The Amadeus University Public Health cut-off mark is 150 in the UTME, the minimum JAMB set for all universities for 2026/2027 at its policy meeting of 11 May 2026. Amadeus, a private university at Amizi in Abia State, has not published a separate Public Health figure and did not declare its own cut-off at that meeting, so 150 plus five good science credits is what you need to apply.
2027/2028 update: Amadeus cut-off marks usually stay the same from one year to the next, so the figures on this page are what 2027/2028 candidates should plan with. They come from the latest official notice (2026/2027). If the 2027/2028 notice changes anything, we will update this page.
Public Health is on Amadeus’s own programme list as “B.Sc. Public Health” in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, and on the JAMB-style course list for Amadeus as Public Health, the course name to pick when you register. I could not open JAMB’s own institution page for Amadeus, so confirm it on the e-brochure. Note that the UTME combination includes Physics: candidates who register Mathematics in its place end up with an invalid combination.
Below: the figures, a safe target score (my advice), the UTME subjects and O’level rules, Direct Entry, how Amadeus selects, the official fees, the CAPS steps and the programme’s accreditation position.
Amadeus University Public Health cut-off mark at a glance
| Item | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| JAMB minimum for universities | 150 | Official for 2026/2027 (JAMB policy meeting, 11 May 2026) |
| Amadeus departmental cut-off | Not published | Amadeus refers only to the national minimum and faculty requirements |
| JAMB course name | Public Health | On the JAMB-style list for Amadeus |
| Degree and faculty | B.Sc. Public Health, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences | Official (Amadeus admission page) |
| Tuition | N2,160,000 per session | Official (Amadeus tuition page, October 2026) |
| 2026/2027 admission deadline (private universities) | 30 November 2026 | JAMB, reported by NAN on 11 May 2026 |
| NUC accreditation | No result yet | Amadeus is not in NUC’s results publication |
Amadeus Public Health cut-off history
| Session | Figure | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | 150 | JAMB minimum for universities | Official (11 May 2026) |
| 2025/2026 | 150 | JAMB minimum for universities | Previous year’s national figure |
| 2025/2026 | 200 (MBBS) and 180 (Pharmacy) | Amadeus’s only course-level figures | Vice-Chancellor, The Sun, 20 November 2025 |
| Any year | None | Amadeus figure for Public Health | Never published |
Only Medicine and Pharmacy have their own Amadeus figures. Public Health follows the general rule.
Safe target score for Public Health at Amadeus (my advice)
This is my judgement, not an Amadeus rule. Amadeus is young and private, so competition is lighter than at ABSU, and its admission page says it looks at your character and activities as well as your grades.
| Your UTME score | My read for Amadeus Public Health |
|---|---|
| Below 150 | Not eligible for any university in 2026/2027 |
| 150 to 169 | Eligible; your science credits and any interview decide it |
| 170 to 189 | Good chance with clean credits in all five subjects |
| 190 and above | Strong. This is the range I would aim for. |
For the 2027 UTME, aim for 180 or more. That also keeps ABSU Public Health and Gregory University Public Health open as options.
Amadeus Public Health subject combination and O’level requirements
Amadeus’s admission page asks for five credits including Mathematics and English plus three other relevant subjects, from WASSCE, NECO or GCE. It does not list the Public Health subjects, so the rest of this table is JAMB’s brochure rule for Public Health as reprinted on Myschool. Amadeus has no remark on that page.
| Requirement | Public Health |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects | Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
| O’level (JAMB brochure) | Five credits: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
| O’level (Amadeus page) | Five credits including Mathematics and English plus three other relevant subjects |
| Sittings | Amadeus’s 2025/2026 admission notice allowed one or two sittings |
| Direct Entry, route 1 (JAMB brochure) | Two A-level passes from Biology or Zoology, Chemistry and Physics, plus O’level Mathematics, Physics and English |
| Direct Entry, route 2 (JAMB brochure) | Registered Nurse (RN) or equivalent, plus five O’level credits including English and four science subjects |
Physics, not Mathematics
Some admission blogs list the Public Health UTME subjects as Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. JAMB’s brochure entry for Public Health names Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with no Mathematics option. Register Physics.
