Programme

Degree Programme

DEGREE PROGRAMMES


Studying at Rhema University Nigeria affords you the benefit of learning from academics who are certified industry professionals and experts in their fields.

These experts are a part of the team reshaping our world and equipping our students for excellence in character and learning.

Our curriculum is designed to provide our students with opportunities to develop valuable skills for the workplace with the aid of state-of-the arts facilities and laboratories, and a well-stocked library within the confines of a conducive learning environment.

All our courses have been accredited by Nigeria’s National Universities Commission, as well as by relevant professional bodies in Nigeria and abroad.


B.Sc. – Accounting


The focus of Rhema University’s Accounting programme is to produce high-quality and well-grounded personnel in the field of Accounting with a special interest in accounting, business management, entrepreneurship, and ICT.

We also equip them with sufficient interpersonal skills to enable them to effectively function in the global marketplace.

Entry requirements:


Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Entry Mode

Applicants seeking admission into the Department of Accounting through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination must have 5 O’Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Financial Accounting, and Government.
Direct Entry Mode

Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission into the 200-level stream must possess in addition to the minimum 5 O’ Level credit passes at the WASSCE, NECO SSCE, any of the following:
  • Advanced level GCE in at least two relevant subjects
  • Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Certificate
  • Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in relevant subjects
  • National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in Accounting
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in Accounting
  • Accounting Technician Scheme
  • Foundation pass of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAN)
  • First degree in related fields
  • Career Prospects

    Career opportunities are open to Accounting graduates from Rhema University across industries and in public and private enterprises.

    They can also set up their accounting firms, lecture in institutions of higher learning, as well as pursue post-graduate studies in accounting and related fields.

    B.Sc. – Banking & Finance


    The Bachelor of Science degree in Banking and Finance is acquired through coursework and research projects. Its emphasis is on such courses as banking, finance, financial management, investment analysis, project evaluation, insurance and projects.

    The programme is designed to produce skilled manpower with theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to the banking and finance industry.

    Entry requirements

    Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking admission into the Department of Banking/Finance through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination must have 5 O’ Level credits, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, and Government.

    Direct Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission to the 200-level of any degree programme must possess in addition to the minimum 5 O’ Level credit passes at the WASSCE, NECO SSCE, any of the following:
  • Advanced level GCE in at least two relevant subjects – Economics, Accounting
  • Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Certificate
  • Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in relevant subjects
  • National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in relevant subjects
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in relevant subjects
  • First degree in related fields
  • Career Prospects

    Career prospects for graduates of banking and finance abound in the banking and finance industry, international financial institutions, as well as in academia.

    They are qualified for postgraduate studies in banking and related fields.

    B.Sc. – Biochemistry

    Biochemistry is regarded as the index of industrial development across the world. The giant strides made by humankind to understand and explore nature and to synthesize new materials essential for the enhancement and sustenance of economic and technological development have benefited immensely from the study of biochemistry.

    The degree programme in Biochemistry is designed to train students in the theory and practice of all branches of Biochemistry and to understand the interconnectedness between chemicals or metabolic pathways and the biological systems in which they exist.


    Entry requirements

    Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking admission for a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination must have 5 O’ Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing, and Geography.

    Direct Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission, which begins at 200-level must possess in addition to the minimum 5 O’ Level credit passes at the WASSCE, NECO SSCE, any of the following:
  • Advanced level GCE in at least two relevant subjects – biology, botany, chemistry, mathematics and physics
  • Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Certificate
  • Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in relevant subjects
  • National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in relevant subjects
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in relevant subjects
  • First degree in related fields
  • Career Prospects

    A degree in Biochemistry will equip the graduates to pursue a career in production, management, research, and development in agricultural, chemical, clinical/biological, and allied industries, as well as undertake post-graduate studies for a career in academics.

    B.Sc. – Chemistry (Pure/Applied)

    A degree in Chemistry (Pure/Applied) will help the graduates appreciate the centrality of chemical science in the development of human society, as well as its linkages to other branches of science.

    Chemistry graduates are expected to possess the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to solve theoretical and practical problems in Chemistry and other allied industries in tune with societal needs and for national development.


    Entry requirements

    Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Entry Mode

    Aplicants seeking admission into the Department of Chemistry through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination must have 5 O’ Level credits in WASSCE or NECO SSC, and this must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in addition to other relevant science subjects.

