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UNILAG College of Medicine (CMUL) tDPT Admission Form 2025/2026

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Tryphena Loveday

Academic Research Lead

September 29, 2025

The College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) has invited qualified practicing physiotherapists within and outside Nigeria to apply for its Transitional Doctor of Physiotherapy (tDPT) programme for the 2025/2026 academic session.

UNILAG announces admission into Transitional Doctor of Physiotherapy (tDPT) Programme

The executive hybrid programme (combining online and weekend onsite lectures) admits candidates at the 500 Level of study and runs for a minimum of four (4) semesters (two academic sessions).

Admission Requirements

  • Must be a licensed Physiotherapist registered with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTB).
  • Must hold a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.Physiotherapy), or Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (BMR) in Physiotherapy (or equivalent).
  • Must satisfy UNILAG's O'Level entry requirements: at least five (5) credit passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and English Language at SSCE/GCE O'Level in not more than two (2) sittings.
  • All applicants will undergo a screening exercise prior to admission.

Application Fee & Deadline

  • Application Fee: ₦50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira Only)
  • Application Window: Closes three (3) weeks from the date of advertisement (September 29, 2025).
  • Enquiries: Email physiotherapy@unilag.edu.ng.
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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Damilola Humphrey

Sep 30, 2025

Can practicing physiotherapists working outside Lagos enrol in this UNILAG tDPT programme?

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Mentra Admissions Team

Sep 30, 2025

Yes Damilola! The CMUL tDPT is structured as a hybrid Distance Learning Programme (online lectures combined with scheduled weekend onsite sessions) for licensed physiotherapists within and outside Nigeria.

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