Does PAU offer Physiotherapy?
No, Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) does not currently offer Physiotherapy as a JAMB UTME programme for the 2026 admission cycle.
PAU runs a focused undergraduate catalogue and does not currently include medical or health-science programmes such as Physiotherapy.
Where you can study Physiotherapy instead
No institutions in this guide currently offer Physiotherapy.
What PAU offers instead
PAU does not offer a close substitute to Physiotherapy within its current undergraduate catalogue. Candidates set on Physiotherapy 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
Not every Nigerian university offers every JAMB-listed course. Universities are either comprehensive, covering most disciplines, or specialised, focusing on a narrower range such as technology, agriculture or theology.
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. PAU's current catalogue runs a focused private-university catalogue centred on business, communications and the liberal arts which is why Physiotherapy sits outside the PAU undergraduate offer.
Frequently asked questions
Does PAU offer Physiotherapy for postgraduate study?
Physiotherapy is not currently in the PAU 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 PAU portal.
When might PAU add Physiotherapy 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 PAU adding Physiotherapy, and candidates targeting the course should plan around institutions that already offer it.
What is the closest alternative to Physiotherapy at PAU?
PAU does not currently run a close substitute for Physiotherapy. Candidates committed to Physiotherapy would need to select another institution from the table above.
How do I check NUC-approved courses at PAU?
The National Universities Commission publishes the full list of accredited programmes at each Nigerian university. Use the NUC database or the official PAU admissions portal to confirm the latest accredited programmes before applying for any course.
Can I transfer to study Physiotherapy elsewhere after starting at PAU?
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 Physiotherapy, either as a first choice from the start or via the change-of-institution window during the JAMB admission cycle.