Nursing Science

We are committed to excellence in both teaching and research. 

The department offers a degree programme leading to the award of the Bachelor of Nursing Science (Nursing Science)

This degree program equips students with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to provide patients with high-quality healthcare. 

Graduates with a B.NSc in Nursing are sure to earn strong communication and critical-thinking skills, which would help them launch their nursing career. Additionally, an attention to detail is often developed, which is a skill they can use in all areas of life.

OBJECTIVES

• To prepare students with sufficient theoretical scientific knowledge base and practical skills that enable them assume professional positions.
• To develop in student the relevant practical and technological competence in practice at primary, secondary and tertiary level of health care.
• To assist students in the development of interpersonal skills necessary to function as members of the health team.

BASIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

Admission Requirements

Admission into this programme would be by University Matriculation Examination (UME) and Direct Entry modes.

University Matriculation Examination (UME)

Candidates must possess credit passes at the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the West African Examination Council or National Examination Council, General Certificate Examination at the Ordinary Level or its equivalent in Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at not more than two (2) sittings and an acceptable pass mark at the UME conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

Direct Entry

Candidate seeking admission through this mode should in addition to the UME requirements possess either of the following;

i) Accept passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology at the Higher School Certificates or Advanced Level of General Certificate Examination or its equivalent.

ii) First Degree in relevant Biological or Physical Sciences Discipline not Less than Second Class Lower Division Level.