The Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale (commonly shortened to FUMHSK or FUMHS Kwale) is a specialized federal institution in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. It was established on March 6, 2023, and is recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Unlike conventional universities that run dozens of unrelated departments, FUMHSK concentrates almost entirely on medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and related health science disciplines. This article explains the medical and health-related courses the university runs and what is currently known about their school fees for the 2026/2027 academic session.
About Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale
FUMHSK sits among a newer group of specialized federal health science universities that the Nigerian government created to expand training capacity for healthcare workers, alongside sister institutions such as the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Funtua (Katsina State), Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (Bauchi State), and Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (Benue State). The Kwale campus is still developing its permanent site, with a temporary site currently in use for academic activities while infrastructure work continues.
Admission into FUMHSK runs through the standard JAMB UTME and Post-UTME process. Candidates must make the university their first-choice institution on the JAMB CAPS portal, meet the university’s UTME cut-off mark for the relevant admission cycle, and possess at least five credit passes in relevant subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) at not more than two sittings for most programmes, or one sitting for Medicine and Dentistry.
Full List of Medical and Health Science Courses Offered
FUMHSK offers undergraduate programmes across faculties dedicated to Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dentistry, Allied Health Sciences, and Pharmacy, along with foundational science departments that support these clinical programmes. The table below lists the courses currently on offer.
| Course | Degree Awarded | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery | MBBS | 6 years |
| Dental Surgery | BDS | 6 years |
| Nursing Science | B.NSc | 5 years |
| Medical Laboratory Science | B.MLS | 5 years |
| Physiotherapy | D.PT (Doctor of Physiotherapy) | 5–6 years |
| Pharmacy | Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) | 6 years |
| Human Nutrition and Dietetics | B.Sc. | 4–5 years |
| Human Anatomy | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| Human Physiology | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| Biochemistry | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| Biology | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| Chemistry | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| Physics | B.Sc. | 4 years |
| Mathematics | B.Sc. | 4 years |
The science-based programmes (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biochemistry) function partly as feeder or foundation departments that support the clinical and allied health programmes, while also standing as independent degree options for students who want a pure or applied science route rather than a clinical one.
Course Descriptions
Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) trains students to become medical doctors. It is a six-year programme combining pre-clinical study of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry with later clinical years spent in hospital settings, culminating in a period of housemanship after graduation.
Dental Surgery (BDS) prepares students for careers as dentists, covering oral anatomy, dental materials, restorative dentistry, and oral surgery, with clinical rotations in the later years of study.
Nursing Science (B.NSc) produces registered nurses trained in patient care, community health, maternal and child health, and clinical nursing practice across hospital departments.
Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) trains laboratory scientists who handle diagnostic testing in areas such as haematology, microbiology, chemical pathology, and histopathology.
Physiotherapy (D.PT) focuses on rehabilitation, movement science, and the treatment of physical impairments arising from injury, illness, or disability.
Pharmacy (Pharm.D) covers drug formulation, pharmacology, clinical pharmacy practice, and dispensing, preparing graduates for roles in hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy, and pharmaceutical industry work.
Human Nutrition and Dietetics trains students to plan diets, manage nutrition-related conditions, and work in clinical, community, or food-industry nutrition roles.
Human Anatomy and Human Physiology are foundational biomedical science programmes that prepare graduates for laboratory research, teaching, and further postgraduate study in medical sciences, in addition to supporting the clinical departments.
FUMHSK School Fees for 2026/2027
As at the time of writing, FUMHSK has not published a single, detailed, itemized fee breakdown for every course in the way some older federal universities do. What is publicly confirmed is the cost of the admission and screening process itself:
- Post-UTME application fee for the 2026/2027 session: ₦5,000, in addition to standard portal or payment gateway charges processed through Remita.
- In the previous (2025/2026) admission cycle, the online application fee was ₦2,000 plus a ₦1,000 service charge.
For actual school fees (tuition, acceptance fee, and other charges paid after admission), figures circulating for FUMHSK generally fall in the range of ₦100,000 to ₦150,000 per session for fresh students, depending on the course, though this figure has not been confirmed through an official, itemized university document and should be treated as an estimate rather than a fixed figure. Because FUMHSK is a federal institution, its fee structure is expected to stay well below what private universities charge for similar programmes, and broadly in line with what its sister federal health science universities charge.
For comparison, sister federal specialized health science universities have published the following figures for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 sessions:
| University | Medicine/Dentistry (approx.) | Nursing/Allied Health (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Funtua | ₦273,000 | ₦263,000 |
| Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun | up to ₦412,000 | from ₦249,000 |
These figures are shared to give prospective students a realistic sense of the fee range typical of this category of federal university, not as a direct quote of FUMHSK’s own schedule. Because fees at newly established federal universities are still being finalized and can be reviewed as facilities expand, the safest approach is for admitted students to confirm the exact amount through their personal Remita invoice generated on the official FUMHSK admission portal, since that is the only figure that reflects real-time, course-specific charges.
What FUMHSK Fees Typically Cover
Across federal specialized health science universities, the session fee for fresh students generally covers a similar set of items, even where the naira amount differs by institution:
- Tuition fee — the core academic charge, which is usually higher for Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy than for the general science programmes because of the extra clinical and laboratory resources those courses require.
- Acceptance fee — a one-time, non-refundable payment made after receiving an admission offer, confirming that the student intends to take up the offer.
- Registration and matriculation fees — charges for enrolling into the university’s academic records and formally matriculating as a student.
- ICT and library fees — charges covering access to the university’s digital learning systems, internet facilities, and library resources.
- Medical and health services fee — a charge that covers access to the campus clinic and basic student health services.
- Departmental or faculty dues — smaller charges specific to a student’s department, often covering practicals, laboratory consumables, or clinical placement logistics.
- Accommodation — where hostel space is available, this is typically billed separately from the main tuition invoice.
How to Confirm the Exact Fee for Your Course
Since FUMHSK is still a young institution with fee details that can be updated as new sessions begin, admitted students should follow these steps to get the exact, current figure for their specific course:
- Complete registration on the official FUMHSK Post-UTME or admission portal after receiving a JAMB admission offer.
- Log in to the applicant dashboard, where an admission letter and a personalized payment schedule are typically generated.
- Locate the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) or invoice tied to the student’s specific programme, since this reflects the actual amount payable for that course and level.
- Make payment strictly through the Remita platform linked to the official university portal, and avoid third parties who claim to process payment on a student’s behalf, since the university has repeatedly warned applicants about fraudulent intermediaries.
- Keep a printed or saved copy of the payment receipt for use during physical or online clearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FUMHSK offer Medicine and Surgery?
Yes. Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) is one of the flagship six-year programmes at FUMHSK, along with Dental Surgery.
What is the minimum UTME score for FUMHSK admission?
The cut-off mark has varied by session; recent cycles required a minimum UTME score of 180, though candidates should always confirm the current cut-off during each admission cycle since it can change from year to year.
Is FUMHSK school fees the same for all courses?
No. Clinical and laboratory-intensive programmes such as Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy generally cost more than general science programmes such as Mathematics or Physics, because of the additional equipment and clinical training those courses require.
Where should students pay FUMHSK school fees?
Only through the Remita payment platform linked to the official FUMHSK admission portal or website. The university has warned that it does not outsource admission or payment processing to individuals or agents.
Does FUMHSK admit Direct Entry students?
The university follows the standard JAMB framework for admissions, which includes provision for Direct Entry candidates into applicable programmes, in addition to the regular UTME route.