The School of Nursing UMTH, officially known as the College of Nursing Sciences, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), offers a wide range of accredited nursing programmes designed to prepare students for successful careers in healthcare. The institution is fully accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and provides both basic and specialized nursing programmes for aspiring and practicing nurses.
Core Nursing Programmes
UMTH offers the following core nursing programmes for candidates who wish to begin a professional career in nursing.
1. ND/HND General Nursing
The ND/HND General Nursing Programme provides comprehensive academic and clinical training that prepares students for professional nursing practice and registration as qualified nurses.
The programme combines classroom learning with practical experience in hospital and community healthcare settings.
2. Midwifery
The Midwifery Programme focuses on maternal and child healthcare. Students are trained in pregnancy care, labour and delivery, newborn care, and postnatal services.
Graduates are equipped to provide quality care for mothers and babies in various healthcare facilities.
3. Community Nursing
The Community Nursing Programme prepares nurses to deliver primary healthcare services within communities. The curriculum emphasizes disease prevention, health promotion, immunization, and public health education.
Community nurses play a vital role in improving healthcare access at the grassroots level.
Post-Basic Nursing Programmes
UMTH also offers specialized Post-Basic Nursing Programmes for registered nurses who wish to advance their knowledge and clinical expertise.
Available Post-Basic courses include:
- Peri-Operative Nursing
- Critical Care Nursing
- Ophthalmic Nursing
- Paediatric Nursing
- Accident and Emergency Nursing
- Anaesthetic Nursing
These programmes provide advanced training in specialized areas of nursing practice and support career development in tertiary healthcare institutions.
Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking admission into the School of Nursing UMTH must satisfy the minimum entry requirements.
Applicants are expected to possess five (5) O’Level credit passes in not more than two sittings.
The required subjects are:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Additional admission requirements may apply depending on the programme. Applicants for Post-Basic Nursing courses are generally expected to hold relevant nursing qualifications and professional registration.
Conclusion
The School of Nursing UMTH offers a broad range of accredited nursing programmes, including ND/HND General Nursing, Midwifery, Community Nursing, and several Post-Basic Nursing specializations such as Critical Care, Peri-Operative, Paediatric, Anaesthetic, Ophthalmic, and Accident and Emergency Nursing.
