Bowen University Teaching Hospital (BUTH), Ogbomoso, has opened applications for admission into its National Diploma (ND) Health Information Management programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. The School of Health Information Management (SHIM-BUTH) says the application portal opened on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and will remain available until Thursday, October 15, 2026.
The programme is designed for candidates who want to work with health records, healthcare data, information systems and digital hospital services. BUTH’s official admission notice lists a JAMB cut-off mark of 130, a minimum age of 16 and an application fee of ₦10,000. At the time of this report on September 9, the deadline was 36 calendar days away, giving eligible applicants time to prepare their credentials and complete the form carefully.
Institution: Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso
Programme: National Diploma (ND) Health Information Management
Session: 2026/2027
Portal opening date: September 8, 2026
Application fee: ₦10,000, non-refundable
Application deadline: October 15, 2026
JAMB cut-off mark: 130
Who can apply for the BUTH ND programme?
According to the official BUTH notice, applicants should meet all of the following conditions:
- Score at least 130 in the relevant JAMB UTME requirement stated by the School.
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Have five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
- Obtain the required O’Level credits in not more than two sittings.
BUTH lists the following result combinations as acceptable for the application: WAEC/WAEC, WAEC/NECO, NECO/NECO and NABTEB/NABTEB. Candidates should compare their certificates with the school’s exact requirements before paying the application fee. Do not assume that a different combination is acceptable simply because another institution accepts it.
How much is the application fee?
The official notice states that the application fee is ₦10,000 and is non-refundable. Applicants should use only the payment instructions shown on the official BUTH admission notice and the SHIM-BUTH portal. Keep the payment evidence and any generated reference number until the admission process is complete.
Do not transfer money to an agent, WhatsApp contact or social-media account claiming to be able to secure admission. If a payment page or bank detail does not match the official BUTH information, pause and confirm with the School before proceeding.
How to apply online
- Open the official SHIM-BUTH admission portal.
- Read the instructions and confirm that you are applying for the 2026/2027 ND Health Information Management programme.
- Prepare your JAMB details, personal information and O’Level result details before starting.
- Complete the registration form with the same names and details used on your academic credentials.
- Upload the documents requested by the portal and check that every file is clear before submission.
- Pay the ₦10,000 application fee through the approved channel and save your payment evidence.
- Review the completed form, submit it and print or save the acknowledgement slip if the portal provides one.
Take a screenshot or download a copy of the final submission page. It can help if you later need to prove that your application was submitted before the closing date.
What candidates should know about screening
BUTH has not published a screening test date in the admission notice reviewed for this report. The school says further information about the Post-UTME or screening exercise will be communicated later. Applicants should therefore monitor the official SHIM-BUTH portal and BUTH website after applying.
This means paying the application fee does not, by itself, guarantee admission. Candidates should keep checking for any instruction about document verification, an interview, a screening exercise, admission status or resumption.
Important deadline warning
The closing date is October 15, 2026. Applicants should not wait until the final day because payment delays, poor network service, incorrect credentials or an incomplete upload can prevent successful submission. The practical target should be to finish several days before the deadline.
| Task | Recommended action |
|---|---|
| Check eligibility | Confirm the 130 JAMB mark, age and five required O’Level subjects. |
| Prepare documents | Keep clear copies of JAMB and O’Level records ready. |
| Apply | Use the official SHIM-BUTH portal only. |
| Pay | Pay ₦10,000 through the approved channel and retain proof. |
| Submit | Save the acknowledgement or application number. |
| After submission | Continue checking the portal for screening and admission updates. |
Why Health Information Management is worth considering
Health Information Management is broader than filing paper folders. Students learn how health records are collected, organised, stored, protected and used to support patient care and hospital administration. The field connects healthcare, information technology, data quality, privacy and reporting.
Graduates may find opportunities in hospitals, clinics, health insurance organisations, public-health projects, medical-record departments and health-information technology services, subject to the relevant professional and employment requirements. Applicants should still review the programme structure and career guidance from the School before making a final choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is the BUTH Health Information Management form currently available?
Yes. BUTH’s official notice says the 2026/2027 application portal opened on September 8, 2026.
When does the application close?
The stated deadline is October 15, 2026. Candidates should submit early in case they encounter payment or upload problems.
How much is the form?
The official fee is ₦10,000 and it is non-refundable.
What JAMB score is required?
The admission notice lists 130 as the JAMB cut-off mark for the programme.
What O’Level subjects are required?
Applicants need credits in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, obtained in not more than two sittings. BUTH lists WAEC/WAEC, WAEC/NECO, NECO/NECO and NABTEB/NABTEB as accepted combinations.
Has BUTH announced the screening date?
Not in the official notice reviewed for this report. The School says further screening information will be communicated in due course, so applicants should keep monitoring the official portal.
Official sources
Read the BUTH admission notice and apply through the official SHIM-BUTH portal. MySchoolGist also listed the programme among its current admission updates, but BUTH’s own notice and portal should control the final requirements, payment and deadline.
Editorial note: This report was checked against BUTH’s official website and portal on September 9, 2026, using Africa/Lagos time. Requirements or portal instructions can change; confirm the live official notice before making payment.
