Bingham University, located in Karu, Nasarawa State, close to Abuja, runs one of the more established private medical training programmes in north-central Nigeria. The university’s Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme sits under its College of Health Sciences and carries the highest tuition of any course the university offers. This article breaks down exactly what Medicine and Surgery students at Bingham pay per session, what the fees typically cover, and what admission requirements apply to this competitive programme.
Overview of Bingham University and Its Medicine and Surgery Programme
Bingham University was founded in 2005 by the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) and received formal licensing from the National Universities Commission (NUC) on 5 January 2005. The university sits about 26 kilometres from Abuja along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. As a faith-based private institution, Bingham runs 64 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across twelve faculties, with its College of Health Sciences serving as the flagship academic unit housing Medicine and Surgery alongside Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiography, Optometry, and Public Health.
Bingham’s Medicine and Surgery programme received full accreditation from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), making Bingham the second private university in Nigeria to receive this recognition at the time of approval. The MDCN accreditation confirmed that the university’s training personnel and facilities met the minimum standard required for the training and award of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees. Like most MDCN accreditations, this approval is granted for a fixed period, typically five years, after which the programme undergoes another validation process, so prospective students should confirm the current accreditation status directly with the university or the MDCN before applying.
Bingham University Medicine and Surgery School Fees
Tuition for Medicine and Surgery at Bingham University is structured by level, with fees generally decreasing slightly in the middle years of the programme before rising again toward the final clinical years. Based on the university’s published fee schedule, the total cost for a 100-level Medicine student, combining tuition and other charges, comes to approximately ₦1,500,000 per session. For 200 to 300 level, the total drops to approximately ₦950,000 per session. By 400 to 500 level, the total rises again to approximately ₦2,000,000 per session, and at the final 600 level, the total reaches approximately ₦2,012,000 per session.
The table below breaks this down by level, separating tuition from other charges to show how the total figure is built.
| Level | Tuition | Other Charges | Total Fees (Per Session) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Level | ₦1,180,000 | ₦320,000 | ₦1,500,000 |
| 200 – 300 Level | ₦690,000 | ₦260,000 | ₦950,000 |
| 400 – 500 Level | ₦1,396,000 | ₦604,000 | ₦2,000,000 |
| 600 Level | ₦1,396,000 | ₦616,000 | ₦2,012,000 |
This pattern is fairly typical of Nigerian medical training programmes generally, where the earliest and final years often carry heavier charges tied to orientation, laboratory-intensive coursework, and clinical rotation costs, while the middle years of the programme cost comparatively less. Some more recent estimates place Bingham’s overall Medicine and Surgery tuition in a broader range of approximately ₦2,000,000 to ₦2,800,000 or even up to ₦3,500,000 to ₦4,000,000 per academic year when accommodation, feeding, and additional levies are factored in, reflecting periodic fee reviews the university has carried out since the schedule above was published. Given how frequently private university fees in Nigeria are adjusted, and how widely reported figures for Bingham’s Medicine programme vary across different sources and academic sessions, prospective students and parents should treat all figures in this article as planning estimates and confirm the exact current amount directly through Bingham University’s admissions office or student portal before making any financial commitment.
What the Medicine and Surgery Fees Typically Cover
The “Other Charges” component in Bingham’s fee structure generally bundles together several standard institutional costs beyond core tuition, including library fees, ICT fees, medical fees, sports fees, identity card fees, and similar routine charges most Nigerian universities collect each session. Hostel accommodation at Bingham is billed separately from the main tuition and other charges, currently priced at approximately ₦70,000 per student per session across all hostels. Accommodation is compulsory for some categories of students and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so students planning to reside on campus should apply and pay early once the relevant payment window opens.
Beyond tuition and accommodation, all newly admitted students at Bingham, including those in Medicine and Surgery, must pay a non-refundable acceptance fee to confirm their admission. Acceptance fees at Bingham vary by programme, with Medicine attracting one of the highest acceptance fees at the university, reported in some cases to range as high as ₦280,000, reflecting the premium the university places on securing slots in its most resource-intensive and competitive programme. Students should also budget for a modest screening fee, currently around ₦2,000, paid via Remita ahead of the university’s mandatory Post-UTME screening exercise.
Admission Requirements for Medicine and Surgery at Bingham
Gaining admission into Medicine and Surgery at Bingham requires meeting both the university’s general entry conditions and the specific academic threshold set for this competitive programme. Candidates need a minimum of five credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, obtained through WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB. While some private universities accept these credits across two sittings, Medicine remains highly competitive at Bingham, and candidates presenting credits from a single sitting generally submit a stronger application.
Bingham sets a general institutional JAMB cut-off mark of 150, but this baseline does not apply uniformly across all courses. Medicine and Surgery carries one of the highest departmental cut-off marks at the university, set at 200, alongside Law, which is also priced at the top of the university’s competitive tier. Candidates are advised to aim for scores above 200 to meaningfully improve their admission chances, since meeting the minimum departmental cut-off mark only qualifies a candidate for the university’s Post-UTME screening exercise rather than guaranteeing a place.
Bingham conducts a mandatory physical Post-UTME screening exercise at its main campus rather than a purely online process. Candidates must download, print, and bring several specific forms to this screening, including a Character Assessment Form, an Applicant’s Confidential Report, a Guidance and Counselling Form, and the UTME/Direct Entry Screening Assessment Form. Candidates should also bring original and photocopied O’Level results, a printed UTME result slip, two passport photographs, evidence of change of institution where applicable, and a printed copy of their submitted application form. Selecting Bingham University as a candidate’s first choice on the JAMB portal is strongly advised, since this affects eligibility for the screening exercise and the university’s overall admission consideration process.
Duration and Structure of the Programme
Medicine and Surgery at Bingham follows the standard Nigerian MBBS structure, running for six years and combining pre-clinical science coursework in the early levels with progressively more intensive clinical rotations as students advance through the programme. The fee pattern outlined earlier, where 100 level and the final 400-to-600 level range carry the heaviest charges, reflects the added laboratory, clinical placement, and specialist training costs concentrated at the beginning and end of the programme. Upon graduation, students proceed to a mandatory one-year period of housemanship at an MDCN-accredited teaching hospital before they can apply for full medical registration and licensing to practise as doctors in Nigeria.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Medicine and Surgery school fees at Bingham University?
Based on the university’s published fee schedule, total fees range from approximately ₦950,000 per session at 200-to-300 level to approximately ₦2,000,000 or more per session at 400-to-600 level, with 100 level costing approximately ₦1,500,000. More recent estimates place overall annual costs, including accommodation and additional levies, as high as ₦2,800,000 to ₦4,000,000, so candidates should confirm the exact current figure directly with the university.
What is the cut-off mark for Medicine and Surgery at Bingham University?
The cut-off mark for Medicine and Surgery at Bingham is 200, well above the university’s general institutional minimum of 150. Candidates are advised to aim for scores above 200 to strengthen their admission chances, since Medicine is one of the university’s most competitive programmes alongside Law.
Is Bingham University’s Medicine and Surgery programme accredited?
Yes. Bingham’s College of Health Sciences received accreditation from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery programme. Since MDCN accreditation is granted for a fixed period and subject to renewal, candidates should confirm the current accreditation status directly with the university or the MDCN before applying.
Is hostel accommodation included in Bingham’s Medicine and Surgery fees?
No. Hostel accommodation is billed separately from tuition and other charges, currently priced at approximately ₦70,000 per student per session, and is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis subject to availability.