Good morning Nairalanders, I'm in a dilemma as to what to do with my life after service.
I graduated with a 2:1 in Chemistry and I'm currently serving in the south.
I'm thinking of either applying for direct entry to study Pharmacy or going ahead with my Masters ..
I need sincere advice and contributions

I will only advise you to be careful in the north.

About the course, you can continue it...but you have to start building your connections now.

Hello you smart human being. Congratulations for graduating
We suggest asking yourself the following questions to help you decide:
1. Am I passionate about being a pharmacist?
To answer this, you'll have to know the low-down on what it takes to become a good pharmacist. It's not easy (like everything in life) so you have to make sure you're passionate enough to overcome every obstacle you might face on your way.

2. Is going back to university worth it?
Here, we'd like you to consider your goals in life, the things you want to achieve before/after clocking a particular age. If going back to university will affect the achievement of such goals, you need to ask yourself if it's really worth it. Also consider the finances involved if you go back to uni.

3. Where will I have better job opportunities (and a better paycheck)?
This should have been the first question, to be honest.

We hope this helps!

emmasilvaisong:
Good morning Nairalanders, I'm in a dilemma as to what to do with my life after service.
I graduated with a 2:1 in Chemistry and I'm currently serving in the south.
I'm thinking of either applying for direct entry to study Pharmacy or going ahead with my Masters ..
I need sincere advice and contributions

there is no job for pharmacists in Nigeria. U can try looking for scholarship for msc or PhD in developed countries

HausaIgboYoruba:
there is no job for pharmacists in Nigeria. U can try looking for scholarship for msc or PhD in developed countries

says who ? If u have ur license I will look for someone who will pay u 500k annually for it and 120k monthly working as superintendent Pharmacist before Monday.

Kwara1stson:
says who ? If u have ur license I will look for someone who will pay u 500k annually for it and 120k monthly working as superintendent Pharmacist before Monday.

this is a kin to telling someone to become a medical consultant and you will get him job! Pharmacy is difficult and expensive, don't push the op op into it, even mbbs graduates r patching up nowadays.

HausaIgboYoruba:
this is a kin to telling someone to become a medical consultant and you will get him job! Pharmacy is difficult and expensive, don't push the op op into it, even mbbs graduates r patching up nowadays.

I'm a Pharmacist, if u need enlightenment hit me up. Do you even know what superintendent Pharmacist means?

HausaIgboYoruba:
there is no job for pharmacists in Nigeria. U can try looking for scholarship for msc or PhD in developed countries

Scholarships are they real?
It means I start now to arrange documents

chatinent:
I will only advise you to be careful in the north.

About the course, you can continue it...but you have to start building your connections now.

A typical Nigerian like me without uncles and aunties in high places

Kwara1stson:
says who ? If u have ur license I will look for someone who will pay u 500k annually for it and 120k monthly working as superintendent Pharmacist before Monday.

A pharm student here sir.

nurain150:

A pharm student here sir.

nice meeting you

You will get Pharmchem at MSc level. Shortly afterwards, proceed to PhD. Thank me later.

Proceed immediately to study Pharmacy. Don't be discouraged.

Op either options ain't bad.
I have known not less than 7 persons that got fully funded scholarship straight to PhD with a degree in Chemistry. I know such opportunities exist especially in the US. The question is what do you want?

nurain150:

A pharm student here sir.

Boss, is it still applicable?

Kwara1stson:
I'm a Pharmacist, if u need enlightenment hit me up. Do you even know what superintendent Pharmacist means?

Boss, about the superintendent role, do you still run it?

Ahmad4598:


Boss, about the superintendent role, do you still run it?

yes

Kwara1stson:
yes

Contact?

Kwara1stson:
yes

How do I contact boss?

HausaIgboYoruba:
this is a kin to telling someone to become a medical consultant and you will get him job! Pharmacy is difficult and expensive, don't push the op op into it, even mbbs graduates r patching up nowadays.

From initially saying ''there is no job for Pharmacists in Nigeria'', you jumped to 'Pharmacy is difficult and expensive' immediately your first statement was challenged

You guys should stop being self-appointed experts on areas you don't have much information.

Ahmad4598:

How do I contact boss?

0813128zerofivefive8

Hi, I'm a female 2nd yr student in pharmacyD, I got in through the ijmb program recently and have no clue on the course apparently.
My mom although wants me to read medicine so that means I will have to write jamb again but my dad is ok on me reading pharmacy

Please I need advice
Is Pharmacy worth it in Nigeria?
Are jobs available during and after internships
What is the salary range for both clinical and community pharm
Are there other areas in pharmacy I should know about?
I'm not planning on the abroad stuffs so don't bother about the opportunities abroad
Should I listen to my mom and read medicine

Please I would love to hear about your experience, from both interns, pharmacist, Students with proofs and even doctors

I will be grateful for your help, Thanks