Vision, mission and objectives.

The following statements are drawn from the law establishing the University and from its Academic Brief. They govern programme approval, academic appointments and institutional review.

Our vision

To be a topnotch centre of medical excellence that seeks to enhance the wellbeing and health of people and societies through advanced medical education, research and services.

Our mission

To train and empower excellent medical personnel who shall significantly contribute to the provision of world-class medical services to people and societies, as well as sustain innovative and responsive medical training and research.

Our motto

Knowledge and Innovation for Health and Wellbeing

Core values

The core values of the University

Excellence

The highest attainable standard in teaching, research and clinical service, assessed against national and international practice.

Innovation

Contemporary technology and modern pedagogical models in every programme, including simulation and digital assessment.

Integrity

Ethical conduct, transparency of process and accountability for institutional decisions, in admissions and examinations alike.

Student-centricity

Students at the centre of academic planning, supported by services under designated officers of the University.

Community service

The improvement of health outcomes in Funtua and across Katsina State, undertaken as a constituent part of the University's mandate.

Global standards

Curricula and practice aligned with international benchmarks in medical education, so that graduates are recognised beyond Nigeria.

Strategic objectives

The objectives of the University

These objectives are set out in the law establishing the University and are reviewed by Senate each session.

01Universal access to learningTo encourage the advancement of learning and to hold out to all persons, without distinction of race, creed, sex or political conviction, the opportunity of acquiring a higher and liberal education.

02Medical education excellenceTo provide sources of instruction and other facilities for the pursuit of learning, and to make those facilities available on proper terms.

03Outcome-based curriculaTo develop and implement outcome-based curricula that are empirically effective and globally competitive.

04Leading-edge programmesTo provide leading-edge academic programmes and degrees that meet the health professional and healthcare needs of contemporary Nigeria.

05Innovative pedagogyTo define, develop and promote innovative pedagogical models incorporating collaboration, integrated active learning and evidence-based outcomes.

06Team-based healthcareTo transform healthcare education through team-based and interdisciplinary approaches across the continuum of medical care.

07Access, and brain drainTo expand access to quality education, and to assist in developing human capital and mitigating the loss of trained health personnel.

08Research excellenceTo carry out basic and applied research addressing critical health challenges, through collaborative linkages with institutions in Africa and beyond.

09EntrepreneurshipTo establish a centre for entrepreneurial studies so that graduates are resourceful, self-reliant and able to create employment.

10Community engagementTo undertake teaching, research and community service as expected of a University of high standard.

Admission and campus information.

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