Two pathways to join RIBS.
Choose the admission pathway that fits you — the government competitive entrance exam or private candidacy directly with the Institute.
Government Competitive Entrance Exam
The national examination organized by the Ministry of Public Health. Applications close 07 August 2026.
See requirementsPrivate Candidate
Apply directly to RIBS without sitting the government exam. Same academic entry criteria apply. Our admissions team will contact you personally.
Apply as private candidateSame standards, two routes. Both pathways lead to the same government-authorized programs. Private candidates meet the same academic entry criteria as competitive-exam candidates — the only difference is the application process.
Apply through the national competitive entrance exam.
Important: Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year must be deposited at the competent Regional Delegation of Public Health no later than 07 August 2026. Fill out the application form online at www.concoursminsante.cm and select Reymans Institute of Biomedical Sciences (Bamenda) as your private-school choice.
Eligibility Criteria
Required academic qualifications (one of the following):
- GCE Advanced Level in two (2) subjects or more, excluding Religion
- Baccalaureat Series A (with Latin, Greek, or Modern Language)
- Baccalaureat BIL (Bilingual)
- Baccalaureat Series C or D
- Baccalaureat Technique IT
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Prepare your documents — GCE/Baccalaureat results, national ID card, passport-size photos, birth certificate, and other supporting documents.
- Fill the application online at www.concoursminsante.cm.
- Choose your schools — candidates may select up to three (3) schools: one (1) public school and two (2) private schools. Select Reymans Institute of Biomedical Sciences (Bamenda) as one of your private choices.
- Pay the registration fee of FCFA 20,000.
- Deposit your application file at the competent Regional Delegation of Public Health before 07 August 2026.
- Sit the entrance examination on the date announced by the Ministry.
Fees & Registration
Tuition, boarding, and program-specific fees are announced upon admission. RIBS is committed to supporting candidates from underserved regions — please contact our Admissions Office for information on scholarships and financial support.
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