FUD Unveils NUC Approved Health Sciences Programmes

Federal University Dutse FUD Unveils NUC Approved Health Sciences Programmes

FUD Unveils NUC Approved Health Sciences Programmes

Federal University Dutse FUD Unveils NUC Approved Health Sciences Programmes,The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially sanctioned the inception of various health and science-related academic programmes. 

These new offerings will commence in the upcoming 2023/2024 Academic Session.

New Undergraduate Health Sciences Programmes

FUD is broadening its academic canvas with the introduction of the following undergraduate courses:

  • B.NSc Nursing Science
  • B.Sc Public Health
  • B.Sc Environmental Health Sciences

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These programmes have been strategically chosen to bolster the university’s role in producing skilled professionals capable of addressing the growing health challenges within the region and beyond.

A Leap in Postgraduate Education

The NUC’s approval extends to an impressive array of postgraduate programmes as well, demonstrating FUD’s commitment to advancing research and expertise:

  • PhD in Computer Science
  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), MSc, and PhD in Biotechnology
  • PhD in Economics
  • PGD and MSc in Health Economics
  • Masters in Health Economics
  • MSc in Animal Science
  • MSc in Crop Science

The inclusion of these postgraduate programmes is expected to enhance academic research capabilities and contribute to the nation’s socio-economic development.

The Approval Process

This expansion has been made possible following a meticulous verification exercise conducted by the NUC.

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The approval letter, signed by Abubakar M. Gire, the Acting Director of Academic Planning, confirmed the establishment of these programmes in a full-time mode.

A Word from the Vice-Chancellor

Upon receiving the approval, Prof. Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed, the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Dutse, expressed his gratitude towards the NUC. He underscored the significance of these new programmes, emphasising their potential to vastly improve the manpower needs of the catchment areas served by the university.