Best Science Courses to Study in Nigerian Universities (2021)

In one of my previous articles, I discussed on the easiest courses to study in Nigerian universities and then I discovered that It is very normal to be confused about the right course to study in the university, As a science student, most especially for the fact that you are new into the system.

This apparently because there are too many courses one can study in the field of science. if as a student, you are not guided properly before choosing any course, you may end up making the mistake of not picking the right choice for your self. I could remember back then while I was in college and I was eager to be a medical doctor (I wanted to study medicine and surgery). meanwhile, I was very good at engineering and making mechanics and robotics with my hands.

In my case, I wanted to go for medicine and surgery instead of an engineering course which I have basic knowledge of, well thanks to the people around who guided me then of which possibly I could have chosen wrongly.

Without further ado, In today’s article, I will be discussing the best science courses to study in Nigerian universities. This is to put every science student through when choosing a course to study at the university. So, if you have been searching the internet for the best science course to study at the university, then you have no problem as reading this article will guide you properly!

Also Read; List Of Courses You Can Actually Study Without Mathematics

Below consist the list of the best science courses to study in the Nigerian Universities:

MEDICINE

This is probably the best science course to study at any Nigerian university. According to Wikipedia, Medicine is the science and practice of establishing the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

 Medicine encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness. In Nigeria, almost every science student wants to study medicine. This is apparently because of the lucrative and prestigious nature of the course.

 Medicine has been around for thousands of years, during most of which it was an art (an area of skill and knowledge) frequently having connections to the religious and philosophical beliefs of local culture. It is a very comprehensive and competitive course at university. It is obviously the best among all other science courses.

PHARMACY

Pharmacy is defined as the science and technique of preparing and dispensing drugs. Just like medicine, pharmacy is also another lucrative and highly recommended course in Nigeria.

If is any science course students should take their time to consider before choosing a course to study at the University, Pharmacy should not be overruled. 

The pharmacy should be a second thought for any students who could not make phase through the requirements of medicine. It is undoubtedly one of the best and most prestigious science courses for students in the field of science.

ENGINEERING

This list would have been incomplete, without highlighting the stupendous science course “Engineering“. Engineers are highly respected in Nigeria and are paid heavily for there services. I dont need to prove this, because I believe it is incontestable.

Engineering is the creative application of scientific principles to design or develop structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes, or works utilizing them singly or in combination; or to construct or operate the same with full cognizance of their design, or to forecast their behavior under specific operating conditions; all as respects an intended function, economics of operation and safety to life and property 

It is one of the best science courses for students to study in the university. If you are really searching for the best science courses, then I enjoin you should give Engineering a try! 

NURSING/NURSING SCIENCE

Nursing/Nursing science is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life.Usually It is deemed to be a course for female students alone. But this is only a fallacy which is not true. Nursing is actually meant for every science student, and not the females alone as it is tagged in society today. 

Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nursing just like medicine and pharmacy is very lucrative and prestigious in Nigerian universities. This is another good choice of a science course for students in the field of science generally.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer science (sometimes called computation science) is the study of processes that interact with data and that can be represented as data in the form of programs. It enables the use of algorithms to manipulate, store, and communicate digital information.

A computer scientist studies theory of computation and the practice of designing software systems. Computer science is one of the stupendous and lucrative science courses for students. There is absolutely no doubt about it.

DENTISTRY

Dentistry is another awesome course any science students can study at the university.  Dentistry according to Wikipedia is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions relating to the oral cavity.

Dentistry is a lucrative and ideal choice of course for any science student. If you want to study one of the best science courses at the university, then you should go for this superb course. Even though this course has been under-weighted in many universities, it is still loved by many students in the field of science.

MICROBIOLOGY

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, those being unicellular, multicellular, or acellular. Microbiology encompasses numerous sub-disciplines including virology, parasitology, mycology and bacteriology. In other words, it is the study of all living organisms that are too small to be visible with the naked eye.

Microbiology is another great science course for science students. It’s equally a very well respected course in the university. After studying this superb science course, you will be able to work in different industries in the country.

RADIOGRAPHY

A radiographer is an Allied Health professional who uses x-rays to produce radiographs of patients in order to help diagnose the patient’s medical condition.

A radiographer can have a lot of variety in their working day. As well as using x-rays to produce radiographs, they can take CT scans, ultrasounds, and MRIs. In everyman word, we can also say they are people who take images of the internal parts of a sick patient’s body in other to diagnose injuries, dislocation, or diseases. They also care for, and treat people with cancer.

Radiography is another great course for all science students. Many students don’t actually know this. Many outclass the course on the ground that it is not competitive. But it will surprise you to know that Radiography is very lucrative, and very respected too. It is really a good choice of science course to study at university.

VETERINARY MEDICINE

Though veterinary medicine is not as popular as every other course highlighted below, the course still remains one of the best choices for students in the field of science.

Veterinary medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, disorder, and injury in non-human animals. 

To some extent, I will say Veterinary medicine is lucrative and is a good choice for students who don’t want to study those competitive courses highlighted above.

Yes! There you have the list of best science courses to study at the university. There obviously no doubt. These are the best science courses you can study in a Nigerian university. Please do make sure you ask questions partaking this article in the comment box below. I will be happy to reply.