The University of Uyo (UNIUYO), located in Akwa Ibom State, runs one of the more established medical training programmes among Nigeria’s federal universities. Its College of Health Sciences houses several faculties that train students in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and other allied health disciplines. This article lists the medical-related courses available at UNIUYO, explains how the college is structured, and breaks down what students should expect to pay for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Overview of the College of Health Sciences at UNIUYO
UNIUYO does not lump all its medical programmes under a single faculty. Instead, the College of Health Sciences is divided into four faculties, each responsible for a different stage or category of training:
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences – handles the foundational scientific courses (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry) that all medical, dental, and some allied health students pass through before moving into clinical training.
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences – trains students for the MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) degree. Students only enter this faculty at 300 level, after completing their basic medical science years.
- Faculty of Dentistry – trains dental surgeons through departments such as Preventive Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Restorative Dentistry.
- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences – covers Nursing Science, Radiography, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, and Nutrition and Dietetics.
The Faculty of Pharmacy, though it trains pharmacists who work closely with the health sciences, is administered as its own faculty outside the College of Health Sciences, but it is grouped with the medical-related programmes for admission and fee purposes because of its clinical relevance.
List of Medical and Health-Related Courses Offered at UNIUYO
Below is the full range of medical and allied health programmes a candidate can study at UNIUYO.
| Course | Degree Awarded | Approximate Duration | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery | MBBS | 6 years | Basic Medical Sciences / Clinical Sciences |
| Dentistry | BDS | 6 years | Dentistry |
| Nursing Science | B.NSc | 5 years | Allied Health Sciences |
| Pharmacy | B.Pharm | 5 years | Pharmacy |
| Medical Laboratory Science | B.MLS | 5 years | Allied Health Sciences |
| Physiotherapy | B.PT | 5 years | Allied Health Sciences |
| Radiography and Radiation Science | B.Sc | 5 years | Allied Health Sciences |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | B.Sc | 4-5 years | Allied Health Sciences |
Medicine and Surgery remains the most sought-after of these courses. A student admitted for Medicine and Surgery first spends two to three years in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences studying subjects like anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry before being promoted into the Faculty of Clinical Sciences to begin hospital-based clinical training. Only students who have already gone through this basic science stage are eligible to move into the clinical years; the Faculty of Clinical Sciences does not admit candidates directly from JAMB.
Dentistry follows a broadly similar structure, combining basic science years with dental-specific clinical training in departments covering oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and oral pathology.
The Pharmacy programme trains students in pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and clinical pharmacy practice. UNIUYO’s Faculty of Pharmacy offers specialisation tracks that include Pharmaceutical and Pharm Technology, Pharmacognosy and Traditional Medicine, Biopharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy, and Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Within the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Nursing Science produces registered nurses who typically go on to work in hospitals, primary healthcare centres, and increasingly abroad, given the high international demand for Nigerian-trained nurses. Medical Laboratory Science trains diagnostic scientists who run blood tests, microbiology cultures, and tissue analyses. Physiotherapy focuses on rehabilitation for patients recovering from injury, stroke, or chronic physical conditions. Radiography and Radiation Science trains students to operate imaging equipment such as X-ray, CT, and MRI machines.
School Fees for Medical Courses at UNIUYO for 2026/2027
UNIUYO, being a federal university, charges tuition that is considerably lower than what private universities charge for the same programmes, but medical and health-related courses still cost more than fees charged in arts, social science, or education departments. This is because clinical training requires laboratories, equipment, hospital attachments, and specialist staffing that non-medical courses do not need.
For the 2026/2027 session, new (fresher) students admitted into medical and allied health-related courses should budget within the following ranges:
| Fee Category | Non-Medical Faculties (Approx.) | Medical/Dentistry/Allied Health (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| First-year (100 Level) tuition and charges | ₦110,000 – ₦120,000 | ₦120,000 – ₦171,600 |
| Returning students (200 Level and above) | ₦75,000 – ₦85,000 | ₦85,000 – ₦130,000 |
| Acceptance fee (one-time, paid at admission) | ₦30,000 | ₦30,000 |
| Clinical fee (Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing) | Not applicable | ₦5,000 and above per session |
These figures are drawn from the university’s published fee patterns for medical and allied health students, but they should be treated as an estimate rather than a fixed, unchangeable amount. UNIUYO reviews its fee schedule periodically, and specific departments within the College of Health Sciences may set slightly different charges depending on practical, laboratory, and clinical attachment costs unique to that programme. Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, and Nursing generally sit at the higher end of this range because of the extended clinical training, hospital rotations, and specialised equipment those courses require.
