University in Nigeria
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
University profile
Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) is a state-owned specialised medical university in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, established by the Bayelsa State Government under the Bayelsa Medical University Law enacted by the state House of Assembly. It was set up to train doctors, dentists, pharmacists and allied health professionals and to address healthcare manpower shortages in the Niger Delta and Nigeria. Its mission is to advance healthcare through quality education, evidence-based research and compassionate service, and its vision is to be a leading African medical university recognised globally for excellence in health education, research, innovation and community impact.
The university began with two pioneer faculties, Basic Medical Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry) and Clinical Sciences (the MBBS programme), and has since grown to seven faculties: Basic Clinical Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Sciences. Health Sciences covers departments such as Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Community Health, Radiography and Radiation Science, Health Information Management, Dental Technology and Health Care Administration and Hospital Management. The Faculty of Sciences covers Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics with Electronics, Computer Science, Statistics and Mathematics.
Teaching is technology-enhanced, with virtual and augmented reality anatomy and surgical simulation, AI-assisted clinical scenarios and a medical simulation laboratory. Early patient contact begins in Year 3 of the MBBS programme, and clinical training takes place in affiliated hospitals including Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa and the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri. Programmes follow the NUC Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS), and the MBBS programme received NUC accreditation in 2019.
The university is led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dimie Ogoina, an infectious diseases physician-scientist who took office on 2 October 2024, succeeding the pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebitimitula Nicholas Etebu. Its core values are service, integrity, compassion, dedication, accountability, collaboration and passion. BMU reports 2,148 students, 6 faculties and 25 departments on its About page, and received a 2024 Award for Academic Excellence. Postgraduate programmes (residencies, MSc, PhD) are planned, and applicants use an online portal and learning platform run by the university.
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View scholarships for Bayelsa Medical University →UTME entry: UTME subjects English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, plus five O'Level credits (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology obtained in not more than two sittings. Direct Entry: A-Level/JUPEB passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Holders of OND/HND/BSc in related sciences (for example Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Science) may be considered for advanced placement.
UTME entry: credits in five O'Level subjects at not more than two sittings, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Direct Entry: A-Level/JUPEB with a minimum of 10 points in Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics; OND/HND in Nursing or related health sciences at Lower Credit minimum; or a Registered Nurse certificate from a recognised institution. Direct Entry candidates also need the five O'Level credits. Candidates must be at least 16 years old in the admission year, provide a medical fitness certificate on admission, and all credentials are verified.
UTME entry: five O'Level credits at not more than two sittings in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology; UTME subjects English, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Direct Entry: A-Level/JUPEB minimum of 9 points in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, or OND/HND with Upper Credit in Dental Technology, Dental Therapy or related fields.
International students must provide proof of English proficiency; other requirements vary by programme.
Applicants check eligibility, complete the online form, upload documents and pay the application fee, then await review and notification by email and the applicant portal. Undergraduate applications open in July each year, with an early decision deadline in September and a regular decision deadline in November. Dates are subject to change.
MBBS: NGN 600,000 indigene and NGN 1,200,000 non-indigene; Direct Entry NGN 740,000 indigene and NGN 1,340,000 non-indigene. Dental Technology: NGN 158,000 indigene and NGN 160,000 non-indigene; Direct Entry NGN 243,000 and NGN 250,000. Fees are subject to change.
Facilities include VR dissection labs, a high-fidelity simulation lab, CAD/CAM and 3D printing facilities for Dental Technology, and an e-learning platform. A virtual campus tour is available online.
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