University Of Jos (Unijos) And It's Pharmacy Programme in View

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The University of Jos (UNIJOS) started of as an off campus in the university of Ibadan (U.I). This happened in November 1971. Professor E. A. Ayandele was the first acting principal. First students were admitted in January 1972 and they were all pre degree students. Degree courses in Arts were introduced in October 1973. The following year witness the birth of science and education degree. To expand its horizon, the Bauchi Road campus was acquired. This accommodated the faculty of Natural, environmental, medical sciences and education. In October 1975, the military government announced the establishment of seven new Universities and universities of colleges including the University of Jos which is commonly called UNIJOS. From October 1975 down to 1978, professor Gilbert Onuagoluchi was appointed first vice chancellor (V.C).
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Vision

To be a globally rated university providing an excellent educational experience with high impart on society.

Mission

1. The primary mission of the University of Jos is to serve the people of Nigeria and human at large by
2. Encourage and promoting a culture of excellence and building an innovative university
3. Delivering an outstanding and inclusive student academic experience as well as promoting good character.

UNIJOS Pharmacy Programme

The fact is Pharmacy in UNIJOS started in October 1983 in the defunct federal university of technology, Makurdi and was then referred to as faculty of pharmacy and technology. In January 1984, the federal university of technology, Makurdi was merged with the university of Jos and the faculty remained in the University of Jos at the Makurdi campus. In January 1988, federal government reserve the Makurdi campus from the university of Jos and converted it to a university of agriculture.
The government further directed that the faculty of pharmacy and health technology be transferred to Jos. The faculty moved to Jos in December 1988 and was renamed faculty of pharmaceutical sciences. The faculty was initially accommodated in some temporary structures in the Bauchi campus of the University. The faculty finally moved into her present ultra modern location in June. The first sets of 31 students graduated in may 1990 under the deanship of professor E. N. Sokombe.
Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences In UNIJOS

Mode Of Admission

1. Joint Admission And Matriculation Examination (JAMB) Unified  Tertiary Matriculation Examination (U.T.M.E):
The O'Level requirements include five credits passes in English language, mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. However, there was no information on the number of sitting acceptable. Readers should know that majority of pharmacy schools accept only one sitting. The rest is maximum of two sittings. Candidates UTME subjects are Use of English language, physics, chemistry and biology. UNIJOS accepts candidate whose UTME score is above 180. A point to note is that Unijos does not accept candidates that took them as second choice of institution.
Candidates who meets the above requirements have to buy online UNIJOS post UTME form which is sold for N2000. After filling the online documents and uploading the relevant documents such as O'Level result, local government of origin certificate, passport, birth certificate, etc. the application form is printed out which is the main requirement on the day of the post UTME screening.
The Unijos post UTME is made up of 25 multiple choice questions (M.C.Q) which is under 30 minutes. It is based on JAMB computer based test (C.B.T). The questions are from the four subjects written in JAMB. About 2127 candidates applied for pharmacy of which 2118 took them as first choice, 8 as second and 1 as third choice university.
2. Pre degree:
The eligibility of pre degree candidates is similar to that of post UTME. The same O'Level subjects. I saw somewhere where they said the number of credit must be up to six for candidates who wish to enter Pharmacy through pre degree. It may be true but am not sure. The five subjects are English language, mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics.
Interested applicants are expected to buy the JAMB UTME form, write and score more than 180 in the examination. Then they can then proceed to get the online pre degree form at the rate of N10000. The form cannot be completed without the JAMB registration number. Don't really know if there is an entrance examination but it is advisable that applicants should come from the following states as UNIJOS practice catchment area zoning. They are;
1. Plateau state
2. Nasarawa state
3. Niger state
4. Kwara state
5. Benue state
6. Logo state
Successful candidates are expected to report to the department of Remedial science for registration upon payment of an acceptance fee of N25000. UNIJOS does not provide accommodation for its pre degree students. The pre degree programme is designed for both nationals and foreigners. The school fees for nationals is N52400 while for foreigners, it is N91500. Late payment attracts a N10000 fee and replacement of lost identity card cost N2000.
Pre degree lecture pattern is similar with other schools. Lecture consist of classes for the five science subjects. Two semester separated by two examinations. I don't also know if UNIJOS combine the examination score from both semester.
3. Direct Entry:
The university of Jos accept three A Level passes in chemistry, biology/zoology and physics or Mathematics. This is in combination with JAMB UTME requirements which is five O'Level credit in English language, biology, mathematics, physics and chemistry. The number of sitting was not specified.
There are several A Level programme and UNIJOS accepts Cambridge, Interim Joint Matriculation Examination (I.J.M.B), etc. but do not accept result from Joint University preliminary Examination Board (J.U.P.E.B) certificate. They even have the programme for IJMB.
IJMB in UNIJOS is new and just like in other schools require candidates to have five credit in five science subjects which is English language, mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. The application form is sold online for the sum of N7500. The form is filled and submitted to the office of the deputy registrar, non-National Universities Commission (N.U.C) funded programmes. I don't think there is an entrance examination.
The school fees is not yet out as at the time of writing this. But one can predict the cost considering what it cost in other universities.
The programme run for a period of 11 months with two semesters. Each semester comes to a close with an examination. First semester examination provide 30% of the total grade point for each subject while second semester examination provide the remaining 70%. The questions are usually theory and practical. Also, the examination cuts across a week and each day can take two examinations and most examination span a period of 2 hours to 3 hours depending on either theory or practical.
All candidates who wants to gain admission through Direct Entry (D.E) must buy both JAMB DE form and UNIJOS DE form. UNIJOS DE form is sold online for N2000. Also only candidates who took them as first choice of study will be considered. No physical screening. The screening is done based on documents uploaded online.
Pharmacy Undergraduate In UNIJOS.
All UNIJOS new intake must pay acceptance before anything else. The acceptance fee is N25000. There are two sets of school fees. New students who are nationals pay N22500. However, foreigner newly admitted study have a different fee which is N172500. Also foreign students will pay N5000 per repeated course, N10000 if candidate defer admission for a year and N2000 in case of replacement for lost identity card. Late registration for both nationals and foreigners attract a penalty of N10000.
Year Two fees for national is N47000. As from year two, nationals will also be made to pay for the penalty for late registration which is N1000, repeat examination per course which is N5000, and replacement for lost identity card which is N2000. At this level, foreign students pay N97000. All other penalty stands.
Subsequent years, the fee for nationals are;
300 level N47500
400 level N49500
500 level N48000
All other penalty stands.
For foreign students, the fees will be as follows;
300 level N97500
400 level N99500
 500 level N98000
All other penalty stands

