The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) has opened its Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening registration for the 2026/2027 academic session. The application portal is open from 20th July, 2026 to 20th August, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- First Choice Institution: You must have chosen FUHSO as your first-choice university. Candidates who wish to switch to FUHSO should first complete a change of institution on the JAMB portal and ensure they have the required UTME subject combination and O'Level credits.
- O'Level Requirements: At least five (5) relevant O'Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two (2) sittings.
- Direct Entry (DE) Requirements: DE applicants must hold a First Degree, HND, NCE, ND, or A'Level qualification in relevant disciplines with at least a Lower Credit/Merit or equivalent. Important Note: There is no Direct Entry intake into MBBS, Pharm.D., Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), and Public Health for the 2026/2027 academic session.
FUHSO Departmental Cut-Off Marks (2026/2027)
UTME candidates must meet the minimum JAMB score approved for their chosen course as shown in the table below:
| Programme | Minimum UTME Score |
|---|---|
| MBBS, Medicine & Surgery | 250 |
| Pharm.D, Doctor of Pharmacy | 230 |
| B.NSc., Nursing Science | 230 |
| BMLS, Medical Laboratory Science | 200 |
| B.Sc., Public Health & Epidemiology | 190 |
| B.Sc., Human Anatomy | 170 |
| B.Sc., Human Physiology | 170 |
| B.Sc., Computer Science | 170 |
| B.Sc., Microbiology | 170 |
| B.Sc., Biochemistry | 160 |
| B.Sc., Biostatistics | 160 |
| B.Sc., Mathematics | 160 |
| B.Sc., Biological Science | 160 |
| B.Sc., Chemistry | 160 |
| B.Sc., Medical Physics | 160 |
Step-by-Step Application Guide
- Visit the official FUHSO website at www.fuhso.edu.ng and click on 2026/2027 Post-UTME/DE Screening.
- Read the instructions on the portal carefully before starting your registration.
- Fill in your required personal and academic information and pay the ₦2,000 screening fee directly through the portal.
Key Guidelines & Scholarship Opportunity
- Mandatory Registration & CAPS Upload: Candidates who fail to register for the Post-UTME screening or fail to upload their O'Level/A'Level results on JAMB CAPS will not be considered for admission.
- 4-Week Acceptance Rule: Monitor your admission status on JAMB CAPS closely. Any candidate who fails to accept their admission offer within four (4) weeks of approval will have the offer cancelled and placed under the "refusal to accept" category, making them ineligible for re-admission.
- Mathematics Scholarship: Applicants seeking admission into the B.Sc. Mathematics programme may receive a scholarship upon admission.
Prepare ahead for your screening with the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS. For enquiries, email admissions@fuhso.edu.ng.
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