If you ask me, I would say Nursing is one of the most sought after course in the world right now. People, more especially young girls are registering in their numbers every year.
As someone who wants to study Nursing, I think the first thing you need to do is to find out the JAMB subject combination before any other thing.
Since you are alsready here, I have provided the JAMB Subject Combination for Nursing below for you and some other things you will need to know before registering for JAMB.
JAMB Subject Combination for Nursing
According to the JAMB brochure, the correct subject combination for Nursing is:
- Use of English
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
These are the four core subjects that you must write in the JAMB UTME to study nursing at any Nigerian university. You must also score at least 180 marks in the JAMB UTME to be eligible for admission. However, some universities may have higher cut-off marks, so you should aim for a higher score to increase your chances of admission.
O’Level Requirements for Nursing
Apart from the JAMB UTME, you also need to have at least five credit passes in your O’level results to study nursing. The O’level results include the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), the National Examination Council (NECO), or the General Certificate of Education (GCE). The five credit passes must include the following subjects:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
You can combine results from two sittings of the same exam (e.g., WASSCE/WASSCE) or different exams (e.g., WASSCE/NECO) as long as you have the required subjects and grades.
Direct Entry Requirements for Nursing
If you have a higher qualification than O’level, such as a National Diploma (ND), a Higher National Diploma (HND), or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, you can apply for direct entry admission into nursing. This means that you will start from the second or third year of the course, depending on your qualification and the university.
The direct entry requirements for nursing vary from one university to another, but generally, you must have:
- A minimum of Upper Credit in ND or HND in Nursing, Health Science, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- A minimum of Second Class Lower Division in B.Sc. in Nursing, Health Science, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- A valid JAMB direct entry registration and subject combination (English Language, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics).
You Can check the JAMB brochure or the university website for the specific direct entry requirements for nursing for the university you want to apply for.
The List of Universities Offering Nursing in Nigeria
There are many universities in Nigeria that offer nursing as a course. However, not all of them are accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), which is the regulatory body for nursing education and practice in Nigeria. Therefore, you should only apply to universities that are accredited by the NMCN to avoid wasting your time and money.
According to the NMCN website, the following are the accredited universities offering nursing in Nigeria.
| List Of Accredited Universities Offering Nursing in Nigeria | Acronym |
|---|---|
| Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State | ABSU |
| Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State | ABU |
| Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State | ABUAD |
| Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State | AAU |
| Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State | ACU |
| Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo State | Atiba |
| Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State | AUE |
| Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State | Babcock |
| Bayero University, Kano, Kano State | BU |
| University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State | UNIBEN |
| Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State | Bingham |
| Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State | Bowen |
| Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State | BSU |
| University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State | UNICAL |
| Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State | DELSU |
| Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State | EBSU |
| Edo University, Iyamho, Edo State | EUI |
| Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State | FUBK |
| University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State | UI |
| Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo State | IUO |
| University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State | UNILORIN |
| Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State | IMSU |
| University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State | UNIJOS |
| Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State | LASU |
| Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State | LAUTECH |
| Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State | LCITY |
| Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State | MU |
| University of Maiduguri, Borno State | UNIMAID |
| Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State | NDU |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State | UNIZIK |
| National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos State | NOUN |
| Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State | OAU |
| University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State | UNIPORT |
| Usumanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto State | UDUSOK |
| University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State | UNN |
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NOTE: Make sure you Check the NMCN website or the university website for the current accreditation status.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nursing and JAMB
It takes 5 years to study nursing in Nigeria if you are admitted through UTME. If you are admitted through direct entry, it may take four (4) or three (3) years, depending on your qualifications and the university.
No, you cannot study nursing without physics in JAMB or O’level. Physics is one of the compulsory subjects for nursing in both JAMB and O’level. You must have at least a credit pass in physics in your O’level result and also write physics in your JAMB exam to be eligible for admission into nursing.
No, you cannot study nursing with a D7 or E8 in chemistry or biology in O’level. You must have at least a credit pass in chemistry and biology in your O’level result before you can be given admission into nursing.
Yes, you can change your course from nursing to another course after JAMB registration or admission. However, you must ensure that you meet the requirements and subject combination for the new course you want to change to.
You can change your course through the JAMB change of course/institution platform on the JAMB website or at any JAMB accredited center.
Conclusion
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below I will reply you in no distant time. I wish you all the best in your JAMB exam and admission into Nursing.