Are you aspiring to join the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) for the 2024/2025 academic session?
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about applying for UNIMED’s Post-UTME and Direct Entry programs, including available courses, eligibility criteria, and the application process.
Key Takeaways
- UNIMED Post-UTME and Direct Entry applications are now open for 2024/2025
- Minimum UTME score requirement is 150
- Five credits in relevant subjects are required, including English and Mathematics
- Application is done online through the UNIMED website
- Screening dates are set for September 3-5, 2024
Available Courses
UNIMED offers a wide range of medical and health science programs across various faculties:
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Medicine and Surgery
Faculty of Pharmacy
- Pharmacy (newly introduced)
Faculty of Nursing Science
- Nursing Science
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Radiography and Radiation Science
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Health Information Management
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Health Care Administration & Hospital Management
Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
- Pharmacology
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Anatomy
Faculty of Science
- Animal & Environmental Biology (with an option in Cell Biology and Genetics)
- Biotechnology
- Computer Science
- Environmental Management and Toxicology
- Food Science and Technology
- Industrial Mathematics
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Medical Physics
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Physics with Electronics
- Plant Biology and Biotechnology
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Statistics
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for UNIMED’s Post-UTME screening:
- Candidates must have selected “Ondo State University of Medical Sciences” as their first choice in the 2024 UTME and scored 150 or above.
- Candidates willing to change their first choice to UNIMED can also apply.
- All applicants must have a minimum of five credits in WAEC, NECO, or GCE O’ Level, including English Language, Mathematics, and three relevant subjects, in not more than two sittings.
- For Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, and Doctor of Physiotherapy, credits must be obtained in one sitting.
JAMB UTME Subject Combinations
- Most courses: English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
- Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Computer Science: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for UNIMED’s 2024 Post-UTME Screening:
- Visit the UNIMED website.
- Click on “Admission” and then “Post-UTME” to access the Post-UTME Portal.
- Click on “PAYMENT” to pay the processing fee using a Naira DEBIT Card.
- After payment, print the payment receipt.
- On the Post-UTME Portal, log in with your UTME/DE Registration Number and Payment Transaction ID to complete the registration.
Note: Payment is only accepted via the UNIMED Payment Platform on the university website.
Screening Process
The screening exercise will be held on:
- Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Thursday, September 5, 2024
Registered candidates will receive information about the venue and other details through their portal on the university website.
Direct Entry Requirements
Direct Entry candidates must:
- Choose UNIMED as their first choice.
- Meet one of the following criteria:
- Minimum of ten points in ‘A’ level certificates
- B.Sc. (Hons) Degree with at least Second Class (Lower Division)
- National Diploma in Basic Medical or Basic Science subjects with at least Lower Credit
- Request official academic transcripts to be sent to the Registrar, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo.
Transcripts can be sent via:
- Email: transcripts@unimed.edu.ng
- Courier service to:
Office of the Registrar,
University of Medical Sciences,
Laje Road Campus, Within Medical Village,
Ondo City, Ondo State, Nigeria.
Important: Applications without evidence of transcript submission will not be considered.
Contact Information
For more information:
- Visit the UNIMED website
- Email: admissions@unimed.edu.ng
- Phone: +234 705 121 2222 or +234 813 551 3654
Disclaimer
UNIMED does not have admission agents. Always visit the official UNIMED website for accurate information about admissions.
Payments for the Post UTME Screening are only valid as described in this guide. Any transactions with unauthorized individuals or payments into unauthorized accounts are at your own risk.
