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MBBS Medicine and Surgery at Benson Idahosa University, Benin City

Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Nigeria

Programme overview

The MBBS Medicine and Surgery is an undergraduate programme offered at Benson Idahosa University by the Department of Faculty of Medicine in the College of Medicine, Benin City, Edo State. It runs for 6 years.

The Faculty of Medicine offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) (six-year option); NUC benchmark minimum academic standards are used.

Level: Undergraduate  |  Faculty: College of Medicine  |  Department: Faculty of Medicine  |  Duration: 6 years  |  Location: Benin City, Edo State

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Application information

Entry requirements

Five credit passes in Mathematics, English and all core science subjects in a single sitting; JAMB minimum of 200 for Medicine per admissions page.

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

Admission is through JAMB UTME with Benson Idahosa University as first choice (minimum UTME score 150 for general admission; 200 for Medicine, Law and Nursing). The university does not conduct post-UTME screening. Direct Entry candidates obtain the JAMB Direct Entry form using A-level qualifications such as JUPEP, IJMB, BSc, OND, HND or NCE, and admission is based on the aggregate score on that form.

The application form is completed and submitted online, and an application fee must be paid online immediately upon submission. The admission letter is downloadable once admission is given. A non-refundable acceptance fee must be paid on the portal no later than two weeks after admission is given.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://biu.edu.ng/admissions/undergraduate-admission/

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