The Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta (FUMMSA) is one of Nigeria’s newest specialized federal universities, established to train doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals. Located in Ogun State and currently sharing a temporary campus with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), FUMMSA admitted its pioneer set of students in the 2025/2026 academic session and continues to expand its programmes into the 2026/2027 session. This article explains the medical and health-related courses the university runs, what each course involves, the admission requirements, and what prospective students should expect to pay in school fees.
About FUMMSA
FUMMSA is a fully federal government-owned university, distinct from state universities and private institutions in Ogun State such as Olabisi Onabanjo University or private medical colleges. Its establishment falls under a broader federal government policy of creating specialized universities dedicated to specific fields — in this case, medicine and the medical sciences — rather than running general-purpose universities that offer medicine alongside arts, social sciences, and engineering. The university runs its academic programmes under the regulation of the National Universities Commission (NUC), and its courses carry full accreditation status where currently approved.
Because FUMMSA is newly established, it does not yet run every department it plans to eventually offer. The pioneer VC’s office has disclosed that the university has a long-term plan for around 58 departments, but as of now, only a defined set of courses is active and receiving fresh intakes through JAMB. Prospective applicants should always confirm which specific departments are open for a given admission cycle before selecting FUMMSA on their JAMB form.
Medical and Health-Related Courses Offered at FUMMSA
FUMMSA’s course offerings fall into three broad groups: clinical/medical programmes, allied health and informatics programmes, and pure/applied science programmes that support the medical disciplines. Below is a breakdown of what each entails.
Medicine and Surgery (MB;BS)
This is FUMMSA’s flagship programme. It trains students to become medical doctors capable of diagnosing and treating illness, performing basic surgical procedures, and managing patient care across specialties. The programme typically runs for six years, covering pre-clinical subjects such as anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry in the early years, before moving into clinical rotations in hospitals during the later years. Admission into Medicine and Surgery is highly competitive, and candidates need strong grades in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at both O’Level and UTME.
Dentistry (Bachelor of Dental Surgery, BDS)
Dentistry trains students to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the teeth, gums, and oral cavity. Like Medicine, it is a professional programme with a similar duration and a comparable level of competitiveness. Students study oral anatomy, dental materials, and clinical dentistry, eventually practicing under supervision in dental clinics before graduation.
Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharm.D)
The Pharmacy programme prepares students to understand drug composition, drug interactions, dosage, and safe dispensing practices. Pharmacy graduates work in hospitals, community pharmacies, drug manufacturing companies, and regulatory agencies such as NAFDAC. The programme combines chemistry-heavy coursework with clinical pharmacy practice in its final years.
Nursing Science (Bachelor of Nursing Science, B.NSc)
Nursing Science trains students in patient care, health promotion, disease prevention, and clinical nursing procedures. The programme usually spans five years and produces graduates who can work as registered nurses in hospitals, primary healthcare centers, and community health settings. Nursing remains one of the most sought-after courses at FUMMSA because of consistent demand for trained nurses across Nigeria and abroad.
Physiotherapy (Doctor of Physiotherapy, DPT)
Physiotherapy focuses on helping patients recover physical function after injury, surgery, or illness. Students learn about musculoskeletal conditions, rehabilitation techniques, and therapeutic exercise. The programme generally runs for six years and combines classroom instruction with clinical placements.
Radiography (Bachelor of Radiography, B.Rad)
Radiography trains students to operate diagnostic imaging equipment such as X-ray machines, CT scanners, and ultrasound devices. Radiographers play a central role in disease diagnosis by producing images that clinicians use for treatment decisions. The course typically runs for five years and blends physics, anatomy, and imaging technology.
Optometry (Doctor of Optometry, OD)
Optometry prepares students to examine eyes, diagnose vision problems, and prescribe corrective lenses or refer patients for further treatment. The programme covers ocular anatomy, optics, and clinical eye examination techniques.
Dental Therapy (Bachelor of Dental Therapy, B.DT)
Dental Therapy is a shorter, more focused programme compared to full Dentistry. Dental therapists assist qualified dentists, provide preventive dental care, and handle routine procedures under supervision. The programme generally lasts around five years.
Human Nutrition and Dietetics (B.Sc)
This course trains students in the science of food, nutrition, and diet planning. Graduates work as dietitians and nutrition consultants in hospitals, schools, fitness centers, and public health agencies, helping design diet plans for disease prevention and management.
Health Information Management (B.HIM) and Information Technology and Health Informatics (B.Sc ITH)
These two programmes sit at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Health Information Management trains students to organize, secure, and manage patient records and hospital data systems. Information Technology and Health Informatics goes further, combining computing skills with health data analysis, preparing graduates for roles in hospital IT departments, health data analytics, and digital health systems.
