Study Medical Laboratory Science – Under Medicine

Admission Requirement to Study Medical Laboratory Science – Under Medicine; including WAEC, NECO, GCE, JAMB UTME, Direct Entry, IJBM, JUPEB, CAMBRIDGE, NABTEB Subject Combinations, Course Description and Career Opportunities

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You’re viewing a course under Faculty/School/College of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Science – Obtainable Degree – [M.B.B.S., MB.B.Ch.B., B.D.S., B.Ch.D., Pharm.B, B.SC].

To study this course in Nigeria Universities, you must fulfil the admission requirements which must include one or a combination of ‘O’ level results. This page will literally answer questions such as WAEC subject combination, JAMB UTME subject combination, Direct Entry requirements, Special consideration (waivers), Course description and the required documents for admission into Nigeria universities. And if you’re still having difficulties with getting admission in Nigeria, maybe it’s time you consider studying online or study abroad for free through scholarships

What is O level/WAEC subject combinations (requirement) for Medical Laboratory Science?
You must have Five credit in subjects needed to study Medical Laboratory Science in WAEC. This subject combination is also applicable to NECO AND GCE… The core O level that is the compulsory WAEC subject combinations for Medical Laboratory Science must include:

What is JAMB UTME subject combination (subject needed) for Medical Laboratory Science?
You should aim for a score of 200 and above in JAMB UTME to be on a safe side. (Just an advice). If you score 180 and above in this recent JAMB UTME- All is well with you, but if your score is below 180, Please consider College or Polytechnic.. Don’t expect JAMB score upgrade. White collar Scammers are everywhere. JAMB is not the only option for admission. If you’re having troubles passing JAMB UTME maybe it’s time you pass through IJBM, JUBEB or Predegree. JAMB UTME subject combinations for Medical Laboratory Science are

What is Direct Entry requirement (that is the required A level result you need) to study Medical Laboratory Science?
(i)Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Zoology

Just a reminder: Everything you have read so far is a general requirement, it is expedient that you also check the special consideration for this course below. If for some reasons you are not satisfied or cannot meet up with the subject combinations above, perhaps you should consider taking a look at Polytechnic or College of Education related course subject requirements. You can also study online with a foreign university right from your bedroom or apply for a scholarship to study abroad. Education is now a choice.

So now that you know the compulsory WAEC, JAMB subject combination for Medical Laboratory Science, (which is also applicable to NECO and GCE) as well as A level result/certificate. Do you know which Universities in Nigeria offer Medical Laboratory Science?
Before you make a decision on which University to choose, please consider

The Fees
The Distance
The Environment
The Degree Certificate
Vulnerability to Strike
Acceptable O Level and A level Result
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Nigeria Universities offering Medical Laboratory Science are:

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
Abia State University, Uturu
Achievers University, Owo
Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo
Bayero University, Kano
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
University of Calabar (UNICAL)
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
University of Ibadan (UI)
Igbinedion University Okada
University of Jos (UNIJOS)
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)
Madonna University, Okija
University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU)
River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST)
Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

Course Description for Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Laboratory Science is taught under five disciplines: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Medical Microbiology, Histopathology and Immunology including Instrumentation and Pharmacology. You will learn how to use sophisticated medical equipment to analyze biological fluids, blood, urine, cerebra-spinal fluid, secretions, excretions, or tissue samples for bacterial infection, hormone levels, and other chemical components affecting human health. The student also at the end of the course acquires the expertise to fabricate new equipment or repair or modify existing ones, refine old techniques or introduce new diagnostic procedures..

Where can I work with a Degree in Medical Laboratory Science?
Having a Degree in Medical Laboratory Science does not limit you to a particular work environment. Career opportunities will be added when we revisit this page.

The general WAEC, NECO or GCE core subject combination for Medical Laboratory Science have been listed above but, some Universities may accept Pass in some a compulsory subject instead of Credit. And some may accept or reject two sittings. That is combinations of WAEC, NECO, or GCE results. You will know more when you take a look at the special consideration (waiver) for this course if available. Please take note that when you see Check, it simply means the special consideration for this course had been merge with a related course to save space. So it is advisable to click the link or search with the search bar.

Special Consideration

What is Direct Entry Special Consideration (waiver) to study Medical Laboratory Science?
(i) University of Calabar (UNICAL) accepts ‘A’ level in any two of Chemistry, Biology and Physics, B.SC in Biological Science; AIMLT or FIMLT with O/L requirements.
(ii) University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) and Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU) accepts certificate of Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology Science/Technology (IMLS/T) of Nigeria plus ‘O’ level requirements.
(iv) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) accepts HND/B.SC in Biological Sciences or related fields (v) University of Benin (UNIBEN) – Same as in Medical Biochemistry. Accepts degree holders in related Science fields.
(vi) University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) accepts Zoology in lieu of Biology.
(vii) University of Jos (UNIJOS) accepts First Degree in relevant Biological Science discipline with at least a Second Class Lower Division
(viii) Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki accepts AIMLS or its equivalent plus relevant UTME ‘O’ level requirements
(ix) University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) accepts: (a) B.Sc in relevant courses with at least 2nd class lower Div. Plus O’ level credit in English Language, Mathematics. Biology, Chemistry and Physics in not more than 2 sittings. (b) OND in related courses with an upper credit plus O’ level entry requirement as above. (c) Advanced level cert in Chemistry, Physics, Biology at credit level or any upper equivalent certificate in addition two relevant O’ level qualification (d) University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) requires candidates with AIMLS Professional plus O’ level entry requirement.
(x) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH) accepts ‘A’ Level Passes in Chemistry, and Biology with UTME requirements OR ND with Upper Credit /HND or First Degree in relevant discipline. (plus UTME requirements) may be considered.
(xi) Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU) requires five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
(x) University of Ibadan (UI) accepts A’ level passes to include Physics, Chemistry and Biology B.Sc. or HND in relevant fields, ; AIMLT or FIMLT with O/L requirements.
(xi)Bayero University, Kano (BUK) accepts Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized institution
(xii) University of Lagos (UNILAG) require: (a) Very good passes in the following JUPEB/A’ Level subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology. (b) B.Sc Degree First Class/Second Class Upper in medically related fields
What is WAEC, NECO, GCE, Special Consideration (waiver) to study Medical Laboratory Science?
(i) University of Calabar (UNICAL) – same as in Medicine and Surgery.
(ii) Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma accepts B.Sc Degree in relevant fields with good grade. Remedial results not acceptable.
(ii) University of Ibadan (UI) accepts five SSCE/GCE credit passes in English
What is JAMB UTME Special Consideration (waiver) to study Medical Laboratory Science?
(i) Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo accepts any three of Physics, Chemistry Biology and Mathematics.
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