The Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM-HS) has been listed on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal for the 2026/2027 academic session as it prepares to admit its first cohort of 100 military cadets.
The college, located within the 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, has received National Universities Commission (NUC) approvals for Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and Nursing Science (B.NSc.).
Approved programmes and pioneer intake
AFCOM-HS is being established to combine health professional education with military officer development. Its initial admission plans cover:
- Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
- Nursing Science (B.NSc.)
The institution is preparing for a pioneer intake of 100 cadets. The college is intended to train doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to support healthcare delivery within the Armed Forces and wider national health needs.
Federal Ministry of Education welcomes JAMB listing
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, welcomed the institution's inclusion on the JAMB portal and linked it to plans to strengthen military healthcare and specialised medical manpower.
He said the training approach would combine clinical competence, professional ethics and leadership skills. The minister acknowledged the roles of the Minister of Defence, Lt General Chris Musa, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, the Armed Forces leadership, the technical working group chaired by Brigadier General Dr Idris Babatunde Solebo, NUC, JAMB and professional regulators in establishing the college.
Dr Alausa reaffirmed the Federal Ministry of Education's commitment to academic oversight, quality assurance and collaboration with regulatory authorities.
Information for prospective applicants
Prospective applicants should consult official AFCOM-HS and JAMB communication channels for eligibility, the application process, military selection requirements and admission dates.
