Does FUDMA offer Occupational Therapy?
FUDMA does not offer Occupational Therapy as an undergraduate JAMB UTME programme for 2026.
FUDMA's current catalogue does not include Occupational Therapy for the 2026 cycle. The reason is institutional focus or NUC accreditation rather than candidate demand.
Where you can study Occupational Therapy instead
No institutions in this guide currently offer Occupational Therapy.
What FUDMA offers instead
FUDMA does not offer a close substitute to Occupational Therapy within its current undergraduate catalogue. Candidates set on Occupational Therapy would need to choose another institution from the table above, or explore a related undergraduate programme in a different but adjacent field.
Switching institutions for a specific course is a common path in the Nigerian admission system. The change-of-institution window during the JAMB cycle lets candidates pivot before the post-UTME stage, and many candidates carry their first-choice score across to a more suitable institution.
Why some universities do not offer every course
Course availability at Nigerian universities depends on the institution's founding charter, NUC accreditation and the specific faculties the university has built up. A specialised institution may run a narrow but deep catalogue, while a comprehensive university covers more ground in less depth.
The National Universities Commission accredits each programme separately, and the absence of a course in an institution's catalogue usually reflects either the institution's strategic focus or the fact that the NUC has not yet approved that specific programme for the institution. FUDMA's current catalogue is shaped by the institution's strategic focus and the programmes the NUC has accredited so far which is why Occupational Therapy sits outside the FUDMA undergraduate offer.
Frequently asked questions
Does FUDMA offer Occupational Therapy for postgraduate study?
Occupational Therapy is not currently in the FUDMA undergraduate catalogue tracked in this guide. Postgraduate availability is a separate question handled by the institution's school of postgraduate studies, and should be confirmed on the official FUDMA portal.
When might FUDMA add Occupational Therapy to its programmes?
New undergraduate programmes require National Universities Commission accreditation and the development of curricula, faculty and infrastructure. There is no public timeline for FUDMA adding Occupational Therapy, and candidates targeting the course should plan around institutions that already offer it.
What is the closest alternative to Occupational Therapy at FUDMA?
FUDMA does not currently run a close substitute for Occupational Therapy. Candidates committed to Occupational Therapy would need to select another institution from the table above.
How do I check NUC-approved courses at FUDMA?
The National Universities Commission publishes the full list of accredited programmes at each Nigerian university. Use the NUC database or the official FUDMA admissions portal to confirm the latest accredited programmes before applying for any course.
Can I transfer to study Occupational Therapy elsewhere after starting at FUDMA?
Inter-university transfers in Nigeria are possible but bureaucratic, and typically require strong academic standing in the first year. A cleaner route is to apply directly to an institution that offers Occupational Therapy, either as a first choice from the start or via the change-of-institution window during the JAMB admission cycle.