Fully Accredited by Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and NUC
DELSU Abraka (Site 3)
Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.)
The Department of Nursing Science trains clinical nurse practitioners equipped with registered nurse (RN), registered midwife (RM), and registered public health nurse (RPHN) professional competencies alongside the academic B.N.Sc. degree.
Study Duration5 Years (UTME) / 4 Years (Direct Entry)
Institutional Cut-Off180+ in JAMB
Departmental Target68.0% - 72.0% Aggregate
Indigene School Fees₦69,500
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DELSU Admission Requirements
Official criteria for UTME candidates, O'Level certification, and Direct Entry placement
UTME Subjects
No subject substitutions are accepted in UTME for Nursing Science.
- English Language (Compulsory)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
O'Level (SSCE) Passes
Five (5) credit passes in WAEC or NECO in not more than two sittings.
Mandatory Credits:
English LanguageMathematicsBiologyChemistryPhysics
Max sittings: 2 sittings (WAEC / NECO / NABTEB)
Direct Entry (200 Level)
Must satisfy 5 O'Level credits in single or two sittings.
- Registered Nurse (RN) certificate from NMCN.
- Two (2) A'Level passes in Biology and Chemistry.
Calculate Your DELSU Composite Screening Aggregate
DELSU computes admission merit standing using the official Senate formula: (JAMB UTME Score ÷ 8) + (DELSU Post-UTME Score ÷ 2) = 100%. Calculate your exact score against the 68.0% - 72.0% Aggregate target.
DELSU School Fees & Acceptance Rates
Approved official tuition and one-off statutory fees for the 2026/2027 academic session
Acceptance Fee (Indigene)₦35,000One-off payment for admitted freshers
Acceptance Fee (Non-Indigene)₦45,000Payable on DELSU portal upon admission
100L Tuition (Indigene)₦69,500Annual base tuition per session
100L Tuition (Non-Indigene)₦99,500Annual base tuition per session
Departmental & Faculty Dues: ₦6,000 – ₦10,000 per session (NUNSA & Clinical Levy). Returning students (200L–400L) pay approximately 20–25% lower tuition than freshers.
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Academic Curriculum by Level
Year-by-year course codes, credit loads, and core departmental requirements
100 Level (Basic Sciences)
1 Module
Harmattan & Rain
BIO 101/102General Biology I & II
Core6U
CHM 101/102General Chemistry I & II
Core6U
PHY 101/102General Physics I & II
Core6U
GST 111/112Communication in English & Nigerian Peoples
GST4U
200 to 500 Level (Clinical Nursing)
1 Module
Core Nursing Courses
NSC 201Foundations of Nursing Practice
Core4U
ANA 201Human Anatomy for Nurses
Core4U
PHS 201Human Physiology for Nurses
Core4U
NSC 301Medical-Surgical Nursing I & II
Core6U
NSC 303Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Core4U
NSC 401Community Health Nursing
Core4U
NSC 403Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
Core4U
NSC 501Nursing Management & Leadership
Core3U
NSC 599Research Project in Nursing
Core6U
Career Opportunities & Professional Certifications
Industry employment sectors and professional qualifying examination exemptions
Target Career Trajectories
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Tertiary Teaching Hospitals & Private ClinicsDelivers direct patient care, administers pharmacotherapy, and coordinates post-operative recovery.
Public Health Nurse
Government Health Agencies & NGOsOversees immunization programs, maternal and child clinics, and community epidemiology.
International Nurse Practitioner
NHS UK, US Healthcare Systems, CanadaTransitions into international clinical practice via NMC / NCLEX-RN certification pathways.
Professional Recognition & Exemptions
NMCN
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
Statutory council responsible for nursing licensing, indexing, and hospital accreditation.
