Doctor of Physiotherapy at Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.

Programme overview

The Doctor of Physiotherapy is an undergraduate programme offered at Newgate University by the Department of Physiotherapy in the Faculty of Medical and Clinical Sciences, Km 8, Off Bida-Minna Road, Minna, Niger State. It runs for 6 years.

Physical therapy is an integral component of health care, and a profession that promotes health and optimal function across the life span. The Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) degree program at Newgate University Minna has been designed to educate students to be highly skilled, evidence-based physical therapist who improves the health of their patients through the application of clinical skills, collaboration with other health care professionals, and commitment to life-long learning and community service.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Medical and Clinical Sciences | Department: Physiotherapy | Duration: 6 years | Location: Km 8, Off Bida-Minna Road, Minna, Niger State

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Application information

Entry requirements

UTME (100 Level): acceptable UTME pass plus credit in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (WASC/NECO/SSCE/GCE O' Level) at not more than two sittings. Direct Entry: GCE A' Level credit passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in addition to the five O' Level credits, or a Bachelor's degree in a related Health Sciences discipline (other than Physiotherapy). Transition: holders of BSc Physiotherapy, B.Physiotherapy or BMR (Physiotherapy) with a current licence to practise physiotherapy in Nigeria may be admitted at 500 Level.

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

NGN 578,000 a year. Tuition per semester as published on the official programme page ('Tuition/ Semester'); not annualised. Source

Applications for short courses, pre-degree courses, undergraduate diplomas and undergraduate degrees are received all year.

The non-refundable application fee is NGN 25,000 for undergraduate programmes, paid through the official online payment gateway; decisions are usually communicated within 5 working days.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://newgateuniversityminna.edu.ng/about-num-admission/

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