Launch Your Healthcare Career at FUGUSAU: 2025/2026 Admissions Now Open!
Are you a 2025 UTME candidate dreaming of a rewarding career in medicine, nursing, or
healthcare? The Federal University Gusau (FUGUSAU), Zamfara State, is now accepting
applications for its College of Health Sciences—and this could be your golden opportunity!
With top-tier programs in Medicine & Surgery, Nursing Science, Physiotherapy, Dental Surgery,
and Human Nutrition & Dietetics, FUGUSAU offers the training, facilities, and expertise to shape
you into a skilled healthcare professional. Whether you aspire to save lives as a doctor, provide
compassionate care as a nurse, or specialize in physiotherapy or dentistry, this is your chance to join a prestigious institution dedicated to excellence.
Big news for students dreaming of a career in healthcare! Federal University Gusau
(FUGUS) has just received official approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to
launch five brand-new undergraduate programmes under its newly established College of Health Sciences.
This is a major milestone for FUGUS, reinforcing its commitment to training top-tier healthcare
professionals who will drive positive change in Nigeria and beyond. If you’ve been waiting for the
perfect opportunity to kickstart your journey in medicine or allied health fields, this could be your moment!
Here’s What You Need to Know:
✅ Why This Matters:
The introduction of these programmes means more opportunities for students to pursue high-quality
medical and health science education right in Gusau. It also reflects FUGUS’s growing reputation
as a forward-thinking institution dedicated to meeting Nigeria’s healthcare needs.
✅ What’s New?
While the official programme list is yet to be fully detailed (stay tuned for updates!), the approval
covers five key undergraduate courses in the health sciences. Expect programmes that align with.
critical healthcare demands—think Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy, or Public Health
2025/2026 Admissions: Federal University Gusau (FUGUSAU) College of Health Sciences – Full Admission Requirements
🎓 Programmes Offered:
Medicine & Surgery (MBBS)
Nursing Science (BNSc)
Physiotherapy (B.PT)
Dental Surgery (BDS)
Human Nutrition & Dietetics (B.Sc)
📌 General Admission Requirements (UTME & Direct Entry)
1️⃣ UTME (JAMB) Entry Requirements
✅ O’Level Credits (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB):
Five (5) credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at not more than two (2) sittings.
Subjects must be relevant to your chosen course (e.g., Medicine requires strong grades in Biology & Chemistry).
✅ JAMB UTME Score:
Minimum score of 200+ (varies yearly; Medicine & Surgery usually requires a higher cut-off).
JAMB Subject Combination:
Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Physiotherapy: English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Human Nutrition & Dietetics: English, Biology, Chemistry, and any other Science subject
Direct Entry (DE) Requirements
✅ For Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physiotherapy:
A-Level passes in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics OR
First Diploma (OND/HND) in relevant health/science fields (e.g., Medical Lab Science, Nursing) OR
IJMB/JUPEB with good grades in required subjects.
✅ For Human Nutrition & Dietetics:
ND/HND in Nutrition, Food Science, or related fields.
NCE/IJMB with relevant science subjects.
FAQs
1. What programmes are offered in FUGUSAU’s College of Health Sciences for 2025/2026?
The programmes include:
Medicine & Surgery (MBBS)
Nursing Science (BNSc)
Physiotherapy (B.PT)
Dental Surgery (BDS)
Human Nutrition & Dietetics (B.Sc)
2. What are the UTME (JAMB) entry requirements for these programmes?
Five (5) O'Level credits (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (not more than two sittings).
Minimum JAMB score of 200 (higher for competitive courses like Medicine).
Correct JAMB subject combination (e.g., English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics for Medicine/Nursing).
3. Is there a Direct Entry (DE) option for these programmes?
Yes. Requirements include:
Medicine/Dentistry/Nursing/Physiotherapy: A-Level passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a relevant Diploma (OND/HND/IJMB).
Human Nutrition & Dietetics: ND/HND in Nutrition, Food Science, or related fields.
4. What JAMB subject combinations are required for Medicine & Surgery?
English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
5. Can I use two sittings for my O'Level results?
Yes, but you must have a maximum of two sittings with the required credits in the relevant subjects.
6. What is the minimum JAMB score for Nursing Science or Physiotherapy?
The general minimum is 200, but competitive courses may require higher scores. Check FUGUSAU’s official cut-off after JAMB results are released.
7. Does FUGUSAU accept IJMB or JUPEB for Direct Entry?
Yes, IJMB/JUPEB with good grades in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics is accepted for Medicine, Nursing, and other science-based programmes.
8. Are there specific grade requirements for O'Level subjects?
Credits (C6 or better) are required in all five core subjects (English, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology). Strong grades in Biology/Chemistry are especially important for Medicine/Nursing.
9. Is Dental Surgery (BDS) part of the newly approved programmes?
Yes, Dental Surgery (BDS) is one of the accredited programmes under FUGUSAU’s College of Health Sciences.
10. How do I apply for admission into FUGUSAU’s College of Health Sciences?
Meet the UTME/DE requirements, choose FUGUSAU as your first choice in JAMB, and participate in the university’s post-UTME screening when announced.
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