Does NDA offer Nursing Science?
No, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) does not currently offer Nursing Science as a JAMB UTME programme for the 2026 admission cycle.
NDA's current catalogue does not include Nursing Science for the 2026 cycle. The reason is institutional focus or NUC accreditation rather than candidate demand.
Candidates targeting Nursing Science have 33 institutions in this guide to consider. The most accessible 2026 cut-offs sit at FUBK (245), FULafia (247), UNICAL (247), while the nearest option in Kaduna State is ABU.
Where you can study Nursing Science instead
| Institution | State | Type | 2026 UTME |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABU | Kaduna (same state) | federal | 257 |
| FUBK | Kebbi | federal | 245 |
| FULafia | Nasarawa | federal | 247 |
| UNICAL | Cross River | federal | 247 |
| KWASU | Kwara | state | 248 |
| OOU | Ogun | state | 248 |
| ABSU | Abia | state | 249 |
| DELSU | Delta | state | 249 |
| FUOYE | Ekiti | federal | 249 |
| EBSU | Ebonyi | state | 251 |
| KSU | Kogi | state | 251 |
| UNIPORT | Rivers | federal | 251 |
| ATBU | Bauchi | federal | 253 |
| AAUA | Ondo | state | 253 |
| LASU | Lagos | state | 253 |
| UNIABUJA | FCT | federal | 253 |
| BUK | Kano | federal | 254 |
| EKSU | Ekiti | state | 254 |
| UDUSOK | Sokoto | federal | 254 |
| IMSU | Imo | state | 255 |
| MAUTECH | Adamawa | federal | 255 |
| RSU | Rivers | state | 255 |
| BU | Ogun | private | 256 |
| UNIZIK | Anambra | federal | 256 |
| UNIBEN | Edo | federal | 256 |
| BOWEN | Osun | private | 258 |
| UNILORIN | Kwara | federal | 258 |
| ABUAD | Ekiti | private | 259 |
| FUTO | Imo | federal | 259 |
| UNN | Enugu | federal | 267 |
| OAU | Osun | federal | 269 |
| UI | Oyo | federal | 269 |
| UNILAG | Lagos | federal | 270 |
What NDA offers instead
NDA does not offer a close substitute to Nursing Science within its current undergraduate catalogue. Candidates set on Nursing Science would need to choose another institution from the table above, or explore a related undergraduate programme in a different but adjacent field.
Switching institutions for a specific course is a common path in the Nigerian admission system. The change-of-institution window during the JAMB cycle lets candidates pivot before the post-UTME stage, and many candidates carry their first-choice score across to a more suitable institution.
Why some universities do not offer every course
Course availability at Nigerian universities depends on the institution's founding charter, NUC accreditation and the specific faculties the university has built up. A specialised institution may run a narrow but deep catalogue, while a comprehensive university covers more ground in less depth.
The National Universities Commission accredits each programme separately, and the absence of a course in an institution's catalogue usually reflects either the institution's strategic focus or the fact that the NUC has not yet approved that specific programme for the institution. NDA's current catalogue serves the Nigerian Armed Forces with a narrow set of programmes which is why Nursing Science sits outside the NDA undergraduate offer.
Frequently asked questions
Does NDA offer Nursing Science for postgraduate study?
Nursing Science is not currently in the NDA undergraduate catalogue tracked in this guide. Postgraduate availability is a separate question handled by the institution's school of postgraduate studies, and should be confirmed on the official NDA portal.
When might NDA add Nursing Science to its programmes?
New undergraduate programmes require National Universities Commission accreditation and the development of curricula, faculty and infrastructure. There is no public timeline for NDA adding Nursing Science, and candidates targeting the course should plan around institutions that already offer it.
What is the closest alternative to Nursing Science at NDA?
NDA does not currently run a close substitute for Nursing Science. Candidates committed to Nursing Science would need to select another institution from the table above.
How do I check NUC-approved courses at NDA?
The National Universities Commission publishes the full list of accredited programmes at each Nigerian university. Use the NUC database or the official NDA admissions portal to confirm the latest accredited programmes before applying for any course.
Can I transfer to study Nursing Science elsewhere after starting at NDA?
Inter-university transfers in Nigeria are possible but bureaucratic, and typically require strong academic standing in the first year. A cleaner route is to apply directly to an institution that offers Nursing Science, either as a first choice from the start or via the change-of-institution window during the JAMB admission cycle.