DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL PHARMACY AND PHARMACY MANAGEMENT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM
The department established its postgraduate programs for MPharm and PhD students in 2009. These programs are designed to enhance knowledge, clinical skills, and attributes in line with clinical pharmacy practice, as well as meet the professional development requirements of pharmacists working in various sectors and environments.
The department has a strong focus on public health pharmacy, pharmaceutical care, pharmacy practice and management, pharmacotherapeutics, and clinical pharmacokinetics. It ensures the delivery of high-quality education that is flexible, stable, reliable, and tailored to meet the needs of individual students and society as a whole. The department is committed to producing research-based graduates who are well-prepared for successful careers in clinical pharmacy practice and beyond.
In 2020, the department expanded its scope by introducing a postgraduate program in logistics and supply chain management. This initiative involved the participation of academic staff from both the department and other departments within the faculty through an exchange program.
Over the years, the department has graduated numerous MPharm and PhD students who have pursued diverse careers in academia, hospital practice, community practice, government agencies, non-governmental agencies, and more. Some notable graduates include Dr Maureen Anetoh at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Dr Ezenduka Charles at the University of Nigeria, and Dr Charles Okafor at Griffith University. Additionally, several students secured grants during their programs, such as Dr Maureen Anetoh with an Education Trust Fund grant worth 1.5 million naira, Pharm Ifeoma Umeh with a Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in partnership with the National Institute for Health Research grant worth 4980 GBP, and Pharm Ifeoma Nduka with a Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in partnership with the National Institute for Health Research grant worth 4510 GBP. These achievements reflect the department’s commitment to providing students with unique opportunities to excel.
In summary, the department offers a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students to achieve their full potential and contribute to the field of clinical pharmacy.