The College of Nursing Sciences, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has commenced admission into its Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.) Degree Programme for the 2026/2027 Academic Session, marking a significant milestone in the Institution’s commitment to advancing healthcare education in Nigeria.
The programme, which was recently approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC), is being offered on a full-time basis by the College’s Department of Nursing Science in affiliation with the University of Benin (UNIBEN).
The introduction of the Bachelor of Nursing Science degree programme reflects the strategic vision and transformational leadership of the Chief Medical Director, Prof. (Mrs.) Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu, whose administration has consistently prioritized academic excellence, capacity building, and the expansion of training opportunities for healthcare professionals. The NUC approval further underscores her commitment to positioning UBTH as a leading institution for quality healthcare delivery, education, and research.
According to the admission publication in the Nigerian Guardian and Punch newspapers of 16 July 2026, signed by the Registrar of the College, Mrs. E. N. Mordi, application for admission commenced from Friday, 17 July 2026 and ends on Friday 11 September 2026 while Post-UTME Screening Exercise is scheduled for Saturday, 19 September 2026.
Suitably qualified candidates are to log on to the College’s admission portal
https://conubth.edu.ng/create-profile/ to apply.
The commencement of the programme further strengthens UBTH’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s foremost centres for healthcare training, research, and specialized clinical services.
