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McPherson UniversityCourses, Portals & Admission Guide

Ogun State, Nigeria
MCU, McPherson

NELFUND Loan

Not Eligible

JAMB Cut-Off

140+

The baseline JAMB cut-off mark for most general programs at McPherson University is set according to national standards. However, highly competitive programs such as B.N.Sc. Nursing Science, B.MLS Medical Laboratory Science, and LL.B Law require significantly higher UTME scores to secure merit placement.

Post-UTME Form

₦2,000

Est. Tuition

₦315k - ₦1.5M

McPherson University operates a tiered fee structure. General Arts, Humanities, and Religious Studies are generally on the lower end. Basic Sciences, Management, Computing, and IT courses fall in the middle tier. The most premium courses are Nursing and Law. Note that published tuition totals typically exclude mandatory accommodation (which is tiered by hostel category), development fees for freshmen, ICT training, and other onboarding levies.

Acceptance Fee

₦90,000

2nd Choice

Accepted

Overview

McPherson University (MCU), located in Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, is a prestigious private Christian university established by the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria in 2012. Dedicated to raising balanced 'Champions' to lead, the university has rapidly expanded its academic offerings. It features modern, unbundled colleges, notably including a College of Computing, a College of Allied Health Sciences, a College of Law, and a fully functional College of Postgraduate Studies approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

The McPherson University campus provides a secure, fully residential, and spiritually nurturing environment. Students benefit from uninterrupted academic calendars, state-of-the-art laboratories, and a deep focus on entrepreneurial and IT training (supported by mandatory ICT certifications). Hostel accommodation is categorized into different tiers to suit various preferences, ensuring all students reside comfortably on campus while engaging in rich extracurricular and chapel activities.

💡 Pro Tip: Gaining admission into McPherson University is highly accessible. Meeting the baseline JAMB score makes you eligible for an online screening, provided you possess five relevant O'Level credits. MCU welcomes candidates who did not initially choose them (via JAMB Change of Institution) and offers extremely flexible Direct Entry pathways (including RN/RM for Nursing and CHEW for Public Health). Prospective students must be prepared for the highly structured fee system; ensure all payments are strictly routed through the official university portal to avoid fraudsters.

Admission Requirements

Candidates must meet the national minimum UTME score. McPherson University gladly accepts candidates who did not originally choose the institution, provided they process a 'Change of Institution' via the JAMB portal. Applicants must possess at least five (5) O'Level credit passes in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and English Language, obtained in not more than two (2) sittings.

Direct Entry Rules

MCU offers highly tailored DE pathways: Nursing accepts RN/RM certificates; Public Health/HIM accepts CHEW, EHO, or NCE (Health/Physical Edu); Computing/Sciences accept OND/HND, JUPEB, or 2 'A' Level passes. MCU also allows inter-university transfers into the B.N.Sc Nursing programme (up to 300-Level) for candidates with partial completion of related biological science degrees.

Post UTME Screening Format

The university utilizes an online document screening process. Candidates are required to fill out the application form on the university's portal, pay the required screening fee, and upload their relevant O'Level and UTME credentials. Uploading results to the JAMB CAPS portal is strictly mandatory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I transfer from another university to study Nursing at McPherson University?
Yes. Candidates who have successfully completed part of a B.Sc. in Biological/Basic Sciences at a recognized university can apply for an inter-university transfer into the B.N.Sc. Nursing programme at MCU (up to the 300-Level, pending faculty evaluation).
How much is the school fee for Nursing at McPherson University?
Nursing is placed at the highest tier of the university's fee structure. Prospective students should note that the grand total for tuition excludes the acceptance fee, compulsory accommodation, and other onboarding levies.
What are the subject combinations for JUPEB at McPherson University?
MCU JUPEB offers clear tracks: Natural/Basic Medical Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths); Management/Social Sciences (Economics, Govt, Maths/Accounting/Business Management); and Humanities (Govt, Lit-in-English, CRS/History).
Does McPherson University accept Registered Nurses (RN) for Direct Entry?
Yes, candidates holding a Registered Nurse (RN) or Midwifery (RM) certificate along with five relevant O'Level credits are eligible for Direct Entry admission into the Nursing Science programme.

Campuses

Main Campus

Seriki Sotayo, Km 96 Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Obafemi Owode

Academic Faculties

College of Allied Health Sciences (COAHS)
  • B.MLS Medical Laboratory Science
  • B.N.Sc. Nursing Science
  • B.Sc. Health Information Management (HIM)
  • B.Sc. Public Health
College of Computing
  • B.Sc. Computer Science
  • B.Sc. Cyber Security
  • B.Sc. Information Technology
  • B.Sc. Software Engineering
College of Humanities, Social and Management Sciences
  • B.A. English and Literary Studies
  • B.A. History and International Studies
  • B.A. Religion and Peace Studies
  • B.Sc. Accounting
  • B.Sc. Business Administration
  • B.Sc. Economics
  • B.Sc. Finance
  • B.Sc. International Relations
  • B.Sc. Marketing
  • B.Sc. Mass Communication
College of Law
  • LL.B Law
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
  • B.Sc. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
  • B.Sc. Biotechnology
  • B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
  • B.Sc. Industrial Mathematics
  • B.Sc. Microbiology
  • B.Sc. Physics Electronics

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