The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin City, has officially announced the commencement of admissions into its Institute of Health Sciences and Technology for the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to a statement signed by the Registrar, Mr. Osakede Philip, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into various National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), Certificate, and Diploma programmes across multiple fields in health sciences and technology. Notably, candidates applying for certain programmes are not required to sit for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination.
Available Course Programmes
The following programmes are currently open for application:
1. Health Information Management
Course Duration: ND – 2 years, HND – 2 years
2. Environmental Health Technology
Course Duration: ND – 2 years, HND – 2 years
3. Orthopaedic Cast Technology
Course Duration: ND – 2 years
4. Dispensing Opticianry
Course Duration: ND – 2 years
5. Biomedical Engineering Technology
Course Duration: ND – 2 years, HND – 2 years
6. Paramedics Technology
Course Duration: ND – 2 years
Certificate, Diploma, and Higher Diploma Programmes (No JAMB Required)
Anaesthetic Training Programme – 3 years
Dental Surgery Technician – 3 years
Mortuary Science, Management and Funeral Services – 1 year
Community Health Officers:
Special B.Sc – 1 year
Regular – 2 years
Entry Qualifications
Prospective applicants must meet the following criteria:
A minimum of five (5) credit passes in WASSCE, NECO, or GCE O/L, obtained in not more than two sittings. The required subjects include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.
For specific programmes such as Paramedics Technology and Environmental Health Technology, Health Science may be accepted in place of Biology.
Candidates seeking admission into ND programmes must have written the 2025 UTME (JAMB) and scored a minimum of 150.
Applicants for Biomedical Engineering Technology are expected to have additional passes in subjects such as Woodwork, Metalwork, Technical Drawing, or Basic Electronics.
For HND admission, candidates must possess a minimum of Lower Credit in a relevant ND programme and provide evidence of at least one year of post-ND cognate work experience.
Where applicable, applicants must hold a current professional license.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are advised to visit the University of Benin Teaching Hospital or contact the Registrar’s Office for further inquiries and application guidelines.
