The College of Nursing Sciences, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has officially opened its admission process for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. The admission exercise is for candidates seeking entry into the National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) Nursing programmes.
The announcement was made in an official statement signed by the College Registrar, Dr. Joseph I. Akpan, inviting suitably qualified candidates from across the country to apply. According to the statement, the College remains committed to maintaining its high academic and professional standards while admitting only candidates who meet its rigorous requirements.
To be eligible, applicants must have scored a minimum of 170 marks in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The College also specified that candidates must be at least 16 years of age by November 30, 2025, in line with the national admission policy for tertiary institutions.
In addition to the UTME requirement, applicants are expected to possess credit passes in five key subjects English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, GCE, or SSCE examinations. These subjects, according to the statement, form the foundation for nursing education and clinical competence.
The statement further explained that interested candidates are required to obtain an application form upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Thirty Thousand Naira (₦30,000) only, payable to the Bursary Department of the College of Nursing Sciences, UUTH. The fee covers administrative and screening logistics for the entire admission process.
Applicants must present three coloured passport photographs, photocopies of academic credentials, and a printout of their 2025 UTME score during registration. The College emphasized that all documents must be properly arranged and verified to ensure the integrity of the admission process.
The sale and submission of application forms will commence on Monday, November 3, 2025, and close on Friday, November 14, 2025. The College advised all prospective applicants to complete their registration within the stipulated period, warning that late entries will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Meanwhile, the Post-UTME Screening Examination has been scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025, at the College Auditorium, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo. The exercise is expected to begin promptly at 9:00 a.m., with candidates advised to arrive early for accreditation and verification.
All applicants are required to come with proof of payment, registration slip, and UTME printout as evidence of eligibility. Candidates who fail to present these documents at the venue will not be allowed to participate in the screening exercise.
In a related remark, Dr. Akpan assured that the College is fully prepared to conduct a transparent and merit-based admission process. He reiterated that UUTH’s College of Nursing Sciences has a strong reputation for producing highly competent, compassionate, and ethically sound nurses who meet both national and international standards.
The Registrar further stated that the College’s training facilities, experienced lecturers, and clinical exposure provide students with hands-on experience essential for professional excellence in healthcare delivery.
For further information or clarification, applicants and guardians are encouraged to contact the College Provost or the Registrar via the official phone numbers: +234 803 382 6357 and +234 911 428 6989, or through email at collegeofnursingsciences.uuth@gmail.com.
