The University of Lagos has announced admission into its Transitional Doctor of Physiotherapy (tDPT) programme for 2025–2026. Licensed physiotherapists within and outside Nigeria may apply. Full details on requirements, fees, and application period are outlined below.
The University of Lagos, often called UNILAG, has opened its gates for applications into the Transitional Doctor of Physiotherapy, or tDPT, programme. This is run by the College of Medicine and is tailored for practising physiotherapists who want to stretch their careers further. The programme is a mix of distance learning and weekend on-site sessions, built for busy professionals. Think of it as study while you keep working, a balance many in the field have long asked for.
Nature of the UNILAG tDPT Programme
The programme is:
- A hybrid learning setup, combining online classes with weekend face-to-face lectures.
- Open to licensed physiotherapists in Nigeria and abroad.
- Designed to run for a minimum of four semesters or two academic sessions.
It is positioned as an executive-level training, meaning it expects participants to already be grounded in practice.
Admission Requirements for UNILAG tDPT Programme
To qualify, an applicant must tick certain boxes:
- Be a licensed physiotherapist under the Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Board (MRTB).
- Hold a B.Sc. in Physiotherapy, a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, or a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation degree in Physiotherapy, or something equivalent. Such candidates may be admitted directly at the 500 Level.
- Have at least five credit passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and English from SSCE, GCE O’Level, or an equivalent, obtained in no more than two sittings.
- Be ready for screening before final admission is granted.
The rules are firm but clear, leaving no room for half measures.
Application Fee and Duration
- The fee is ₦50,000 (fifty thousand naira).
- Application runs for three weeks from the date of the announcement.
Applicants are urged to keep the clock in mind and act fast.
Enquiries and Contact
Questions or clarifications can be sent via email to physiotherapy@unilag.edu.ng. That remains the official channel, no shortcuts or side contacts.