Upon successful completion of the DPT degree program, graduates will be able to:

• Screen, examine, evaluate, and diagnose diverse patient/client population with impairments, functional limitations and disabilities related to movement, physical dysfunction, health and wellness.
• Plan and implement standard and innovative interventions for individuals with impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities related to movement, physical dysfunction, health and wellness.
• Integrate the best contemporary evidence for physical therapy practice given increased clinical expertise and patient/client values, needs and preferences.
• Integrate scientific and clinical evidence in physical therapy practice, and contribute to the evidence for practice.
• Generate effective communication with all stakeholders in the healthcare environment fostering teamwork, collaboration, health and wellness.

The three modes of admission into the DPT degree programme are as stated below:

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)

• Candidates may be considered for admission to 100 level of the Doctor of Physiotherapy degree programme after passing at the required level, the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), provided they obtain the West African School Certificate (WASC), National Examination Council (NECO) or the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) or General Certificate of Education (GCE ‘O’ Level) or its equivalents at a minimum of credit level in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken and passed at not more than two sittings.

Direct Entry

The Direct Entry mode is as follows:

• General Certificate of Education (G.C.E. Advanced level) or its recognized equivalents ‘A’ level credit passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in addition to the five credit passes as in UTME Admission above, or
• Bachelor’s degree in related Health Sciences disciplines (other than Physiotherapy) from reputable universities recognized by the University Senate.

Transition to Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT):

• A candidate who possesses a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Physiotherapy or Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B. Physiotherapy) or a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (BMR) degree in Physiotherapy or its equivalent may be admitted into the DPT degree programme at the 500 Level of study.
• In addition to item above, such candidate must hold a current license to practice physiotherapy in Nigeria.

The objectives of the BSPH programme are to;

1. Prepare public health professional to take up effective leadership and management position in the community, work places, school settings and health centres/institution.
2. Equip students with knowledge and competences in Public Health to enable them carry out community diagnosis, immunization, community mobilization, health education.
3. Prepared graduates who understand the health needs and health problems of the individuals and particular sections of the population and formulate health education programmes to avert the condition.
4. Expose students to health ideas which enhance the promotion of physical, mental, spiritual, occupational, social and psychological health which they ought to pursue all through their live.
5. Produce public health professional who will be eligible to pursue postgraduate programmes and research leading to award of PGD, MPH and Ph.D degrees.

On successful completion of the BSPCH program, students will be able to;

1. demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for practice and delivery of public and community health services competently.
2. Apply knowledge of history, theory, and practice to advance prevention and wellness.
3. demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of the roles of people and agencies who undertake work in the promotion of public health.
4. Apply independent, teamwork, and leadership skills to address public health concerns.
5. Identify, interpret, evaluate, and synthesize public health information, data, and evidence.
6. Apply ethical considerations working with diverse populations.
7. Communicate public health information in both oral and written forms, through a variety of media and to diverse audiences.

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Admission

• Candidates should possess at least five credits at ordinary level West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) or its equivalent (NECO, NABTEC, SSCE, GCE), maximum at two sittings, to qualify for consideration for admission. The subject includes: Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Health Science, and Mathematics and English Languages.
• The students must also obtain an acceptable score in joint matriculation board examination (UME/JAMB).

Direct Entry Admission

The candidate should possess, in addition to the UTME requirements

• Pass in general certificate of education or at advanced level in Physics or Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology (or Zoology), or
• Possess OND/HND in Medical/ Biological Science, or
• Possess Registered Nurse/Midwifery Certificate, Community Health Officer Certificate, or Environmental Health Officer Certificate, or NCE (Physical/Health Education, Home Economics, Science Education, Nutrition)

Transfer Students.

• Candidates can transfer from other department in the Faculty of Medical Sciences or other recognized Universities with CGPA of not less 3.50 without carryover courses.

On successful completion of the BNS degree programme, students will be able to

• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for them to practice nursing services competently.
• Provides patient-centered holistic, compassionate, respectful care of patient populations, families, and communities that is age and culturally appropriate.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate with other stakeholders in Health and Nursing matter.
• Applies clinical reasoning and critical thinking to promote a culture of safety and prevent risk of harm to populations, families, colleagues, and the community.
• Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and accountability in the effective management of client care.
• Demonstrate commitment and compassion in the effective management of client care.
• Demonstrate leadership and management skills and act as a change agent within the political, social, and health care systems in the practice of nursing.
• Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues by fostering mutual respect and shared decision making to enhance knowledge, experience, and health outcomes.
• Demonstrates professionalism through consistent application and self-reflection of moral, legal, altruistic, humanistic, legal, regulatory principles, and self-care.
• Strive for continuing self-development to keep abreast with the technological and social changes related to health and nursing science

