Redeemer’s University Secures NUC Approval for MBBS, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering and New Postgraduate Programmes

Redeemer’s University has achieved a major academic milestone following the approval of the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme alongside several new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The approval marks a significant expansion of the university’s academic portfolio and strengthens its position as an emerging centre for medical, health sciences, engineering and postgraduate education in Nigeria.

The development comes after a successful resource verification exercise conducted by the NUC at the university, during which the institution's academic facilities, infrastructure, staffing and learning resources were assessed.

In an official letter dated June 17, 2026, addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele, and signed by the Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar Girei, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the commission, the NUC approved the programmes for full-time study with effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.

The newly approved undergraduate programmes are:

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

The commission also approved the following postgraduate programmes:

Architecture

• PGD Architecture
• M.Sc. Architecture
• M.Phil. Architecture
• Ph.D. Architecture

Human Physiology

• PGD Human Physiology
• M.Sc. Human Physiology
• M.Phil. Human Physiology
• Ph.D. Human Physiology

Physiotherapy

• PGD Physiotherapy
• M.Sc. Physiotherapy
• M.Phil. Physiotherapy
• Ph.D. Physiotherapy

Human Anatomy

• M.Sc. Human Anatomy
• M.Phil. Human Anatomy
• Ph.D. Human Anatomy

The approval further builds on Redeemer’s University’s growing reputation in health-related research and innovation. Over the past 12 years, the institution has distinguished itself in global public health research, particularly in the genomics of infectious diseases, earning recognition from international organisations including the World Health Organization (WHO), Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), and other global health partners.

Reacting to the development, Vice-Chancellor Professor Shadrach Akindele described the approval as a landmark achievement for the university and expressed gratitude to all stakeholders who contributed to the success.

"First and foremost, all the glory goes to God for making this possible. We want to thank the Visitor to the University, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, for his constant support throughout this journey.

"We also appreciate the proprietors of the university, the Board of Trustees, Council members, and our staff, as well as our beloved parents and students for their roles in making this feat a reality," he said.

Professor Akindele noted that the university would continue to pursue higher standards of excellence across all disciplines.

"This is certainly not our final destination. We have set our sights on becoming the foremost training institution in Nigeria, not only in medicine but also across all faculties at Redeemer’s University. When it comes to quality education with godly character, parents will have every reason to choose Redeemer’s University," he added.

The latest approvals are expected to broaden opportunities for students seeking careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, engineering and advanced research while further enhancing the university's contribution to healthcare training, scientific research and national development.