MDCN Increases UniAbuja Admission Quota From 75 To 200

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has approved an increase in the admission quota for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja).

The quota has been raised from 75 to 200, following a rigorous re-accreditation process and in line with efforts to expand access to medical education in Nigeria.

This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Acting Director of Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob.

Yakoob said the announcement was made by the Registrar of the Council, Prof. Fatima Kyari, following a rigorous and objective re-accreditation exercise conducted at the university by a 17-member MDCN team.

Kyari commended the university’s efforts in improving its facilities while emphasising the need for further development in several critical areas.

She highlighted areas requiring attention, including the number and capacity of academic staff, pathology laboratories, transportation, and clinical skills support.

Kyari noted that the increase in quota was based on a resource-based carrying capacity model.

“When we talk about quota, we are referring to the resource-based carrying capacity.

“For a quota of 150 students, you need 450 bed spaces for clinical training. You currently have 360.

“For 200, you need 600. However, we want to align with your growth aspirations.

“The nation needs more doctors, and as Abuja is the capital, it should rise to the occasion. So, we are giving you 200,” she explained.”

She added that the council would continue to monitor the university’s compliance and provide support as it builds further capacity and infrastructure.