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Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by SirLakes: 9:42pm On Jan 22, 2025
shortgun:
He's right, in the UK, you can become a medical doctor through apprenticeship without studying medicine in any University.
Embrace the change the world brings.
dey play ohhh, its not like hair dresser as he described it
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by shortgun(m): 9:48pm On Jan 22, 2025
SirLakes:
dey play ohhh, its not like hair dresser as he described it
Apprenticeship is Apprenticeship, be it in medicine or hair dressing. Entry requirements may differ but it's still an Apprenticeship.
Ways of acquiring knowledge is evolving.
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by ManOfMan: 9:49pm On Jan 22, 2025
adioolayi:
We understand the MBBS ..Being a double degree.... Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.....and it's justified they are "Doctors"... Adding Doctor to Pharmacy sounds somehow...in all honesty.
Look around you, you are not an isolated island. Did you read something in article about "best global practices"?
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by Judolisco(m): 9:54pm On Jan 22, 2025
SirLakes:
auxillary nurses and doctors bah, like the one wey allegedly dey involved with the kpai incident of mohbad grin
exactly... Person wey go kpai go kpai oh.... Even original Dr no go fit save am.....
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by Maski87: 9:55pm On Jan 22, 2025
Now I came now go to my village and say a whole Doctor like me,and all the girls with gonorrhea can come for treatment
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by silaswills01(m): 9:56pm On Jan 22, 2025
tnerro1:
All of them will still japa at the slightest opportunity, so never celebrate yet till they improve the conditions of service
Even if na U
U no go japa ? 🥱

Omo no time jare

My cousin have being doing pharmD sef
She go graduate this year
I kW say Las Las she too na japa things
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by helinues: 9:57pm On Jan 22, 2025
Bluntemperor:
Did you take time to read and digest and have deep understanding of the phenomenon,on the above Matters- between the Medical Practice and the Pharmacy and Other related Matters in the Medical Lines above.That is just by the way.
Something is Fundamentally Wrong Somewhere here-
So How Many Years would it take to be aligned with the Doctor Nomenclatures - either this alignment,as many Doctors have Clinical years , before being qualified OR
-Is Nigerian Govt- just adding their Own Dr to the Pharmacy?
In Nigeria, don't be Surprised that One Oga that is Closed to the Power or Presidency - might just be Using Political tools to tell you ' As in Global Practice'
-There is nothing Politicians cannot do in Nigeria, including Interfering in Our Academics- for their Selfish idiocy and this is one of the Reasons,why the World 🌎 don't take us Seriously 😒.
It's Part of the Corruption in the Systems!
Wailing in new dimensions
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by Coly2012(m): 10:08pm On Jan 22, 2025
Jerryhare:
NUT should act fast upgrading educational degree to something reasonable
. Any profession that is populated by women don't go far like their counterparts, ask nursing how far with NMCN, Na so we see am for Nigeria.
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by D00msDay(m): 10:34pm On Jan 22, 2025
SirLakes:
na wetin you dey use compare hair dressing be this fah, no be so ohh...........egbon dey calm down

Medical Doctor Apprenticeship NHS Entry Requirements
The medical doctor degree apprenticeship entry requirements are similar to the typical rigorous prerequisites to study medicine. However, since each university has its own application process and each apprentice will be employed by a different NHS trust, requirement discrepancies can come up.

Generally, prospective apprentices will need to:

Have high A-level grades in sciences, such as Biology and Chemistry. Some universities may also ask for Mathematics and Physics
Have strong grades in GCSEs with ESFA-approved Maths and English Level 2
Participate in an interview
Both the employing NHS trust and the medical school will set additional requirements. These prerequisites may include:
Access to Medicine’ or ‘Access to Science’ course achieved within the past 5 years (30 Distinction & 15 Merit)
2:1 or above in a university-approved Science or Allied Health degree achieved within the past 5 years
2:1 or above degree in a non-Science/Allied Health subject with either of the following achieved within 5 years: A Level in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics A-Level (B grade or above)
Additional assessments of the candidate's capability for academic learning and evaluations of their personal qualities, interpersonal skills, and behaviours suitable for a medical career.



dey play ohhhhh, doctor na noble profession and will remain that way, not for kamaru and sule wey no go school grin grin

see the roadside mechanic doctor requirements here D00msDay shortgun grin
Tanx boss for ur enlightenment. Me kun dey reason a move to UK make i go do apprenticeship too for Medicine. grin grin
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by Father4all: 10:45pm On Jan 22, 2025
Sick country. Upgrading without infrastructure
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by localbreed(m): 10:50pm On Jan 22, 2025
NairaMaster1:
As men of honour.....
We join hands 😀
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by Blessed4sure: 10:55pm On Jan 22, 2025
How about those who studied double honours in other programs outside the medical/health field?

