The Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences (FUMMSA), Abeokuta, established in 2023, is Nigeria’s latest specialized university dedicated to medicine, health sciences, pharmacy, computing, and veterinary medicine. The first academic session commences in September 2025, with a temporary take-off site at the FUNAAB campus, Abeokuta.
Although cut-off marks and school fees are yet to be officially released, prospective students can explore the wide range of faculties, departments, and programs offered at FUMMSA. This article provides a comprehensive guide for students planning to apply for admission in the 2025/2026 session.
Faculties, Departments, and Programs at FUMMSA
1. Faculty of Basic and Clinical Sciences
This is the core faculty for medicine and dentistry training.
Degree Programs:
- MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Departments – Medicine & Surgery:
- Anaesthesiology, Chemical Pathology, Community Medicine
- Haematology, Histopathology, Medical Microbiology & Parasitology
- Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Pediatrics, Psychiatry
- Radiology, Surgery
Departments – Dentistry:
- Child Dental Health, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthodontics, Preventive & Community Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
2. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Focused on foundational sciences essential for all health-related courses.
Undergraduate Programs:
- B.Sc. Human Anatomy
- B.Sc. Physiology
- B.Sc. Medical Biochemistry
3. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Offers clinical and para-clinical programs beyond traditional medicine.
Undergraduate Programs:
- BNSc. Nursing Science
- BMLS – Medical Laboratory Science (Coming Soon)
- B.Rad – Radiography
- B.Sc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Doctor of Optometry
- B.Sc. Public Health
- Doctor of Physiotherapy
- B.Sc. Complementary & Alternative Medicine (Coming Soon)
- B.Sc. Dental Technology
- B.DT – Bachelor of Dental Therapy
4. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dedicated to pharmacy and pharmacology programs.
Programs:
- Pharm D – Doctor of Pharmacy
- B.Sc. Pharmacology
Departments:
- Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Administration
- Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology
- Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy
5. Faculty of Hospital Management & Health Information
Integrates healthcare management with technology and administration.
Undergraduate Programs:
- B.Sc. Healthcare Administration & Hospital Management (BSc. HAM)
- B.HIM – Bachelor of Health Information Management
- B.Sc. Information Technology & Health Informatics (BSc. ITH)
6. Faculty of Science and Computing
Bridges science with technology, preparing students for biomedical research, IT, and engineering.
Undergraduate Programs – Sciences:
- B.Sc. Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Medicinal Chemistry, Physics, Medical Physics
- B.Sc. Industrial Physics, Biotechnology, Mathematics
- B.Sc. Industrial Mathematics, Statistics
- B.Sc. Science Laboratory Technology, Forensic Science
Undergraduate Programs – Computing & Engineering:
- B.Sc. Computer Science, Information Technology
- B.Sc. Information Systems, Cybersecurity
- B.Sc. Software Engineering, Information & Communication Technology
- B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
(Most of the above programs are coming soon)
7. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Even veterinary science is included, making FUMMSA a truly all-in-one health university.
Program:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) – Coming Soon
Departments:
- Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Microbiology
- Veterinary Parasitology & Entomology, Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry
Conclusion
The Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences (FUMMSA), Abeokuta offers a diverse array of programs spanning medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, allied health sciences, computing, and veterinary medicine. With its comprehensive faculties and departments, FUMMSA is equipped to train the next generation of healthcare professionals, scientists, and technologists in Nigeria.
