Many prospective students search for the TASUED cut-off mark for Nursing while preparing their UTME choices for the 2026/2027 admission session. Before targeting a specific score, it is important to establish a basic fact: Tai Solarin University of Education does not run a Nursing Science programme. This article explains that clearly, corrects a common misconception spread by score figures that circulate online, and gives accurate information on what TASUED actually admits students into, along with the cut-off marks that genuinely apply.
Does TASUED Offer Nursing Science?
No, TASUED does not offer Nursing Science as a course of study. TASUED is Nigeria’s first dedicated university of education, and its entire academic structure is built around teacher training and education-based degrees. The university has no Faculty of Clinical Sciences, no College of Nursing, and no teaching hospital, which are the basic infrastructure a university needs to run an accredited Nursing Science programme. Because of this, there is no official cut-off mark for Nursing at TASUED for the 2026/2027 session, and there has not been one in previous sessions either.
Some websites and forums list figures such as 260 or a range between 220 and 240 as the “TASUED Nursing cut-off mark.” These numbers are inaccurate. TASUED’s own list of accredited programmes for every recent admission cycle does not include Nursing Science, so no departmental cut-off mark exists for a programme that is not run. Candidates should disregard any Nursing cut-off figure attributed to TASUED and instead confirm the accredited programme list directly on the university’s admission portal before making a course selection.
Why This Confusion Happens
The mix-up around a “TASUED Nursing cut-off mark” usually comes from three sources. First, some content is copied and adapted from cut-off mark lists belonging to universities that do run Nursing, without adjusting the list to reflect what TASUED actually offers. Second, TASUED changed its status from a state university to a federal university in March 2025, and some outdated pages still carry course lists that were never accurate to begin with. Third, aggregator pages sometimes list “trending” course searches, including Nursing and Mass Communication, without verifying against the official accredited programme list, which creates the impression that these courses exist at TASUED when they do not.
Candidates preparing for the 2026/2027 UTME should treat any course-specific cut-off figure with caution unless it appears on TASUED’s own admission notice or matches the accredited programme list published by the university.
What TASUED Actually Offers in the Health and Science-Related Space
Although Nursing is not available, TASUED runs a number of programmes that touch on health, human biology, and physical wellness, structured as education degrees rather than clinical degrees. These include:
- Health Education: Trains students to teach health promotion, hygiene, disease prevention, and community wellness, typically in schools or public health outreach settings.
- Human Kinetics and Health Education: Combines sports science, exercise physiology, and health education, producing physical education teachers, sports coaches, and fitness professionals.
- Biology Education and Integrated Science Education: Covers human anatomy, physiology, and general biological sciences within a teaching qualification, useful for students who may later pursue postgraduate study in a health-related field.
None of these lead to a nursing licence or a clinical nursing career. Graduates from these programmes typically become teachers, health educators, sports scientists, or move into public health administration after further study.
TASUED General Cut-Off Mark for 2026/2027
TASUED sets one baseline cut-off mark that applies to all candidates before it sets higher, course-specific cut-off marks for competitive departments. For the 2026/2027 admission cycle, the general minimum UTME score for eligibility into TASUED’s Post-UTME screening exercise is 160. A candidate who scores below this mark and lists TASUED as a first choice institution is not eligible to participate in the screening exercise, regardless of the course applied for.
Meeting the 160 baseline only qualifies a candidate for the screening stage; it does not guarantee admission. TASUED then applies a Point Grading System that combines the UTME score with the candidate’s five best relevant O’Level subject grades to rank candidates within each department, since admission slots per course are limited.
Departmental Cut-Off Marks for Courses TASUED Actually Runs
Cut-off marks above the 160 baseline vary by course, depending on how competitive a department is in a given admission cycle. The table below reflects the general pattern TASUED has followed in recent sessions for programmes it genuinely offers, useful as a guide while awaiting the final departmental notice for 2026/2027.
| Course | Typical Cut-Off Mark Range |
|---|---|
| Economics | 160–170 |
| Political Science | 160–170 |
| Computer Science / Computer and Information Science | 160–170 |
| Mass Communication | Not an accredited TASUED programme |
| Health Education | 160 |
| Human Kinetics and Health Education | 160 |
| Biology Education / Integrated Science Education | 160 |
| Library and Information Science | 160 |
| Education combination courses (e.g., Education and Economics, Education and English) | 160 |
Departments with more applicants than available slots, such as Economics, Political Science, and Computer Science, tend to set their internal cut-off slightly above the general baseline, while most straightforward education-combination courses admit candidates at the standard 160 mark, provided the candidate performs well in the screening exercise and O’Level requirements are met.
Entry Requirements for TASUED Health-Related Courses
A candidate targeting Health Education, Human Kinetics and Health Education, or a science education course at TASUED needs to meet the following:
- A minimum UTME score of 160, with TASUED selected as the first-choice institution.
- Five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Biology as a compulsory O’Level subject for health and science-related education courses, with Chemistry and Physics as an advantage.
- Successful completion of TASUED’s online Post-UTME screening exercise, which uses the Point Grading System rather than a physical exam.
- For Direct Entry candidates, a relevant Diploma, NCE with Upper Credit, or two A-Level passes in related subjects, allowing entry at the 200 level.
What Candidates Interested in Nursing Should Do Instead
A candidate whose goal is a nursing career should apply to a university that runs an accredited Nursing Science programme with a functioning teaching hospital or affiliated clinical training site, since this is a requirement for professional nursing licensure in Nigeria. TASUED is not that kind of institution. A candidate who still wants to study at TASUED but retains an interest in healthcare-adjacent work can consider Health Education or Human Kinetics and Health Education, understanding that the professional outcome is teaching, coaching, or health promotion work rather than bedside clinical nursing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a TASUED cut-off mark for Nursing in 2026/2027?
No. TASUED does not run a Nursing Science programme, so no official cut-off mark exists for it.
What is the general TASUED cut-off mark for 2026/2027?
The general minimum UTME score for Post-UTME screening eligibility is 160.
What is the closest course to Nursing at TASUED?
Health Education and Human Kinetics and Health Education are the closest available options, though both are teaching-focused rather than clinical programmes.
Does meeting the cut-off mark guarantee admission?
No. Meeting the cut-off mark only qualifies a candidate for the Post-UTME screening exercise; final admission depends on performance in that screening and available departmental slots.
Can I apply to TASUED with a JAMB score below 160?
No. A score below 160 makes a candidate ineligible for TASUED’s Post-UTME screening exercise for the 2026/2027 session.