Health Care Administration and Hospital Management
About the Program
The B.Sc. in Health Care Administration and Hospital Management is a dynamic and interdisciplinary four-year degree program designed to prepare students for leadership and administrative roles in healthcare settings. It blends foundational knowledge in health sciences with advanced principles of management, public health, policy development, and healthcare systems operations.
Throughout the program, students will gain critical competencies in healthcare planning, hospital operations, human resource management, health information systems, medical ethics, and quality assurance. A strong emphasis is placed on understanding Nigeria’s health system and developing leadership capacity to improve service delivery in both public and private healthcare institutions.
With hands-on training through internships, case studies, and administrative simulations, students will be equipped to manage hospital departments, coordinate health services, and implement strategic improvements in healthcare environments.
By the end of the program, students will be proficient in designing and managing health programs, conducting healthcare audits, evaluating organizational performance, and fostering collaboration across departments in complex clinical and non-clinical settings.
Program Objectives
The goal of this program is to train knowledgeable, ethical, and innovative professionals who can manage healthcare institutions effectively and improve patient outcomes through efficient administrative practices.
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Apply principles of management, economics, and public health to healthcare delivery
- Oversee hospital operations and health systems with strategic insight
- Utilize health information systems and data analytics for decision-making
- Lead healthcare teams, projects, and departments with ethical responsibility
- Ensure compliance with health regulations and quality standards
- Develop and implement policies that enhance healthcare delivery
Graduates will emerge with:
- A strong foundation in healthcare systems and administration
- Competence in managing human and financial resources in health institutions
- Proficiency in digital health technologies and hospital information systems
- Practical experience from internships and administrative rotations
- Leadership and communication skills for team management
- Research abilities for health system improvement and policy development
They will be well-suited for careers in hospital management, health program coordination, health consulting, healthcare policy, and administration in public health organizations in Nigeria and beyond.
Program Details
- Faculty: Health Sciences
- Department: Health Care Administration and Hospital Management
- Duration: 4 Years
- Level: Undergraduate
- Application Status: Open
Curriculum
The curriculum adheres to the NUC Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (NUC-CCMAS) for undergraduate training in Health Care Administration and Hospital Management in Nigeria. It includes both theoretical and practical components that build professional capacity for managing healthcare institutions.
Admission Criteria
UTME Entry (4-Year Programme)
To qualify for admission through UTME, candidates must:
- Present credits in five (5) O'Level subjects (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) at not more than two sittings, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Economics or Government
- Any other relevant subject (e.g., Chemistry, Physics, Commerce)
- Meet all other departmental and faculty requirements
Direct Entry (3-Year Programme)
Candidates may gain admission through:
- A'Level/JUPEB with a minimum of 8 points in relevant subjects such as:
- Biology
- Economics
- Mathematics
- OND/HND in Health Administration, Public Health, or related disciplines with at least Lower Credit
- NCE or equivalent qualifications in related fields
- All Direct Entry candidates must also possess the five O'Level credits as specified for UTME entry
Additional Requirements:
- Candidates must be at least 16 years old by the admission year
- Medical fitness certification is required upon admission
- All submitted credentials are subject to verification
Program Fees
The following fees are applicable for the Health Care Administration and Hospital Management program. Please note that fees are subject to change.
| Indigene Fee | NGN 300,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Non-Indigene Fee | NGN 350,000.00 |