Dagamas College of Health Sciences and Technology, Zaria

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About Dagamas College of Health Sciences and Technology, Zaria

Dagamas College of Health Science and Technology is a private monotechnic in Zaria, Kaduna State, offering health-focused diploma and professional programmes. It was established in 2017 as Dagama's College of Applied Science (DACAS) and is described as the first private monotechnic of health in Kaduna State. It is also referred to as DCHST.

The college is located at 1 Road E, Gandu Residential and Commercial Area, Chikaji Road, MTD, Sabon Gari, Zaria. Its vision is to be a leading institution shaping tomorrow's global leaders, and its mission is to deliver holistic, values-driven education in a nurturing environment. Its core values are integrity, excellence, respect, innovation and community.

Eight programmes are offered, all full-time and health-related:

Community Health (3-year professional track or 2-year ND track)
Pharmacy (3-year ND)
Medical Laboratory (3-year ND)
Public Health (3-year professional track or 2-year ND track)
Orthopaedic Cast (ND/HND, 4 years)
Paramedics (ND/HND, 4 years)
Medical Imaging (ND/HND, 4 years)
Health Information Management (2-year ND plus 2-year HND)

Training combines classroom teaching with practical work in training laboratories and placements. Pharmacy students undertake attachments in community and hospital pharmacies, Medical Laboratory students have clinical attachments in partner hospital laboratories, and Public Health students are placed with local health authorities and public health agencies. The campus has a library with medical, health science and general collections, hostels, clinics and lecture blocks.

The college is accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). Applications are made through an online applicant portal; applicants must be at least 16 years old at admission and pass an entrance examination and oral interview.

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General entry requirements

WAEC/NECO with credits in English, Mathematics, Biology and other relevant subjects (varies by programme)
Minimum age of 16 years at the time of admission
Pass a written entrance examination and an oral interview

Programme-specific requirements

Community Health and Public Health: WAEC/NECO credits in English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. The 3-year Professional track does not require JAMB UTME; the 2-year ND track requires JAMB UTME with a minimum score of 100.
Pharmacy (3-year ND): WAEC/NECO credits in English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. JAMB UTME is not required; applicants with or without JAMB may apply.
Medical Laboratory (3-year ND): WAEC/NECO credits in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and JAMB UTME with a minimum score of 100. Applicants without JAMB may apply for the Pre-ND foundation programme, which prepares them to join the ND stage.
Orthopaedic Cast, Paramedics, Medical Imaging and Health Information Management (ND/HND): JAMB UTME with a minimum score of 100; applicants without JAMB may apply for the Pre-ND foundation programme. The ND is 2 years, followed by a 1-year supervised Industrial Training placement and a 2-year HND.

Documents

Completed application form
WAEC/NECO result(s) or statement of result
Birth certificate or age declaration
Recent passport photographs

How to apply

Choose a programme (only one programme per admission cycle).
Create an account and submit details on the online applicant portal, including O-Level results, documents and payment of the application fee through Remita or bank transfer.
Shortlisted applicants sit a written entrance examination and an oral interview.
Successful applicants are notified by email and SMS and given instructions to secure their place.

Transfers

Transfer applications are reviewed case by case and may require credit evaluation from the previous institution. Programme changes may be considered before the application deadline.

Admissions are open for the 2026/2027 session.

Zaria main campus at 1 Road E, Gandu Residential and Commercial Area, Chikaji Road, MTD, Sabon Gari, Zaria, Kaduna State, houses all programmes.

Library with medical, health science and general collections
Training laboratories for Community Health, Medical Laboratory (microscope stations) and Public Health, and a pharmacy laboratory
Hostels, clinics and lecture blocks

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