The Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology, Tsafe (FUHSATT) has achieved a monumental breakthrough, securing official approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to launch 18 elite undergraduate degree programmes on a full-time basis, starting with the 2026/2027 academic session.
Conveyed in a formal directive dated 9th July, 2026, by Abubakar M. Girei (Acting Director of Academic Planning) on behalf of NUC Executive Secretary Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, the green light follows a highly successful resource verification tour that validated FUHSATT’s outstanding infrastructural, technical, and human resource readiness.
Specialized Frontier Degree Offerings
The newly approved, specialized curriculum bridges advanced healthcare delivery with next-generation digital technology:
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Medical & Clinical Sciences: MBBS (Medicine and Surgery), BDS (Dentistry), and D.Pharm (Pharmacy).
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Allied Health & Nursing: B.NSc (Nursing Science), BMLS (Medical Laboratory Science), DPT (Physiotherapy), B.Rad. (Radiography), B.OT (Occupational Therapy), and B.Sc. Human Nutrition & Dietetics.
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Therapeutic & Preventive Health: B.Sc. Complementary & Alternative Medicine, B.EHS (Environmental Health Sciences), B.Sc. Medicinal Chemistry, and B.HIM (Health Information Management).
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Computing & Advanced Technology: B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence, B.Sc. Data Science, B.Sc. Software Engineering, B.Sc. Computer Science, and B.Sc. Biotechnology.
Vice-Chancellor Celebrates Landmark Victory
Reacting to the regulatory approval, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibrahim Adamu Yakasai, mni, heralded the development as a historical turning point for the institution.
“This approval firmly validates our core mission: establishing a world-class citadel of learning anchored on academic excellence, groundbreaking health research, technological innovation, and societal impact,” Professor Yakasai stated.
Essential Compliance & Next Steps
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Strict Mode of Study: The NUC specifies that this approval applies exclusively to full-time study. The university will maintain the exact approved academic nomenclatures, and any future course expansions will require formal regulatory clearance.
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Quality Assurance Guarantee: The management of FUHSATT has reaffirmed its complete readiness to deploy premier clinical laboratories, high-tech classrooms, and specialized faculty to guarantee a transformative training environment.
Prospective Student Alert: With the regulatory green light fully secured, these 18 flagship courses are officially integrated into the upcoming 2026/2027 admission cycle. Stay tuned to official university admission portals to secure your spot in these newly minted programs.
Congratulations to the entire FUHSATT community on this phenomenal achievement!
