This comprehensive guide examines the Bayelsa Medical University school fees structure for new and returning students in the 2024/2025 academic calendar.
An Overview of Bayelsa Medical University
First established in 2010, the Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) is a respected state government-owned medical sciences university located in the heart of Bayelsa state.
As a Nigerian student seeking quality medical education, it is important to adequately plan for the financial obligations of attending BMU. This includes paying the requisite school fees and other charges as detailed in this guide.
BMU offers extensive medical programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in fields like:
- Medicine and Surgery
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Nursing
- Basic Medical Sciences
- Clinical Sciences
The university boasts modern facilities, renowned faculty, and prime affiliations with tertiary hospitals for practical training. This makes BMU highly attractive to aspiring doctors, nurses and other medical professionals in Nigeria.
But an important aspect potential students must consider are the school fees and other costs involved. Let’s break it down next.
Breakdown of BMU School Fees for Undergraduate Students 2024/2025
Here is an overview of the BMU school fees schedule for various undergraduate departments for the 2024/2025 academic session:
- Medicine & Surgery, Dentistry
- Indigenes: ₦406,000.00
- Non-Indigenes: ₦808,000.00
- Nursing, Pharmacy
- Indigenes: ₦306,000.00
- Non-Indigenes: ₦608,000.00
- Medical Laboratory Science, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Radiography and Radiation Science
- Indigenes: ₦306,000.00
- Non-Indigenes: ₦308,000.00
- Community Health, Public Health, Health Information Management
- Indigenes: ₦261,000.00
- Non-Indigenes: ₦263,000.00
- Other Programmes (including but not limited to):
- Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Chemistry, Dental Technology, Health Care Administration & Hospital Management, Human Nutrition & Dietetics, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics with Electronics, Statistics
- Indigenes: ₦131,000.00
- Non-Indigenes: ₦133,000.00
- Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Chemistry, Dental Technology, Health Care Administration & Hospital Management, Human Nutrition & Dietetics, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics with Electronics, Statistics
In addition to the aforementioned fee structure, there are some additional costs that students should be aware of:
- Acceptance Fee: ₦50,000
- Accommodation Fee (Optional): ₦100,000
Therefore, the total fees payable range between ₦131,000 – ₦406,000 for admitted Indigenes students and ₦133,000 – ₦808,000 for Non-Indiginal students, depending on the program of study.
How to Pay BMU School Fees
The accepted modes of payment for the BMU school fees include:
- Direct bank deposits or transfers to designated BMU accounts
- Online web payments via Interswitch or Remita platforms
- POS payments on BMU payment portal
Evidence of payment is required for registration processes. Students can request installmental payment option if facing genuine difficulties.
Payment Details
For students preparing to make their payment, here are the official bank account details provided by the BMU management:
- Account Name: BAYELSA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
- Bank Name: FIRST BANK PLC
- Account Number: 2034006892
When is BMU School Fees Payment Deadline?
BMU management usually sets a defined deadline for payment of school fees each academic session.
Key deadlines are:
- Fresh students: Within 2 weeks of admission offer letter
- Returning students: At resumption or within 1 month of resumption
All students are advised to strictly meet the outlined deadline or risk penalties.
Consequences of Non-Payment at BMU
Failure to pay the stipulated BMU school fees before deadline results in the following:
- Denial of access to lectures, lab, library, hostel and other facilities.
- Barred from writing exams/assessments.
- Withholding of results.
- Suspension from the university.
- Eventual dismissal if debt remains unpaid multiple sessions.
Therefore, students are strongly advised to prioritize meeting school fees obligations or avail the payment plan to avoid impediments.