Nasarawa State College of Health Science and Technology has begun selling admission forms for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.

Applications are open for qualified candidates seeking entry into various Higher National Diploma, National Diploma, and Professional Diploma programmes.

Available Courses

Higher National Diploma Programmes

• Environmental Health Technology
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Health Information Management Technology

National Diploma Programmes are available through JAMB only

• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Health Information Management Technology
• Environmental Health Technology
• Community Health
• Epidemiology and Disease Control Technology
• Public Health Technology
• Dispensing Opticianry
• Biomedical Engineering Technology
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Medical Imaging Technology

Professional Diploma Programme

• Pharmacy Technician

Eligibility and Requirements

For HND Programmes:

• Candidates must have five O'Level credits, including English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
• A minimum of a Lower Credit in a relevant National Diploma from an accredited institution is required.
• One year of Industrial Training or Supervised Field Experience is compulsory, while pass grade ND holders require two years of post-ND work experience.
• Additional programme-specific requirements apply.

For ND Programmes

• Candidates who did not initially select Nasarawa State College must complete a change of institution to the college as their First Choice via the JAMB portal.
• O'Level and UTME Requirements: Five O'Level credits in two sittings, alongside an appropriate UTME subject combination.
• Minimum JAMB Cut-off Marks:
• Community Health: 150
• Public Health Technology: 150
• Medical Laboratory Technology: 150
• Medical Imaging Technology: 150
• Environmental Health Technology: 130
• Nutrition and Dietetics: 120
• Health Information Management Technology: 120
• Epidemiology and Disease Control Technology: 120
• Dispensing Opticianry: 120
• Biomedical Engineering Technology: 120

For Professional Diploma (Pharmacy Technician)

• Candidates must possess five credit passes, including English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS obtained in not more than two sittings.

How to Apply

Forms are available online and will close on July 31, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Interested applicants should apply online by visiting the registration portal at https://www.admissions.nascohst.edu.ng. The institution emphasizes a transparent, fair, and merit-based admission selection process for all applicants. For detailed information regarding the courses and institution guidelines, candidates can visit the official college website at https://nascohst.edu.ng. The Office of the Registrar, Nasarawa State College of Health Science and Technology, is the issuing authority.