Applications are invited from suitably qualified Nurses for admission into a 12 calendar month Post Standard Diploma Program in Paediatric Nursing and Accident & Emergency Nursing of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital School of Nursing Sciences for the 2026/2027 Academic Year.Admission Requirements Candidates for admission
into these programs need to possess the following: SSCE with 5 credits, not more than 2 sittings. These must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology (not Health Science), Physics, and Chemistry. A mix of NECO and WAEC is acceptable. Registered Nurse/Midwife with a minimum of one(1)year post-qualification experience. B.NSc with a PGDE is an added advantage.
The choice of candidates will be based upon scholastic qualifications, performance at the entryway examination, and it will be a computer-based test.Method of Application Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee of 20,000(Twenty thousand
naira) just to the School Remittal Platform, UPTH College of Nursing Sciences and present the teller to the College Bursar for the issuance of an official receipt and on presentation of evidence of such payment, get an application from the workplace of the Registrar, College of Nursing Sciences.Closing Date Completed application, with copies of all pertinent documents, are to reach the Registrar’s office on or before Friday, 11th September 2026. Choice Interview Entryway Evaluation will be held in the College Auditorium on Wednesday, 18th September 2026, for both programs. Time: 10.00 am Trigger Candidates are to bring
along initial copies
of their certificates and legitimate practising licences for the interview on the very same day. NOTE Candidates are to make required plans for their lodging and feeding throughout the duration of the interview for those outside the state. For enquiries, contact: Office of the Registrar, College of Nursing Sciences, UPTH +2348135539268 Signed: Registrar.