UCH Ibadan School of Health Information Management Announces ND and HND Admissions for 2025/2026

The University College Hospital Ibadan has opened applications for its School of Health Information Management (SHIM) programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. Students can apply for either the two-year National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health Information Management, with classes beginning in September 2025.

National Diploma (ND) Entry Requirements

To qualify for the ND programme, candidates must:

• Score 150 or above in the 2025 JAMB UTME examination
• Obtain five credit passes in WAEC, NECO or GCE O-Level examinations
• Required subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry
• Results must be from not more than two sittings
• Certificates must be from the same examination body

Higher National Diploma (HND) Entry Requirements

HND applicants must present original copies of the following documents:

• O-Level examination results
• National Diploma or Professional Diploma certificate in Health Information Management
• Valid License Certificate
• Industrial Training (IT) completion letter
• Original JAMB admission letter

Computer-Based Test Subjects

ND candidates will write CBT in:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology

HND candidates will write CBT in:

• Health Records Management
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Clinical Coding
• Biostatistics
• Computer Science
• Health Planning Management

Application Instructions

The application portal opened on Monday, April 28, 2025. Follow these steps to complete your application:

1. Visit the UCH Schools portal at portal.uch-ibadan.org.ng
2. Click the REMITA payment button to pay your application fee
3. After payment, register using your RRR number, email address and password
4. Log in with your email and password to complete the registration
5. Download the Applicants' User Guide from the portal for detailed instructions
6. Print two copies of your application form and photo card

Additionally, candidates must pay ₦500 to the Health Information Managers Association of Nigeria using these bank details:

• Account Number: 0000207307
• Bank: Union Bank, UCH Branch

Programme Structure and Career Path

Both programmes run on a non-residential basis, allowing students to combine their studies with other commitments. Health Information Management professionals play a crucial role in Nigeria's healthcare system, managing patient records, coding medical data and ensuring accurate health information systems.

Graduates find employment in hospitals, health ministries, insurance companies and health technology firms across Nigeria.

For enquiries, contact the school on +2348036990897 or +2348055606804. Shortlisted candidates will receive interview invitations via email and the institution's website.