The Nursing profession is a prestigious career in Nigeria. Nursing offers a lot of opportunities within and outside Nigeria.
Nursing Science is under the College of Medicine at the ]undergraduate level in Nigerian universities.
You can study Nursing in a fully accredited Federal, State, or Private University in Nigeria.
See the list of Schools of Nursing in Nigeria.
The duration of Nursing Science is five (5) years plus one (1) internship and NYSC.
In this post, I will show you the complete list of Federal, State, and Private Universities in Nigeria that offers Nursing Sciences.
Federal Universities Offering Nursing in Nigeria
Here is the list of Federal Universities that offer Nursing in Nigeria;
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi
- University of Maiduguri
- Ahmadu Bello University
- University of Nigeria
- Bayero University Kano
- University of Benin
- Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi
- University of Calabar
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- University of Ilorin
- Usman Danfodio University
- University of Lagos
- National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
- University of Ibadan
- University of Jos
- University of Port Harcourt
- University of Uyo
- Federal University of Health Sciences Ila-orangun
State Universities Offering Nursing in Nigeria
Here is the list of State Universities that offer Nursing in Nigeria;
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Delta State University
- Ebonyi State University
- Edo State University
- Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma
- Imo State University
- Lagos State University
- University of Medical Science, Ondo State
- Osun State University
- Ladoke Akintolo University
- Rivers State University
- Kaduna State University
- University of Medical Science, Lagos State
- Ekiti State University
- Benue State University
- Bauchi State University
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology
- State University of Medical and Applied Sciences Igbo Eno, Nsukka
Private Universities Offering Nursing in Nigeria
Here is the list of Private Universities that offer Nursing in Nigeria;
- Igbinedion University
- Afe Babalola University
- Bingham University
- Babcock University
- Achievers University
- Bowen University
- Adeleke University
- Lead City University
- Madonna University
- PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt
- Elizade University
- Wesley University
- Oduduwa University
- Redeemers University
- Evangel University
- Gregory University
- McPherson University
- Benson Idahosa University
- Rhema University
- Chrisland University
- Alhikma University
- Atiba University
- Novena University
- Khadijat University
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Please what’s the cut off mark for Nursing science in Abia State University and can I get admission through jupeb to study Nursing science
Hello Deliverance,
For Nursing Science, you would need to get a JAMB score above 260 to stand a good chance.
Yes, you can gain admission through the JUPEB programme.
Please can you tell me the cutoff mark for FUNIA
Hello Rejoice,
You will need above 280 in JAMB to stand a good chance for admission.
Can one use a good IJMB result to enter directly Bsc Nursing in University of Ilorin?
Then for JAMB, what is Unilorin cut off mark to study BSc Nursing?
Yes, Lydia, to your first question.
For JAMB, you need a JAMB score above 290 to stand a good chance for admission.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Someone with RN & RM and someone with B.Sc Nur. Sci. who is superior?
Hello Festus,
While neither an RN nor a B.Sc. nurse is inherently superior, their strengths differ. RNs excel in immediate patient care with practical skills, while B.Sc. nurses offer broader knowledge and more career advancement, especially in research or leadership.
The “better” choice depends on your career goals, learning style, and financial situation. Remember, both roles are crucial and deserve respect.
Do you intend to practice in Nigeria?
Hi, after getting my RN, how possible is it for me to get a two year BSN degree?
Jewel,
I guess you mean after getting an RN certificate from a School of Nursing.
If that is correct, then you will have to apply for direct to obtain the BSc Nursing. It is four (4) years.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Please is McPherson University accredited for nursing
Yes, Funke
Sir, what is the jamb score to study nursing in Ibadan? And how much in total can should I budget for school fees, acceptance fee and others?
Hello Temi,
To study Nursing at the University of Ibadan, you should target 280 and above in your JAMB exam.
See the UI school fees schedule here.
Please, will a diploma holder in public health nursing get direct entry in Bsc nursing in the university
No
What jamb score has a high standing point for nursing in a good federal university.
Jessica,
You need a JAMB score above 280
Sir, mIeSy daughter scored 234 she wishes to study Nursing. Pls advise on Federal,State Universities and Schools of Nursing
Hello,
She can apply to any School of Nursing.
But her JAMB score is low for admission to study Nursing at the University.
Can I get admission to study nursing through jupeb?
Yes, Gift
Pls which private university can I study nursing with 170
Hello Bryan,
Your JAMB score is low for Nursing Science.
Please I want to ask is Mercy Medical University in Iwo OSUN state accredited for Bsc nursing Course
Esther,
The school is accredited for Basic Nursing and Midwifery.
Please is central Washington college of nursing in enugu state fully accredited Please
Yes, Doris
The Central Washington College of Nursing, Enugu State is accredited.
Can i study nursing in uniben with a jamb score of 220
No, David
Your JAMB score is low or Nursing Science at UNIBEN.