In addition to the tuition-related charges above, every fresher pays a set of standard sundry fees regardless of faculty. These typically include:
- Laboratory fee (for science and science-related courses): around ₦2,000
- Utilities/service charge: around ₦5,000
- Screening/verification of results: around ₦1,000
- University calendar fee: around ₦500
- Clinical fee (specific to Pharmacy and Medical students): around ₦5,000
- Finance charge: around ₦1,000
Students admitted into hostel accommodation pay an additional accommodation fee, which varies by hostel and room type, generally falling between ₦20,000 and ₦80,000 per session. Clinical students who are given hostel accommodation may be required to pay a slightly different, often higher, accommodation charge because of the demands of their clinical schedule and proximity to the teaching hospital.
How UNIUYO Medical School Fees Compare With Other Nigerian Universities
Placed side by side with other Nigerian institutions offering Medicine and Surgery, UNIUYO remains on the more affordable end for a federal university. Many federal universities charge new medical students somewhere between ₦100,000 and ₦150,000 per session, which is the bracket UNIUYO’s medical fees generally fall into. This is considerably lower than newer specialised institutions such as the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, where non-indigene Medicine and Surgery students pay well over ₦2,000,000 per session, and it is far below what private universities charge, where Medicine and Surgery fees commonly range from ₦1,200,000 to over ₦7,000,000 annually depending on the institution.
This fee gap is one of the reasons Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy remain some of the most competitive courses to gain admission into at UNIUYO. Affordable, quality medical training at a federal university naturally attracts a large pool of applicants relative to the number of available spaces.
How to Pay UNIUYO School Fees
UNIUYO processes school fees through the Remita payment platform, linked to the university’s e-portal. The general procedure is as follows:
- Log in to the UNIUYO student portal using your matriculation number and password.
- Select “School Fees Payment” from your dashboard.
- Confirm your academic level, faculty, and department, since the system generates the correct invoice based on this information.
- Choose Remita as the payment channel and complete payment either online with a debit card or at any participating bank branch.
- After payment, return to the portal to confirm that your payment has reflected, then print a copy of your receipt.
Keeping a printed or saved digital copy of every payment receipt is important, as students are sometimes asked to present proof of payment during registration or clearance exercises.
Admission Requirements for Medical Courses at UNIUYO
Gaining admission into UNIUYO’s medical and allied health programmes follows the standard route used by most Nigerian federal universities:
- A minimum of five credit passes in relevant subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) at SSCE, NECO, or an equivalent examination, obtained in not more than two sittings.
- A competitive JAMB UTME score, since Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing are among the most contested courses at the university, meaning cut-off marks for these programmes are consistently higher than the university’s general cut-off.
- Successful completion of the university’s post-UTME or Direct Entry screening process, which is largely merit-based and considers both JAMB score and O’Level results.
Because places in these programmes are limited relative to demand, meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission. Candidates aiming for Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, or Pharmacy should expect to compete against a large applicant pool and should score well above the university’s general cut-off mark to improve their chances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years does it take to study Medicine and Surgery at UNIUYO?
The programme runs for six years, split between the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences and the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, followed by a one-year housemanship after graduation.
Is UNIUYO Faculty of Clinical Sciences open to direct JAMB admission?
No. Students only enter the Faculty of Clinical Sciences at 300 level after completing their basic medical science training; direct admission through JAMB places candidates into the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences first.
Do medical students at UNIUYO pay more than students in other faculties?
Yes. Because of the laboratory work, clinical attachments, and specialised equipment involved, students in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences generally pay more than students in arts, social science, or education-based faculties.
Does UNIUYO charge different fees for indigenes and non-indigenes of Akwa Ibom State?
No. As a federal university, UNIUYO applies the same fee structure to all Nigerian students regardless of their state of origin.
Where can students confirm the exact, updated fee for their specific medical course?
The UNIUYO student portal generates the precise invoice for each student based on their department and level, and this remains the most reliable source for confirming an exact figure ahead of payment.