O’level mistakes to avoid
- Missing Physics at credit level. The brochure lists it among the five.
- Using Agricultural Science or Health Science in place of Biology.
- Different names or dates of birth on WAEC, NECO and JAMB records. Fix them before you upload to CAPS.
Direct Entry into Public Health at Amadeus
JAMB’s brochure gives two routes: A-level passes in two of Biology or Zoology, Chemistry and Physics, or a nursing qualification (RN or equivalent) with five science credits. Nurses who want a degree in public health often use the second route. Amadeus has not published its own Direct Entry rule, so email admissions@amadeus.edu.ng before you buy a Direct Entry form.
How Amadeus selects Public Health candidates
Amadeus does not publish a post-UTME test or an aggregate formula. Its admission page says academic performance comes first but that it also weighs character, extracurricular activities and social involvement, and that it makes room for students from underserved communities. A 2024 blog report spoke of an interview and a minimum age of 16; the university’s own page confirms neither, so prepare for an interview without counting on one.
Amadeus’s steps are short: choose Amadeus University Amizi through JAMB, then complete the form at admissions.amadeus.edu.ng. JAMB set 30 November 2026 as the 2026/2027 deadline for private universities, and every offer must pass through CAPS; JAMB has said admission outside CAPS is illegal. In 2025/2026 Amadeus closed admission on 30 November 2025 and took candidates through JAMB change of institution.
Worked example (illustrative only)
Amadeus has no published scoring method. Many Nigerian universities rank candidates by a 50/50 mix: UTME score divided by 8 (maximum 50) plus O’level points for five relevant subjects (A1 = 10, B2 = 9, B3 = 8, C4 = 7, C5 = 6, C6 = 5). I use it here only to show how to judge your own strength.
| Subject | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | C5 | 6 |
| Mathematics | C4 | 7 |
| Physics | C6 | 5 |
| Chemistry | C4 | 7 |
| Biology | B3 | 8 |
| O’level total | 33 |
A candidate with 176 in the UTME earns 176 ÷ 8 = 22 points. With 33 O’level points the aggregate is 55 out of 100. With a C6 in Physics this candidate is eligible but not strong. Raising Physics to B3 through a NECO or GCE resit adds 3 points, the same as 24 more UTME marks.
Amadeus Public Health school fees and scholarships
Amadeus publishes its fees on its tuition and fees page. These are the figures it showed when I checked on 29 October 2026. The page says the fees are per session but does not name the session, and it does not say which of the other charges are paid once. Confirm the current schedule with the admissions office before you pay.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Health tuition (per session) | N2,160,000 |
| Acceptance fee (first-year students only, non-refundable) | N200,000 |
| Medical insurance | N85,000 |
| Library and ICT | N120,000 |
| Laboratory and workshops | N50,000 |
| Hostel, two-person room (per bed space) | N900,000 |
| Hostel, four-person room (per bed space, limited) | N550,000 |
The form fee is not on that page. Amadeus also runs scholarships tied to its founder: the Vice-Chancellor told The Sun in November 2025 about the Dr Godwin Nwabunka Foundation scholarship (tuition, services and accommodation for students from low-income homes), a Grooming Centre scholarship for children of the microfinance group’s clients and staff, and a Grooming Endowment Trust scholarship open to Nigerian undergraduates. Ask the admissions office whether these are open for the 2027/2028 intake and what the deadline is.
How to apply for Public Health at Amadeus, step by step
- Create your JAMB profile: send your NIN to 55019 or 66019 from your own line to get a profile code, then register for the UTME at an accredited centre.
- Choose Amadeus and Public Health: pick Amadeus University, Amizi, and “Public Health” with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. If you chose another school, use JAMB change of institution.
- Meet the score: check your result and plan with our guide on what to do with your JAMB score.
- Upload your O’level to CAPS: at a JAMB-accredited centre, as soon as your WAEC, NECO or GCE result is out. Amadeus cannot propose you for admission without it.
