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JAMB UTME Subject Combination For Medical Laboratory Science 2024/2025

JAMB UTME Subject Combination For Medical Laboratory Science 2024/2025: This article provides detailed guidance on the requirements for studying Medical Laboratory Science in Nigerian universities. It outlines the admission criteria and lists universities offering the program.

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The information is based on the official guidelines from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) as outlined in the current JAMB Integrated Brochure and Syllabus System (IBASS). It aims to make the information easily accessible to students, parents, and guardians interested in pursuing Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria.

Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) is a vital health profession focused on diagnosing and treating diseases through diagnostic services. These services encompass various analyses of blood, tissues, and bodily fluids, conducted by medical lab scientists.

Their responsibilities include performing lab tests, ensuring quality, interpreting results, and maintaining lab equipment. They collaborate with healthcare providers, conduct statistical analyses, and promptly deliver critical results.

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JAMB UTME Subject Combination For Medical Laboratory Science 2024/2025

Medical Laboratory Science is a highly competitive course focusing on laboratory science principles in a medical context. It involves analyzing body fluids and learning laboratory procedures. For detailed course descriptions, use an internet search engine. Admission is difficult due to high demand and limited space. Some schools may offer admission in related courses if spaces are filled.

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UTME, English Language is compulsory for all courses. To study Medical Laboratory Technology/Science under the Faculty of Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Health Sciences, you need Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the other three subjects.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Medical Laboratory Science

To study Medical Laboratory Science in Nigerian universities, the JAMB UTME subject combination requirement is English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

 Olevel Subject Combination for Medical Laboratory Science

To Study Medical Laboratory Technology / Science as a UTME candidate, you are required to have an A-level pass in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics, Civic Education, and Trade Subjects.

Direct Entry Requirement For Medical Laboratory Science

To gain Direct Entry admission to study Medical Laboratory Science in Nigerian universities, you need A’ Level passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Zoology.

Special Cases For Direct Entry

  • (i) ABUAD requires three (3) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Zoology.
  • (ii) BAYERO accepts a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized institution.
  • (iii) BENIN – Same as in Medical Biochemistry. Accepts degrees in related Science programs.
  • (iv) CALABAR accepts ‘A’ Level passes in any two (2) of Chemistry, Biology and Physics, B.Sc. Biological Science; AIMLT or FIMLT plus UTME requirements.
  • (v) EBSU accepts AIMLS or its equivalent plus relevant UTME requirements. (vi) IBADAN accepts ‘A’ Level passes to include Physics, Chemistry, and Biology B.Sc. or HND in the relevant program; AIMLT or FIMLT plus UTME requirements.
  • (vii) JOS accepts first degree in a relevant Biological Science program with at least a Second class lower division.
  • (viii) LAGOS requires: a) JUPEB/‘A’ -level passes in Physics Chemistry and Biology. b) B.Sc. Degree (first class/second class upper) in medical-related fields.
  • (ix) LAUTECH accepts ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, and Biology with the UTME requirements OR ND/HND upper credit or first degree in relevant program plus the UTME requirements.
  • (x) MAIDUGURI and IMSU accept certificates of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology, Science/Technology (IMLS/T) of Nigeria plus the UTME requirements.
  • (xi) MAIDUGURI accepts Zoology instead of Biology.
  • (xii) NDU requires five (5) ‘O’ Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
  • (xiii) UNIZIK accepts HND/B.SC in Biological Sciences or related program.
  • (xiv) ABU accepts ‘A’ Level/IJMB Passes in three subjects in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Zoology. Registered Medical Laboratory Certificate.
  • (xv) RSU accepts Admission to Year III; HND (Upper Credit) in relevant discipline. Admission to Year II; HND (Lower Credit) in relevant discipline. OND/ND (Upper Credit) in Sabove must also satisfy the UME entry requirements.
  • (xvi) UNN accepts: a) B.Sc. in relevant programs with at least second 2nd class Lower Division plus ‘O’ Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at not more than two (2) sittings. b) ND upper credit in related programs plus the UTME requirements. c) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Physics, Biology or credit passes in two (2) relevant ‘O’ Level’ subjects. d) Candidates with AIMLS professional plus the UTME requirements.
  • (xvii) EUI accepts: a) ‘A’ Level passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Zoology in addition to UTME requirements. b) B.Sc. in relevant fields not below Second Class Lower Division c) OND/HND in related courses with an upper credit plus ‘O’ Level entry requirement.

List of Nigerian universities where you can study Medical Laboratory Science:

list of Nigerian universities where you can study Medical Laboratory Science:

Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects should be written in JAMB for medical lab?

English Physics, Chemistry, Biology,. The student must also have performed well in joint admission matriculation board examination (UTME/JAMB).

How many years is med lab?

The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) degree program spans 5 years for Joint Matriculation entry candidates and 4 years for direct entry candidates.

How many courses are under Medical Laboratory Science?

Medical Laboratory Science courses encompass five main disciplines: MLS Clinical Chemistry, MLS Haematology, MLS Histopathology, MLS Medical Microbiology, and MLS Medical Parasitology/Entomology, as well as MLS Immunology/Immunochemistry

What is the JAMB cut off mark for Medical Laboratory Science in unilorin?

For Medical Laboratory Science in unilorin is 230

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