NUC Approves MBBS, Four New Health Programmes for Wellspring University

BENIN CITY – Wellspring University has secured approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme alongside four other health-related undergraduate courses from the 2026/2027 academic session.

The approval marks a major expansion of the university’s academic offerings and strengthens its position in Nigeria’s healthcare education sector.

Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Isaac Rotimi Ajayi, announced the development during a media briefing held at the university’s Senate Chamber, describing the approval as a significant milestone in the institution’s growth.

According to him, the NUC granted approval after a detailed resource verification exercise carried out in April 2026. The assessment covered critical areas including academic personnel, governance, laboratories, classrooms, learning facilities, infrastructure and the university’s overall capacity to deliver quality medical education.

With the latest approval, Wellspring University will offer the following programmes:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

• B.Sc. Human Anatomy

• B.Sc. Human Physiology

• Bachelor of Health Information Management (BHIM)

• Bachelor of Community Health Science (B.CHS.)

Professor Ajayi said the development places the university among institutions authorised by the NUC to train future medical doctors while also producing graduates in key healthcare disciplines needed to strengthen Nigeria’s health system.

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He disclosed that the university has invested heavily in modern laboratories, simulation centres, anatomy facilities, digital learning infrastructure and research equipment to support the new programmes.

The Vice-Chancellor added that experienced professors, medical consultants and other healthcare professionals have been recruited to ensure students receive quality training that meets national and international standards.

He also revealed that arrangements have been concluded for students’ clinical training through designated teaching and specialist hospitals, while the university continues to work towards obtaining all required professional approvals, including accreditation from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for the MBBS programme.

Ajayi assured prospective students and parents that the institution would continue to comply with the quality assurance standards of both the NUC and relevant professional regulatory bodies.

The university will begin admitting its first set of students into the newly approved programmes during the 2026/2027 academic session.

He advised interested candidates to obtain admission information through the university’s Admissions Office or its official website, noting that admissions into the medical programmes would strictly follow guidelines established by the NUC, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and other regulatory agencies.

Speaking further, the Vice-Chancellor said the introduction of the programmes aligns with the university’s vision of contributing to efforts aimed at addressing Nigeria’s shortage of doctors and other healthcare professionals.

He expressed confidence that the programmes would contribute to improving healthcare manpower in Edo State and across the country while promoting research, innovation and community-based healthcare initiatives.

Professor Ajayi acknowledged the years of planning, infrastructure development and regulatory compliance that preceded the approval, describing it as a recognition of the university’s readiness to deliver quality medical education.

He thanked the National Universities Commission for its confidence in the institution and commended the university’s Board of Trustees, Governing Council, Senate, management, staff and students for their contributions to achieving the milestone.