INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE LEARNING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION (IDLCE)

AKURE CAMPUS

CALL FOR APPLICATION INTO B.SC. CONVERSION PROGRAMMES FOR 2024/2025 SESSION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the University of Medical Sciences, B.Sc. Conversion Programmes under the Institute of Distance Learning and Continuing Education, Akure Campus.

General Requirements for All UNIMED B. Sc. Conversion Programmes

1. A candidate for B.Sc. Conversion Programme in UNIMED must have obtained 5 credit passes in the following O’Level Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in WAEC / NECO/GCE in not more than two (2) sittings.

2. Evidence of NYSC discharge/exemption certificate.

3. Academic/Official transcripts must be processed and mandatorily provided before admission. An electronic copy of the official transcript can be forwarded to: idlcetranscripts@unimed.edu.ng

The following are the available courses under the various faculties:

FACULTY OF DENTAL SCIENCES

B. Sc. Conversion Programme in Dental Therapy (BDent T)

Programme Duration – 6 semesters

Admission Requirements

All candidates for admission to the B Dental Therapy degree by conversion must possess the following:

Higher National Diploma (HND) certificate with minimum of upper credit

The candidate must also obtain satisfactory pass at any further examination conducted by the University.

B. Sc. Conversion Programme in Dental Technology

Programme Duration – 6 semesters

Admission Requirements

All candidates for admission to the B. Sc (Dental Technology) degree by conversion must possess Higher National Diploma (HND) in Dental Technology with minimum of lower credit pass.

Candidate must also obtain satisfactory pass at any further examination conducted by the University.

FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

B. Sc. Conversion Programme in Health Information Management (HIM)

Programme Duration – Two (2) years, 3 semesters per year

Admission Requirements

Candidates shall be holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health Information Management from recognized and accredited training schools.

Candidates must possess evidence of participation in the NYSC (discharge certificate) or certificate of exemption from the scheme.

FACULTY OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION

Admission into Transitional-Doctor of Physiotherapy

Admission Requirements for 18 months duration (3 semesters)

Candidate must have obtained a first degree- BSc PT, BMR PT, BPT from a 4 or 5 year training programme within or outside Nigeria.

Candidates shall possess a minimum of second class lower division in BSc PT, BMR (PT) or BPT.

Candidates with Third Class degree in Physiotherapy but with additional Postgraduate National Diploma certificate in any relevant fields can also be offered admission into the 18-months duration programme.

Admission Requirements for 12 months duration (2 semesters)

The candidate must satisfy the minimum requirements as stipulated for the 18 months programme but must have additional postgraduate qualification(s) with a minimum of MSc in physiotherapy or relevant fields (MPH, MSc in Exercise science or Physiology, Physiology, Anatomy and Biochemistry).

B. PO. Conversion Programme in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Duration of Programme: six (6) semesters.

Admission Requirements

Candidates shall possess a minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Prosthetics and Orthotics Technology from Recognized / approved Institution with a minimum of lower credit).

Note: Current MRTB practicing license is required for both tDPT and P&O.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

B. Sc. Conversion Programme in Computer Science

Duration: 2 years, 3 semesters per year

Admission Requirements

An applicant seeking admission into the B. Sc. Conversion in Computer Science must hold an HND in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Physics Electronics or Core Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics with a minimum of lower credit. Applicants who obtained a Third-Class degree in any university recognized by Nigerian University Commission (NUC), can apply. Also, applicants with B. Ed Computer Science (having a minimum of Second Class Lower Division) can apply.

B. Sc. Conversion Programme in Microbiology

Duration: 2 years, 3 Semesters per year.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must possess an HND Certificate with a minimum of Lower Credit or a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of a Pass in a related discipline from a recognized university or polytechnic.

B. Sc. Conversion Programme in Physics

Areas of specialization: (i) Physics (ii) Physics with Electronics (iii).Medical Physics

Admission Requirements

An applicant must possess any of the following:

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Physics with Electronics, Electrical/Electronics with Lower credit

Bachelor of .Science (B. Sc) with a Third Class degree in any recognized University

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) or Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) in Electrical/Electronic with Third Class degree

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in Integrated Science with a minimum of Second Class Lower division.

B. Sc. Conversion Programme in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)

Duration: 2 years, 3 Semesters per year.

The options available are:

(i) Biochemistry Techniques (ii) Biology and Computational Biology Techniques (iii) Chemistry Techniques (iv) Industrial Mathematics and Statistics Techniques (iv) Microbiology Techniques (v) Physics with Electronics Techniques

Admission Requirements

Candidates must possess a Minimum of Pass or Third Class Honours or HND (minimum of Lower Credit grade) from a recognized Institution.

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

B.Sc. Conversion Programmes in Community Health & Environmental Health Science

(Duration: 2 years, 3 Semesters per year)

Admission criteria for Community Health

Holders of Community Health Officers CHO certificate with current license.

Admission Requirements for Environmental Health

HND certificates for Environmental Health Technologists with current license.

APPLICATION FEE - N15,000 (Fifteen Thousand Naira Only)

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Eligible candidates should log on to University website www.unimed.edu.ng . Then, take the following steps: i

i. Click on Admission;

ii. Click on B.Sc Conversion;

iii. Click on PAYMENT to make payment via online payment system usingVISA or MASTER Card. Note that VERVE Card is not allowed;

iv. After payment, Print Payment Receipt

v. Click on APPLICATION FORM with your Payment Transaction ID to complete the form.

For more details on payment and application, check the University's website (www.unimed.edu.ng ).

ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD CANDIDATES MAKE PAYMENT TO ANY UNAUTHORISED ACCOUNT. PLEASE SEEK CLARIFICATION IN CASE OF DOUBT

Application Deadline:

The Deadline for the application is Friday , 28 February 2025

For Enquiries: Contact the Institute of Distance Learning and Continuing Education (IDLCE):

Phone:09020451793, 09062208639, 08110832776

Email:idlce@unimed.edu.ng

Take the first step towards advancing your career through our B.Sc. conversion programme. Apply today.

DISCLAIMER

Kindly note that the University does NOT have individual/sales agents . For the avoidance of doubt, valid and authentic details about admissions into the programmes offered by UNIMED can be obtained only at the university's website www.unimed.edu.ng

Kindly note also, that valid payments for purchase of forms can only be done as described above and NOT into any individual's account. Anyone who deals with any individual and/or makes payment(s) into any individual's account does so at her/his own risk!

Please be guided!

(SIGNED)

Dr. Woleola J. Ekundayo
Registrar