Hello, good day. please my sis got 229 and she is applying for Nursing science. An you recommend a state university she can apply to. Or what federal university can you recommend.. thanks
Hello,
Unfortunately, your sister JAMB score is low for Nursing Science.
Though, she stands a chance for admission at a Private University.
I advise she applies to a less competitive course.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Please which private university accredited for nursing is below 1million
Maduka University.
Pls sir,
I have BSC microbiology with upper credit, pls which university can I apply for direct entry nursing?
Ivy,
You are not eligible for admission to Nursing via direct entry.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Sir can I study nursing in nassarawa State University?
No, Lateefat
Nasarawa State University does not offer Nursing Science.
Can you recommend a few nice private universities for nursing
Hello Grace,
1. Afe Babalola University
2. Igbinedion University
3. Babcock University
Please is join professor training support accredited and their nursing program
Grace,
I don’t have tangible information about the programme.
Pls, Where can i study nursing science with 256
Less competitive State universities.
Does bauchi state university (BASUG) gadau offered nursing
Yes, Yunusa,
Bauchi State University offers Nursing science.
Please in which federal university can i study nursing with 214
Leemah,
Your JAMB score is low for Nursing Science.
Pls what federal university can I sturdy nursing for 149
Your JAMB score is low for Nursing
Hi which fed or private uni can I study nursing with 181 and a combined result?
Mide,
You only stand a chance at a Private University.
Pls sir is there any university in northern side that accept 177 cut off mark for nursing department
No
Hello pls lasu part-time nursing is it accredited and can I know the school fee of the listed private university you mentioned
Kells,
LASU does not run a part-time Nursing programme.
See the school fees for Private universities here.
Hello Sir
Is Nursing fully accredited in University of Uyo?
Joe,
Nursing Science is accredited at the University of Uyo.
Does Harvarde college in abeokuta accredited for BSc nursing?
Praise,
The school runs the Nursing programme.
But they are not fully accredited in Nursing science at the moment.
Please sir list of Nigeria university that didn’t require jamb for nursing
Loveth,
You must take the JAMB exam to get admission to study Nursing at the university.
When is jamb and what is the highest cutoff mark
Charity,
See all the details about the JAMB exam here.
Pls do unical offers Bsc in nursing science.
Yes, Juliet
UNICAL offers Nursing Science.
Between university and school of nursing which one is good to study Nursing .
Zainab,
It depends on the purpose.
But generally, the university is better.
Can a senior community health extension worker (CHEW) get direct entry to do BSc in Nursing
Not possible.
For someone who has 200 in jamb and wishes to study nursing is it possible and which schools are recommended for the person to apply to
Opeyemi,
A JAMB score of 200 is low to study Nursing in most universities in Nigeria.
Please is nursing accredited in Lagos state university LASU
Yes, Tosin
Nursing Science is accredited at LASU.
hello sir,pls which university can i study nursing in enugu state
The University of Nigeria,
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
The State University of Medical and Applied Sciences Igbo Eno, Nsukka
Sir.
Is Nursing science fully accredited in SUMAS
State University of Medical and Applied Science.
Yes, Chioma
Nursing is accredited at SUMAS.
Good day sir,I just bagged my ND certificate in SLT from Lagos state polytechnic, what are the requirements for direct entry into university of ibadan. Thank you.
Mag,
It depends on the course you want to apply to study at UI.
Usually, you must have the correct O’level subject combination and the department’s direct entry requirements.
Am a student midwife I want to study my BSC now am till in year 2 can I go for it now or after my program in school of nursing
You can abandon your program and apply to study Nursing via JAMB.
Please don’t abandon your program. Please finish it up and then apply for Direct Entry into Nursing in any University. The experience you will have as a Registered Midwife cannot not be compared to those who just started out from Year in the University and are meeting you in Year 2. By Year 4 or 5 in the University depending on when the University write their council exams you can then write your exams and get your RN(Registered Nurse) Certificate and also RPHN(Registered Public Health Nurse) certificate. Thank you
Thanks ,please which university accept RM for direct entry into nursing
Feyi,
What do you mean by RM?
Sir,does Joseph Ayo Babalola university offers Nursing science
Esther,
Check the table above to see the list of universities that offer Nursing Science.
Hello!
I have BSc Biochemistry and wish to apply for BSC nursing DE.
Please, give me a guide.
Thanks.
Hello Akinade,
What university do you want to study Nursing?
Please I have B.Tech in physiology and I want to obtain direct entry form how should I go about it.
What school are you applying to to study Nursing via direct entry?
School of nursing akire
I mean school of nursing Akure
Ask your questions again.
Ask your questions again.
As an o level, what are the subjects required for you to get in jamb
admission for the nursing.
1. Physics
2. Use of English
3. Chemistry
4. Biology
Does oduduwa University accept direct entry from SLT to nursing?
Hello Lawanson,
Are you asking of Oduduwa University Ipetumodu or Ile Ife?
