Course guide · All Nigerian institutions
106 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Nursing Programme. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.
The Nursing programme equips students with theoretical knowledge and practical clinical skills essential for delivering quality healthcare across diverse settings. Students study core subjects including Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Midwifery, Community Health Nursing, and Mental Health Nursing, combining classroom learning with supervised hospital placements. Graduates are registered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), which regulates professional practice nationwide. Career opportunities are broad and rewarding, with graduates working as clinical nurses in public and private hospitals, pursuing specialisations in intensive care or paediatrics, building careers in nursing education and research, or taking up public health roles with government agencies and international health organisations. The programme remains one of Nigeria's most socially impactful healthcare professions.