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Hello everyone! Please I need advice. I'm 25 (will turn 26 this year) and I'm currently serving at the Federal University Lokoja medical school. The Human Anatomy department there. I graduated with a BSc Human Anatomy, 2.1 (4.25 GPA) from University of Port Harcourt. Before, I would always say I didn't want to go back for MBBS because of the cost and I felt that time had passed for me, but a couple of things made me start considering it again.
1. When FUL was trying to get MDCN accreditation late last year and early this year, I noticed that only 2 of the lecturers on the anatomy staff list had a BSc in Human Anatomy. The rest were doctors. Some had a first degree in anatomy, while others were pure MBBS. When I asked one of the first degree anatomy holders, he explained that in a short while, non-MBBS degree holders would no longer be allowed to teach medical students, and coming into academia with an MBBS degree was much better than coming in with a BSc. I realised that even if I have a PhD in Anatomy, perhaps a time would come where a doctor without a PhD would be preferred to lecture medical students than me. I really did not mind becoming a lecturer though, but now I'm not so sure with my anatomy degree.
2. Someone asked me today what my plans would be after I'm done serving (I finish in May), and I genuinely did not know what to say. The truth is, I would say I'd go for an MSc or something (I was considering doing something with neuroscience), but I'm starting to feel like I'm delaying the inevitable. Unemployment or underemployment and stuff. I remember my doctor uncle telling me that the 5, 6, 7 years I did not want to spend to go back to school after my anatomy degree, would still be spent on the unemployment line, and his words were scary.

I think I'm going to apply for direct entry to MBBS this year. After all, the worst that would happen is I don't get in, and I wouldn't know unless I try right? Please I need advice on the best university to apply to where I would actually stand a chance of getting in on my first try.

I considered Rivers State University since the school is in my village and they'd definitely have an indigene quota, but the school fees even for indigenes is too much for me to pay. My parents are near retirement and I don't want to put this extra burden on them after they paid for the first degree. Yes, all my siblings are done with school with the last one in final year, but I would feel guilty if I put another degree cost on them. I'd like to fund this one myself or at least get a scholarship for it.
I considered going back to Uniport where I got my anatomy degree as I heard that schools normally consider their graduates for MBBS admissions, but I also heard Uniport would give more preference to their JUPEB graduates from Ashgroove than DE so there's a massive chance I may not get in. Like the quota for DE is normally shared with JUPEB guys, and more would come from JUPEB since they pay so much money for their program. I considered Unical too because I saw they accept a 2.2 in anatomy for direct entry, and so it might be easier to get in with my 2.1. Someone was also suggesting I try Unilorin, which might be cool although I don't know whether I actually stand a chance, or FUL where I'm serving (but since the medical school just started, I'm a bit skeptical about applying, and I don't think I'd like to school there considering that I served there).

Is there any other school I should consider with my grade which would not be so expensive, and maybe a bit closer to my family in Port Harcourt? Although I really wouldn't mind going far if the chances of me getting there would be high. Also, would the calendar of the school be fast enough? I know RSU has a very fast calendar and they don't go on ASUU strikes.

But perhaps there's still something I can do with my BSc in Anatomy. I have just 3 months to be done with my NYSC service, and maybe I don't have to go back for an MBBS degree.

Please give me your advice. I'd really appreciate you. Thank you!

If You can do a bsc in radiography,,direct entry,,You will understand

Laird:
If You can do a bsc in radiography,,direct entry,,You will understand

I'll do more research on this one. Thank you sir

ThatWriterBoy:
I'll do more research on this one. Thank you sir

I really don't know.....
But u see dat UNILORIN don't bother wasting yo time applying.....

I considered Rivers State University since the school is in my village.

Best choice considering the factors you mentioned.

kelechi50:
I considered Rivers State University since the school is in my village.

Best choice considering the factors you mentioned.

I agree, but the issue is just the school fees. It's a lot. And their calendar is fast too with no ASUU strike. Let's just see Sha.

BikoMERCYme:
I really don't know.....
But u see dat UNILORIN don't bother wasting yo time applying.....

Could you please explain why? One of the lecturers in this FUL where I'm serving is seriously preaching the school to me.

ThatWriterBoy:
I agree, but the issue is just the school fees. It's a lot. And their calendar is fast too with no ASUU strike. Let's just see Sha.

There's something called NELFUND
Federal gvt will pay ur school fees

Your story is too long
Can you summarize

My honest advice:

Your uncle’s point about the 6–7 years you may likely spend unemployed is valid.

In Nigeria today, some courses especially many life science courses do not have readily available opportunities after graduation.

Put simply: any course without a mandatory, structured, paid internship is risky.

