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Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), located in Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, recently expanded into medical and health-related education through a newly established Faculty of Health Sciences. This article explains exactly which medical and health science courses AKSU currently offers, what the admission requirements look like, and what students should expect to pay in school fees for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Does AKSU Offer Medicine And Surgery (MBBS)?
No. As of the 2026/2027 admission cycle, Akwa Ibom State University does not run a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme. Candidates specifically searching for a full medical degree leading to a Doctor of Medicine qualification will not find MBBS among AKSU’s current course offerings. What the university does offer, through its newly commissioned Faculty of Health Sciences, is a set of allied medical and health-related degree programmes that prepare graduates for careers across nursing, public health, laboratory science, and community health delivery.
Prospective applicants interested strictly in Medicine and Surgery should look toward institutions in Nigeria that hold specific NUC accreditation for the MBBS programme, since AKSU’s medical courses fall under allied health sciences rather than clinical medicine.
The Faculty Of Health Sciences At AKSU
AKSU’s Faculty of Health Sciences received formal approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) through a letter dated 23rd December 2025, authorizing the university to commence full-time Bachelor’s degree programmes in medical and health-related disciplines starting from the 2025/2026 academic session. This makes the Faculty of Health Sciences one of the newest academic units at the university, alongside the recently launched Faculty of Law. For the 2026/2027 session, these programmes continue to run as an established part of AKSU’s academic offerings.
The Faculty of Health Sciences hosts seven approved degree programmes:
| Programme | Degree Awarded | Minimum UTME Score Required |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Science | Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.) | 290 |
| Public Health | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) | 265 |
| Community Health Science | Bachelor of Community Health Science (B.CHS.) | 265 |
| Health Information Management | Bachelor of Health Information Management (B.HIM) | 265 |
| Science Laboratory Technology | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) | 265 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) | 265 |
| Environmental Health Science | Bachelor of Environmental Health Science (B.EHS) | 265 |
This table shows a clear pattern: Nursing Science carries the highest entry requirement among all AKSU’s medical courses, reflecting both the competitive nature of the programme nationwide and the limited admission slots the university allocates to it in its early years of operation. The remaining six programmes share a slightly lower, though still substantial, minimum UTME requirement of 265.
Why AKSU Sets Such High Cut-Off Marks For Health Science Courses
The 290 and 265 minimum score requirements for AKSU’s medical and health science courses stand considerably higher than the general JAMB national minimum of 150 for university admission. This reflects a few realities specific to how AKSU structured its pioneer admission cycle into these programmes. As a newly accredited faculty, the number of admission slots available in each programme remains limited while the university builds out its laboratory infrastructure, teaching staff, and affiliated clinical training sites. A high minimum score allows the university to select from its strongest pool of applicants during this early phase, given that health science and allied medical programmes nationwide typically attract far more interest than available slots can absorb.
Candidates should also note that only applicants who selected AKSU as their First Choice Institution on their JAMB registration and meet the specific programme’s minimum score become eligible for the university’s screening exercise. Candidates who did not initially select AKSU as their first choice but wish to study one of these programmes must complete a Change of Institution through the JAMB portal before they can be considered.
Admission Requirements For AKSU Medical Courses
Beyond the UTME score threshold, candidates applying to any of AKSU’s Faculty of Health Sciences programmes must satisfy a standard set of documentation and academic requirements.
For UTME registration, candidates typically need English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as their subject combination, since these subjects align with the scientific foundation required across nursing, laboratory science, public health, and the other listed programmes.
For O’Level qualifications, candidates need a minimum of five credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings from the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), the National Examinations Council (NECO), or an equivalent examination. The five credits should include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, since these form the core science credits expected for admission into medical and allied health programmes.
Candidates must also complete the university’s online screening registration and submit the following documents in the required digital format: their UTME result slip for the relevant admission year, birth certificate, certificate of origin, and their AKSU Post-UTME registration confirmation slip. A non-refundable registration fee, set at ₦2,000 for the screening exercise (excluding bank transaction charges), applies to every candidate registering for the screening process.
