Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare
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| Type | Public university |
|---|---|
| Established | 2021 |
| Founder | Federal Government of Nigeria |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Bala Muhammad Audu |
| Location | Azare local government area, Bauchi State |
| Campus |
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| Language | English language |
| Website | fuhsa |
Federal University of Health Science, Azare (FUHSA) is a public university located at north eastern Nigeria. The university was established in 2021 with 760 pioneer student for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 merged academic sessions.[1]
The university is located in Azare, the headquarters of Katagum Local Government Area in Bauchi State, Nigeria;[2] founded under the administration of Muhammadu Buhari as one of the eleven new Federal Universities Established by Buhari's Administration across the six geo-political zones.[2][3][4]
Faculties and school
- Basic Medical Sciences
- Dentistry
- Allied Health Sciences
- Basic Clinical Sciences
- Clinical Sciences
- Integrated Health Sciences
- Sciences
courses
The courses offered in Federal University of Health Science Azare include[5]
- Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.S)
- BDS Dentistry
- Nursing Sciences
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Radiography
- Optometry
- Audiology
- Dental Therapy
- Biostatistics
- Physiotherapy
- Environmental Health
- Information Technology and Health Informatics
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Health
- Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Public Health
- Biology
- Biostatistics
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
Administration
Chancellor
The pioneer chancellor of the university is Emir of Argungu Alhaji Sama'ila Muhammad Mera appointed in 2021[6]
Vice-chancellor
The pioneer vice chancellor of the university is Professor Bala Mohammed Audu[1][6]
References
- 1 2 Ibrahim, Kamal (2023-01-19). "Federal Health Sciences Varsity Azare Matriculates 760 Pioneer Students". Leadership. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- 1 2 Dada, Adekunle (2023-09-24). "Full list: FUT Ikot Abasi, other universities established by Buhari's regime". Legit.ng. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ↑ Omogbolagun, Tope (2022-10-06). "Stakeholders back bills for eight additional institutions". The Punch. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ↑ Nwafor, Uchechukwu (2021-06-21). "FG establishes universities in Akwa Ibom, Jigawa, Osun, Bauchi with N18bn". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ↑ "Courses offered by Federal University of Health Science Azare(Fuhsa)". Eduglog. 2023-05-01. Archived from the original on 2024-02-18. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- 1 2 "Emir of Argungu becomes Chancellor of Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare". Daily Trust. 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-02-18.