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Health Sciences

About the Faculty

Bayelsa Medical University's Faculty of Health Sciences delivers cutting-edge education in Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, and Public Health through innovative, technology-driven programmes. We pioneer immersive learning with Nigeria's first VR nursing simulations, AI diagnostics training, and drone-assisted public health mapping – equipping students with both foundational expertise and future-ready skills in digital healthcare solutions. Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience, dedicating 72% of training to practical sessions using advanced equipment like molecular testing tools and robotic patient care simulators.

Beyond technical mastery, we cultivate healthcare innovators through unique industry partnerships and an entrepreneurship incubator. Students gain real-world experience via guaranteed hospital placements while developing solutions for Nigeria's pressing health challenges. Our graduates stand out with dual qualifications – their professional degrees plus certified training in emerging health technologies like blockchain applications and AI diagnostics.

We're redefining health sciences education by merging academic rigor with technological innovation. From tropical disease research to community health interventions, our programmes produce professionals who don't just join the healthcare sector – but transform it with their expertise in both traditional practice and digital advancements. This is where Nigeria's next generation of healthcare leaders begins their journey.

Faculty Leadership

MRS. GIFT C. TIMIGHE

MRS. GIFT C. TIMIGHE

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Departments

Nursing Science

The Department of Nursing Science at Bayelsa Medical University stands at the forefront of nursing education in Nigeria, offering …

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Medical Laboratory Science

Our BMLS program trains laboratory scientists to master cutting-edge diagnostic technologies in haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and histopathology. Students …

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Optometry

The OD program produces eye care professionals skilled in comprehensive vision assessment, refractive error correction, and ocular disease management. …

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Physiotherapy

This program develops physiotherapists who combine evidence-based practice with innovative rehabilitation technologies. Students master manual therapy techniques while working …

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Human Nutrition and Dietetics

The Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics is a vital unit in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Bayelsa …

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Public Health

The Department of Public Health serves as a cornerstone in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Bayelsa Medical University. …

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Community Health

The Department of Community Health operates as a critical department in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Bayelsa Medical …

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Radiography and Radiation Science

The Department of Radiography and Radiation Science functions as a technological hub in the Faculty of Health Sciences at …

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Health Information Management

The Department of Health Information Management is an innovative unit in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Bayelsa Medical …

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Dental Technology

The Department of Dental Technology serves as a technical training center in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Bayelsa …

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Health Care Administration and Hospital Management

The Department of Health Care Administration and Hospital Management acts as a leadership development unit in the Faculty of …

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