Are you planning to start your healthcare career at one of Nigeria’s top health-focused institutions? The Ekiti State College of Health Sciences and Technology (ESCOHST), Ijero-Ekiti, has officially opened its admission portal for the 2025/2026 academic session. Now operating as a polytechnic, the school offers more course options and stronger academic pathways in health, science, and technology.
Here’s everything you need to know to apply successfully.
Available Courses for 2025/2026 Admission
The following programmes are currently open for admission:
- Community Health
- Pharmacy Technician
- Paramedicine Science
- Medical Laboratory
- Echocardiography
- Dental Therapy
- Environmental Health Technology
- Health Information Management
- Orthopaedic Plaster Cast
- X-Ray Technology
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Dental Surgery Technology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Paediatric Care
- Physician Assistant
- Dialysis Therapy
- Biomedical Engineering
- Public Health Technology
- Health Technician
- Geriatric Care
- Dispensing Opticianry
- Social Work
- Computer Science
UTME Admission – ND Programmes That Require JAMB
If you’re applying with your UTME result, these National Diploma (ND) courses accept direct entry:
- Health Information Management
- Community Health
- Environmental Health
- Paramedicine Science
- Dental Surgery Technology
- Computer Science
- Public Health Technology
- Physician Assistant
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dental Therapy
- Dispensing Opticianry
How to Apply for Admission
To apply for the 2025/2026 ESCOHST academic session, follow these steps:
- Visit the ESCOHST Admission Portal.
- Pay a processing fee of ₦1,000 to unlock the application form.
- Carefully fill out your application details.
- Make the full application payment of ₦15,000 to complete your registration.
Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet the following entry criteria:
- Five (5) O’Level credits, including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology or Health Science.
- Accepted examination bodies include WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
Additional Requirements for HND Applicants:
To apply for a Higher National Diploma (HND), you must:
- Hold an ND certificate in a related health discipline with at least a pass or credit grade.
HND Courses Available:
- Community Health
- Paramedicine Science
- Dental Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Environmental Health Technology
- Health Information Management
Need Help? Contact the School Directly
For questions or support, reach out via any of the official lines:
- 0813 092 5149
- 0903 758 0007
- 0803 941 7664
You can also visit the official ESCOHST Application Page for more information.
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