Nile University of Nigeria’s MBBS Degree Gains UK GMC Approval, Opens Global Opportunities for Graduates
dailytrust.com – 26 May 2025 – In a landmark development that reflects Nile University of Nigeria’s growing global recognition and commitment to academic excellence, the General Medical Council (GMC), United Kingdom, has recognized the MBBS degree awarded by Nile University, officially listing it among acceptable overseas qualifications for medical licensure in the UK.
This pivotal approval means that graduates of Nile University’s College of Health Sciences are now eligible to apply for the GMC’s Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test, and for subsequent registration to practice medicine in the UK, without the need for individual qualification assessments.
The GMC’s Registration and Revalidation Directorate in an official email affirmed that “the Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ) awarded by Nile University currently meets the Council’s standards for an acceptable overseas medical qualification”. As a result, any doctor who earns their PMQ from Nile University can proceed to the PLAB process and registration with confidence, bypassing the typical case-by-case evaluation often required for international graduates.
The General Medical Council (GMC) is the UK’s principal medical regulatory body. It ensures good medical practice across the country by setting professional standards for doctors, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), and their educators, while safeguarding the quality of patient care.