UNIJOS School Hostel Accommodation

The allocation of hostel is based on first come first serve. No allocated hostel to students who have not paid their fees and register their courses. Although the system claimed more preference for year one and final year students, experience have shown otherwise. So it is a bit of luck. After meeting the necessary requirements, collect hostel accommodation clearance form from student affairs division, pay either online or directly to a designated bank. The school hostel fee is N13200. Printout the clearance hostel accommodation and attach N50 naira postal card and the receipt taken to faculty finance for verification and issuance of official receipt. The student returns to the student affairs division with the verified receipt and two official receipt for bed space. There are about four bed space per room.
Names of UNIJOS Hostel
1. Naraguta hostel
2. Abuja hostel
3. Village hostel (compound 11 and 13 is reserved for special students)
4. Medical hostel
5. General hostel
6. Zion hostel

Off Campus Accommodation

Single room is between N15000 to N35000 but depends largely on distance to the campus. Few cost lesser than N15000. Self contained is between the range of N45000 and N15000.
Registration procedure for year one
1. Print admission slip
2. Pay school fees
3. Printout bio data form and make five copies.
4. Attached completed bio data form into each of five fives containing students other credentials at the faculty.
5. Collect clearance form from the faculty and verify with faculty officer to get Matriculation number.
6. With Matriculation number, student can proceed to make school fees payment and register courses. Each printed and sign course form shod be submitted to level coordinator, faculty officer, student affairs and admission division, examination and records division. The last copy is for the student.

UNIJOS Post Graduate

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
a. For M.Sc Pharmaceutical Technology, a candidate must posses at least a GPA of 2.40 in B. Pharm. Degree or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. M.Sc. degree in a relevant area of Pharmaceutical Technology is requirement for M.Phil/Ph.D Pharmaceutical Technology with WSA of not less than 60%.
b. Postgraduate Study in Pharmaceutical Chemistry shall be open to candidates with first degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related disciplines acceptable to the Senate of the University of Jos. Candidates who are not Pharmacy graduates may be required to take pre-requisite courses available in the Department or elsewhere in the University, such as the Department of Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology. To be eligible for M.Sc Pharmaceutical Chemistry, a candidate must score at least a CGPA of 2.40 (i.e. 2nd Class) in the Bachelors Degree. For the Ph.D Pharmaceutical Chemistry, a Masters degree or M.Phil in Pharmaceutical Chemistry with at least a CGPA of 3.0 or WSA of 60% and above.
c. For M.Sc. Pharmacology, a B.Pharm. Degree with GPA of at least 2.40 or its equivalent is required. For the M.Phil/Ph.D Pharmacology, a Masters degree in a relevant area with Cumulative Score Average (CSA) of 60% and above is the requirement.
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Candidates who met the above requirements and want their PG in UNIJOS should proceed by buying their PG form online at the rate of N15000. An online transcript form should be printed out from the site for the student first degree school to fill. However, it is expected that the hard copy should be sent directly to the department of choice and not to the school of PG. Note that correction of information attract a fee.
Successful candidates will then proceed to pay the acceptance fee which is N25000. The general fee is N129000. Other fees not included here are accommodation, information communication technology (I.C.T), library. Have no information on accommodation for PG students including amount they pay.
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