Abia State University Uturu | Latest Reviews | Student Reviews & University Rankings EDUopinions

Abia State University Uturu - ABSU
speciality: Medicine And Surgery

4.0

What Is a Medicine Degree?

Saving someone’s life is perhaps one of the most remarkable feelings in the world. Even so, not so many of us have the chance to experience this. It takes passion, a strong personality and years of study to be able to work in the medical field.

Pursuing a Medical degree is not only challenging and demanding but also competitive. Medical degrees are shaped for people who show high motivation and commitment as well as interest for sciences. 

Throughout a Medicine degree, candidates are equipped with a wide range of competences, from practical abilities required for specialized hands-on tasks to communication skills needed to interact with the patients. Thus, any medical students will be able to take a simple blood sample as well as perform a complex surgical procedure.

Benefits of a Medical Degree

Undoubtedly, medicine is one of the most vital fields of work – therefore there will always be a high demand of workforce needed. The employment rate for a medical graduate student is of 90%.

Due to its diverse branches, graduates from a Medical course have a variety of career choices, according to their expertise. Nursing, radiology, anaesthetics are just some of the many specialities offered in this field. Regardless of the speciality, the most important aspect needed to be taken into consideration is that medical professionals are well-respected and well-paid all over the world. 

Additionally, graduates possess a series of transferable skills, such as logical reasoning, critical appraisal, listening, written and oral communication and many others. These assets are sought and highly valuable in most fields of work.

Medical Degree Structure

Medical courses are usually a six-year commitment, but it can vary according to the university. Most of the modern universities integrate clinical education with basic sciences from the beginning of the academic curriculum, while traditional institutions divide them into preclinical and clinical education. 

Most schools understand the importance of practical knowledge, especially in this field, therefore they encourage the students to observe professional healthcare practitioners. Another way to gain practical experience is to go to different clinics and receive specialised training, followed by actual practical work. 

No matter the practices of the university, always keep in mind that medical courses are structured differently in every country. Therefore, medical qualifications gained in one country are not necessarily recognised in another country. 

3 Student Reviews

Sorry, no matches found. Try with another keyword
  • Medicine and ...
    Surgery
    Blaise
    Calm, But Needs Improvement

    Abia state is located in uturu, a highly secluded village, tho peaceful but lacks proper accommodations for the students. The limited number of lodges makes rent expensive for the students to afford
    The lecturers are genuinely making efforts to give quality education but tye school still faces infrastructural challenges, for instance the electricity supply is poor so we usually use diesel generators to power important facilities
    A unique aspect of the campus that i really loved was the fact that it was surrounded by beautiful mountains which students climb for spiritual and recreational events, I personally climbed it for some recreational and sport events during my days in the Uturu campus
    As a medical student, I enjoyed my time in the campus, with so much experiences enough to fill a big novel, to cut short here, but I’d soon be moving to the Aba campus to complete my studies in my field. Overall it is a school with commited staffs and good enviourment, but still has a long way to go in improving facilities for students.

    View more
    Programme: Medicine and Surgery
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2028
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Uturu
    Overall
    Professors
    Internationality
    Career Prospects
    Value
    Location
    Student Life
    Facilities
    Accommodation
  • Medicine and ...
    Surgery
    Micheal
    Things to overlook while in school

    My school, I can say is one of the best in Nigeria . They are disciplinarians and are eager to teach students . Though students do complain of their high fees, but all I can say is that am proud of ABSU

    View more
    Programme: Medicine and Surgery
    Degree: Short Course
    Graduation: 2023
    Delivery Type: Online
    Overall
    Professors
    Internationality
    Career Prospects
    Value
    Location
    Student Life
    Facilities
    Accommodation
  • Medicine and ...
    Surgery
    avatar
    Abia state university

    Though it is just my first year here, it is valid to say that, Abia state university is a fine institution housing various students studying different programs. It employs experienced teachers and makes available up to date textbooks for the students.

    View more
    Programme: Medicine and Surgery
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2028
    Delivery Type: Online
    Overall
    Professors
    Internationality
    Career Prospects
    Value
    Location
    Facilities
  • +programme_dots+
    +programme_dots_hide+
    +comment_date1+
    +comment_user_logo+
    +comment_user+
    +title+
    +comment+View more
    Programme: +program_name+
    Degree: +degree+
    Graduation: +graduation_year+
    Delivery Type: +delivery+
    Campus: +campus+
    +all_ratings+
  • Overall
    Facilities
    Professors
    Location
    Student Life
    Accomodation
    Internationality
    Value
    Career Prospects
    +reply1_date+
    +reply1_user_logo+
    +reply1_user+
    Official Reply
    +reply+
    This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our Privacy Policy for more details.
    Close