Nursing Science
About the Program
In order to translate nursing theory into exceptional patient care, you will develop comprehensive competencies in clinical practice, healthcare technology, and evidence-based nursing. A particular focus of the programme is on mastering both fundamental nursing skills and innovative healthcare technologies through hands-on training.
Over five academic years (four for Direct Entry), you will acquire professional competencies in medical-surgical nursing, maternal-child health, community nursing, and nursing leadership, along with critical soft skills for healthcare delivery. Furthermore, you will learn to apply nursing knowledge ethically and compassionately in diverse clinical settings.
The curriculum includes specialized clinical rotations across major healthcare disciplines, allowing you to develop individualized expertise in areas like critical care nursing, tropical health, or nursing informatics. Upon graduation, you will be equipped to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients across the lifespan and healthcare continuum.
Beyond classroom learning, you will train extensively in our VR simulation labs and complete clinical placements in partner hospitals, gaining vital real-world experience.
Program Objectives:
Our mission is to educate competent, caring nurses prepared to excel in modern healthcare environments. You will develop the ability to:
Bridge theory and practice in patient care
Implement evidence-based nursing interventions
Utilize healthcare technologies effectively
Lead quality improvement in nursing practice
Graduates will emerge with:
Mastery of core nursing competencies
Proficiency in nursing technologies and informatics
Clinical experience from diverse healthcare settings
Research skills for evidence-based practice
This prepares you for roles in direct patient care, nursing education, healthcare administration, and clinical research – equipped to deliver excellent care while advancing the nursing profession in Nigeria and beyond.
Program Details
- Faculty: Health Sciences
- Department: Nursing Science
- Duration: 5 Years
- Level: Undergraduate
- Application Status: Open
Curriculum
The curriculum is based on the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (NUC-CCMAS) for the education and training of undergraduate students wishing to obtain first degrees in Nursing Science in Nigeria.
Admission Criteria
UTME Entry (5-Year Programme)
To qualify for admission through UTME, candidates must:
Present credits in five O'Level subjects (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) at not more than two sittings, including:
English Language
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Meet all other departmental and faculty requirements
Direct Entry (4-Year Programme)
Candidates may gain admission through:
A'Level/JUPEB with a minimum of 10 points in:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics/Mathematics
OND/HND in Nursing or related health sciences with a minimum of Lower Credit
Registered Nurse (RN) Certificate from recognised institutions
All Direct Entry candidates must also possess the five O'Level credits as specified for UTME entry.
Additional Requirements:
Candidates must be at least 16 years old by the admission year
Medical fitness certification is required upon admission
All credentials are subject to verification
Program Fees
The following fees are applicable for the Nursing Science program. Please note that fees are subject to change.
| Indigene Fee | NGN 400,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Non-Indigene Fee | NGN 800,000.00 |