UNIMED 2026/2027 Post UTME and Direct Entry Screening for Undergraduate Admission; University of Medical Sciences has announced the commencement of its Post UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The university invited qualified candidates to apply for admission into its undergraduate programmes across various faculties and departments. UNIMED also described itself as the first specialised medical and health sciences university in West Africa.
UNIMED Ranking and Academic Profile
UNIMED included details of its 2025 NUC ranking in the admission announcement.
According to the university, the ranking placed UNIMED:
- First among Ondo State-owned universities
- Second among all public and private universities in Ondo State
- Fourth among all state-owned universities in Nigeria
- Nineteenth among universities in Nigeria
The university also stated that it has maintained a stable and uninterrupted academic calendar over the years.
Courses Available at UNIMED
UNIMED offers programmes across clinical sciences, dental sciences, pharmacy, rehabilitation sciences, nursing, allied health sciences, basic medical sciences, science, and public health.
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Medicine and Surgery
Faculty of Dental Sciences
- Dentistry
- Dental Therapy
- Dental Technology
Faculty of Pharmacy
- Doctor of Pharmacy
Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation
- Doctor of Physiotherapy
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Audiology
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Language Therapy
Faculty of Nursing Science
- Nursing Science
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Radiography and Radiation Science
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Health Information Management
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Health Care Administration and Hospital Management
Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
- Pharmacology
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Anatomy, with options in:
- Forensic Science
- Human and Medical Genetics
- Mortuary Science
- Neuroscience
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
Faculty of Science
- Animal and Environmental Biology, with option in Cell Biology and Genetics
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Management and Toxicology
- Information Technology
- Medical Physics
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Plant Biology and Biotechnology
- Science Laboratory Technology, with options in:
- Biochemistry Technology
- Biology and Computational Biology Technology
- Chemistry Technology
- Microbiology Technology
School of Public Health
- Community Health Science
- Environmental Health Science
Eligibility Requirements for UNIMED Post UTME
Candidates who selected Ondo State University of Medical Sciences as their most preferred first-choice institution in the 2026 UTME and scored at least 150 are eligible to apply for the Post UTME screening exercise.
Candidates who did not initially choose UNIMED can also apply, provided they are willing to change their institution to UNIMED as their most preferred first choice before the screening process.
JAMB Subject Combination
All courses offered by UNIMED for the 2026/2027 academic session require the same UTME subject combination.
Candidates must have the following subjects in UTME:
- English Language
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
O’Level Requirements for UTME and Direct Entry Candidates
Candidates applying for both 100 level and 200 level admission must possess at least five credit passes in WAEC, NECO, or GCE examinations.
The required subjects are:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
The credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings, depending on departmental requirements.
However, candidates applying for the following programmes must obtain all five credits in one sitting:
- Medicine and Surgery
- Dentistry
- Doctor of Physiotherapy
Direct Entry Admission Requirements
Direct Entry candidates who selected UNIMED as their most preferred first-choice institution through JAMB are eligible to apply for the screening exercise.
Candidates willing to change their institution to UNIMED can also apply.
Accepted Direct Entry qualifications include:
- Cambridge A’Level
- JUPEB
- IJMB
Applicants using these qualifications must have at least 10 points.
Candidates with ND, HND, or university degrees may also apply for Direct Entry admission into 200 level.
Degree holders must possess at least a Second Class Lower Division (2:2) and all applicants must satisfy the O’Level requirements for their chosen course.
Transcript Requirement for Direct Entry Candidates
Direct Entry applicants are required to request official academic transcripts from their previous institutions.
The transcripts must be sent directly to:
Office of the Registrar
University of Medical Sciences
Laje Road Campus
Ondo City, Ondo State
An advance copy or electronic version may also be sent to:
UNIMED stated that Direct Entry candidates who fail to submit official academic transcripts before the screening date will not be considered for admission.
How to Apply for UNIMED Post UTME Screening
Eligible candidates should complete their application through the official UNIMED website.
The university warned candidates not to make payments into unauthorised accounts.
To apply, candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the UNIMED website.
- Click on “Admission.”
- Select “Post-UTME” to access the screening portal.
- Open the UNIMED Post UTME payment portal.
- Make payment online using a VISA or MasterCard.
- Print the payment receipt after payment.
- Return to the Post UTME portal.
- Open the application portal.
- Log in with the 2026 JAMB registration number and Payment Transaction ID as password.
- Complete the Post UTME registration form.
The university stated that Verve cards are not accepted for payment.
UNIMED Post UTME Screening Date and Format
The 2026 Post UTME screening exercise will take place from Monday, 3 August to Friday, 7 August 2026.
According to the university, the screening will be conducted both virtually and physically.
Venue details and other screening information will be sent to registered candidates through their individual portals before the screening dates.
Age Requirement and Screening Materials
Only candidates who will be at least 16 years old by 30 September 2026 are eligible to apply.
Applicants who are already matriculated students in any university, including UNIMED, and have not yet graduated are required to declare this during registration.
Candidates must come to the screening venue with the following:
- Printed copy of the 2026 UTME Notification of Results Slip
- 2026 Direct Entry Registration Slip for Direct Entry applicants
- Printed copy of the completed 2026 Post UTME Screening Slip
UNIMED stated that any candidate who fails to appear for the screening exercise will not be considered for admission.
Enquiries and Clarifications
Candidates seeking additional information may visit the UNIMED website, send an email to admissions@unimed.edu.ng, or contact the university through the following phone numbers:
- +234 705 121 2222
- +234 813 551 3654
For physical enquiries, candidates may visit:
Admissions Unit
Academic Affairs Office
Behind the Vice-Chancellor’s Office Building
UNIMED, Laje Road Campus
Ondo State, Nigeria
UNIMED Admission Disclaimer
UNIMED stated that it does not operate through admission agents either within or outside the university campus.
Candidates are advised to rely only on official information provided through the university website and to make payments strictly through the approved payment process.
The university warned that anyone who pays money to unauthorised individuals or personal bank accounts does so entirely at their own risk.
