Sam Maris University Set to Launch Nursing Science Programme in 2024/2025 Academic Session

The Vice-Chancellor of Sam Maris University (SMU), Prof. Francis Gbore, has announced that the institution is fully prepared to train and produce world-class registered nurses, equipped to compete with their contemporaries globally. This declaration was made during a briefing with stakeholders who visited the university on Tuesday to assess its facilities.

Prof. Gbore emphasized the university's commitment to delivering high-quality education in various disciplines, including Applied Sciences. He revealed that Sam Maris University has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) to introduce a Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.) degree. The programme will commence in the 2024/2025 academic session, making SMU the first university in Akokoland to receive such approval from the NMCN.

Highlighting the university’s readiness, the Vice-Chancellor also announced that SMU will offer two additional Allied Health Science programmes—Medical Laboratory Science and Public Health—with approvals from the NUC already in place. He reassured stakeholders that the university has the necessary human resources, laboratories, and clinical experience arrangements to provide comprehensive training.

“Our institution has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with relevant state and federal government organs, including the Federal Medical Centre in Owo, to facilitate the clinical component of the Nursing Science degree programme,” Prof. Gbore noted.

He further disclosed that SMU has invested heavily in cutting-edge teaching aids, medical laboratories, and modern equipment to ensure that students receive top-tier education. In addition, highly qualified and experienced lecturers have been employed to provide expert mentorship and guidance in core areas of nursing science.

As the first private university in Akokoland, Sam Maris University has built a reputation for academic excellence, research, and innovation. Prof. Gbore encouraged parents and guardians to consider enrolling their children in the Nursing Science and Allied Health Science programmes, with admission ongoing via the university's student portal https://portal.smu.edu.ng/apply

With state-of-the-art infrastructure and a commitment to fostering future leaders, SMU remains dedicated to delivering impactful education and nurturing self-reliant graduates poised for success in their careers.
For more information or to apply, interested candidates can visit the university's website at www.smu.edu.ng