The Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, FUHSI, has officially released its Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening application form for the 2026/2027 academic session.

If FUHSI is your first-choice institution in JAMB or you plan to apply through Direct Entry, here is everything you need to know about the screening, requirements, and how to apply successfully.

Brief History of FUHSI

The Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, FUHSI, was established in 2021 by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a specialized university to train professionals in medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences. Located in Ila Orangun, Osun State, FUHSI is one of Nigeria’s newest federal universities created to expand access to quality medical education and reduce the

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shortage of health workers. The university admitted its pioneer students in the 2021/2022 academic session and has since grown with modern laboratories, teaching hospital affiliations, and NUC accreditation for core health programmes.

FUHSI has now officially released its Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening application form for the 2026/2027 academic session. If FUHSI is your first-choice institution in JAMB or you plan to apply through Direct Entry, here is everything you need to know about the screening, requirements, and how to apply successfully.

Available Courses at FUHSI

FUHSI currently runs degree programmes in the following faculties:

1. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

   B.Sc. Anatomy

   B.Sc. Physiology

   B.Sc. Biochemistry

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2. Faculty of Clinical Sciences

   - MBBS Medicine and Surgery

   - BDS Dentistry

3. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

   B.NSc Nursing Science

   B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Science

   B.Sc. Radiography and Radiation Science

   B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics

Note: The full list of approved courses for 2026/2027 will be on the screening portal. Always confirm your course is listed before payment.

FUHSI Departmental cut-off marks 

FUHSI has different UTME cut-off mark for each of its departments, here is the list of FUHSI departments and their cut-off mark 

• Audiology - 200
• Biochemistry - 180
• Biotechnology and molecular biology - 180
• Doctor of Physiotherapy - 200
• Environmental health science - 180
• Information technology and health information - 180
• Medical Laboratory science - 210
• Medicine and Surgery - 220
• Microbiology - 180
• Nursing Science - 210
• Nutrition and Dietetics - 180
• Pharmacology - 180
• Prosthetic and Orthotics - 180

Eligibility for FUHSI Post-UTME 2026/2027

To qualify for the FUHSI Post-UTME screening, you must:

1. Have chosen Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun as your First Choice in the 2026 JAMB UTME. If you did not, you must do a Change of Institution on JAMB portal before applying.

2. Score at least the FUHSI general cut-off mark and departmental cut-off mark has stated above.

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3. Candidates MUST Possess a minimum of five O’Level credits in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Results must be in not more than two sittings. For MBBS, Nursing, and Medical Lab Science, only one sitting is often required.

4. Candidates MUST Be at least 16 years old by October 2026.

Eligibility for FUHSI Direct Entry 2026/2027

DE candidates must:

1. All Applicants MUST have five O’Level credits as stated above.

2. All Applicants MUST have at least two A’Level passes in relevant science subjects, or ND/HND with minimum of Upper Credit, or NCE, or IJMB/JUPEB passes, or http://B.Sc. in related fields.

3. Candidates MUST Apply through both JAMB DE and the FUHSI screening portal.

How to Apply for FUHSI Post-UTME/DE 2026/2027

Follow these steps carefully:

1. Visit the official FUHSI admission portal: https://portal.fuhsi.edu.ng

2. Click on 2026/2027 Post-UTME/DE Screening Registration.

3. Create your profile using JAMB Registration Number, a valid email, and phone number.

4. Generate Remita Retrieval Reference RRR and pay the screening fee of 2,000 naira only. Payment can be made online with ATM card or at any commercial bank.

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5. After payment, log back into the portal to complete the application form.

6. Fill in your bio-data, O’Level results, UTME details, and upload the following documents:

   - Recent passport photograph with white background

   - O’Level result 

   - JAMB result slip

   - Birth certificate or age declaration

   - Local government identification letter

   - For DE: A’Level, ND, HND, or http://B.Sc certificates and transcript request

7. Submit the form and print your Post-UTME Registration Slip. You will need it for the screening.

Screening Method and Important Dates

3. Screening Method: FUHSI conducted online screening last session. This means no physical exam. Candidates are scored based on UTME score and O’Level grades. However, check your registration slip for updates in case the university announces a CBT exam for this year.

Application Timeline 

Application opens: 1st July, 2026.

Application Deadline: 31st August, 2026

How FUHSI Calculates Aggregate Score

If screening is online, FUHSI typically uses: 

UTME Score divided by 8 plus O’Level points. 

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O’Level grading: A1 = 6, B2 = 5, B3 = 4, C4 = 3, C5 = 2, C6 = 1.

This may change, so use the official guideline on the portal.

Key Tips to Avoid Disqualification

1. Ensure your name is the same on all documents. Any difference in WAEC, JAMB, and birth certificate can cause issues.

2. Upload O’Level results to JAMB CAPS. FUHSI will not admit you if your result is not on CAPS.

3. Use a clear passport photo. Do not use selfies or edited pictures.

4. DE candidates should contact their previous school to send transcripts to FUHSI early.

What to Do After the Application

1. Check the portal and your email regularly for screening results and admission updates.

2. Monitor JAMB CAPS to accept your admission once offered.

3. Prepare for resumption by getting medical fitness reports and other clearance documents.

FUHSI is one of the fastest-growing health sciences universities in Nigeria. With modern facilities and a focus on medical training, admission is competitive. Completing your Post-UTME/DE form correctly and early gives you an advantage.

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