RIVCOHSMAT Admission Form 2026/2027. Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology (RIVCOHSMAT) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for its diploma and certificate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Key Highlights
- Admission for 2026/2027 diploma and certificate programmes is open
- Application start: March 25, 2026
- Application deadline: June 11, 2026
- Minimum age: 16 years by September 2026
- Application fee: ₦15,300 (all-inclusive)
- Exam date & venue: To be communicated via SMS
The College provides structured professional training in Health Science, Social Work, Dental Health, Pharmaceutical Technology, and Health Information Management. This guide covers available courses, entry requirements, application process, and important dates.
Available Programmes & Entry Requirements
1. School of Environmental Health Technology
- Programme: Health Promotion & Education (Diploma)
- Duration: 2 years
- Requirements: Five credits including English, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, plus any two science subjects (Chemistry, Nutrition, Physics, General Science, Integrated Science)
2. School of Pharmaceutical Technology
- Programme: Pharmacy Technician (Certificate)
- Duration: 3 years
- Requirements: Five O-level credits including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
3. School of Social Work
- Programme: Diploma in Social Work
- Duration: 2 years
- Requirements: Five O-level credits including English, Mathematics, and any three from Civic Education, Biology, Economics, Literature, Geography, CRK/Arts, Commerce, Government, or History
4. School of Dental Health Science
- Programme: Anesthetic Technician (Diploma)
- Duration: 3 years
- Requirements: Five O-level credits including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
5. School of Health Information Management
- Programme A: Health Information Management Technician (HIMT) – 3 years
- Requirements: Minimum of four credits and one pass including English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics/Chemistry, and one other relevant subject
- Programme B: Hospital/Health Administration (Diploma) – 2 years
- Requirements: Five O-level credits including Mathematics, English, Economics/Commerce, Government, and Biology/Health Science
Age Requirement
Applicants must be at least 16 years old by September 2026.
How to Apply
- Register online via the RIVCOHSMAT application portal
- Click on “2026-2027 Entrance Admission Application”
- Pay the ₦15,300 application fee (inclusive of pin)
- Print the Candidate Identification Slip with your examination number
Note: SMS notifications will be sent to registered phone numbers with exam dates and venues. Keep your phone active.
Important Dates
- Commencement of form sale: March 25, 2026
- Application deadline: June 11, 2026
Entrance Examination
- Only shortlisted applicants will be invited
- Date and venue: Communicated via SMS
- Ensure your registered phone number is active and accessible
Contact Information
For enquiries, reach the College Admissions Officer via:
Email: officeofdregistrar@gmail.com
Phone: 07066608462, 07032223481, 08185950107, 08037473204
