Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria campus

Health Sciences

PhD Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PhD Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy is a doctoral programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 3 years.

Level: Doctoral  |  Faculty: Pharmaceutical Sciences  |  Department: Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements For the PhD programme, candidates should have a Master’s degree in Pharmacology or in a related biomedical subject such as Physiology and Biochemistry from a recognized University. Candidates with Physiology or Biochemistry degrees must possess a PGD in Pharmacology. Candidates with Master’s Degree in Pharmacology are not normally required to undertake course work. All others are required to undertake course work. Candidates who have not undertaken full undergraduate pharmacology courses are required to remedy these deficiencies prior to commencement of PG courses in Pharmacology.

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session runs through the Postgraduate College; PhD applicants must upload a research proposal of not more than 300 words.

Postgraduate application forms for 2026/2027 are sold online at portal.abu.edu.ng/forms for N10,000 excluding bank charges; all admission processes end on 2 November 2026.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://abu.edu.ng/admissions

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences

B. Pharmacy

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Undergraduate admission is through JAMB (UTME and Direct Entry) followed by ABU Post-UTME/DE screeni

Health Sciences

BNSc. Nursing Science

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Undergraduate admission is through JAMB (UTME and Direct Entry) followed by ABU Post-UTME/DE screeni

Health Sciences

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Undergraduate admission is through JAMB (UTME and Direct Entry) followed by ABU Post-UTME/DE screeni

Health Sciences

MD Doctor of Medicine

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session runs through the Postgraduate College; PhD

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.