Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare

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Federal University of Health Science Azare
TypePublic university
Established2021
FounderMuhammadu Buhari
AccreditationNational Universities Commission
Vice-ChancellorProfessor Bala Muhammad Audu
Location
Azare local government area, Bauchi State
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish language
Websitefuhsa.edu.ng

Federal University of Health Science, Azare (FUHSA) is a public university located at north eastern Nigeria. The university was established in 2021 with 760 pioneer student for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 merged academic sessions.[1]

The university was located at Azare the headquarter of Katagum local government in Bauchi State Nigeria,[2] under the administration of Muhammadu Buhari as one of the eleven new Federal Universities Established by Buhari's Administration across the six geo-political zones.[2][3][4]

Faculties and school[edit]

  • Basic Medical Sciences
  • Dentistry
  • Allied Health Sciences

Courses[edit]

The courses offered in Federal University of Health Science Azare include[5]

  1. Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.S)
  2. BDS Dentistry
  3. Nursing Sciences
  4. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
  5. Radiography
  6. Optometry
  7. Audiology
  8. Dental Therapy
  9. Biostatistics
  10. Physiotherapy
  11. Environmental Health
  12. Information Technology and health informatics

Administration[edit]

Chancellor[edit]

The pioneer chancellor of the university is emir of Argungu Alhaji Sama'ila Muhammad Mera appointed in 2021[6]

Vice-chancellor[edit]

The pioneer vice chancellor of the university is Professor Bala Mohammed Audu[1][6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Ibrahim, Kamal (2023-01-19). "Federal Health Sciences Varsity Azare Matriculates 760 Pioneer Students". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  2. ^ a b Dada, Adekunle (2023-09-24). "Full list: FUT Ikot Abasi, other universities established by Buhari's regime". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  3. ^ Omogbolagun, Tope (2022-10-06). "Stakeholders back bills for eight additional institutions". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  4. ^ Nwafor, Uchechukwu (2021-06-21). "FG establishes universities in Akwa Ibom, Jigawa, Osun, Bauchi with N18bn". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  5. ^ "Courses offered by Federal university of health science Azare(Fuhsa)". Eduglog. 2023-05-01. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  6. ^ a b "Emir of Argungu becomes Chancellor of Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare". Daily Trust. 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-02-18.

External links[edit]

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