Al-Ma’arif College of Health Sciences and Tech Professional Diploma and Health Information Management Admission Form 2026/2027; Al-Ma’arif College of Health Sciences and Technology has commenced admission into its Professional Diploma programmes and Health Information Management (HIM) Abridgement Programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for the available health-related programmes. The admission exercise covers Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW), Health Information Management, Medical Laboratory Technician, Pharmacy Technician, and the Health Information Management Abridgement Programme.
Applicants are expected to satisfy the required O’Level qualifications before obtaining the admission form. Candidates applying for the HIM Abridgement Programme must also meet the work experience requirement in addition to the academic requirements.
Available Programmes
Professional Diploma Programmes
Al-Ma’arif College has listed the following professional diploma programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session:
- Professional Diploma in Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW) – 3 Years
- Professional Diploma in Health Information Management – 3 Years
- Professional Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician – 3 Years
- Professional Diploma in Pharmacy Technician – 1 Year
Health Information Management Abridgement Programme
- Health Information Management (HIM) Abridgement Programme
Candidates are advised to check the duration and admission requirements of their preferred programme before applying.
Who Can Apply?
Professional Diploma Programmes
Candidates who possess at least five O’Level credits in the required science subjects may apply.
Accepted examination bodies include:
- WAEC
- NECO
- NABTEB
The required credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings.
Health Information Management Abridgement Programme
Candidates applying for the HIM Abridgement Programme must:
- Possess the required O’Level credits.
- Have practical working experience in a relevant health field.
- Possess a valid appointment letter.
The appointment letter must show at least 10 years of working or practical experience in a recognised health centre, clinic, or hospital.
Admission Requirements
O’Level Requirements for All Programmes
Applicants must possess at least five credit passes in the following subjects:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
The results may be obtained from:
- WAEC
- NECO
- NABTEB
The required credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings.
Candidates using two sittings may still apply provided all required subjects are complete.
Additional Requirement for HIM Abridgement Programme
Apart from meeting the O’Level requirements, candidates must provide:
- A copy of an appointment letter.
- Evidence of 10 years of working or practical experience.
- Experience obtained from a recognised health centre, clinic, or hospital.
Applicants are advised to ensure that the appointment letter is clear and available before obtaining the admission form.
Application Fee
The application form costs ₦11,000.
Important information regarding the fee:
- The fee is non-refundable.
- The same fee applies to all listed Professional Diploma programmes and the HIM Abridgement Programme.
- Payment must be completed before obtaining the admission form.
- Applicants may obtain the form through the College ICT Centre or via the college website.
- Candidates should keep evidence of payment for admission processing.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may obtain the admission form at the College ICT Centre or apply online through the college website.
Application Steps
- Visit the College ICT Centre or the Al-Ma’arif College application website.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₦11,000.
- Obtain the admission form.
- Fill in the required personal and academic information.
- Confirm that all required O’Level subjects are complete.
- For HIM Abridgement applicants, attach or prepare the required appointment letter.
- Review all entries carefully.
- Submit the completed application through the approved channel.
The college will assess all information supplied during the admission process. Missing science subjects or incomplete records may affect eligibility.
For HIM Abridgement applicants, failure to provide the required appointment letter may affect admission consideration.
Application Period
Professional Diploma Programmes
Applications are open from:
Opening Date: Monday, 1 June 2026
Closing Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026
Applicants are expected to complete payment, form collection, registration, and submission within the approved period.
The admission notice did not mention any provision for late registration.
Health Information Management Abridgement Programme
Applications commence on 1 June 2026.
The admission notice also states 6 July 2026 for the abridgement programme.
Candidates applying for the HIM Abridgement Programme are advised to treat 6 July 2026 as the stated abridgement date and contact the college for clarification regarding any date-specific guidance, as a separate closing date was not expressly stated.
Contact Information for Enquiries
Applicants who require additional information or assistance may contact the college through the following phone numbers:
- 08105502096
- 08039319049
These contact lines are available for admission-related enquiries.
Important Checklist for Professional Diploma Applicants
Before paying for the application form, candidates should confirm that:
- The preferred programme is among the listed professional diploma programmes.
- The duration of the programme has been checked.
- Five O’Level credits are available.
- English Language and Mathematics are included.
- Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are included.
- The result is from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
- The credits were obtained in not more than two sittings.
- The application will be completed between 1 June and 4 July 2026.
Important Checklist for HIM Abridgement Applicants
Before applying, candidates should ensure that:
- The preferred programme is Health Information Management Abridgement.
- Five O’Level credits are available.
- English Language and Mathematics are included.
- Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are included.
- The result is from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
- The credits were obtained in not more than two sittings.
- The appointment letter is available.
- The appointment letter shows at least 10 years of relevant working or practical experience.
- The experience was obtained from a recognised health centre, clinic, or hospital.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review all requirements and supporting documents before submitting their applications to avoid delays during the admission process.
