BSc Public Health at Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State

Programme overview

The BSc Public Health is an undergraduate programme offered at Thomas Adewumi University by the Department of Public Health in the Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, Oko-Irese, Kwara State. It runs for 5 years.

Public Health, a part of Medicine that deals with the science and art of preventing diseases, extending life, and promoting health through society's concerted efforts, is obviously focused on all aspects of health and wellness, rather than just the eradication of specific diseases.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences | Department: Public Health | Duration: 5 years | Location: Oko-Irese, Kwara State

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Entry requirements

Candidates seeking admission into the programme must have must have five credit passes at the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE/NECO/GCE) examinations in English Language, Mathematics Biology or Health Science, Chemistry, Physics, and any one of the following: Economics, Geography, and Agric Science at no more than two sittings UTME Subjects English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Direct Entry Direct entry candidates must fulfill the minimum requirements at O’Levels above and have GCE “A” level passes in at least two subjects which must include Biology and any of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. In addition, candidates with National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science, Diploma in Dental Technology, Community Health Extension Workers, and other candidates such as Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives, or with equivalent academic/professional qualifications as approved by the senate are eligible for admission.

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

NGN 522,700 a year (2025/2026). 100L school fees (TOTAL FEE column under the SCHOOL FEES heading) for 2025/2026 from the 100L school fees and accommodation structure; the schedule groups several programmes under one figure. 200L-500L figures are lower and listed separately in the docume Source

Freshmen arrive on 28 September 2025 and registration and lectures begin on 29 September 2025 (2025/2026 session). Entry is by UTME (candidates must choose the university in JAMB or change institution) with a minimum UTME cut-off of 140 for 2024/2025; five O'Level credits including English and Mathematics.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://www.tau.edu.ng/admissions.php?i=16&a=admission-requirements

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