    Direct Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission to the 200-level of the Department of Chemistry must possess in addition to the minimum 5 O’ Level credit passes at the WASSCE, NECO SSCE, any of the following:
  • Advanced level GCE in at least two relevant subjects – Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and relevant science subjects
  • Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Certificate
  • Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in relevant subjects
  • National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in relevant subjects
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in relevant subjects
  • First degree in related fields
  • Career Prospects

    Career prospects for graduates of Chemistry abound in food, chemical and allied industries. They can also pursue post-graduate studies in chemistry and allied fields.

    B.Sc. – Computer Science

    The discipline of Computer Science is unique because it provides a platform for the convergence of technologies. Its uniqueness dictates its increasing relevance across disciplines, modern practices, techniques, and in our everyday lives.

    The scope of application of Computer Science in modern scientific and technological contexts is infinitely wide. In the course of this study, students of Computer Science will be equipped and encouraged to function, research and engage in collaborative projects in a wide range of professional contexts, software development, artificial intelligence, web development, programming languages, data science, etc.

    The department also has accreditation for degree programmes in Physics/Electronics and Statistics.

    Entry requirements

    Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking admission into the Computer Science Department through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination must have 5 O’ Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology in not more than two sittings.

    Direct Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission into the Computer Science Department must possess in addition to the minimum 5 O’ Level credit passes at the WASSCE, NECO SSCE, any of the following:
  • Advanced level GCE in at least two relevant subjects – mathematics and physics
  • Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Certificate
  • Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in mathematics, physics, and any other science subject
  • National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in Computer Science
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in Computer Science
  • First degree in related fields
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates of Computer Science from Rhema University, Nigeria are equipped to seek careers in the following areas:
  • Teaching/lecturing in schools, colleges, and universities
  • Research Institutes
  • Banking/Insurance Sectors
  • Breweries/Bottling Companies
  • Oil-producing/Marketing industries
  • Telecommunication industries
  • Electronic/Print Media Houses
  • Agricultural Institutes
  • Technopreneurship
  • B.Sc. – Economics

    The philosophy, aims and objectives of the Department of Economics are to produce graduates who will understand the dynamics of the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services.

    The programme will also equip them with the critical skills to abstract using simplified models that identify the essence of a problem, analyse, reason inductively and deductively, marshal evidence, assimilate structures and analyse qualitative and quantitative data, and communicate the same to a wide and varied audience within the private and public sectors of the economy.

    Entry requirements

    Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking admission into the Department of Economics through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination must have 5 O’ Level credits, which must include English Language, Mathematics, and Economics in addition to relevant social science and arts subjects.

    Direct Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission to the Department of Economics must possess in addition to the minimum 5 O’ Level credit passes at the WASSCE, NECO SSCE, in any of the following:
  • Advanced level GCE in at least two relevant subjects
  • Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Certificate
  • Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in relevant subjects
  • National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in relevant subjects
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in relevant subjects
  • First degree in related fields
  • Career Prospects

    For graduates of Economics, career opportunities abound in the financial services sector, data analysis, business intelligence, market research, market research analysis, statistics and economic advisory roles, as well as in private and government-owned corporate entities and government parastatals. They can also pursue post-graduate studies for a career in academia.

    B.Sc. - Human Anatomy

    The philosophy of the programme is borne out of the need to produce knowledgeable and efficient, and skilled personnel in human anatomy for the training of health personnel in various fields of health sciences, research, complement ancillary laboratory medical services, as well as entrepreneurial expertise in related disciplines.

    Entry requirements

    Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking admission into the Department of Human Anatomy through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination must have 5 O’ Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

    Direct Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission into the human anatomy programme must possess in addition to the minimum 5 O’ Level credit passes at the WASSCE, NECO SSCE, any of the following:
  • Advanced level GCE in at least two relevant subjects – physics, chemistry, biology or zoology
  • Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Certificate
  • Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in relevant subjects
  • National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in relevant subjects
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in relevant subjects
  • First degree in related fields
  • Career Prospects

    Career prospects for graduates of human anatomy exist in private and government-owned healthcare/hospital facilities, medical laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, etc. Graduates of human anatomy can also pursue higher degrees in human anatomy, which will qualify them to teach in institutions of higher learning.

    B.Sc. Human Physiology

    Our focus in the Department of Human Physiology is to produce highly skilled graduates who understand the human body – how it functions, how its different parts interact with each other, what happens in a healthy body under normal and abnormal conditions, and what may go wrong when someone gets sick or ill.

    The human physiology programme at Rhema University aims to help students learn best practices in the management and treatment of diseases/ailments.