You also mentioned cost and not wanting to be a financial burden. That’s important.

Medical courses are capital-intensive they require serious funding. However, options like NELFUND exist and can help cover school fees and living expenses if properly accessed.

Another strong option is to learn a skill, especially tech-based skills, and consider self-employment or starting a business alongside or instead of a traditional degree.

May the Almighty God guide you to make the right decision.

ThatWriterBoy:
Hello everyone! Please I need advice. I'm 25 (will turn 26 this year) and I'm currently serving at the Federal University Lokoja medical school. The Human Anatomy department there. I graduated with a BSc Human Anatomy, 2.1 (4.25 GPA) from University of Port Harcourt. Before, I would always say I didn't want to go back for MBBS because of the cost and I felt that time had passed for me, but a couple of things made me start considering it again.
1. When FUL was trying to get MDCN accreditation late last year and early this year, I noticed that only 2 of the lecturers on the anatomy staff list had a BSc in Human Anatomy. The rest were doctors. Some had a first degree in anatomy, while others were pure MBBS. When I asked one of the first degree anatomy holders, he explained that in a short while, non-MBBS degree holders would no longer be allowed to teach medical students, and coming into academia with an MBBS degree was much better than coming in with a BSc. I realised that even if I have a PhD in Anatomy, perhaps a time would come where a doctor without a PhD would be preferred to lecture medical students than me. I really did not mind becoming a lecturer though, but now I'm not so sure with my anatomy degree.
2. Someone asked me today what my plans would be after I'm done serving (I finish in May), and I genuinely did not know what to say. The truth is, I would say I'd go for an MSc or something (I was considering doing something with neuroscience), but I'm starting to feel like I'm delaying the inevitable. Unemployment or underemployment and stuff. I remember my doctor uncle telling me that the 5, 6, 7 years I did not want to spend to go back to school after my anatomy degree, would still be spent on the unemployment line, and his words were scary.

I think I'm going to apply for direct entry to MBBS this year. After all, the worst that would happen is I don't get in, and I wouldn't know unless I try right? Please I need advice on the best university to apply to where I would actually stand a chance of getting in on my first try.

I considered Rivers State University since the school is in my village and they'd definitely have an indigene quota, but the school fees even for indigenes is too much for me to pay. My parents are near retirement and I don't want to put this extra burden on them after they paid for the first degree. Yes, all my siblings are done with school with the last one in final year, but I would feel guilty if I put another degree cost on them. I'd like to fund this one myself or at least get a scholarship for it.
I considered going back to Uniport where I got my anatomy degree as I heard that schools normally consider their graduates for MBBS admissions, but I also heard Uniport would give more preference to their JUPEB graduates from Ashgroove than DE so there's a massive chance I may not get in. Like the quota for DE is normally shared with JUPEB guys, and more would come from JUPEB since they pay so much money for their program. I considered Unical too because I saw they accept a 2.2 in anatomy for direct entry, and so it might be easier to get in with my 2.1. Someone was also suggesting I try Unilorin, which might be cool although I don't know whether I actually stand a chance, or FUL where I'm serving (but since the medical school just started, I'm a bit skeptical about applying, and I don't think I'd like to school there considering that I served there).

Is there any other school I should consider with my grade which would not be so expensive, and maybe a bit closer to my family in Port Harcourt? Although I really wouldn't mind going far if the chances of me getting there would be high. Also, would the calendar of the school be fast enough? I know RSU has a very fast calendar and they don't go on ASUU strikes.

But perhaps there's still something I can do with my BSc in Anatomy. I have just 3 months to be done with my NYSC service, and maybe I don't have to go back for an MBBS degree.

Please give me your advice. I'd really appreciate you. Thank you!

Good afternoon sir,

I think your uncle submissions might be valid but nor be God. God knows the best and His supremacy cannot be questioned. For the foregoing, your objective is just two things: Get admitted into a medical school and be able to cater for the expenses
1. RSU is in your village, your people might be connected to one or two persons who could help with admissions considering the fact that you're from the state. If you're there, feeding is a lot catered for and since you've known the ground quite well, seeing one or two things to do wouldn't be difficult. School fees? Your family members, if there are supportive o, will at least cater for something. Nelfund self go drop
2. FUL: I would have said you've dull yourself. You served there, at least you would have used hands of men mixed with prayers to gain favour that short time especially with people in authority there, people that could move things o, like the provost or college secretary, then find your way in even if it's 100L. Accreditation will still come provided the school is serious, I doubt if FUL haven't gotten it already. That school has at least resources on ground. Forget all these I serve there kinda things. I am attending medical school in the LGA I served a year after and omor, even corp members posted there new or people I senior, na sir and ma. Like play play, I don dey clinicals. One of those guys dey write JAMB this year as him eyes don open
FUL school fees is relatively cheap and the town self go cheap cos all these northern areas, nelfund go help and little they give at home will supplement, you will quickly adapt cos you've been there for a while. Competitions would have been lesser before they got accreditation, if they have already o
UNILORIN: not a bad idea too but omor that school and competitions en but nothing is impossible for God

