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Universities Offering Physiology in Nigeria (2027)

78 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Physiology. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools78

States29

About Physiology

Physiology is a core biomedical science programme that equips students with deep understanding of how the human body functions at cellular, organ, and systemic levels. Students explore topics such as cardiovascular dynamics, neurophysiology, endocrinology, reproductive biology, and respiratory mechanics, supported by practical laboratory training. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue careers in medical research, academic teaching, pharmaceutical industries, and healthcare consulting. Many proceed to postgraduate studies or professional programmes in medicine, dentistry, and related health sciences. The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria regulates allied health practice, while the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research provides further professional engagement. A strong foundation in physiology also supports careers within Nigeria's rapidly growing biotechnology and clinical diagnostics sectors.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Physiology

Required subjects (all schools)

Use of EnglishBiologyChemistryPhysics

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Abia (2 schools)

Abia State University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Gregory University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (1 schools)

Federal University Of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (1 schools)

University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (3 schools)

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra StateUniversity
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Shanahan University, Onitsha, Anambra StateUniversity

Bauchi (2 schools)

Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi StateUniversity
Federal University Of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi StateUniversity

Bayelsa (2 schools)

Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Hensard University, Toru Orua, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Cross River (1 schools)

University Of Cross River State, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (3 schools)

Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity
Novena University, Ogume, Delta StateUniversity
University Of Delta, Agbor, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (3 schools)

Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi StateUniversity

Edo (5 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
Edo University, Iyamho, Edo StateUniversity
Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (5 schools)

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Hillside University Of Science And Technology, Okemesi-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (2 schools)

Federal University Of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (2 schools)

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Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, FctUniversity

Gombe (1 schools)

Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (1 schools)

Imo State University, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity

Kaduna (2 schools)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna StateUniversity
Federal University Of Medicine And Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity

Kano (2 schools)

Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Northwest University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Kebbi (1 schools)

Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi StateUniversity

Kogi (2 schools)

Confluence University Of Science And Technology, Osara, Kogi StateUniversity
Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (5 schools)

Ahman Pategi University, Patigi, Kwara StateUniversity
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Lens University, Ilemona, Oyun, Kwara StateUniversity
Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara StateUniversity
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (4 schools)

Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos StateUniversity
Eko University Of Medicine And Health Science, Ijanikin, Lagos StateUniversity
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (3 schools)

Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (2 schools)

Ogun (6 schools)

Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun StateUniversity
Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun StateUniversity
Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
Gerar University Of Medical Sciences, Imope-Ode, Ogun StateUniversity
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (4 schools)

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Akure, Ondo StateUniversity
Ondo State University Of Medical Sciences, Laje Road, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity
Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (4 schools)

Adeleke University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
Bowen University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
University Of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (4 schools)

Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo StateUniversity
Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Rivers (4 schools)

Madonna University, Elele, Rivers StateUniversity
Pamo University Of Medical Science, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Yobe (1 schools)

Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Physiology in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 78 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Physiology.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Physiology?

You need: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

Which state has the most schools offering Physiology?

Ogun has the most institutions offering Physiology in Nigeria.