How To Register For AKSU’s Health Science Screening Exercise
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for any of AKSU’s medical courses follow a structured online registration procedure to participate in the university’s screening exercise.
- Visit the official AKSU application portal at the university’s designated screening link.
- Select the “Start Now” option, followed by “Enroll,” and then choose the “PUTME” category.
- Enter your JAMB Registration Number and proceed to verify your details.
- Complete payment of the ₦2,000 screening registration fee through debit card or bank transfer.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents (UTME result slip, birth certificate, certificate of origin) in the specified file format and size.
- Review all entered details carefully before final submission to avoid errors that could affect your application.
- Submit the completed registration and generate your Registration Confirmation Slip, which serves as proof of successful registration.
Candidates are strongly advised to complete this process only through AKSU’s official website and communication channels, since the university has explicitly warned against dealing with unauthorized agents claiming to facilitate admission on its behalf.
AKSU School Fees For Medical And Health Science Courses 2026/2027
AKSU generally maintains one of the more affordable fee structures among Nigerian state universities, and this affordability extends to its Faculty of Health Sciences programmes, though science and health-related courses typically attract somewhat higher charges than arts and social science programmes at the same institution. For the 2026/2027 academic session, students across AKSU generally pay school fees within the broader range the university has set for science-based and technical programmes, which tends to fall higher than the fee bracket applied to non-science courses.
As a state-owned university, AKSU also applies a difference in fees between indigenes of Akwa Ibom State and non-indigene students, with indigenes typically paying a lower amount than students from other states. Since the Faculty of Health Sciences represents one of AKSU’s newest academic units, prospective students should treat any general fee estimate as a guide rather than a fixed figure, and should confirm the exact, department-specific fee directly through the university’s official student portal after admission is confirmed, since the portal generates a personalized bill based on the candidate’s specific programme, level, and residency status.
Beyond tuition, students in these programmes should also budget for the standard bundle of charges that apply across AKSU, including registration fees, ICT charges, library fees, medical/health service fees, and departmental or laboratory charges relevant to practical components of programmes such as Medical Laboratory Science, Science Laboratory Technology, and Nursing Science, all of which involve hands-on laboratory or clinical training as part of their curriculum.
Career Paths Available Through AKSU’s Medical Courses
Graduates from AKSU’s Faculty of Health Sciences programmes can pursue a range of career paths within Nigeria’s healthcare and public health sector. Nursing Science graduates, after passing the required professional licensing examination administered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), qualify to practice as registered nurses across hospitals, clinics, and community health settings. Public Health and Community Health Science graduates typically find roles in health promotion, disease prevention programmes, and public health administration within government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international health bodies. Medical Laboratory Science graduates work in diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, and research institutions, performing the clinical testing that underpins medical diagnosis and treatment. Health Information Management graduates support hospitals and health institutions with health records management, medical data systems, and health informatics. Environmental Health Science and Science Laboratory Technology graduates find opportunities in regulatory agencies, sanitation and environmental health inspection roles, and laboratory-based technical positions across various industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Akwa Ibom State University offer Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)?
No. AKSU does not currently run an MBBS programme. Its medical and health-related offerings fall under allied health sciences through the Faculty of Health Sciences, not clinical medicine.
What is the cut-off mark for Nursing Science at AKSU?
Candidates need a minimum UTME score of 290 and must have selected AKSU as their First Choice Institution to qualify for the Nursing Science screening exercise.
What other medical courses does AKSU offer besides Nursing?
AKSU offers Public Health, Community Health Science, Health Information Management, Science Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, and Environmental Health Science, each requiring a minimum UTME score of 265.
Is there a registration fee for AKSU’s health science screening exercise?
Yes. Candidates pay a non-refundable ₦2,000 registration fee, excluding bank transaction charges, to register for the online screening exercise.
Do indigenes and non-indigenes pay the same school fees at AKSU?
No. As a state-owned university, AKSU generally charges Akwa Ibom State indigenes a lower fee than non-indigene students across its programmes, including those in the Faculty of Health Sciences.