Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Special PharmD
Conversion Programme of the University of Benin. The main aim of this programme is to develop
pharmacy lecturers as well as hospital and community pharmacy
preceptors without PharmD to be able to apply patient-centered approach in the education of pharmacy students. This is a time-bound programme that will be offered only twice and thereafter will no longer be available. It is being mounted with the active collaboration of the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) and Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists in the Americas (NAPPSA).
preceptors without PharmD to be able to apply patient-centered approach in the education of pharmacy students. This is a time-bound programme that will be offered only twice and thereafter will no longer be available. It is being mounted with the active collaboration of the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) and Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists in the Americas (NAPPSA).
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
This programme requires the successful completion of (1) two ONLINE modules consisting of
didactic courses, in-course assessment, self-evaluation, group discussions and on-site tutorials, (2)
research project, and (3) a pharmacy practice experience module (clinical clerkship, externship, and
simulation exercises) consisting of on-site experience which will be carried out by a team of PharmD
professionals from USA as well as clinical experiences in approved hospitals, community health
centres and pharmacies. Students are expected to be on-site for one week orientation at the beginning
of the programme and for one week pre-examination tutorials in the first and second modules to
allow for interactions.
COURSE DURATION
One academic session.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must (1) hold at least a master degree in pharmacy from recognized Universities
acceptable to the Senate of the University of Benin who have been teaching in a University for at
least one year or be hospital/community pharmacists nominated by their organizations and/or
recommended by the Deans of Faculty of Pharmacy in Nigerian Universities as Preceptors for
pharmacy students’ clerkship programme, (2) be registered with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria
as practicing pharmacists, and (3) have, at least, passed English Language, Mathematics and three
other Science subjects at credit level in the West African School Certificate (WASC), Senior
Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent at not more than two sittings.
With regard to hospital/community pharmacy applicants, each Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy is
expected to forward the list of a sufficient number of pharmacists working in hospitals and
community pharmacies (who do not already have PharmD degree) he/she is recommending for the
training of his/her students in hospitals and community pharmacies and ask such persons in the list to
apply for the programme. The Dean should then send the list of his/her nominees to the Dean,Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin (Email: pharmd@uniben.edu) on or before 15th
September 2017.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates should visit the University website at uniben.edu from 31st August 2016, click on
‘STUDENT PORTAL’ and then on ‘Waeup portal’ in the drop-down menu. In the Waeup portal
page, click on ‘Application’ on the menu bar, and then on ‘Special PharmD Conversion
Application’, and follow the instructions. Candidates should ensure that forms are clearly filled
asany application form not properly completed will not be treated. Note that an application fee of
N12,500.00 is required to complete the application process. In this regard, the system will re-direct
you to the payment gateway in use by uniben to make the payment with either a Verve card, a naira
MasterCard or else a Visa Card. Therefore, ensure that the account to which your card is linked has
sufficient funds prior to commencing the application process.
CLOSING DATE
Closing date of application is 15th October, 2017.
CONTACT US
Further information may be obtained via email (pharmd@uniben.edu) or from the Dean, Faculty of
Pharmacy or call 0805 526 3622
For registration link CLICK HERE
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