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Admission

1. Candidates should possess at least five credits at ordinary level West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) or its equivalent (NECO, NABTEC, SSCE, GCE), at not more than two sittings, to qualify for consideration for admission. The subject includes: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics and English Languages.
2. The students must also obtain an acceptable score in joint matriculation board examination (UME/JAMB).
3. Candidate must pass any prescribed Screening test that may be prescribed by the Newgate University

Direct Entry Admission

The candidate should possess, in addition to the UTME requirements;

1. Candidates who are holders of the RN Diploma of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria with pass at credit level in five subjects at ‘O’ level which must include English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in not more than two sittings.
2. Candidates who are holders of the RM Diploma of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria with pass at credit level in five subjects at ‘O’ level which must include English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in not more than two sittings. Such Candidates must write and pass the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria final qualifying examination for registration as General Nurses (RN) before graduation from the BNSc programme.
3. In addition to a) and b) above, possession of at least one post-RN certification e.g., Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN) and Registered Psychiatric Nurse would be an advantage.

Transfer Students

Candidates can transfer from other department in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences or other recognized Universities with CGPA of not less 2.50 without carryover courses.

On successful completion of the program, the graduates will possess the following competencies;

1. Laboratory Tests and Diagnostics
   • Demonstrate cognitive knowledge through understanding and performing the full range of medical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation, molecular diagnostics, laboratory operations, and other emerging diagnostics.
2. Critical Thinking
   • Demonstrate cognitive knowledge through understanding and performing the full range of medical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation, molecular diagnostics, laboratory operations, and other emerging diagnostics.
3. Effective Communication
   • Demonstrate cognitive knowledge through understanding and performing the full range of medical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation, molecular diagnostics, laboratory operations, and other emerging diagnostics.
4. Laboratory Management and Organization
   • Demonstrate cognitive knowledge through understanding and performing the full range of medical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation, molecular diagnostics, laboratory operations, and other emerging diagnostics.
5. Information Processing and Management Systems
   • Demonstrate cognitive knowledge through understanding and performing the full range of medical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, coagulation, molecular diagnostics, laboratory operations, and other emerging diagnostics.

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Admission

• Candidates should possess at least five credits at ordinary level West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) or its equivalent (NECO, NABTEC, SSCE, GCE), maximum at two sittings, to qualify for consideration for admission. The subject includes: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics and English Languages.
• The students must also obtain an acceptable score in joint matriculation board examination (UME/JAMB).

Direct Entry Admission

The candidate should possess, in addition to the UTME requirements, one of the following:

• Pass in general certificate of education or at advanced level in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Zoology).
• Graduates of first degree or OND or HND in Biochemistry, Microbiology or in any other related courses.
• Holders of Medical Laboratory Technicians certificate from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria and who have relevant qualifications as specified.

Transfer Students.

• Candidates can transfer from other department in the Faculty of Medical Sciences or other recognized Universities with CGPA of not less 3.50 without carryover courses.

Upon successful completion of the BEHS degree program, graduates will be able to:

1. Monitor agents in the environment and work- place that may affect human health.
2. Predict the impacts of the major air and work-environment pollutants on human health.
3. Conduct effective control measures for the major air and work-environment hazards.
4. Characterize the common pollutants in water and wastewater.
5. Recognize (Analyze, Explain, Illustrate) the impacts of water pollutants on human health.
6. Identify the principles of water and wastewater treatment
7. Apply the appropriate methods for treatment and disposal of solid, hazardous and toxic wastes
8. Explain the principles of food poisoning and food borne infections.
9. Perform food control measures during production, preparation and presentation states.
10. Interpret the functions and metabolism of microorganisms in marine and fresh water ecosystems, air, soil, food and oil.
11. Explain microbial role in waste disposal, recycling and agriculture.
12. Demonstrate principles of leadership and management.
13. Identify the basic concepts of environmental and occupational toxicology.
14. Formulate the necessary knowledge and steps of research relevant to the practice of environmental health.

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)

• Candidates may be considered for admission to 100 level B.Sc. (EHS) Degree course after passing at the required level, the UME Examination of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), provided they obtain the West African School Certificate (WASC), National Examination Council (NECO) or the General Certificate of Education (SSCE/GCE) at a minimum of credit level in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken and passed at not more than two sittings.

Direct Entry

• In addition to O’ Level requirements stipulated above, applicants should possess
  • at least two A’ Level papers in relevant subjects, or
  • OND in Environmental Health Sciences, or Community Health or relevant discipline with at least upper credit grade, or
  • HND in Environmental Health Sciences, or Community Health or relevant discipline with at least upper credit, or
  • ND or HND certificates (minimum upper credit) in the Public Health Inspector’s Diploma of the Royal Society of Health Dip RSH), or
  • West Africa Health Examination Board (WAHEB) Diploma for Public Health Superintendents/Health Technologists.

Transfer Cases

• Candidates wishing to transfer from one programme to Environmental Health Science for some good reason (s) may be considered for admission at the appropriate level. Any deficiencies in their background should be rectified by taking appropriate courses.