- Apply on the Amadeus portal: register at admissions.amadeus.edu.ng, fill the form and upload your documents. The fee for the form is not published; confirm it on the portal.
- Attend any interview or assessment: if the admissions office invites you, take your original O’level results, UTME result slip and birth certificate or age declaration.
- Accept on CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, go to Check Admission Status, then Access my CAPS. JAMB gives four weeks to accept. Our JAMB CAPS guide shows each screen.
- Pay acceptance and school fees: only to Amadeus’s official account, and only after CAPS shows your admission.
Warning
Quiz and classified-ad sites carry posts saying an Amadeus University “post-UTME, Direct Entry and IJMB form is out” with a private phone number to call. Amadeus’s official channels are admissions.amadeus.edu.ng, admissions@amadeus.edu.ng and the phone numbers on amadeus.edu.ng. Never pay for a form or a list through anyone else.
About Amadeus University and its Public Health programme
Amadeus University is a private university at Amizi, Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State. NUC handed over its licence in June 2023 (ThisDay, 17 June 2023), lectures began in September 2024, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio declared it open at its first matriculation on 8 February 2025. Amadeus says NUC granted it a full operational licence on 23 September 2026. The founder is Dr Godwin Nwabunka, chairman of the Grooming Centre board, and the Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Samuel Nzotta. Public Health sits in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences with Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science and Physiotherapy.
What you study
Amadeus has not published its Public Health course outline or the length of the degree. Nigerian B.Sc. Public Health programmes follow NUC’s curriculum, so expect:
- First-year sciences and general studies, then human anatomy and physiology
- Epidemiology and biostatistics
- Environmental and occupational health
- Health promotion, nutrition, and reproductive and family health
- Health policy, management and health economics
- Community field postings and a final-year research project
Accreditation
Public Health at Amadeus has no NUC accreditation result yet. Amadeus is not in NUC’s “Accreditation Results 1990 to 2025” publication, and I found no NUC report page for the programme. That is normal for a course whose first students started in September 2024; it runs on NUC’s approval to start. Unlike Medical Laboratory Science or Nursing, I found no professional board that publishes an approved list for B.Sc. Public Health, so NUC accreditation is the check that matters. Ask when the first NUC visit is due.
Careers
Graduates work as public health officers, disease surveillance and immunisation officers, monitoring and evaluation officers, and health educators, with state ministries and primary health care boards, NGOs and international health agencies. Many go on to an MPH.
Related Amadeus courses
Other Abia universities with Public Health: Abia State University, Clifford University and Gregory University.
Amadeus Public Health cut-off mark: FAQs
What is the Amadeus University cut-off mark for Public Health for 2027/2028?
Plan with 150, the JAMB minimum used for 2026/2027. Amadeus has not published a higher figure; I would aim for 180 or more.
Can I use Mathematics instead of Physics for Public Health at Amadeus?
No. JAMB’s brochure lists Physics, Chemistry and Biology with English for Public Health, and Amadeus has no remark that changes it.
Is Public Health at Amadeus University accredited?
Not yet. NUC has not published an accreditation result for it; the course runs on NUC’s approval to start.
How much is the school fee for Public Health at Amadeus University?
Tuition is N2,160,000 per session on Amadeus’s fees page, plus a N200,000 acceptance fee and other charges such as insurance, library and ICT, and hostel.
Sources and updates
The 150 minimum and the 30 November 2026 deadline for private universities are from JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting, reported by the News Agency of Nigeria on 11 May 2026; News Central’s full list of institution cut-offs does not include Amadeus. The programme name, faculty, entry rule, selection approach and contacts are from Amadeus’s admission overview page, and the fees from its tuition page. Subject and Direct Entry rules are JAMB’s brochure entry for Public Health as reprinted by Myschool. The MBBS and Pharmacy figures, the scholarships and the 2025/2026 closing date are from the Vice-Chancellor’s interview in The Sun (20 November 2025). Accreditation was checked against NUC’s results publication and report pages. Checked on 29 October 2026. We will update this page when Amadeus publishes 2027/2028 requirements.
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