The School of Occupational Health Nursing (OHN) at University College Hospital, Ibadan, has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the 2026/2027 session. This is a full-time programme, and unlike general nursing or undergraduate admissions, it’s specifically designed for candidates who are already licensed nurses looking to specialize further.
This guide covers who qualifies to apply, the full entry requirements, the selection process, and a step-by-step walkthrough of how to submit an application, based on the school’s official admission notice.
Who Can Apply?
This programme is not open to school leavers or first-time nursing students. Applicants must already be a Registered Nurse with a current practice license issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
This is the defining eligibility condition for the entire programme. If you are not already a licensed, practicing nurse under the NMCN, this particular admission opportunity would not apply to you, regardless of your academic qualifications in other fields.
Educational Qualifications
Beyond holding a current NMCN practice license, applicants must also meet an O’Level requirement. Candidates need at least five (5) O’Level credit passes, obtained in not more than two (2) sittings, and these credits must specifically include:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
These credits must come from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB. Given that this list includes all three core sciences alongside English and Mathematics, candidates should check their O’Level result carefully to confirm they hold credits in each of these five specific subjects, not just five credits in general.
Selection Process: Written Examination and Oral Interview
Admission into the programme is not based on documentation alone. Selection is determined by how candidates perform in a written examination and an oral interview.
The specific dates for both the written examination and the oral interview will be communicated to candidates at a later stage, rather than being fixed at the time of application. This means applicants should complete their application first and then watch for further communication regarding examination scheduling, rather than expecting these dates to be published upfront.
It’s also worth noting that the sale of application forms was already open at the time this notice was issued, so prospective applicants should not delay in starting the process.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
The application process involves four distinct stages, combining online registration with in-person submission and payment. Here’s how it works:
- Step 1: Pay the application fee online. Visit portal.uch-ibadan.org.ng and make a payment of ₦25,000 (Twenty-Five Thousand Naira) through the Remita payment platform. This payment should be made into the University College Hospital, Ibadan TSA Account, specifically under the School of Occupational Health Nursing. After payment, candidates should convert their Remita payment slip to a receipt at the UCH Accounts Department.
- Step 2: Download the guide and complete your application online. Download the Applicant User Guide from the same portal, portal.uch-ibadan.org.ng, and follow the instructions in the guide to input your data online and submit your application.
- Step 3: Print and submit for authentication. Print two (2) copies of your completed form along with your Photocard, and submit them for authentication at the School of Occupational Health Nursing in person.
- Step 4: Pay a separate regulatory fee. Make a payment of ₦200 (Two Hundred Naira) to the Oyo State Nursing and Midwifery Council Committee Account, held at First Bank, account number 2019704292.
Candidates should note that this process involves two separate payments to two different accounts, the ₦25,000 application fee to UCH’s own account, and the smaller ₦200 fee to the Oyo State Nursing and Midwifery Council. These should not be confused or combined, since each serves a different purpose and goes to a different recipient.
Date and Venue of the Computer-Based Test
The date and venue for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be communicated directly to applicants at a later time. As with the written examination and oral interview, this detail is not fixed at the point of application, so candidates should complete their submission first and stay alert for further updates from the school.
Application Fee Summary
To summarize the costs involved in applying:
- ₦25,000 — Application fee, paid via Remita into the UCH TSA Account for the School of Occupational Health Nursing
- ₦200 — Regulatory fee, paid to the Oyo State Nursing and Midwifery Council Committee Account via First Bank
Together, this brings the total cost of applying to ₦25,200, split across the two required payments described above.
Practical Tips for Applicants
- Confirm your NMCN practice license is current before applying, since this is a strict prerequisite for the entire programme.
- Check that your O’Level credits specifically cover English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology — not just any five credits.
- Keep both payment receipts safe — the ₦25,000 Remita receipt from UCH Accounts and the ₦200 payment to the Oyo State Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Print two copies of your form and Photocard for in-person authentication at the School of Occupational Health Nursing, as this step cannot be completed online alone.
- Watch for further communication regarding the written examination, oral interview, and CBT dates, since none of these are fixed at the time of application.
- Apply promptly, since the sale of forms was already confirmed as open at the time of this notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible to apply for UCH Ibadan’s Occupational Health Nursing programme? Applicants must already be a Registered Nurse with a current practice license issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
- What O’Level subjects are required for this programme? Candidates need five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, obtained in not more than two sittings.
- How much does it cost to apply? The total cost is ₦25,200, a ₦25,000 application fee paid via Remita to UCH, plus a separate ₦200 payment to the Oyo State Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Is there a written examination for admission? Yes. Selection is based on a written examination and an oral interview, with dates to be communicated to candidates later.
- Where can I get the application guide for this programme? The Applicant User Guide can be downloaded from portal.uch-ibadan.org.ng.
- Is the Occupational Health Nursing programme full-time or part-time? It is a full-time programme.
Conclusion
The School of Occupational Health Nursing at University College Hospital, Ibadan, is currently accepting applications for its full-time 2026/2027 programme, open specifically to Registered Nurses holding a current NMCN practice license. Applicants also need five O’Level credits covering English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, obtained in not more than two sittings.
The application process combines online registration through the UCH portal with two separate payments, ₦25,000 to UCH and ₦200 to the Oyo State Nursing and Midwifery Council followed by in-person submission of printed forms for authentication. Selection is based on a written examination and oral interview, with dates for both, along with the CBT, to be communicated to applicants at a later stage.