Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, invites applications from qualified and interested candidates for the 2023/2024 academic session. Applicants should carefully review the available programs offered by the institution before proceeding with their application. This blog post provides detailed information on the courses available, entry requirements, and the method of application.
Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa Courses
The College offers a range of courses across various departments, including:
- Department of Environmental Health:
- HND Environmental Health Technology
- Environmental Health Technician (Diploma)
- Health Education and Promotion (Certificate)
- Department of Community Health:
- Community Health Extension Worker (C.H.E.W)
- Junior Community Health Extension Worker (J.C.H.E.W)
- Department of Health Information Management:
- Professional Diploma (PD)
- National Diploma (ND)
- Department of Dental Health:
- Dental Therapy
- Dental Surgery Technician
- Department of Pharmaceutical Studies:
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences:
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Department of General Health Studies:
- General Health Technician
- Health Assistant
Osun State College of Health Technology Admission Requirements
General Entry Requirements:
- No age limit, as long as the candidate meets the basic entry qualifications.
- Mature, disciplined individuals with good health, including physical, mental, social, spiritual, cultural, and moral aspects.
- Good citizens with a strong capacity for learning and no criminal tendencies; must adhere to the College’s rules and regulations.
- Must score above the set cut-off pass mark in the entrance examination and interview for their chosen course.
Special Note
- In addition to the general entry requirements, applicants must meet specific requirements for their chosen course.
- The College requires students to wear uniforms.
- Students with forged certificates will be reported to the police and expelled.
- The number of available spots in each course is limited.
Specific Entry Requirements
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Health
- HND Environmental Health Technology (HND EHT) – 4 years (eight semesters) with Supervised Industrial Work Experience (SIWES) and one-year internship (Post ND)
- Environmental Health Technician (Diploma) EVT – 3 years (Six Semesters)
- Health Education and Promotion (Certificate) – 2 years (Four Semesters)
Entry Requirements:
- 5 credit level passes in NECO/SSCE etc. in English, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, Chemistry, and Physics (no more than two sittings).
- At least 4 credit level passes and 1 ordinary pass in WAEC/NECO, including Biology/Health Science, Chemistry, Physics, and English Language; minimum pass in Mathematics required.
- At least 4 credit level passes in WAEC/NECO, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics/Chemistry, and one other subject.
DEPARTMENT: Community Health
- Community Health Extension Worker (C.H.E.W) – 3 years (Six Semesters)
- Junior Community Health Extension Worker (J.C.H.E.W) – 2 years (Four Semesters)
Entry Requirements:
- 5 credit level passes in SSCE/WAEC/NECO/GCE ‘O’ level in English, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, and two subjects chosen from Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Food and Nutrition, and Agric Science.
- At least 5 ordinary passes in NECO/WAEC ‘O’ level (no more than 2 sittings), including English, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, and any other two passes (excluding Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Religious studies).
DEPARTMENT: Health Information Management
- Professional Diploma (PD) – 3 years (Six Semesters)
- National Diploma (ND) – 2 years (Four Semesters)
Entry Requirements:
- WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO: 5 Credit level passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, Physics, and Chemistry.
DEPARTMENT: Dental Health
- Dental Therapy – 4 years (Eight Semesters)
- Dental Surgery Technician – 3 years (Six Semesters)
Entry Requirements:
- WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO: 5 Credit level passes (no more than 2 sittings) in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
DEPARTMENT: Pharmaceutical Studies
- Pharmacy Technician – 3 years (Six Semesters)
Entry Requirements:
- WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO or equivalent: 5 Credit level passes (no more than 2 sittings, within a 5-year period before enrolling with the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria) in English, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, Physics, and Chemistry.
DEPARTMENT: Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Technician – 3 years (Six Semesters)
Entry Requirements:
- WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO: 5 Credit level passes (no more than 2 sittings) in English, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, Chemistry, and Physics. The age of the certificate used for admission must not exceed 5 years at the time of enrollment with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
DEPARTMENT: General Health Studies
- General Health Technician – 2 years (Four Semesters)
- Health Assistant – 2 years (Four Semesters)
Entry Requirements:
- 5 credit passes in GCE/WAEC/SSCE/NECO (no more than 2 sittings) in English, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, Chemistry, and at least a pass in Physics.
- Health Assistant Certificate with at least 4 years of experience for those who completed a 1-year Health Assistant program OR Health Assistant Certificate with at least 1 year of experience for those who completed a 2-year Health Assistant program. Alternatively, any 5 passes in NECO or WAEC.
How to Apply for Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa Admission Form
To apply, candidates should:
- Visit the official College website at https://osunhealthtechilesa.edu.ng/index.php
- Click on the “APPLY NOW” button to complete the application form online.
The closing date for the submission of applications has not yet been announced.
Conclusion:
Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, provides a variety of courses for prospective students. Applicants should review the available programs and their respective entry requirements before applying. For more information and to apply, visit the official College website.
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