Launch Your Healthcare Career: UBTH & UNIBEN Open B.N.Sc. Nursing Admissions for 2026/2027
Elevate your passion for healthcare at one of Nigeria’s premier medical institutions. The College of Nursing Sciences, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), in professional affiliation with the University of Benin (UNIBEN), is now accepting applications for its elite Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.) degree programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
This highly competitive, 5-year professional program combines rigorous academic learning with top-tier, practical clinical experience to produce exceptionally skilled nursing professionals ready for the global healthcare market.
Admission & Eligibility Benchmarks
To qualify for the B.N.Sc. screening, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
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Age Limit: Must be at least 17 years old.
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JAMB Choice: UBTH must be set as your first-choice institution on the 2026 UTME. (If it wasn’t, simply visit any JAMB-accredited CBT center to process a Change of Institution).
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Minimum Cut-off: A score of 200 or above in the 2026 UTME.
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O’Level Credentials: At least five (5) credit passes in WAEC, NECO, or GCE obtained in not more than two sittings.
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Required Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Required Registration Documents
During your online profile setup, you must upload clean, original, and highly legible scans of the following:
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2026 JAMB Result Slip
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JAMB Change of Institution Slip (if applicable)
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Relevant O’Level Result(s)
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Birth Certificate
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Recent Passport Photograph
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Official confirmation/proof of uploading your O’Level results onto the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
Timeline & Key Dates
Stay ahead of schedule to prevent portal congestion or unexpected payment issues:
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Applications Opened: Friday, 17th July, 2026
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Application Deadline: Friday, 11th September, 2026
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Post-UTME Screening Exam: Saturday, 19th September, 2026
Step-by-Step Application Guide
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Step 1: Double-check that your O’Level results are fully uploaded to your JAMB CAPS profile. (This is mandatory; applications without it cannot be processed).
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Step 2: Head directly to the official portal: conubth.edu.ng/create-profile/.
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Step 3: Create your user profile and fill out the electronic application form carefully.
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Step 4: Pay the application fee of ₦2,000 (Note: This excludes standard portal, bank logistics, and processing charges).
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Step 5: Upload your scanned documents, review your details for absolute accuracy, and hit submit.
Post-Admission Next Steps
Once admission lists are released, successful candidates must instantly log into JAMB CAPS to accept their offer, pay the prescribed institutional acceptance and school fees, and print their official JAMB Admission Letter. Ensure all information provided during registration is accurate, as discrepancies will result in immediate disqualification.