I think the components and duration of the program is the main factor here. The other programs have been upgraded to 6 years too.

adioolayi:
We understand the MBBS ..Being a double degree.... Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.....and it's justified they are "Doctors"... Adding Doctor to Pharmacy sounds somehow...in all honesty.
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by Ahigbo1: 11:06pm On Jan 22, 2025
It's also necessary to clarify that the new nomenclatures do not make them equivalent of a Doctorate Degree (PhD) in the said specializations.

Good development!
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by horia: 11:11pm On Jan 22, 2025
TenQ:
Pharmacists seem to be more strategic than the Medical doctors. With this, they have closed the gap between themselves and the Medical doctors.

Now, a Pharmacist can be an MD of a Hospital and ultimately become Minister of Health in Nigeria.

Kudos.
There is no need for the comparisons. Everyone is doing well enough in their respective fields.
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by jaephoenix(m): 11:30pm On Jan 22, 2025
MatrixCircle:
It means nothing. UK has started teaching Medicine through apprenticeship. You don't need go to University to be a Doctor. Now na handwork just like mechanics and hair dressering salon.
Somebody would wake up and decide to spread fake news and many ignoramuses would gobble up the news and be liking it. Sad 😔
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by jaephoenix(m): 11:32pm On Jan 22, 2025
Judolisco:
ehn UK started late....it has been happening in Nigeria for years....na why even students dey go practical... No be everything dem dey learn for class
Another one joins the fake news trend. Seriously sad 😔
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by jaephoenix(m): 11:33pm On Jan 22, 2025
TenQ:
Pharmacists seem to be more strategic than the Medical doctors. With this, they have closed the gap between themselves and the Medical doctors.

Now, a Pharmacist can be an MD of a Hospital and ultimately become Minister of Health in Nigeria.

Kudos.
How does pharmacy become 'more strategic' than medicine?
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by Cmanforall: 11:35pm On Jan 22, 2025
FreeStuffsNG:
NUC upgrades pharmacy, physiotherapy, optometry degrees to doctor status



https://www.thecable.ng/nuc-upgrades-pharmacy-physiotherapy-optometry-degrees-to-doctor-status/
Not only by changing names, they should also improve their curricula
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by jaephoenix(m): 11:38pm On Jan 22, 2025
3ice9ce:
Your tears have just started. Wait till they start accepting Doctors of acupuncture. You will hang yourself with your stethoscope.

Pharmaceutical Doctor
Physiothertic Doctor
Medical Doctor

Just like
Civil Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Engineer

Medical doctors have lost this one. No one has the monopoly of the medical knowledge.
I sense no pain in his post. He's just telling you each profession is different. Is that too difficult for you to understand? If you have appendicitis would you go to a pharmacist?
Nairaland is being populated by illiterates
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by jaephoenix(m): 11:43pm On Jan 22, 2025
shortgun:
He's right, in the UK, you can become a medical doctor through apprenticeship without studying medicine in any University.
Embrace the change the world brings.
I just went to GMC and NHS website. Its not true. They'll do the regular medical degree and this apprenticeship is a pilot program
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by 3ice9ce: 11:44pm On Jan 22, 2025
jaephoenix:
I sense no pain in his post. He's just telling you each profession is different. Is that too difficult for you to understand? If you have appendicitis would you go to a pharmacist?
Nairaland is being populated by illiterates
I'm probably more educated than anyone in your lineage. You are the one crying over MDCN fees.

Your problem is that you are not exposed and you lack foreign exposure in your limited world-view.

Are all Engineers the same?
No
We have Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Computer, etc

But what are they?
All Engineers.

Are all Doctors the same?
No

We have Physiotherapic, Pharmaceutical, Optometric, Dental, etc.

But you don't want others to be called Doctors?
You have failed.

