Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

Welcome to the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Jos. The Department was established in 2003 with Prof. John C. Aguiyi as the pioneer Head of Department, with six (6) full-time academic staff and one Technologist. Currently, the department has twelve (12) academic staff and six (6) technical staff (two technologists and four laboratory assistance).

The Department provides a general understanding of the principles of drug therapy as it relates to the safety, efficacy and rational use of drugs (and non-drug measures), for the management of different diseases. The students are expected to carry out basic clinical techniques and undertake extensive clinical ward rounds in accredited health institutions to enable them appreciate and critically evaluate disease presentations leading to a proper understanding of the basis for the institution of appropriate drug therapy. This will enhance their ability for Drug Therapy Problem identiﬁcation and resolution. Inter-professional collaboration in patient management is also enhanced through regular contact with other members of the health care team during clinical wards rounds.

In addition to the Pharm D programme, the department also run postgraduate programmes, including Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Science (M. Sc), and Masters /Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/PhD) in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice. These will provide students the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and skills needed to practice pharmacy competently. The students at the end of the programme should be specialists in various areas of Clinical Pharmacy and should be proficient in research, entrepreneurship and the practice of Pharmacy.

Prof Ndidi C. Ngwuluka

Dean: Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

ELIJAH IRMIYA NEP

Head of Department

Research Interests:

o Modification and applications of biopolymers

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CONTINUATION OF 1ST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS

General Public
- 3 April 2026

Please refer to the directive by the Vice Chancellor dated 31st March 2026, that Examinations scheduled to hold on Wednesday 1st, and Thursday 2nd April, 2026 are postponed to a later date, and other examinations to continue after the Easter holidays. University Management, at its meeting of Friday 3rd April, 2026, considered the effects of the heightened tensions and threat to the lives and safety of students during the week, which led to Management allowing students to travel home for the elongated Easter holidays, and directed as follows:
TETFUND EXECUTIVE SECRETARY COMMISSIONS UNIVERSITY OF JOS INFECTIOUS DISEASES SURVELLIANCE CENTRE AND MULTI-OMICS AND GLOBAL HEALTH INTERNATIONAL LABORATORY

General Public
- 27 March 2026

TETFUND EXECUTIVE SECRETARY COMMISSIONS UNIVERSITY OF JOS INFECTIOUS DISEASES SURVELLIANCE CENTRE AND MULTI-OMICS AND GLOBAL HEALTH INTERNATIONAL LABORATORY
LIBRARIANS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (LRCN) INDUCTS FIRST SET OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE GRADUATES AMID CALLS FOR REFORM

Induction
- 8 March 2026

LIBRARIANS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (LRCN) INDUCTS FIRST SET OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE GRADUATES AMID CALLS FOR REFORM

The University of Jos has produced the first set of graduates from its Library and Information Science Unit, as
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Inaugural Lecture
- 8 March 2026

Professor Raymond Ishaya Daspan, a distinguished Professor of Economic Geology and Environmental Geochemistry in the Department of Geology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, captivated members of the academic community, the diplomatic corps, political office holders, and the general public with the depth and significance of his research findings during the University of Jos 117th Inaugural Lecture.
UNIJOS TETFUND CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN FOOD SECURITY CONCLUDES SHORT COURSE WITH BUSINESS PROPOSAL AND CERTIFICATE PRESENTATIONS

General Public
- 8 March 2026

TETFUND CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN FOOD SECURITY UNIJOS CONCLUDES SHORT COURSE WITH BUSINESS PROPOSAL AND CERTIFICATE PRESENTATIONS

The first short course of the TETFund Centre of Excellence in Food Security under the leadership of the Director, Prof. Bitrus Dauda Bawa, ended in a ceremony with the presentation of business proposals by the participants and the award of certificates on March 6th, 2026.