Foremost, go write JAMB fess, that one nor go wait for you at all, put school wey catchment areas cath you while you figure things out. Make sure you do the exams cos I think you can convert UTME to DE later so that incase if later na UTME 100L be way, you won't be pained and if na DE later sure, you just convert. Find out more info. Dey try your leg for FUL, if it later work, you just enter straight, if family assure say Dem go support for RSU, nothing do you, if na Unical latter hit your objectives and assurance or other ones in SE, nothing go do you, if later you're not sure, check all these new medical schools that already have students in 300L and awaiting accreditation, ensure they've done NUC's but waiting for MDCN's, get info from their students regarding seriousness and resources on ground and that you're sure they are admitting for that academic session, then put those ones later with COC and institution. By the time they have the accreditation, the competition of the next academic session you would have escaped it. Make sure you're sure they are admitting for that year

If that one nor work, check all these new medical schools that people might not know well, maybe this year jamb self na their second set, put am enter, once it's affordable to what you and your family could carry. Accreditation will come provided resources dey ground. One self dey Kafatchan and Dem don get buildings already

Meanwhile this year wey remain, learn skill even if na to learn phone repair, that one go help you hold body for medical school and not much capital required regarding shop, you fit dey your room dey handle students phone

Lastly, pray, pray, pray that God order your steps and give you favour. Nor joke with God o

You can try other courses like radiography, medical laboratory science, physiotherapy or even nursing if you don't mind, at least those ones still have shorter number of years than medicine.

Dawson126:
Good afternoon sir,

I think your uncle submissions might be valid but nor be God. God knows the best and His supremacy cannot be questioned. For the foregoing, your objective is just two things: Get admitted into a medical school and be able to cater for the expenses
1. RSU is in your village, your people might be connected to one or two persons who could help with admissions considering the fact that you're from the state. If you're there, feeding is a lot catered for and since you've known the ground quite well, seeing one or two things to do wouldn't be difficult. School fees? Your family members, if there are supportive o, will at least cater for something. Nelfund self go drop
2. FUL: I would have said you've dull yourself. You served there, at least you would have used hands of men mixed with prayers to gain favour that short time especially with people in authority there, people that could move things o, like the provost or college secretary, then find your way in even if it's 100L. Accreditation will still come provided the school is serious, I doubt if FUL haven't gotten it already. That school has at least resources on ground. Forget all these I serve there kinda things. I am attending medical school in the LGA I served a year after and omor, even corp members posted there new or people I senior, na sir and ma. Like play play, I don dey clinicals. One of those guys dey write JAMB this year as him eyes don open
FUL school fees is relatively cheap and the town self go cheap cos all these northern areas, nelfund go help and little they give at home will supplement, you will quickly adapt cos you've been there for a while. Competitions would have been lesser before they got accreditation, if they have already o
UNILORIN: not a bad idea too but omor that school and competitions en but nothing is impossible for God

Foremost, go write JAMB fess, that one nor go wait for you at all, put school wey catchment areas cath you while you figure things out. Make sure you do the exams cos I think you can convert UTME to DE later so that incase if later na UTME 100L be way, you won't be pained and if na DE later sure, you just convert. Find out more info. Dey try your leg for FUL, if it later work, you just enter straight, if family assure say Dem go support for RSU, nothing do you, if na Unical latter hit your objectives and assurance or other ones in SE, nothing go do you, if later you're not sure, check all these new medical schools that already have students in 300L and awaiting accreditation, ensure they've done NUC's but waiting for MDCN's, get info from their students regarding seriousness and resources on ground and that you're sure they are admitting for that academic session, then put those ones later with COC and institution. By the time they have the accreditation, the competition of the next academic session you would have escaped it. Make sure you're sure they are admitting for that year

If that one nor work, check all these new medical schools that people might not know well, maybe this year jamb self na their second set, put am enter, once it's affordable to what you and your family could carry. Accreditation will come provided resources dey ground. One self dey Kafatchan and Dem don get buildings already

Meanwhile this year wey remain, learn skill even if na to learn phone repair, that one go help you hold body for medical school and not much capital required regarding shop, you fit dey your room dey handle students phone

Lastly, pray, pray, pray that God order your steps and give you favour. Nor joke with God o

valid point