Do you want to know the Top/Best Medical Schools in Nigeria? In this write-up, we’ll be looking at the best Universities in the country where you can study Medicine and Surgery with ease and graduate with the best grades. The medical profession is one of the professions that come with a high rate of employment in Nigeria. Below is a list of the best Universities in the country to study Medicine and Surgery. If you want to study Law, we have an article for the Top 10 Universities to Study Law In Nigeria, make sure to check it out
College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (UI)
According to reports, the University College Hospital (UCH) has been rated as the best institution to study medicine in Nigeria and the institution was ranked as one of the best universities in the country and Africa at large.
The College of Medicine at UI can boast of four sub faculties which are Faculty of basic medical sciences, Faculty of clinical sciences, Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of public health. Remember that the University of Ibadan is among Federal Universities in Nigeria that is also one the Top Universities in Nigeria and it was named the best University in Nigeria 2019 by the TimesHigherEducation World University Ranking
College of Medicine, University of Lagos (UNILAG)
The College of Medicine which is known as the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) at the renowned University of Lagos (UNILAG) is known for producing some of the best medical doctors and graduates of various medical-related programmes in the country.
The College of Medicine of UNILAG can boast of three sub faculties namely, Faculty of basic medical sciences, Faculty of clinical sciences, and Faculty of dental sciences. If you are in Lagos state, you want to attend a university close to you and you can get admission into UNILAG, then check out the list of Private Universities in Lagos or Private Universities in Ogun State to choose from
College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
UNILORIN is known for tight academic schedules for students and they also rarely go on industrial actions by the lecturers of the institution. The medical school of the university can boast of a conducive environment to study medicine and surgery.
The College of Health Sciences of UNILORIN can boast of two sub faculties which are Faculty of basic medical sciences and Faculty of clinical sciences.
College of Health Science, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
Obafemi Awolowo University is one of the best universities in the country when it comes to the study of Medicine. The OAU teaching Hospital is among the top ten hospitals in the country.
The institution is known for its highly employable graduates of medicine and other medical-related programmes in the country.
The College of Health Sciences in OAU is considered to be the most competitive faculty at the university because of the high student-centred curricula they offer. Don’t forget what we are talking about: Top 10 Best Medical Schools/Universities In Nigeria To Study Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria
Ahmadu Bello University is one of the oldest universities in the country and can equally boast as one of the best institutions to study Medicine and Surgery.
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital is one of the busiest hospitals in the Northern region of Nigeria.
The Medical Faculty is the largest in the whole of the university as it has about seventeen departments.
College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
The College of Medicine of UNN is considered as one of the best schools of medicine in Nigeria since its inception up to date.
The ABU teaching hospital is the only hospital that has a Veterinary Teaching Hospital which caters for pets and other animals in the country.
The College of Health Sciences has three sub faculties which are, Faculty of medical science, Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of health science & technology.
College of Medicine, Lagos State University (LASU)
Lagos State University has its own College of Medicine which is also considered as one of the medical schools in Nigeria. The College is known for producing some of the best doctors in Lagos State and the country at large. Though LASU is among the State Universities in Nigeria not Federal but it still manages to make the list, remember we are talking about: Top 10 Best Medical Schools/Universities In Nigeria To Study Medicine
College of Medicine, University of Benin (UNIBEN)
UNIBEN can boast to have one of the best Teaching Hospitals in the country. The teaching hospital is equipped with modern medical facilities and world-class medical experts who work round the clock to save lives.
The College of medicine at the institution has two sub faculties which are the school of dentistry and institute of child health.
College of Health Sciences, Delta State University (DELSU)
Delta State University is a state university which is owned and managed by the state government. The university is perfect for southerners who might want to study medicine and surgery as a course.
The College of Health Sciences at the Delta State University can boast of three sub faculties.
College of Medicine, Ambrose Alli University (AAU)
Ambrose Alli University in Edo State can as well boast as one of the best universities in Nigeria to study medicine and surgery with to the institution’s outstanding academic performances when it comes to medical-related programmes.
The AAU College of Medicine is also known for producing world-class experts in the medical line and other related courses. None of the Private Universities in Nigeria make the list
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