FUKashere Receives NUC Approval for Dental Surgery, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy Programs
Summary
FUKashere receives NUC approval for Dental Surgery, Nursing Science, and Occupational Therapy programs starting 2025/2026. Full-time mode only. Learn about new healthcare programs.
FUKashere Receives NUC Approval for Dental Surgery, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy Programs
Federal University Kashere (FUKashere) has received National Universities Commission (NUC) approval to offer three new full-time academic programs starting from the 2025/2026 academic session: Dental Surgery, Nursing Science, and Occupational Therapy.
Newly Approved Programs
1. Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.)
Professional dentistry training covering:
- Oral health sciences and dental care
- Dental surgery techniques and procedures
- Patient diagnosis and treatment planning
- Clinical practice and professional ethics
2. Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.)
Comprehensive nursing education including:
- Patient care and clinical nursing
- Healthcare management and administration
- Medical procedures and protocols
- Professional nursing practice standards
3. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B.O.T.)
Specialized training in:
- Rehabilitation and therapeutic interventions
- Patient assessment and treatment planning
- Assistive technology and adaptive equipment
- Professional occupational therapy practice
Approval Details
- Approval Date: December 8, 2025
- Effective Session: 2025/2026 academic year
- Mode: Full-time programs only (part-time requires separate approval)
- Verification: NUC conducted resource verification visit before approval
Important NUC Clarification
The approval letter emphasized that "the approval covers only the full-time mode of these programmes."
If FUKashere wishes to offer part-time or distance learning versions of these programs, the university must seek separate NUC approval.
What This Means for FUKashere
These new programs allow the university to:
- Expand into critical healthcare education sectors
- Address Nigeria's shortage of healthcare professionals
- Offer more career options to prospective students
- Enhance the university's academic portfolio
- Contribute to national healthcare workforce development
For Prospective Students
How to Apply
Students interested in these new programs should:
- Apply through JAMB for 2026 UTME
- Select Federal University Kashere as institution choice
- Choose one of the newly approved programs (Dental Surgery, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy)
- Meet UTME cut-off marks and O'Level requirements
- Participate in FUKashere Post-UTME screening if required
Entry Requirements (Typical)
While specific requirements will be announced by FUKashere, health sciences programs generally require:
- Strong JAMB UTME score (typically 200+)
- O'Level credits (5 including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- Maximum 2 sittings
- Good health and medical fitness
Career Opportunities
Dental Surgery Graduates
- Private dental practice
- Hospital dental departments
- Public health dentistry
- Dental research and academics
Nursing Science Graduates
- Clinical nursing in hospitals
- Community health nursing
- Nursing administration
- Midwifery specialization
Occupational Therapy Graduates
- Rehabilitation centers
- Hospitals and clinics
- Special needs education
- Private practice and consultancy
For More Information
Contact:
- Institution: Federal University Kashere (FUKashere)
- Office: Admissions Office / Academic Planning
- Purpose: Program details, admission requirements, application procedures
This NUC approval marks an exciting development for FUKashere and prospective healthcare students. Monitor the university's official channels for admission details for the 2025/2026 session.
