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Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State

Ila-Orangun, Osun State

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About Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State

The Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI) is a specialised federal university in Ila-Orangun, Osun State, established by the Federal Government in 2021 to address Nigeria's shortage of healthcare workers. It is licensed by the NUC, and its pioneer Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Akeem Olawale Lasisi. Its mission centres on health sciences education, biomedical research and patient-centred care.

The university lists three faculties and 13 undergraduate programmes. Allied Health Sciences covers Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Audiology, Environmental Health Science, IT and Health Informatics, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Prosthetics and Orthotics. Basic Medical Sciences covers Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and Pharmacology, and the Faculty of Sciences covers Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, and Microbiology. Healthcare Administration and Hospital Management, Social Work, Medical Physics and Chemistry were added for the 2026/2027 supplementary screening.

The campus covers 471.88 hectares under a phased master plan.

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The 2026/2027 admissions page sets FUHSI as a required first choice on JAMB and publishes minimum UTME scores and fees by programme.

UTME / JAMB

FUHSI must be the first choice (change via JAMB CAPS if needed). UTME subjects: English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Minimum UTME scores: 220 for Medicine and Surgery (MBBS); 210 for Medical Laboratory Science and Nursing Science; 200 for Audiology and Doctor of Physiotherapy; 180 for Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Environmental Health Science, IT and Health Informatics, Microbiology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacology, and Prosthetics and Orthotics.

O'Level (WAEC / NECO)

Five credits in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. MBBS, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science and Physiotherapy require results from one sitting; other programmes accept up to two sittings.

Post-UTME / screening

The screening score is 70% UTME and 30% O'Level (five core subjects), and at least 50% is needed to be considered. Applicants register on the admissions portal with their UTME number, pay the screening fee through Remita, complete biodata and results, then print a screening slip. Departmental cut-off marks are published separately. The supplementary programmes (Healthcare Administration and Hospital Management, Social Work, Medical Physics, Chemistry) have a minimum UTME of 180, with registration closing 6 October 2026.

Direct Entry

Direct Entry is at 200 Level with the same first-choice rule and O'Level credits. MBBS and Nursing need a minimum Second Class Upper degree in a relevant biological science or strong JUPEB/IJMB A-Level grades in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Nursing also accepts RN/RM). Other programmes need A-Level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, or an ND with Upper Credit in a related science.

https://www.fuhsi.edu.ng/admissions.html

Campuses

  • Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (Ila-Orangun, Osun State): The master plan covers 471.88 hectares of university land for orderly growth of the campus.

Facilities

  • University Library (open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-2pm) with an E-Library portal
  • University Health Centre (primary care, consultations, first aid, referral)
  • ICT Directorate (network, systems, student portal)
  • E-learning and OER resources
  • Hostel accommodation registration via the student portal
  • Sport Council (inter-faculty competitions and sports days)
  • University Pavilion (venue for convocation)

Student life

The Students' Affairs unit handles student welfare, extracurricular activities and student union affairs, and the Sport Council organises inter-faculty competitions and sports days.

Explore Study Programmes

Study programmes offered at Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State.

BMLS Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Main intake is the 2026/2027 session via UTME Post-UTME screening (FUHSI must be first choice on JAM
 
BNSc Nursing Science
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Main intake is the 2026/2027 session via UTME Post-UTME screening (FUHSI must be first choice on JAM
 
BSc Audiology
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Main intake is the 2026/2027 session via UTME Post-UTME screening (FUHSI must be first choice on JAM
 
BSc Biochemistry
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Main intake is the 2026/2027 session via UTME Post-UTME screening (FUHSI must be first choice on JAM
 
BSc Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Main intake is the 2026/2027 session via UTME Post-UTME screening (FUHSI must be first choice on JAM
 
BSc Chemistry
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Main intake is the 2026/2027 session via UTME Post-UTME screening (FUHSI must be first choice on JAM
 
BSc Environmental Health Science
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Main intake is the 2026/2027 session via UTME Post-UTME screening (FUHSI must be first choice on JAM
 
BSc Healthcare Administration and Hospital Management
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Main intake is the 2026/2027 session via UTME Post-UTME screening (FUHSI must be first choice on JAM
 
BSc Information Technology and Health Informatics
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Main intake is the 2026/2027 session via UTME Post-UTME screening (FUHSI must be first choice on JAM
 
BSc Medical Physics
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Main intake is the 2026/2027 session via UTME Post-UTME screening (FUHSI must be first choice on JAM
 
BSc Microbiology
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Main intake is the 2026/2027 session via UTME Post-UTME screening (FUHSI must be first choice on JAM
 
BSc Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor'sNigeriaIntake : Main intake is the 2026/2027 session via UTME Post-UTME screening (FUHSI must be first choice on JAM
 

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