Official List of Courses Offered in Plateau State University (PLASU) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Plateau State University (PLASU): If you have chosen Plateau State University (PLASU), located in the cool and scenic town of Bokkos, you are targeting one of the fastest-growing state universities in North-Central Nigeria.

PLASU has recently shaken off its “young university” status with massive academic expansions. If you checked this list two years ago, it is already outdated.

Below is the official and accredited list of courses offered at PLASU for the 2026/2027 session, categorized by their Faculties.

1. College of Health Sciences (New & Hot)

This is the most competitive college. Admission is strictly by merit.

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — The flagship course. Requires a high JAMB score (230+).

• Nursing Science (B.NSc) — Extremely competitive. Preference is given to candidates with high O’Level grades.

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS)

• Public Health

• Biochemistry

2. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) — A 6-year professional degree.

3. Faculty of Law

• Law (LL.B) — PLASU Law is gaining a strong reputation. Admission requires a high aggregate score.

4. Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences

• Computer Science — The tech hub of the school. Cut-off is usually 170+.

• Microbiology — The most applied-for science course.

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Statistics — Newly approved.

• Zoology

5. Faculty of Social Sciences

• Political Science — The “Political” headquarters of the students. Very popular.

• Psychology — One of the few universities in the North offering this at undergraduate level.

• Sociology

• Economics

• Mass Communication — Highly sought after; requires good English grades.

• Criminology and Security Studies — Very relevant given the security context of the region.

6. Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accounting — Very high demand.

• Management Studies

• Office and Information Management

7. Faculty of Arts

• English Language

• History and International Studies

• Theatre Arts — PLASU has a vibrant theatre culture.

• Religious Studies — Newly approved.

8. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• Geography — Note: At PLASU, Geography is often housed here rather than Social Sciences.

• Architecture — Check the portal for current availability.

• Building

9. Faculty of Agriculture

• Agriculture (with options in Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, etc.)

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into PLASU Bokkos, you need to navigate their specific requirements:

1. The “Plateau” Advantage

• PLASU is owned by the Plateau State Government.

• Indigenes: You get massive preference. If you are from Plateau (Birom, Angas, Tarok, Goemai, etc.), admission is easier for you.

• Non-Indigenes: You are welcome, but you must aim for the Merit list.

2. The Cut-Off Mark Reality

• General Cut-Off: PLASU officially sets a minimum cut-off of 160 or 170.

• Real Targets:

  • Medicine/Law: You need 240+.

  • Nursing/Pharmacy: Aim for 220+.

  • Computer Science/Accounting: Aim for 180 – 190.

3. The Remedial Route

• If you score below 160 in JAMB, do not lose hope. PLASU runs a Remedial Science Programme located in Jos (not Bokkos). If you pass the remedial exams, you are prioritised for admission into 100 Level Science courses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is PLASU Law accredited? Yes. The Faculty of Law has received accreditation from the NUC and the Council of Legal Education.

Does PLASU offer Civil Engineering? As of the 2026/2027 session, PLASU focuses more on Science, Arts, and Social Sciences. A full Faculty of Engineering is in the pipeline, but check the current JAMB brochure to see if it has been activated for this year.