List of Medical Courses offered in the Nigerian Universities (2021). Which medical course is best to study in Nigeria?
For some reason, the popular course that comes to an average Nigerian student’s mind is when they hear the medical courses in medicine and surgery. Meanwhile, they are still many medical courses that are available even here in Nigeria.
Another trend among science students at the secondary school level is the dream to study medicine and surgery and possibly become a surgeon. But only a few pursue this dream.
However, If your potential and passion lie in the health/medical sciences, I will advise you to consider the courses I will list in this article.
Medical Courses Offered In Nigerian Universities.
This article clearly contains the full list of all medical courses you can study in any Nigerian Universities of your choice.
- Medicine and Surgery
- Pharmacy
- Dentistry
- Nursing
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Veterinary Medicine
- Radiography
- Physiotherapy
- Optometry
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology.
Now that I have listed all the list of medical courses available in Nigerian universities, it will not be complete without explaining further.
I enjoin you to keep reading if you want to know more about the above-mentioned courses, and the universities that offer these courses.
Medicine and Surgery.
Medicine and Surgery is indeed the most sort after medical science course which made it one of the most competitive courses in Nigerian universities.
Medicine and Surgery as a course deal with the study of the human body structure known as anatomy, and the various functions of the body called physiology with the primary aim of malfunctioning treatment using drugs.
You can see the requirements of Medicine and Surgery and the subject combinations.
Pharmacy.
For students looking to study a medical course, then pharmacy is recognized as the very best alternative to medicine and surgery.
Pharmacy is another health science course that links medicine with chemistry.
Pharmacy as a course is of different types which include; community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy,c pharmacy, industrial pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, consulting pharmacy, ambulatory care pharmacy, regulatory pharmacy and home care pharmacy.
See the best Universities to study pharmacy and subject combinations for pharmacy in Nigeria.
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Dentistry.
Dentistry is a very lucrative course in Nigeria today although students tend to face off this course.
Dentistry is referred to as a branch of medical science that involves the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity (Tooth).
Commonly in the dentition but also the oral mucosa, and of adjacent and related structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial (jaw and facial) area.
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Nursing
Nursing is another extensive branch of medical science that deals with the treatment and care of individuals, families, and communities for the sole purpose of optimal health and quality of life.
This course is different from other health care providers by their approach to patient care, the training they undergo, and scope of practice.
Generally, nurses practice in many specialties with differing levels of prescription authority.
However, nurses are known to provide optimum care within the ordering scope of physicians, and this traditional role has sharpen the public image of nurses as care providers.
Nurses achieve this by developing a plan of care, working collaboratively with physicians, therapists, the patient, the patient’s family and other team members, that focus on treating illness to improve quality of life.
Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Laboratory Science is the collection, receipt, preparation, investigation and laboratory analysis of samples of human biological material for the purpose of supporting patient diagnosis, management and treatment and for the maintenance of health and well-being.
This is a vital aspect of health care system, as it provides information on patient’s health state which aids in finding definite diagnosis of a patient. Medical science professionals are often referred to as Medical Laboratorians.
Radiography
This is a medical process of obtaining internal structures of the body using x-rays for medical treatments.
It takes a solid five good years to study and get a degree in radiography in Nigeria university. It is one branch of medical line that is lacking adequate personnels.
Students who study radiography, graduates as radiographers.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists improve the quality of life of patients through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, physical intervention, and patient education.
Physiotherapy is one of the allied medical courses. It involves using mechanical force and movements, manual therapy, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy, remediats impairments and promotes mobility and function.
Optometry
Optometry is another allied medical course. It involves examining the eyes and applicable visual systems for defects or abnormalities as well as the medical diagnosis and management of eye disease.
Optometrists are trained intensively in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease in addition to correcting refractive error through the use of spectacles.
Optometrists hold an O.D degree which stands for Doctors of Optometry. These professionals typically work closely together with other eye care professionals such as ophthalmologists and opticians to deliver quality and efficient eye care to the general public.
Biochemistry
Biochemistry is another course that is related to medicine. It is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
Biochemistry is also related to molecular biology which is the study of the molecular mechanisms by which genetic information encoded in DNA is able to result in the processes of life.
The course is a sub-discipline of both biology and chemistry and it can be divided into three fields namely; molecular genetics, protein science and metabolism.
Microbiology
Microbiology is another rare medical course which involves the study of microorganisms with particular emphasis on the biology of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoan parasites.
Many students do not know this course to be a medical course. However, the course also focuses on the pathogenic potential of the organisms that cause disease in man.