Pharmacy, JAMB UTME Subjects and requirements, O’Level subjects and requirements, Direct Entry requirements and the list of accredited Universities Offering Pharmacy in Nigeria.

JAMB Subject Combination for Pharmacy

Pharmacy is studied under the Faculty of Medicine, Pharmaceutical & Health Sciences in Nigeria Universities.

1. Use of English

2. Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Science Subjects to Study in School for Pharmacy

In addition to Mathematics and English Languages, you will need to study these courses in your secondary school.

1. Chemistry 

2. Biology

3. Physics

4. Agricultural Science 

5. Geography 

6. Economics

7. CRK/Further Mathematics/Literature/IRS

WAEC Subject Combination for Pharmacy

Official JAMB requirement for O’level is“Five SSCE credit passes to include:

1. Mathematics

2. English Language

3. Biology

4. Chemistry

5. Physics

Direct Entry Requirements for Pharmacy

These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Pharmacy if you don’t intend to use UTME.

You require; (i) Three ‘A’ level passes chosen from Chemistry, and Biology/Zoology and Physics or Mathematics plus UTME requirements.

List of Nigeria Universities Offering Pharmacy

Pharmacy can be studied in any of the following Nigeria Universities.