B.Sc. Human Physiology

4 years

Duration

₦ 3,000,000

Fees per session

September entry

Start date

Physiology may be defined as the scientific study of functions and mechanisms which work within a living system.

Study Modules

The curriculum is underpinned by research, linking your learning to the work of the faculty, from the laboratory bench to new drugs to public health interventions. With less emphasis on traditional lectures, problem-based learning in small groups encourages you to take an independent approach to clinical scenarios.

Human Physiology - FAQs

What are the entry requirements?

Admission into the programme shall be by:

University Matriculation Examination (UME)
Direct Entry
Medical Students (Intercalated programme)

1.1.University Matriculation Examination (UME)

All Nigerian admissions into the University shall be through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Admissions shall be open to all irrespective of nationality, sex, physical challenge, religion and race. A letter of recommendation from the previous Senior Secondary School Counsellor/ Principal is also required.

Additionally, admission into an undergraduate degree programme of the University shall be based on the Faculty and Departmental requirements stated below.

Table 1: Admission Requirements

Programme	Admission Requirements		Remarks
	O’Level Subject Combinations	Direct Entry	JAMB subject combinations
Human Physiology	The minimum academic requirement is credit level passes in five O’Level subjects in nationally recognised examinations including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in not more than two (2) sittings and an acceptable pass mark at the UTME conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).	“A” level passes in three Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics.	English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Physics.

1.2.Foreign Students

The university proposes to admit foreign students through the following:

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – conducted in over 130 countries as an international entrance exam for admission into Universities the United States and American University abroad),
OSS – Student Selection and Placement System- The university entrance exam conducted in Turkey that is equivalent to JAMB – Nigeria),
YOS (another internationally recognized entrance exam conducted across 25 European Countries for admissions across Australia and Europe), or
Any other internationally recognized University Entrance Exam, equivalent of the JAMB in Nigeria.

In order to comply with the admission policy into Nigerian Universities, all foreign students admitted into NUN will be subsequently cleared with JAMB.

1.3.Direct Entry

In addition to the UME requirements, candidates seeking admission through direct entry should possess any of the following;

Pass mark of not less than ‘C’ in Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology at the Advanced Level.
First degree in relevant biological or physical sciences discipline not less than second class lower division level.
Medical Students wishing to acquire first degree in Basic Medical Sciences (Intercalated Programme) before completing their MBBS Programme. These students shall spend an additional two (2) semesters after 300 Level (First Professional Examinations) for the award of BSc, before concluding their MBBS Programme. This is however only open to distinction candidates in Human Physiology.
Withdrawn medical students wishing to pursue BSc. Programmes in Basic Medical Sciences. The entry point shall be 200 Level.

1.4. Inter/Intra-faculty Transfer

A student in 200 level can change department within/outside the faculty. This can be done by completing the “CHANGE OF DEPARTMENT FORM”. The time to change department is during the registration period in first semester of the student’s 200.

How will I be taught?

The course is going to be taught majorly by lectures through presentation and the use of other teaching aids. Laboratory sections will be scheduled where applicable.

What is the career support?

Further Study

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Contact the Department

Email Address:

admission@nileuniversity.edu.ng

Phone Number:

+234 916 985 3402