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Fellowship Programme Admissions

Join the Nigerian Postgraduate College of Optometrists and advance your career through our 4-year institution-based Postgraduate Fellowship Programme in specialized optometric practice.

Exam Date: February 12th, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM

Deadline: January 30th, 2026

Fellowship Specialties

Primary Care Optometry

Public Health Optometry

Cornea and Contact Lenses

Rehabilitative & Low Vision Care

Pediatric Optometry

Ocular Health

Orthoptics

Eligibility Requirements

OD Degree

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an ODORBN-accredited institution

ODORBN Registration

Must be registered with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria

Clinical Experience

Minimum of 3 years post-NYSC clinical practice experience

Good Standing

Must be in good standing with ODORBN with no pending disciplinary actions

Examination Venues

Select your preferred examination center when completing your application.

ODORBN Office Lagos

ODORBN Office Owerri

ODORBN Office Abuja

Faculty of Optometry, University of Benin

Application Fee

₦50,000

(Fifty Thousand Naira Only)

Bank Details

Account NameNigerian College of Optometrists

Account Number1313422307

BankZenith Bank

Please upload your payment receipt when completing the application form below.

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Complete the form below to submit your fellowship application. All fields marked with * are required.

Personal Information

Full Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Nigerian format (+234 or 0 prefix)

Date of Birth *

Gender *

State of Origin *

Contact Address *

Professional Information

Year of OD Graduation *

Year of NYSC Completion *

Institution of OD Degree *

ODORBN Registration Number *

Work Experience

Years of Post-NYSC Clinical Experience *

Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience

Current Workplace *

Current Position *

Workplace Address *

Programme Selection

Preferred Specialty (First Choice) *

Second Choice Specialty (Optional)

Preferred Examination Venue *

Payment Proof

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Declaration

I hereby declare that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false or misleading information may result in the rejection of my application or termination from the programme. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Nigerian Postgraduate College of Optometrists. *

By submitting, you confirm that you have read and understood all requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

For further inquiries, please contact the NPCO Registrar

Prof. Mrs. Faustina Idu

Registrar, Nigerian Postgraduate College of Optometrists

08023417918 nigcoptometrists@gmail.com