MBBS Medicine and Surgery at Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, Kano

Programme overview

The MBBS Medicine and Surgery is an undergraduate programme offered at Federal University of Science and Technology by the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Kabo, Kano State. It runs for 6 years.

Pre-clinical foundations followed by clinical rotations across the major specialties; regulated by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Clinical Sciences | Duration: 6 years | Location: Kabo, Kano State

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Application information

Entry requirements

UTME subjects (with Use of English): Biology, Chemistry and Physics. O'Level: Five O'Level credits (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB, C6 or better) at not more than two sittings, including English Language and Mathematics; required subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (credits at one sitting preferred). Direct Entry (200 level) accepted with ND (Upper Credit), HND, NCE, IJMB, JUPEB or A-Level in relevant subjects, subject to faculty (see official page).

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

Admission is through UTME (JAMB CAPS, with FUSTKABO as first choice) or Direct Entry into 200 level. FUSTKABO screening (online document verification, then physical verification of originals) is scheduled for July 2027, with first-batch admission lists in August 2027 and a supplementary list in September 2027. The 2026/2027 session runs October 2026 to August 2027, with first semester lectures from 12 October 2026 and fresh student registration from 5 October 2026.

2026/2027 academic calendar: fresh student registration begins 5 October 2026, orientation 7-9 October 2026, first semester lectures begin 12 October 2026, matriculation 29 October 2026, second semester lectures begin 22 March 2027.

Postgraduate programmes (PGD, M.Sc/M.Eng/MPH, M.Phil, PhD) are offered full-time and, for most PGD and taught Master's programmes, part-time with Friday-Saturday contact; admission is by departmental screening interview after online application.

Online applications for the 2026/2027 session are open through the university portal to UTME and Direct Entry candidates; no closing date is stated. The application fee is NGN 2,500 (non-refundable), paid via Remita, Paystack or Flutterwave. UTME registration with JAMB opens January 2027 and the UTME is held April-May 2027. The acceptance fee is NGN 20,000, payable within 21 days of an offer.

Postgraduate applications for 2026/2027 open in July and close at the end of October. The application fee is NGN 15,000 (non-refundable), paid through Remita against an RRR generated on the postgraduate portal.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://fustkabo.edu.ng/admissions/how-to-apply

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