EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY (EBSU) SECURES NUC ACCREDITATION FOR SEVEN NEW HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMMES 

Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, under the leadership of Professor M. U. Awoke, has obtained approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to establish seven new Health Science programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The development expands the range of health-related programmes available at the university and provides additional opportunities for prospective students seeking to pursue careers in the healthcare sector.

The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Associate Professor B. N. Ukwah, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.

SEVEN NEW HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMMES APPROVED

The newly approved programmes are:

1. DOCTOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

The university has received approval to commence the Doctor of Physiotherapy programme.

2. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY

The Doctor of Optometry programme has also been approved as part of the new health science offerings.

3. BACHELOR OF RADIOGRAPHY AND RADIATION SCIENCE

Ebonyi State University will also offer the Bachelor of Radiography and Radiation Science programme.

4. BACHELOR OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

The university has secured approval for the Bachelor of Health Information Management programme.

5. BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SCIENCE

Another newly approved programme is the Bachelor of Community Health Science.

6. BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE

The Bachelor of Environmental Health Science programme has also received approval for commencement.

7. B.SC. PUBLIC HEALTH

The seventh programme is the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Public Health.

LIST OF NEW PROGRAMMES

The seven programmes approved by the National Universities Commission are:

1. Doctor of Physiotherapy
2. Doctor of Optometry
3. Bachelor of Radiography and Radiation Science
4. Bachelor of Health Information Management
5. Bachelor of Community Health Science
6. Bachelor of Environmental Health Science
7. B.Sc. Public Health

NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

The introduction of the new programmes is expected to provide additional opportunities for prospective students interested in pursuing careers across different areas of the health sector.

The programmes are also expected to contribute to the development of healthcare professionals who can respond to healthcare needs in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, and beyond.

Prospective students interested in any of the newly approved programmes are advised to monitor official announcements from Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, for further information regarding admission requirements, commencement of applications and other programme-specific details.

The university has been commended for the development by the Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, which described the approval as a significant milestone for the institution.

Signed:
Associate Professor B. N. Ukwah
Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology (FHST)
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki