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In a move that echoes its commitment to providing quality health education, the prestigious Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa has rolled out its second batch admission forms for the upcoming 2023/2024 academic term.

Courses on Offer at Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa

The College boasts a rich array of courses tailored to meet the ever-evolving demands of the health sector:

Department of Environmental Health:

• HND Environmental Health Technology
• Environmental Health Technician (Diploma)
• Health Education and Promotion (Certificate)

Department of Community Health:

• Community Health Extension Worker (C.H.E.W)
• Junior Community Health Extension Worker (J.C.H.E.W)

Department of Health Information Management:

• Professional Diploma (PD)
• National Diploma (ND)

Department of Dental Health:

• Dental Therapy
• Dental Surgery Technician

Department of Pharmaceutical Studies:

• Pharmacy Technician

Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences:

• Medical Laboratory Technician

Department of General Health Studies:

• General Health Technician
• Health Assistant

General Admission Criteria

Applicants to this esteemed institution are expected to exhibit:

• No age limitations provided they fulfil the fundamental entry qualifications.
• Comprehensive well-being across various dimensions such as physical, mental, social, spiritual, cultural, and moral.
• A strong aptitude for learning combined with impeccable citizenship and unquestionable character.
• Adherence to the College’s rules, showcasing maturity and discipline.
• A score above the College’s stipulated cut-off mark for their chosen course through both the entrance examination and interview.

Diving Deeper: Specific Entry Requirements

Environmental Health Department:

For a more in-depth understanding, consider the HND Environmental Health Technology, which spans 4 years. Applicants require five credit level passes in subjects such as English, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, Chemistry, and Physics from recognised boards like NECO/SSCE.

Community Health Department:

Aspiring Community Health Extension Workers need 5 credit level passes in key subjects, ensuring they’re adequately equipped for the 3-year journey.

Health Information Management Department:

This department mandates 5 Credit level passes in key subjects such as English Language, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, Physics, and Chemistry.

Pharmaceutical Studies Department:

Budding Pharmacy Technicians need to ensure their certificates don’t exceed 5 years before enrolling with the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria.

Medical Laboratory Sciences Department:

For Medical Laboratory Technician courses, certificates shouldn’t be older than 5 years at enrolment time with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.

General Health Studies Department:

For the General Health Technician course, 5 credit passes from boards like GCE/WAEC/SSCE/NECO are mandatory.

Application Steps for The Eager Beavers

For those eager to embark on this transformative journey, here’s a straightforward application process:

1. Navigate to the official College website
2. Opt for the “APPLY NOW” option and proceed to fill out the online application form.

A Gentle Reminder: The deadline for the second batch’s application submission remains undisclosed as of now. However, applicants should mark 14th September 2023 in their diaries, as it’s the scheduled date for the second batch entrance examination.