The NUC has upgraded pharmacy, physiotherapy, and optometry degrees in Nigerian universities from bachelor to doctor status.
The upgrade, the commission said, is to align with global best practices and enhance the quality of training for healthcare professionals in Nigeria.
The former nomenclatures for the degrees were Bachelor of Pharmacy , Bachelor of Physiotherapy , and Bachelor of Science in Optometry .These degrees did not incorporate the additional clinical training and coursework required to award a doctor status. Franca Elochi Chukwuonwo, the NUC’s acting director of public affairs, said the change extends the duration of the programmes from five to six years to incorporate additional clinical training and coursework.stated that this adjustment will provide adequate coverage of foundational courses, improve clinical skills, and cater to all speciality areas within the disciplines.
Certificates obtained in the upgraded programmes are expected to be on par with those issued in similar programmes worldwide, enhancing employability and facilitating further studies abroad.
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