Official List of Courses Offered in Benue State University (BSUM) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Benue State University (BSUM): Are you planning to study at the “Food Basket of the Nation’s” premier state university? If you have chosen Benue State University (BSUM), Makurdi, for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are targeting a university that has recently undergone massive academic expansion.

BSUM is no longer just an “Arts and Social Science” school. It has fully transitioned into a medical and scientific powerhouse in the Middle Belt region.

NOTE: Before you browse the list, you must be aware of three critical updates:

1. Mass Comm Unbundled: BSUM has scrapped the single “Mass Communication” degree. It is now a full Faculty of Communication and Media Studies with specialized degrees like Broadcasting, Advertising, and Journalism.

2. Medical Expansion: BSUM now offers Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), Radiography, and Medical Laboratory Science. These are high-demand courses with strict cut-offs (usually 200–220+).

3. Architecture is Here: The Faculty of Environmental Sciences has introduced Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design.

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

1. Faculty of Communication and Media Studies (New)

Formerly the Department of Mass Communication.

• B.Sc. Advertising

• B.Sc. Broadcasting

• B.Sc. Development Communication Studies

• B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies

• B.Sc. Public Relations

• B.Sc. Strategic Communications

2. College of Health Sciences

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

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — The flagship course (requires 220+ JAMB).

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) — Very high demand.

• Nursing Science — Fully accredited and highly competitive.

• Public Health

• Radiography and Radiation Science — New and hot.

3. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) — 6-Year Professional Degree.

4. Faculty of Law

• Law (LL.B) — One of the best Law faculties in Northern Nigeria. Requires a very high JAMB score.

5. Faculty of Science

• Biological Sciences

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Computer Science — The tech hub of the school.

• Environmental Management and Toxicology

• Industrial Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Microbiology — Very competitive.

• Physics

• Plant Science and Biotechnology

• Statistics

• Zoology

6. Faculty of Environmental Sciences (Expanded)

• Architecture — New.

• Building

• Geography

• Interior Design — One of the few universities in Nigeria offering this.

• Landscape Architecture — New.

• Urban and Regional Planning

7. Faculty of Administration (Management Sciences)

• Accountancy / Accounting — Very high demand.

• Business Management

• Marketing

• Public Administration

8. Faculty of Social Sciences

• Economics

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Sociology

9. Faculty of Arts

• English Language

• French

• History

• Linguistics

• Philosophy

• Religious and Cultural Studies

• Theatre Arts — Famous for its vibrant productions.

10. Faculty of Education

BSUM is a giant in teacher training.

• Business Education

• Education and Biology

• Education and Chemistry

• Education and Computer Science

• Education and English Language

• Education and Integrated Science

• Education and Mathematics

• Education and Physics

• Educational Management

• Guidance and Counseling

• Home Economics Education

• Library and Information Science

• Physical and Health Education

• Pre-Primary and Primary Education

• Vocational and Technical Education

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into BSUM, you need to understand their “Catchment” and Cut-Off policies:

1. The Cut-Off Mark Tier System BSUM does not use a single cut-off for everyone. They use a Tier System:

• Tier 1 (220+): Medicine, Law, Pharmacy.

• Tier 2 (200+): Nursing, Med Lab, Radiography.

• Tier 3 (180+): Architecture, Communication courses (Broadcasting, Journalism), Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology.

• Tier 4 (160+): All other courses in Arts, Education, and Science.

2. Indigene Advantage

• BSUM is a state-owned university.

• Benue Indigenes: You get a significant advantage in the admission quota.

• Non-Indigenes: You are welcome, but for courses like Medicine and Law, you must score significantly higher than the indigene cut-off to be considered on the Merit list.

3. Direct Entry (DE)

• BSUM accepts IJMB, JUPEB, and National Diploma (ND) (Upper Credit preferred).

• NCE: Accepted for Faculty of Education courses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does BSUM offer Nursing Science? Yes. Nursing Science is fully accredited. Do not confuse the University degree (B.NSc) with the Benue State College of Nursing, which offers Diplomas. The university offers the full degree.

Is BSUM name changed? Yes, technically. The State Government renamed it Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, but on JAMB CAPS and official admission portals, it often still appears as Benue State University, Makurdi. Search for both names if you are confused.

Does BSUM offer Cyber Security? As of the 2026/2027 session, BSUM does not list “Cyber Security” as a standalone degree. You should apply for Computer Science, where you can specialize in security modules.