The Federal Training Centre for Teachers of Health Sciences, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has invited applications for admission into its Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education (PGDNE) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The centre is affiliated to the Faculty of Nursing, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.
The programme is full-time and runs for nine months across two semesters. Successful candidates are awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education, certified by the University of Ibadan.
The application fee is N25,000 and is non-refundable. An application deadline was not specified in the supplied admission information.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have five O' Level credits obtained in not more than two sittings. The credits must include:
- English Language
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
Professional qualifications
The admission information lists the following professional qualifications and conditions:
- A current licence to practise as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Midwife (RM), issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
- A first degree in Nursing.
- A Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) degree.
- Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN) qualification.
- At least two years of post-registration clinical experience is listed as an added advantage.
Entrance assessment
Candidates must pass an entrance assessment consisting of:
- English Proficiency Test
- Professional Examination
- Interactive Session
Attendance, practicum and professional registration
Students are required to maintain at least 75% attendance in lectures, clinical sessions and practical sessions.
The programme also includes clinical teaching practice at accredited Schools of Nursing and hospitals.
Successful candidates will be eligible for registration by the NMCN as Nurse Educators, Midwife Educators or Public Health Nurse Educators, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.
Students must also comply with the applicable codes of conduct and regulations of UCH, the University of Ibadan and the NMCN.
Fees and sponsorship
The programme is self-sponsored. Candidates or their sponsors are responsible for all fees.
Tuition and other fees will be communicated upon admission. Candidates are also responsible for their accommodation and feeding during the programme.
How to apply for UCH Ibadan PGD Nursing Education
Applicants can follow these steps:
- Visit the University of Ibadan postgraduate application portal.
- Select Faculty of Nursing, Department of Community Health Nursing.
- Choose Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education (PGDNE).
- Create an account and complete the application form.
- Pay the N25,000 application fee online.
- Print the application slip and acknowledgement receipt.
Enquiries
Applicants who need further information can contact the programme through these numbers:
- 08034379904
- 08023321735
- 08034083437