Supporting Science Courses: Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics, and Statistics
FUMMSA also runs a set of pure and applied science B.Sc programmes that support its medical mission. Biochemistry examines chemical processes in living organisms and is closely tied to drug development and diagnostics. Biology and Microbiology cover living organisms and microorganisms respectively, both relevant to disease research and laboratory science. Chemistry and Physics provide foundational scientific training applicable to medical physics, pharmaceutical chemistry, and related research fields. Statistics trains students in data analysis methods that apply directly to biostatistics and epidemiological research.
| Course | Degree Type | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery | MB;BS | 6 years |
| Dentistry | BDS | 6 years |
| Pharmacy | Pharm.D | 5–6 years |
| Nursing Science | B.NSc | 5 years |
| Physiotherapy | DPT | 6 years |
| Radiography | B.Rad | 5 years |
| Optometry | OD | 6 years |
| Dental Therapy | B.DT | 5 years |
| Human Nutrition and Dietetics | B.Sc | 4 years |
| Health Information Management | B.HIM | 4 years |
| Information Technology and Health Informatics | B.Sc ITH | 4 years |
| Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics | B.Sc | 4 years |
Admission Requirements for FUMMSA Medical Courses
Admission into FUMMSA follows the standard Nigerian university admission process, coordinated through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The general requirements are:
- Candidates must sit for the UTME in the relevant admission year and select FUMMSA as their first-choice institution, or process a change of institution through the JAMB portal.
- The minimum UTME score for admission into any FUMMSA programme is 200.
- Candidates must be at least 16 years old by the stipulated admission deadline.
- For professional programmes — Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing Science, Physiotherapy, and Optometry — candidates need five O’Level credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and English Language, all obtained in a single sitting from WAEC or NECO.
- For other, non-clinical programmes, O’Level results obtained across a maximum of two sittings are acceptable.
- Candidates must participate in and pass FUMMSA’s Post-UTME screening exercise before their names appear on the final admission list uploaded to the JAMB portal.
FUMMSA School Fees
FUMMSA operates under the Nigerian federal government’s tuition policy for federal universities, which keeps core tuition heavily subsidized for indigenous students. What students actually pay each session is made up of several smaller compulsory charges rather than one large tuition bill. These typically include an acceptance fee for newly admitted students, a registration or portal access charge, ICT charges, library dues, medical and sports fees, examination charges, departmental or faculty dues, and — for clinical programmes with laboratory or clinical components — additional practical or clinical charges.
Because FUMMSA only began undergraduate admissions in the 2025/2026 session, its fee schedule has not circulated as widely or been standardized publicly to the same extent as older federal universities. The amount payable also depends on the specific course, since clinical programmes such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing typically attract higher charges than science-based programmes like Biochemistry or Statistics, due to laboratory, clinical placement, and equipment-related costs.
For a realistic sense of what to expect, it helps to compare FUMMSA with other newly established, similarly structured federal specialized medical universities. At the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Funtua, for instance, fresh students in Medicine and Dentistry pay a total of about ₦273,000 per session, while those in Nursing and Allied Sciences pay about ₦263,000. At the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, fresh students across various health-related programmes pay between roughly ₦249,000 and ₦412,000 per session, depending on the course, in addition to a separate registration fee and acceptance fee. These figures give prospective FUMMSA students a working estimate, since FUMMSA shares a similar federal, specialized-university structure and a comparable subsidized-tuition model.
Prospective and newly admitted students should not rely solely on estimates from other institutions when making actual payments. FUMMSA publishes its official, current fee schedule on its student portal once admission has been confirmed, and payment is typically processed online through Remita after acceptance of the admission offer. Students should generate their payment details directly from the university’s portal using their JAMB or matriculation details, rather than paying into any account not verified through official university channels.
How to Pay FUMMSA School Fees
Once admission is confirmed on the JAMB portal, the payment process generally follows this order:
- Log in to the FUMMSA student or admission portal using your JAMB registration number or the login details issued after admission.
- Locate the “School Fees” or “Payment” section on the portal and select the correct session and level.
- Generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) for the exact amount due for your course and level.
- Complete payment either online through a debit card or at any bank that accepts Remita payments, using the generated RRR.
- Confirm that the payment reflects on the portal and print or save the payment receipt for registration purposes.
Students are advised to complete payment before the university’s stated deadline each session, as late payment can delay course registration and access to lecture materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FUMMSA offer Medicine and Surgery as a course?
Yes. Medicine and Surgery (MB;BS) is one of FUMMSA’s core clinical programmes, alongside Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography, and Optometry.
What is the minimum JAMB score for FUMMSA?
The minimum UTME score required for consideration into any FUMMSA programme is 200.
Is tuition free at FUMMSA?
Tuition is heavily subsidized under the federal government’s policy for federal universities, but students still pay other compulsory charges such as acceptance fees, ICT fees, library fees, and course-specific charges, which combine to form the total school fees payable each session.
How do I know the exact fees for my course?
The exact, current fee amount for each course and level is published on the official FUMMSA student portal after admission is confirmed. Since FUMMSA is a newly established university, students should always verify figures directly from the portal rather than relying on unofficial estimates.
Can Direct Entry candidates apply to FUMMSA?
FUMMSA processes admissions primarily through UTME, and candidates should confirm current Direct Entry availability for their specific course of interest through the official admission portal, as this can vary by session and department.