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Pediatrics
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Program Status: OPEN
Bachelors (B.Sc) - Full time
Fees: ₦120,550
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Program Summary

Pediatrics is a medical course that focuses on the health, development, and diseases of infants, children, and adolescents. It covers a broad range of topics, including child growth and development, preventive healthcare, nutrition, immunization, and the diagnosis and management of various pediatric diseases. The course emphasizes both the physical and psychological aspects of child health, addressing congenital conditions, infectious diseases, genetic disorders, and common childhood illnesses. It also explores neonatal care, adolescent medicine, and the impact of environmental and social factors on child well-being. Clinical training is an essential part of pediatrics, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in pediatric wards, outpatient clinics, and emergency settings. The course also highlights the importance of communication with children and their families, as well as ethical considerations in pediatric care.

Requirements

UME Entry Requirements: Prospective candidates must satisfy both the University minimum entry and specified Faculty requirements. The Faculty specifically requires that a candidate must have passed Biology, Chemistry, English Language, and Physics at credit level in Senior Secondary School Certificate, GCE O/L or in an equivalent examination with credit in English. The subjects to be taken in UME are Biology, Chemistry, English Language, and Physics Direct Entry Requirements: Candidates must have passes at GCE A/L or HSC or an equivalent examination in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in addition to credit in English Language in SCE or GCE O/L or an equivalent examination.

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Application fee: ₦10,000

Deadline: 2024-08-23


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