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MSc Pharmacology and Toxicology at University of Ilorin

University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Programme overview

The MSc Pharmacology and Toxicology is a master's programme offered at University of Ilorin by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ilorin, Kwara State. It runs for 18-24 months.

Postgraduate programme listed by the University of Ilorin Postgraduate School under the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Level: Master's  |  Faculty: Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences  |  Duration: 18-24 months  |  Location: Ilorin, Kwara State

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) first degree from the University of Ilorin or another recognised university, in the programme area of the first degree (otherwise a qualifying examination applies); five O-level credits including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants are subject to a qualifying examination (University of Ilorin graduates with First Class or Second Class Upper in the same department are exempt); international applicants domiciled outside Nigeria are exempt. NYSC discharge or exemption certificate required.

Postgraduate admissions are annual. The postgraduate academic session is 12 calendar months, commencing on 1 October and ending on 30 September of the following year; the programme duration counts from the date of first registration. Masters programmes run a minimum of 18 months and a maximum of 24 months full-time, or 36 to 48 months part-time.

Applications for postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 session were advertised in March 2026 and are submitted online through the University portal. Only courses listed in the advertisement are open.

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

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