Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) at Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State

Programme overview

The Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) is an undergraduate programme offered at Thomas Adewumi University by the Department of Physiotherapy in the Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, Oko-Irese, Kwara State. It runs for 6 years.

Six-year programme (12 semesters) comprising three years of pre-clinical training and three years of clinical training, with hospital-based and community physiotherapy postings.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences | Department: Physiotherapy | Duration: 6 years | Location: Oko-Irese, Kwara State

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Entry requirements

Direct Entry At least two GCE ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology Or its equivalents Plus UTME requirements. B.Sc. (not less than second class honours) in a related course . UTME Candidates must have at least 5 credit passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English Language at not more than two sittings . UTME Subjects English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics Remarks Transition to DPT Candidates who hold the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.PT.) or Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (BMR) in Physiotherapy degrees wishing to obtain the DPT may join DPT at 500 level. However, such BPT or BMR candidate who holds a 3 rd class degree or less than 2.40 of CGPA may be considered for admission to join at the 400 level.

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

NGN 1,150,000 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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