University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) — MSc Nursing (Specialties) 2026/2027: Application Guide

This guide summarizes the key requirements and step-by-step application tips for candidates seeking admission into the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Postgraduate programme — Master in Nursing Science with specialties for the 2026/2027 academic session. Use this as a practical checklist to prepare a complete application.

Areas of Specialization

• Accident and Emergency Nursing
• Nephrology Nursing
• Ophthalmic Nursing
• Paediatric Nursing

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Five (5) credit passes at SSCE level (WAEC/NECO) in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology — obtained in not more than two sittings. For NABTEB, one sitting only is accepted.
• A Bachelor of Nursing Science degree with at least a Second Class (Lower Division).

Programme Duration

The master's programme runs for a minimum of three (3) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters.

Documents You Must Prepare

1. Official academic transcript of your first degree — requested by you from your former university and forwarded directly to the Office of the College Secretary, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Schools’ Complex, Amilegbe, Ilorin.
2. NYSC Exemption, Exclusion or Discharge Certificate (as applicable).
3. Three (3) typed and scanned referees’ letters on headed paper.
4. Council certificate for any of the four areas of specialization (if available).
5. Scanned copies of SSCE/NABTEB certificates showing required credits.

Application Payment & Submission (Practical Advice)

• Follow the payment instruction provided in the official advert: payments are accepted only through the Remita payment platform into the UITH General Purpose Account. Cash payments or transfers to personal/individual accounts are NOT allowed.
• Keep the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) or payment receipt. You will need the RRR to complete the online application form and to have your payment verified by the bursary unit.
• Submit the scanned copies of your payment receipt when requested on the application portal and also present the original/printout at the interview/exam day as required.

Online Form Tips (to avoid common rejections)

• Use a valid, personal email address you control — you will receive a confirmation link and further instructions at this email.
• Name your uploaded files clearly (e.g., SURNAME_FIRSTNAME_Transcript.pdf, SURNAME_FIRSTNAME_Referee1.jpg).
• Preferred image formats for uploads: jpeg, jpg or png as required. Ensure scanned documents are legible and not cropped.
• Scan and save referee letters on official headed paper and ensure each is typed, signed and converted to an acceptable image file before uploading.
• If the portal times out or the printout does not appear after submission, it usually means submission failed — refill and resubmit immediately.

After Submission

• Print or download the application confirmation and bring it on the day of exam/interview. If no printout appears, re-fill and resubmit the form.
• Monitor the email you used for the application for confirmation and further instructions.

Practical Preparations for Interview/Assessment

• Prepare a short verbal summary of your clinical experience, research interests and reason for the chosen specialty.
• Have copies of your original documents organized in a folder: degree certificate, transcript, NYSC document, council certificate (if any), referees’ letters and payment receipt.
• Be ready to discuss any research idea or area of clinical interest during the interview.

Important Notes

• All data and scanned uploads (certificates, referees, payment receipt, etc.) on the form fields must be supplied correctly for your form to be processed.
• Do not pay money into personal accounts — always follow the official payment flow described in the advert and verify payment with the bursary unit.

Official Contact Numbers (from the advert)

• Provost: 08109988987
• College Secretary (WhatsApp only): 08058494092
• PG Coordinator: 08033975794
• Payment enquiry: 08039613232
• Technical support (web unit) phone contacts: 08139379148, 08149691477, 08032112593
• Note: the advert also listed a technical support email for the web unit. Use the official UITH contacts published in the advert or on the hospital’s official communication channels to confirm details.

Final Checklist Before You Apply

• Confirm eligibility (degree class and SSCE requirements).
• Request and ensure official transcript is dispatched directly to the College Secretary.
• Scan and prepare referees’ letters on headed paper.
• Make payment via the Remita platform and keep the RRR/payment receipt.
• Complete the online application form carefully, upload all required documents and print the confirmation.

If you follow the checklist above and prepare your documents carefully, you will reduce the risk of delays or rejection due to incomplete files. Good luck with your application.