School of Hygiene Kano now College of Health Science and Technology is the oldest health institution in the north that produces many health practitioners whom directly or indirectly shapes the health services delivery in various capacities across the nation. The school was established in 1932/33 for the purpose of training health personnel for the entire Northern region. The training of environmental health officers in the institution commenced with 12 students from different parts of northern region. The regional government was in charge of the administration of institution and the students were trained in different aspect of preventive health.

Over the years, when the service of the institution in field of training improved, the name of the school was changed to Ahmadu Bello University institution of Health, school of Hygiene, Kano. When the institution was run by ABU, the people of Kano realized that the indigenes of Kano were not benefiting well in terms of admission despite playing host of the school. This led to an agitation for the transfer of the ownership of the college to Kano state government during the administration of late Sabo Bakin Zuwo. This led to its take over in 1980. New equipment and facilities were installed and training was improved upon. Also See: School Of Health Technology Kankia

However, after independence, taking the papers to London for marking became tedious and expensive, as a result Ghana, Nigeria, The Gambia, Sierra Leone and Liberia all former British colonies opted out in 1982. They decided to set up their own examination board, the west Africa Health Examination Board (WAHEB) based at Yaba, Lagos. The school currently runs over 12 different courses which are all accredited by various regulatory bodies; runs degree program in affiliation with University of Ibadan; and more programs are on the way in collaboration with other institutions of higher learning, all geared towards providing adequate and resourceful manpower in the health sector.

Courses Offered and Admission Requirements

Public Health Nursing Programme

Two Year Programme leading to the award of HND Public Health Nursing.

Entry Requirement

Five Ordinary Level Credits from WAEC or NECO (The credits must include English and Biology).
Registered Nurse or Midwife

Environmental Health Technology Programme

Four years Programme leading to the award of OND/HND in Environmental Health Technology

Entry Requirement

Admission through/ Screening Examination by the College.
Five Ordinary Level Credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Health Science. The credit must be obtained in not more than two sittings in WAEC or NECO.

Environmental Health Technician Programme

Three Year Programme leading to the award of Diploma in Environmental Health Technician.

Entry Requirement

Three Ordinary level Credits from In WAEC or NECO. The credits must include English, Biology, Chemistry, and at least a Pass in Mathematics and Physics

Information Management Programme

Three”Year’programme leading to the Award of OND/HND in Health information Management.

Entry Requirement

Admission·through JAMB/Screening Examination by the College.
Five Ordinary level Credits from WAEC or NECO. The Credits must Include Mathematics, English, Biology,Health Science, Chemistry or Physics and any other subject.

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Diploma in Community Health Programme

Three Year Programme leading to the award of Diploma in Community Health

Entry Requirements

Five Ordinary level Credits from WAEC or NECO. The Credits must Include English, Mathematics, Biology or Health Science and any other two subjects. The Credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings from either WAEC or NECO, or a combination of the two.

Certificate in Community Health Programme

Two Year Programme leading to the award of Certificate In Community Health

Entry Requirements

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Medical laboratory Technician In Training Programme

Three Year Programme leading to the award of Certificate in Medical laboratory Technician

Entry Requirement

Four Ordinary level Credits from WAEC or NECO. The Credits must be in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and at least a Pass in Physics. These must be obtained at not more than three sittings of WAEC or NECO.

Pharmacy Technician Programme

Three Year Programme leading to the award of Certificate In Pharmacy Technician

Entry Requirement

Medical Imaging Technology Programme

Four Years Programme leading to the award of Ordinary National Dlploma/HND In Medical Imaging Technology.

Entry Requirements

Admission through JAMB/Screening Examination by The College.
Four Ordinary Level Credit from WAEC or NECO. The Credits must include English, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and at least a Pass in Chemistry.

How to Apply for School of Hygiene, Kano Admission Form

Applicants are advised to strictly follow the application procedure and avoid patronizing substandard internet cafes.

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