    Entry requirements

    Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking admission into the Human Physiology Department through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination must have 5 O’ Level credits, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

    Direct Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission into the Department of Human Physiology must possess in addition to the minimum 5 O’ Level credit passes at the WASSCE, NECO SSCE in any of the following:
  • Advanced level GCE in at least two relevant subjects
  • Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Certificate
  • Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in relevant subjects
  • National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in relevant subjects
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in relevant subjects
  • First degree in related fields
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates of Human Physiology have career opportunities in every branch of health and medical sciences, medical research institutes, and colleges of medicine and surgery. They also undertake post-graduate studies in human physiology.

    B.Sc. – Marketing

    The Department of Marketing seeks to equip its graduates with the requisite marketing tools and skills to enable make contributions to the economic, social and business/commercial growth of society using relevant case studies and real-life challenges.

    The programme exposes the students to varied marketing platforms such as social media marketing, digital marketing and the traditional 4p’s of marketing, etc.

    Entry requirements

    Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking admission into the Department of Marketing must have 5 O’ Level credits, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and two other relevant subjects obtained in not more than two sittings.

    Direct Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission to the 200-level of the Department of Marketing must possess in addition to the minimum 5 O’ Level credit passes at the WASSCE, NECO SSCE, any of the following:
  • Advanced level GCE in at least two relevant subjects
  • Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Certificate
  • Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in relevant subjects
  • National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in relevant subjects
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in relevant subjects
  • First degree in related fields
  • Career Prospects

    Career prospects for graduates of Marketing are wide and cut across private and government-owned companies and institutions. Their expertise is also sought in marketing communication agencies, financial institutions, fast-moving consumer goods companies, community-based and non-governmental organisations, etc.

    Prospects are also available in academia and to pursue postgraduate studies.

    B.Sc. – Mass Communication

    The philosophy aims and objectives of our Mass Communication Department include but are not limited to offering our undergraduates professionally-oriented training for aspiring Journalists, Communicators, and Broadcasters, as well as Advertising and Public Relations practice.

    In addition, we provide our students with the opportunity to master the art of communicating with the masses whether in writing or broadcasting across varied media platforms and social media spaces in corporate entities.

    Rhema FM 93.3 radio and state-of-the-art television studio provide a breeding ground for future radio/television broadcasters.

    Entry requirements

    Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking admission into the Department of Mass Communication through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination must have 5 O’ Level credits, which must include English Language and Mathematics in addition to any arts or social science subjects.

    Direct Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission must possess in addition to the minimum 5 O’ Level credit passes at the WASSCE, NECO SSCE, any of the following:
  • Advanced level GCE in at least two relevant subjects
  • Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Certificate
  • Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in relevant subjects
  • National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in relevant subjects
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in relevant subjects
  • First degree in related fields
  • Career Prospects

    Career prospects for Mass Communication graduates abound in print and broadcast media houses – both offline and online, in public relations and advertising agencies, as well as in social and digital marketing agencies.

    They might decide to set up their own radio/television house, advertising/PR agencies, as well as social/digital marketing agencies. There are also career opportunities in private/government-owned corporate entities, institutions of learning, community-based and non-governmental organizations, etc. They may decide to pursue post-graduate studies in different arms of mass communication.

    B.MLS – Medical Laboratory Science

    In the first two years of studies, we offer basic science courses, as well as pharmacology, physiology, anatomy and biochemistry. From the third year, we delve into core departmental courses such as medical microbiology, chemical pathology, haematology, blood group serology, immunology and histopathology.

    Our Department of Medical Laboratory Science has accreditations from the National Universities Commission and the Medical Laboratory Science Practitioners of Nigeria (MLSCN).

    Entry requirements

    Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking admission to the Department of Medical Laboratory Science at Rhema University Nigeria through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination must have 5 O’ Level credits, which must include Chemistry, Physics, Biology, English Language, and Mathematics.

    Direct Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission must possess in addition to the minimum 5 O’ Level credit passes at the WASSCE, NECO SSCE, any of the following:
  • Advanced level GCE in at least two relevant subjects
  • Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Certificate
  • Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in relevant subjects
  • National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in relevant subjects
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in relevant subjects
  • First degree in related fields
  • Career Prospects

    Career prospects for graduates of Medical Laboratory Science abound in both private and government-owned laboratory facilities, as well as in teaching hospitals. Graduates can also pursue postgraduate studies in medical laboratory science.

    Also, with your practice licence from the Medical Laboratory Science Practitioners Council of Nigeria, graduates can set up their private medical laboratory science practice.

