ADVERTISEMENT FOR ADMISSION INTO INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Institute of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City for the 2026/2027 Academic Session into the following programmes.

COURSES /  PROGRAMMES

1. JAMB CANDIDATES {National Diploma (ND) & Higher National Diploma (DIRECT ENTRY)}
2. Health Information Management.

Course Duration –  ND 2 years, HND 2 years.

• Environmental Health Technology

Course Duration –   ND 2 years, HND 2 years.

• Biomedical Engineering Technology

Course Duration –  ND 2 years, HND 2 years.

• Paramedics Technology

Course Duration –  ND 2 years

• Orthopaedic Cast Technology.

Course Duration  – ND 2 years.

• Dispensing Opticianry

Course Duration – ND 2 years.

• DIPLOMA   PROGRAMMES (JAMB NOT REQUIRED)
• Anaesthetic Training Programme

Course Duration – 3 years

• Dental Surgery Technician

Course Duration – 3 years

• Audiology Technician Programme

             Course Duration –  3 years

• CENTRE FOR TRAINING  COMMUNITY HEALTH OFFICERS  (CTCHO)
• Community Health Officers

Course Duration –     (1 Year): B.Sc Holders (Special) 

• (2 Years): Regular
• CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
• Mortuary Science, Management and Funeral Services

Course Duration – 1 year

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

1. Applicants should possess a minimum of five credit passes in not more than two (2) sittings in WASSCE, NECO or GCE O/L ,which should include English Language,Mathematics.Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
2. Health Sciences in lieu of Biology is acceptable for Paramedics Technology and Environmental Health  Technology.
3. National Diploma (ND) Candidates must have written the 2026 UTME (JAMB) Exams with expected minimum score of 150.
4. For candidates seeking admission into Biomedical Engineering Technology Programme, a pass in any of the following subjects will be an added advantage: wood works, auto mechanics, basic electricity, technical drawing and fine art.
5. For Higher National Diploma (HND), candidates are to meet the following requirements;
6. A minimum of five credit passes in not more than two (2) sittings in WASSCE, NECO or GCE O/L, which should include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
7. National Diploma with a minimum of lower credit pass in the discipline obtained from NBTE accredited programme plus a minimum of one-year post ND cognate work experience in the field of specialisation.
8. Must have obtained current Professional License.

•      Centre For Training  Community Health Officers  (CTCHO)
• Applicants must be holders of Diploma in Community Health or Community Health Extension Workers Certificate. All applicants must have five (5) credit level passes in SSCE, WASCE, NECO or GCE at not more than two (2) sittings which must include English Language Mathmatices, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• All applicants must be registered with Community Health Practioners  Registration Board of Nigeria and posses a valid Practice license
• Holders of first degree in Health Education, Community Health and Public Health can also key into the programme for one year,

METHOD OF APPLICATION

1. Post UTME screening Form for JAMB candidates is obtainable for a fee of Two Thousand Naira (₦2,000.00) only.
2. Admission forms are obtainable online, at a fee of Ten Thousand Naira (₦10,000. 00) only for the Diploma, Certificate and Direct Entry (HND) Programmes
3. Administrartive charges maybe applied for i and ii above.
4. All payments above should be made through the remitta platform of UBTH as follows:

1. Log on to https://ihstubth.edu.ng/profile-creation/ to create your student profile
   1. After filling the required information, click on Review Form button.
   1. An email will be sent to you. Click on the link in the email  to activate your profile.
   1. After activating your profile, visit  https://ihstubth.edu.ng/ihst-payments/ to make your payment.

NOTE:

• All exams are  stictly Computer Based Test (CBT).
• POST UTME and Entrance exams for ND, Diplomas and Certificate is schedued for Saturday, 19th September, 2026 by 9:00am prompt.
• Screening Date (Community Health Officers Programme) is scheduled for Thursday, August 13th, 2026 by 9:00am prompt.
• Screening Date for other Direct Entry Candidates into HIM, EHT and BME shall hold on  Thursday, 24th September, 2026 by 9:00am prompt.

Signed:

Management