Does NOUN offer Nursing Science?
Nursing Science is not on the list of undergraduate programmes NOUN offers for the 2026 cycle.
As an open-distance institution, NOUN runs a focused catalogue of programmes that can be delivered remotely, and Nursing Science is not on that list.
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 FCT State is UNIABUJA.
Where you can study Nursing Science instead
| Institution | State | Type | 2026 UTME |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIABUJA | FCT (same state) | federal | 253 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ABU | Kaduna | federal | 257 |
| 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 NOUN offers instead
NOUN 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
Not every Nigerian university offers every JAMB-listed course. Universities are either comprehensive, covering most disciplines, or specialised, focusing on a narrower range such as technology, agriculture or theology.
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. NOUN's current catalogue delivers open-distance learning with programmes suited to remote study which is why Nursing Science sits outside the NOUN undergraduate offer.
Frequently asked questions
Does NOUN offer Nursing Science for postgraduate study?
Nursing Science is not currently in the NOUN 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 NOUN portal.
When might NOUN 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 NOUN 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 NOUN?
NOUN 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 NOUN?
The National Universities Commission publishes the full list of accredited programmes at each Nigerian university. Use the NUC database or the official NOUN admissions portal to confirm the latest accredited programmes before applying for any course.
Can I transfer to study Nursing Science elsewhere after starting at NOUN?
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.