    MB.BS - Medicine & Surgery

    The Medicine and Surgery Programme comes under the College of Medicine and Health Sciences. The programme takes the student through the whole gamut of medicine from the basic to the complex. Our primary focus is to produce exceptionally well-prepared and highly competent doctors who would fit into any healthcare delivery system anywhere in the world.

    At the end of the programme, the student is expected to understand human anatomy and its different parts, how it works, diseases/ailments and their effects on human anatomy, as well as the treatment and management of such diseases/ailments.

    Entry requirements

    Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking admission into the Medicine and Surgery programme through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination must have 5 O’ Level credits, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

    Direct Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission to the Medicine and Surgery programme must possess, in addition to the minimum 5 O’ Level credit passes at the WASSCE, NECO SSCE, any of the following:
  • Advanced level GCE in at least two relevant subjects
  • Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Certificate
  • Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in relevant subjects
  • National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in relevant subjects
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in relevant subjects
  • First degree in related fields
  • Career Prospects

    Career prospects for graduates of Medicine and Surgery are wide. But primarily, their services and expertise are required in private/public healthcare facilities. They can also find a place in the armed forces, research institutes, and as teachers in university colleges of medicine, as well as in international aid agencies.

    B.Sc. - Microbiology

    The microbiology programme at Rhema University is designed to provide the students with a sound understanding of the concepts of microorganisms and how they interact and relate to humankind and the environment.

    It emphasizes the linkages between traditional biotechnology and modern biotechnology and equips the students to take up positions in the food, clinical, and health industry, environmental protection agencies, as well as in research institutes.

    Entry requirements

    Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking admission for a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination must have 5 O’ Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

    Direct Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission to the 200-level of the programme must possess in addition to the minimum 5 O’ Level credit passes at the WASSCE, NECO SSCE any of the following:
  • Advanced level GCE in at least two relevant subjects – biology, botany, chemistry, physics, and mathematics
  • Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Certificate
  • Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in relevant subjects
  • National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in relevant subjects
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in relevant subjects
  • First degree in related fields
  • Career Prospects

    The programme prepares students for positions in the food/beverages industry, clinical, health, and environmental sectors, as well as in research institutes. The microbiology programmes also prepare them for post-graduate and professional studies in microbiology.

    B.NSc. – Nursing Science

    The Nursing Science degree programme is hinged on the belief that the human person is a bio-psycho-social being, and needs the services of well-trained nurses to achieve high levels of wellness.

    The programme aims among others to offer a liberal and professional education, which would help its graduates to utilize both the psycho-social and physical methodologies in the promotion of wellness, restoration of health and health maintenance.


    Entry requirements

    Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking admission into the Department of Nursing Science through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination must have a minimum of 5 O’ Level credits (obtained in not more than two sittings), in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

    Direct Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission into the Department of Nursing Science must possess in addition to the minimum 5 O’ Level credit passes at the WASSCE, NECO SSCE any of the following:
  • Advanced level GCE in at least two relevant subjects
  • Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Certificate
  • Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in relevant subjects
  • National Diploma (ND) with Upper Credit in relevant subjects
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) lower Credit in relevant subjects
  • First degree in related fields
  • Career Prospects

    With a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science, there are career opportunities in both government and privately-owned healthcare facilities, as well as in the armed forces, research institutes, university colleges of medicine, etc.

    Nursing Science graduates can also pursue post-graduate studies in any of the elective courses in Nursing Science.

    B.Sc. – Political Science

    The political science programme is designed to provide quality education and training leading to the award of a Bachelor of Science degree. Considering the societal demands and needs, the training offered equips the student with theoretical and practical knowledge with self-confidence, and the capacity to cope with the challenges of modern society.

    Our curriculum reflects the interdisciplinary nature of political science with a strong component of cultural understanding, leadership, and communication competencies.

    Entry requirements

    Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking admission into the Department of Political Science through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination must have 5 O’ Level credits, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Government, or History in addition to any other relevant subjects.

    Direct Entry Mode

    Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission into the political science programme must possess in addition to the minimum 5 O’ Level credit passes at the WASSCE, NECO SSCE, in any of the following:
  • Advanced level GCE in at least two relevant subjects
  • Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Certificate
  • Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) in relevant subjects
  • National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in relevant subjects
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in relevant subjects
  • First degree in related fields
  • Career Prospects

    The Political Science programme prepares students for a diverse range of career paths in the public and private sectors of the economy, non-governmental organisations, the civil service/ government parastatals, local governments, military/para-military establishments, and Foreign Service, as well as in teaching and research institutes.

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