The David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences (DUFUHS), Uburu, is a specialized federal institution established to train highly skilled healthcare and medical science professionals in Nigeria. The university offers a wide range of medical, health, and science-based programmes designed to meet national and global healthcare needs. Below is the official list of undergraduate courses offered at DUFUHS, alongside important admission requirements for prospective students.
List of Courses Offered at DUFUHS
DUFUHS currently offers the following accredited undergraduate programmes:
Medical and Health Sciences
- Medicine & Surgery (MBBS)
- Pharmacy (Pharm D)
- Nursing Science (B.NSc.)
- Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
- Physiotherapy (Doctor of Physiotherapy – DPT)
- Dentistry (BDS)
- Optometry (OD)
- Radiography & Radiation Science (B.Sc.)
- Public Health (B.Sc.)
- Human Nutrition & Dietetics (B.Sc.)
Science and Technology Programmes
- Biomedical Engineering (B.Eng.)
- Computer Science (B.Sc.)
- Industrial & Medical Physics (B.Sc.)
- Industrial & Medicinal Chemistry (B.Sc.)
- Industrial Mathematics & Statistics (B.Sc.)
- Biology / Biotechnology (B.Sc.)
- Microbiology / Parasitology (B.Sc.)
DUFUHS Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission into any programme at DUFUHS, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Candidates must choose DUFUHS as their First Choice institution in JAMB
- Possess a minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant O’Level subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, in WAEC, NECO, or equivalent
- Sit for the 2025 UTME and score 150 and above
Change of Institution Option
Candidates who scored 150 or above in JAMB but did not initially choose DUFUHS as their first choice may:
- Visit the JAMB Portal to effect a change of institution to DUFUHS before applying
Admission Without JAMB (IJMB Option)
- Candidates who did not write JAMB can apply for the Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) programme
- The IJMB programme lasts one academic year
- Successful candidates gain direct entry admission into 200 Level without writing JAMB
Why Choose DUFUHS?
- Specialized focus on medical and health sciences
- Modern teaching hospitals and research facilities
- Federal government ownership and accreditation
- On-campus accommodation for students
- Alternative admission routes through IJMB
Conclusion
The David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu (DUFUHS) offers a comprehensive range of medical, health, science, and technology courses designed to prepare students for impactful careers in healthcare and allied disciplines.