Maybe this is what will finally break MDCN
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by jaephoenix(m): 11:47pm On Jan 22, 2025
3ice9ce:
I'm probably more educated than anyone in your lineage. You are the one crying over MDCN fees.

Your problem is that you are not exposed and you lack foreign exposure in your limited world-view.

Are all Engineers the same?
No
We have Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Computer, etc

But what are they?
All Engineers.

Are all Doctors the same?
No

We have Physiotherapic, Pharmaceutical, Optometric, Dental, etc.

But you don't want others to be called Doctors?
You have failed.

Maybe this is what will finally break MDCN
I don't have issues with others being called doctors. We aren't the only people to be called doctors, there's academic and vet docs. Everyone is on his or her own lane. No physician has been crying cos a vet is also a doc, so why should you think we'll start now? If my dog is sick, I take it to a vet. If a human is sick, he comes to me. Everyone is happy.
Btw, so what has this convo gotta do with me complaining about practicing fees?
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by Osoboshi: 12:16am On Jan 23, 2025
Quelme:
There is a medical group that always try to sabotage other group in the the medical field.

Hope they will not go around to sabotage this milestone.
which milestone is that ode.
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by Osoboshi: 12:18am On Jan 23, 2025
Padipadi:
Abi dem dey craze?
Nigeria currently lacked medical personnel. So this is very welcomed. Training should be top notch.
will changing the title add more medical personnel or change there job specifications
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by Osoboshi: 12:21am On Jan 23, 2025
TenQ:
Pharmacists seem to be more strategic than the Medical doctors. With this, they have closed the gap between themselves and the Medical doctors.

Now, a Pharmacist can be an MD of a Hospital and ultimately become Minister of Health in Nigeria.

Kudos.
you see where the problem start creeping on from.You have read nothing with regards the reason for this change,your attention has shifted to superiority already
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by Osoboshi: 12:23am On Jan 23, 2025
I'm
stasius:
What of nursing and radiography?

When will they be upgraded to doctor of nursing and doctor of radiography?

This means graduate pharmacists and physiotherapists should earn higher than those who have bachelor of medicine/ bachelor of surgery since their own is doctor of pharmacy and doctor of physiotherapy. That is if we take it that doctor is superior to bachelor.

Kudos to pharmacy and physiotherapy.
just another ignoramus
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by Osoboshi: 12:24am On Jan 23, 2025
3ice9ce:
Your tears have just started. Wait till they start accepting Doctors of acupuncture. You will hang yourself with your stethoscope.

Pharmaceutical Doctor
Physiothertic Doctor
Medical Doctor

Just like
Civil Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Engineer

Medical doctors have lost this one. No one has the monopoly of the medical knowledge.
which medical knowledge,stay within what you know shikena not going about doing nonsense calling yourself doctor meanwhile ordinary physical examination you don't know
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by seunayantokun(m): 12:26am On Jan 23, 2025
That's good news!
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by Nobody: 12:29am On Jan 23, 2025
Osoboshi:
will changing the title add more medical personnel or change there job specifications
They will upgrade in all spheres. Nigeria need more medical personnel. Many have gone to greener pasture due to hardship.
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by BOG202(m): 12:57am On Jan 23, 2025
A very welcome development.
NUC should also look critically into the Engineering Fields. Something needs to be done about COREN, NSE. These Engineering Professional Bodies are just too alienated from Engineering activities and course work during undergraduate programmes.
FreeStuffsNG:
NUC upgrades pharmacy, physiotherapy, optometry degrees to doctor status



https://www.thecable.ng/nuc-upgrades-pharmacy-physiotherapy-optometry-degrees-to-doctor-status/
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by QuestLINKsPrpty(f): 1:05am On Jan 23, 2025
Padipadi:
One of the few good decisions seen recently by this FG. This is laudable
Re: NUC Upgrades Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry Degrees To Doctor Status by Vinod007: 2:26am On Jan 23, 2025
shortgun:
He's right, in the UK, you can become a medical doctor through apprenticeship without studying medicine in any University.
Embrace the change the world brings.
Don't mislead people. In the UK medical apprenticeship scheme, students are attached to a trust, usually a NHS trust as apprentice in a hospital while they also study in a university. The advantage of this is that the burden of school fees payment is removed as the trust pays the fees and the student works as apprentice.
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