Universities Offering Nursing Science in Nigeria
Search 117 federal, state, and private universities with verified JAMB requirements
Showing 117 of 117 Nigerian universities offering Nursing Science
Delta State
DELSU Main Hub
Delta State University
UTME Cut-off160+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguageMathematicsEconomicsGovernment or Commerce
Benue State
Benue State University
UTME Cut-off220+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Lagos State
University of Lagos
UTME Cut-off200+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Oyo State
University of Ibadan
UTME Cut-off200+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Kaduna State
Ahmadu Bello University
UTME Cut-off220+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Kwara State
University of Ilorin
UTME Cut-off220+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Rivers State
University of Port Harcourt
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Plateau State
University of Jos
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Kano State
Bayero University Kano
UTME Cut-off220+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Cross River State
University of Calabar
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Anambra State
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
UTME Cut-off220+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Lagos State
Lagos State University
UTME Cut-off220+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Oyo State
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
UTME Cut-off220+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ogun State
Olabisi Onabanjo University
UTME Cut-off220+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Enugu State
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Osun State
Obafemi Awolowo University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Edo State
University of Benin
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Borno State
University of Maiduguri
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Sokoto State
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Niger State
Federal University of Technology, Minna
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ogun State
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Benue State
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Abia State
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
FCT State
National Open University of Nigeria
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Akwa Ibom State
University of Uyo
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
FCT State
University of Abuja
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Nasarawa State
Federal University, Lafia
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Kogi State
Federal University, Lokoja
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Jigawa State
Federal University, Dutse
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Katsina State
Federal University Dutsin-Ma
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Yobe State
Federal University, Gashua
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Zamfara State
Federal University, Gusau
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Gombe State
Federal University, Kashere
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Bayelsa State
Federal University, Otuoke
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ekiti State
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ebonyi State
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Taraba State
Federal University Wukari
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Kebbi State
Federal University Birnin Kebbi
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Adamawa State
Modibbo Adama University, Yola
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Kaduna State
Nigerian Defence Academy
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Delta State
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Delta State
Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Rivers State
Rivers State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Edo State
Ambrose Alli University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Enugu State
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Imo State
Imo State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Abia State
Abia State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ebonyi State
Ebonyi State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Cross River State
Cross River State University of Technology
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Bayelsa State
Niger Delta University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Osun State
Osun State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ekiti State
Ekiti State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ogun State
Tai Solarin University of Education
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ondo State
Adekunle Ajasin University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Kwara State
Kwara State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Kogi State
Prince Abubakar Audu University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Nasarawa State
Nasarawa State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Plateau State
Plateau State University Bokkos
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Taraba State
Taraba State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Adamawa State
Adamawa State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Gombe State
Gombe State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Bauchi State
Bauchi State University Gadau
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Yobe State
Yobe State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Borno State
Borno State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Kaduna State
Kaduna State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Sokoto State
Sokoto State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Katsina State
Umaru Musa Yar'adua University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Kebbi State
Kebbi State University of Science and Technology
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Zamfara State
Zamfara State University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Rivers State
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Anambra State
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Delta State
DELSU Main Hub
Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Edo State
Edo State University Uzairue
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ogun State
Babcock University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Osun State
Bowen University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Osun State
Redeemer's University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ekiti State
Afe Babalola University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Kwara State
Landmark University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ogun State
Bells University of Technology
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Lagos State
Pan-Atlantic University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Oyo State
Lead City University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Kwara State
Al-Hikmah University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ogun State
Crawford University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ogun State
Crescent University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ondo State
Elizade University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ondo State
Achievers University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Osun State
Joseph Ayo Babalola University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Lagos State
Caleb University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Enugu State
Caritas University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Enugu State
Godfrey Okoye University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Anambra State
Madonna University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Delta State
Novena University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Delta State
Western Delta University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ondo State
Wesley University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Osun State
Fountain University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Osun State
Adeleke University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ogun State
Chrisland University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Lagos State
Anchor University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Lagos State
Augustine University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ogun State
Christopher University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ogun State
McPherson University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Ogun State
Mountain Top University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Oyo State
KolaDaisi University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
FCT State
Baze University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
FCT State
Nile University of Nigeria
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
FCT State
Veritas University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Adamawa State
American University of Nigeria
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Nasarawa State
Bingham University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Kogi State
Salem University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Abia State
Rhema University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Imo State
Gregory University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Enugu State
Coal City University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Anambra State
Paul University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Delta State
Edwin Clark University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Kwara State
Summit University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
Delta State
Michael and Cecilia Ibru University
UTME Cut-off210+
Required UTME Subjects:
English LanguagePhysicsChemistryBiology
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Can I combine WAEC and NECO for Nursing in DELSU?
Yes, DELSU accepts a combination of WAEC and NECO in not more than two sittings with credit passes in English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.