Pls I have ND result in SLT I want to do direct entry to ila orangun university
Can I be accepted there?
Hello Lawanson,
You cannot. The school does not accept DE.
Hwith bsc public health science I can get direct entry for bsc nursing
Hello Ajadi,
You can.
I didn’t see Thomas Adewumi University Oko on the list of private universities offering Nursing. Is it that the school isn’t accredited? Please, I need to know if it’s accredited for nursing. Thank you
Hello Lizzy,
There is currently no way for me to confirm that. But the institution is NUC accredited.
The list above does not capture the names of all the private universities that offers Nursing , the list needs to be updated.
Nonye,
Which University do you think is not on the list?
Good day sir, I have 200 in jamb can I study nursing and please what schools do you recommend that accepts the mark
Opeyemi,
Your JAMB score is low for Nursing.
Sir, if I go to university to study nursing will I still go to school of nursing
Hello Vicky,
No, you will not.
Please is JPTS Institute a good place to study nursing?
Hello Peter,
At the moment, I cannot verify the institute’s credibility.
1) Please can I still process direct entry for 2022/2023 session.
2) I graduated from School of Orthopaedic Cast Technology, Is it possible to apply for direct entry into nursing.
Hello Chidinma,
You can be admitted with your course but the JAMB portal for this year has already closed so it may no longer be possible this year.
Please sir….how do I get to know the tuition fees for nursing sciemce of these universities
Comfort,
What school tuition fee details do you need?
Is it true,in nursing or medicine,fail in one,fail in all…
Hello Temilade,
It isn’t entirely true. It depends on the school rules and the type of exam written.
Please I have ND in environmental health what course can I apply for direct entry.
Hello Peace,
You can apply for a BSc in Environmental Health.
Please sir can someone who studied microbiology get a direct entry to university fr B. sc Nursing
Hello Eberechukwu,
It depends on the institution. Some institutions accept it.
Please ma is harvade college of science, business and management studies an approved private university to study nursing?
Hello Enyo,
It is NUC-approved.
Is FUHSA offering nursing and cutoff Mark for it please
Dear Mary,
FUHSA offers Nursing and the general cut-off mark is 160 but you might need over 200 to get admitted.
Where is FUHSA
Hello Perky,
It is in Bauchi.
My name is Joan please what are the requirement for BSc nursing school
Dear Joan,
The requirements include a good JAMB result and good WAEC grades.
This qualifies you to apply to a university of your choice.
Someone that got 182 in jamb can the person study nursing
Hello Godwin,
The chance of admission is low but it is possible if the person can get a high POST UTME score.
Can sumone who study psychosocial rehabilitation in college of health do direct entry for BSN in nursing in any university
Dear Nimat,
You are eligible to apply as a first-degree holder of a Health-related course.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hwith bsc public health science I can get direct entry for bsc nursing
Can someone with B.Sc Biochemistry apply for nursing using direct entry
Dear Rachael,
No, you can’t.
I want to ask if Federal University of Health Science Ila Orangun Nursing Science is NUC accredited.
Hello Abubakr,
The Federal University of Science and Technology, Ila Oragun has been accredited for nursing science program
Sir does Federal University Of Health Science Offer Bsc Nursing?
Dear Simbiat,
Can you clarify which of the Federal University of Health Science you are referring to?
There’s one located in Azare and one in Otukpo.
The one located at Azare, Bauchi offers B.sc Nursing but not the one at Otukpo.
Sir, Is nursing science accredited in Elizade university
Yes, Kemisola,
Nursing Science is accredited in Elizade University.
I am q senior community health student. I am about to finish though. And I would like to apply for a direct entry to university to study nursing. How do I go about it please??
Hello Ayo,
You cannot apply for Nursing via direct entry with a CHEW result.
The step is to apply for Nursing at JAMB or attend a School of Nursing.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Sir I don’t think oduduwa university offer nursing
Favour,
Oduduwa University offers Nursing Science with Medial Laboratory Science and Physiotherapy.
Can someone apply for bsc nursing from nursing school
Yes,
Through direct entry.
For someone who has as an ND from a college of health,can he or she go for direct entry
Olamide,
What course did you study at the College of Health?
Students who attended the School of Nursing can apply for Direct Entry to study Nursing Science at the University.
I have senior community health licence,can I get a direct entry to university to study BSC in nursing
Hello,
Nurses or Midwives registered with the N&MCN are eligible to apply for direct entry to study Nursing.
What university do you want to study Nursing at?
Let me run a check if they accept Senior Community Health officers for direct entry admission.
For an individual who has an ND from a college of health sciences (JCHEW), what category of license does he or she go for, hence there are number of license.
Thanks.
Hello, Immanuel
For JCHEW, you will get a practising license as a Community Health Worker.
You would not get a Nursing license except if you gain admission via Direct Entry to the University.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Is the practising license different from from RN and LNP, which you mentioned earlier at one point?