This significant milestone underscores Nile University of Nigeria’s increasing international standing and dedication to educational quality. The General Medical Council (GMC) in the United Kingdom has acknowledged the MBBS degree granted by Nile University, formally including it as an accepted qualification from abroad for obtaining medical licenses in the UK.
This significant endorsement allows students graduating from Nile University’s College of Health Sciences to qualify for the GMC’s PLAB test directly, followed by registration to work as medical professionals in the UK, bypassing the requirement for separate evaluation of their qualifications.
In an official communication, the GMC’s Registration and Revalidation Directorate confirmed that “the Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ) conferred by Nile University satisfies the council’s criteria for recognized qualifications obtained abroad.” Consequently, physicians obtaining their PMQ from Nile University can confidently undertake the PLAB process and register without undergoing the usual individual assessment typically needed for doctors educated internationally.
The General Medical Council (GMC) serves as the main regulating organization for medicine in the UK. Its role includes maintaining high standards of medical practice nationwide by establishing professional criteria for physicians, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), along with those who educate them, thereby protecting the standard of patient treatment.
As part of recent developments, Nile University’s College of Health Sciences has been included in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDMS). The WDMS serves as an international reference for medical schools endorsed by prominent accrediting organizations. Being featured in this directory indicates that both current students and alumni at Nile University qualify to seek certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) in the United States, which is essential for individuals aiming to undertake further medical education or obtain licenses within the U.S.
Additionally, medical degrees obtained from Nile University are now accepted by medical organizations in Canada, further opening pathways for graduates to pursue global careers in healthcare.
On receiving this acknowledgment, the Vice-Chancellor of Nile University of Nigeria, Professor Dilli Dogo FNAMed, commented, “The recent endorsement of our Master of Medicine in Biomedical Science program by the United Kingdom’s General Medical Council and the inclusion of our College of Health Sciences in the World Directory of Medical Schools represent pivotal milestones for us here at Nile University of Nigeria. This achievement underscores both the caliber of our medical curriculum and our steadfast dedication to upholding international benchmarks in health care education. As a result, our alumni have the assurance to embark upon their medical professions throughout the UK, USA, Canada, and further afield, significantly impacting global health-care frameworks and highlighting the prowess of Nigerian-educated experts globally.”
These achievements underscore Nile University’s position as a premier educational establishment, committed to preparing future healthcare experts equipped to excel according to local and global benchmarks of quality.
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Regarding the Nile University of Nigeria
The Nile University of Nigeria, founded in 2009 and situated in Abuja, is a private multidisciplinary institution dedicated to fostering future professionals and leaders capable of making significant positive contributions to society through innovative academics and cutting-edge resources along with an exceptional group of educators and support staff. This esteemed university comprises eight faculties: Health Sciences, Law, Engineering, Computing, Science, Arts and Social Sciences, Management Sciences, and Environmental Sciences; it also offers over forty bachelor’s programs as well as more than fifty graduate courses via its School of Postgraduate Studies. Owned by Honoris United Universities—the premier and most extensive network for private tertiary education spanning ten nations across Africa—this educational hub boasts sixteen member institutions.
About Honoris United Universities
The first and most extensive pan-African private higher education network, Honorís United Universities, aims to transform lives via pertinent education for lifelong achievement. The organization emphasizes collaborative intelligence, cultural adaptability, and flexible thinking as core components of their educational strategy to shape future leaders and professionals who can create significant change globally. By pooling the resources and knowledge from its various member schools, Honorís develops top-tier African talent equipped with an enterprising spirit and essential 21st-century abilities needed to succeed in today’s workforce.
Recognized as a New Champion by the World Economic Forum, Honoris comprises a community of 100,000+ students on 76 campuses in 26 cities. The network is formed of 16 institutions: multidisciplinary universities, specialized schools, technical and vocational institutes, contact, distance, and online institutions. Honoris has transformed more than 1.2 million lives to date with a legacy of 250+ years of experience in education, supported by exclusive academic partnerships and exchange programs in more than 250 universities across Europe, North America, and Asia. To strengthen its employability mandate, students benefit from an ecosystem of over 1,000 employer partners. More than 490 degrees are offered in Medicine, Health Sciences, Engineering, IT, Business, Law, Architecture, Digital and Creative Arts, Fashion and Design, Media, Political Science, and Education.
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