UITH Community Health Admission Form 2026/2027. Admission into the College of Community Health at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) for the 2026/2027 academic session is now open. The institution is accepting applications into two distinct pathways — Undergraduate and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) — and each comes with its own eligibility framework.
If you’re applying, you need to pay close attention to the differences. The entry requirements are not interchangeable, and UITH enforces them strictly.
Overview of Available Programmes
The College of Community Health is offering admission into:
- Undergraduate Programme
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programme
These routes serve different qualification levels, so your academic and professional background will determine where you fit.
UITH Community Health Undergraduate Programme Requirements
The Undergraduate route is structured for candidates already within the community health pipeline.
Core Entry Requirement
Applicants must:
- Hold a Diploma in Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)
O’Level Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) credit passes in SSCE, WAEC, NECO, or GCE O’Level
- Results must be obtained in not more than two sittings
Required Subjects
The five credits must include:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
Additional Qualification Path (One-Year Programme)
For candidates applying into the one-year track, you must possess either:
- A First Degree in Community Health Science, or
- An HND in Community Health, Public Health, or Health-related fields
Professional Requirements (Compulsory)
All Undergraduate applicants must:
- Be registered with the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria
- Possess a valid current practising licence
Application Process
Eligible candidates are to apply through the official UITH Undergraduate Community Health application portal.
UITH Community Health Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Requirements
The PGD route is more advanced and combines academic credentials with professional licensing.
O’Level Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Five (5) credit passes in SSCE, WAEC, NECO, or GCE O’Level (maximum of two sittings)
Required Subjects
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
Professional Certification
- Must possess a Community Health Officer (CHO) certificate or result
- Must hold a valid current practising licence issued by the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria
Degree Requirement
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) from a university recognised by the Senate of University of Ilorin in any of the following:
- Community Health
- Health Education
- Public Health
NYSC Requirement
- A valid NYSC Discharge, Exemption, or Exclusion Certificate is mandatory
- This must be presented during the application process
Programme Affiliation
The Community Health programmes at UITH are affiliated with University of Ilorin, Ilorin. This affiliation underpins the academic structure and certification standards of the programmes.
Application Links
- Undergraduate applicants should apply via the designated UITH Undergraduate portal
- PGD applicants must use the separate PGD application portal
Ensure you select the correct application route — submissions through the wrong channel may not be processed.
Critical Advisory for Applicants
UITH’s Community Health admission process is compliance-driven, particularly around professional licensing and academic alignment.
Before applying, confirm that you:
- Meet the exact O’Level subject combination
- Hold the required CHEW or CHO qualification, depending on your route
- Have a valid practising licence — this is non-negotiable
- Possess all supporting academic and professional documents
The practice licence requirement is central across both entry routes and often determines eligibility at screening.
