List of Universities Offering physiotherapy in Nigeria, Jamb UTME and O'level Requirements

 

Physiotherapists play a vital role in the healthcare system, working directly with patients to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve quality of life without the use of surgery or long-term medication.
In Nigeria, Physiotherapy is a well-respected and increasingly in-demand profession. As awareness of physical therapy grows, so does the number of universities offering it as a full degree program. But before you can become a licensed physiotherapist, it’s important to know what’s required — starting with where to study, what subjects to register for in JAMB, and what you need in your O’level exams.
In this blog, we’ll guide you through a list of accredited universities offering Physiotherapy in Nigeria, O'level requirements you need to meet

##What is Physiotherapy course?
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession focused on promoting, preventing, and restoring movement, function, and overall well-being through physical methods like therapeutic exercise, massage, and physical modalities


University of Lagos (UNILAG)

University of Benin (UNIBEN)

University of Ibadan (UI)

Bayero University Kano (BUK)

Bowen University (BU)

University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)

University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)

University of Uyo (UNIUYO)

Usman Dan Fodio University (UDUSOK)

Kaduna State university (KASU)

Redeemer's University (RUN)

Federal University, Ndufu-alike (FUNAI)

Federal University, Wukari (FUWUKARI)

Yobe State University (YSU)

Evangel University (EVANGEL)

Chrisland University (CHRISLAND)

Gregory University, Uturu (GUU)

University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State (UNIMED)

Pamo University of Medical Sciences (PAMO)

Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara (ZSU)

Claretian University Nekede, Imo State (Formerly Claretain Institute of Philosophy) (CUN-DEG)

David Nweze Umahi University of Medical Sciences (DNUUMS)

Capital City University, Warawa, Kano (CCUK)

Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State (KUM)
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Maryam Abacha, American University of Nigeria (MAAUN)

Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, (TAO)


##JAMB Subject Combination for physiotherapy
In UTME, please note that English Language is Compulsory subject needed to study Physiotherapy with other three subjects namely:Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

##O'Level Requirements for Physiotherapy
To be eligible for admission into a Physiotherapy program, candidates must meet specific O'level requirements. Generally, you are required to have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, which typically include:

English Language

Maths

Biology

Physics

Chemistry.