Redeemer's University Gets NUC Approval for MBBS & New Programmes

Redeemer's University has received approval from the National Universities Commission to commence Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, MBBS and other full-time academic programmes from the 2026/2027 academic session.

The approval followed a resource verification exercise conducted by NUC on the University campus.

What Has NUC Approved for Redeemer's University?

NUC has approved the full-time mode for MBBS Medicine and Surgery, DBS Dental Surgery, Pharm D. Doctor of Pharmacy, BSc Pharmacology and Therapeutics, DPT Doctor of Physiotherapy, B.Eng Mechatronic Engineering and selected postgraduate programmes at Redeemer's University.

The approval is effective from the 2026/2027 academic session.

When Was the Approval Conveyed?

The approval was conveyed in an official communication addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele.

The letter was dated June 17, 2026 and was signed by Abubakar Girei, Director of Academic Planning, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of NUC.

Which Undergraduate and Professional Programmes Were Approved?

The following full-time programmes were approved by NUC:

• MBBS Medicine and Surgery
• DBS Dental Surgery
• Pharm D. Doctor of Pharmacy
• BSc Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• DPT Doctor of Physiotherapy
• B.Eng Mechatronic Engineering

These programmes will be offered from the 2026/2027 academic session, subject to the University's academic calendar and admission process.

Which Postgraduate Programmes Were Approved?

NUC also approved postgraduate programmes across architecture, physiology, physiotherapy and human anatomy.

The approved postgraduate programmes are:

• PGD, MSc, MPhil and PhD Architecture
• PGD, MSc, MPhil and PhD Human Physiology
• PGD, MSc, MPhil and PhD Physiotherapy
• MSc, MPhil and PhD Human Anatomy

What Does the MBBS Approval Mean for the University?

The approval of MBBS Medicine and Surgery marks a major step in the academic growth of Redeemer's University, especially in health-related training.

The University already has more than 12 years of contributions to global public health, with work in the genomics of infectious diseases and endorsements from health bodies including the World Health Organisation, African Centre for Disease Control, United States Centre for Disease Control, JWARG and others.

What Did the Vice-Chancellor Say?

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele, expressed gratitude to God and appreciated the Visitor to the University, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, for his support.

He also thanked the proprietors of the University, the Board of Trustees, Council members, staff, parents and students for their roles in the achievement.

What Is the University's Stated Direction?

Professor Akindele stated that Redeemer's University has set its sights on becoming a foremost training centre in Nigeria, with focus on medicine and all faculties within the University.

He also stated that parents will have every reason to choose Redeemer's University for quality education with godly character.

What Should Prospective Students Note?

Prospective students should note that the approval takes effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.

Candidates interested in health-related fields may take note of MBBS Medicine and Surgery, DBS Dental Surgery, Pharm D. Doctor of Pharmacy, BSc Pharmacology and Therapeutics, DPT Doctor of Physiotherapy and the approved postgraduate health programmes.

Candidates with interest in engineering or built environment studies may also note B.Eng Mechatronic Engineering and the postgraduate programmes in Architecture.

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