Study Of Medicine Remains 7 Years, Says NUC

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has said that Medical Students are required to spend seven years in the University, contrary to the controversial 11 years requirement.



Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday, the NUC’s Executive Director, Quality Assurance, Professor Chiedu Mafiana, stated that every student in Medical science must have a first degree in anatomy, physiology, and medical biochemistry.

His words: “Another basic requisite is that there must be clinical skill laboratory, whereby in teaching, students would use mannequins, dolls, to simulate diseases.

“The students will then use the mannequins to practice, rather than using human beings. This will also assist the students to mature psychologically for the profession,” Mafiana added.