Last updated on January 8, 2021 by The Counselor

 

This page contains 2020/2021 official WAEC and JAMB subject combination (admission requirements) for Medical Laboratory Science, including the List of Nigeria Universities Offering this Course, A level requirements and much more

 

Course	Medical Laboratory Science
Qualifications	M.B.B.S., MB.B.Ch.B., B.D.S., B.Ch.D., Pharm.B, B.SC
Duration	4 – 5 Years
Suitability	Science Students
Cut off mark	Varies
Entrance	Very Competitive
Related courses	Medical Laboratory Science related courses
Job Availability	High and Competitive

 

On this page, I will guide you on the required O level subject combination to study Medical Laboratory Science. if you are a returning visitor, you can skip reading repetitive paragraphs.

 

You must be a Science student for you to study Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria Universities, and that’s can only be possible if you meet admission requirements. This page literally covers answers to questions related to O level and A-level admission requirement.

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That is the O level / WAEC subject combination (requirements), JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements), Direct Entry requirements, Special consideration (waivers) and the required screening documents for admission into Nigeria universities. In other to help you avoid having difficulties with getting admission in Nigeria Universities, we have some post that will be of benefit to you. You can ignore.

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WAEC subject combination (requirements) for Medical Laboratory Science

You’re expected to have at least 5 credits on the required WAEC subject combination needed to study Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria universities. This subject combination is also applicable to other O’level exams such as NECO AND GCE. The O level requirement, that is, the required WAEC subject combination for Medical Laboratory Science must include:

1. English Language
2. Physics
3. Mathematics
4. Chemistry
5. Biology
6. A trade subject

These listed subjects are compulsory for anyone writing WAEC and other O level examinations. I will advise you to include a Language in your O level subjects. For the record, if you are one of those students seeking admission into any universities, college or polytechnics in Lagos State, Yoruba Language is compulsory for Medical Laboratory Science. So now that you know the compulsory O level subject requirement to study Medical Laboratory Science, let also look at JAMB UTME and Direct requirements.

 

JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Medical Laboratory Science

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is a body responsible for your admission into the University or other institutions. Now I’m going to show you the compulsory JAMB subjects for Medical Laboratory Science that you must register (English must be included because it is compulsory even though it may not be listed among the JAMB subjects below), and I will honestly advise you to aim for a score of 200 and above in JAMB UTME instead of 180 to be on a safe side because anything short of that may deny you of Admission/Post UTME. Of course, if you have a score below 180, you can consider the College of Education or Polytechnic… Read how to answer and pass JAMB once.

Please note– English Language is compulsory. If Mathematics is not listed among the Jamb subject on this post, then Mathematics is not compulsory for this course. JAMB is not the only option to gain admission into Nigerian Universities to study Medical Laboratory Science. If you’re having troubles with JAMB UTME, maybe it’s time you pass through IJBM, JUBEB, ND, HND or Predegree!..

 JAMB UTME subject combination to study Medical Laboratory Science must include:

1. Chemistry
2. Biology
3. Physics

 

Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Medical Laboratory Science

If you’re one of those seeking admission into the University to further your studies, in addition to the required WAEC subjects combination for Medical Laboratory Science, you are expected to have  Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Zoology

 

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If you have your O level result already and the subjects you have is not the same with the admission requirement that is the required O level subject combinations to study Medical Laboratory Science, don’t give up. You should consider other Medical Laboratory Science similar courses or take a look at Polytechnic or College of Education related courses.

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. And please before you make a decision on which University to choose, please read useful guides on how to choose a course and university
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These are the list of Universities offering Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria

1. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
2. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
3. Abia State University, Uturu
4. Achievers University, Owo
5. Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo
6. Bayero University, Kano
7. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
8. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
10. University of Ibadan (UI)
11. Igbinedion University Okada
12. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
13. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)
15. Madonna University, Okija
16. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
17. Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU)
18. River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST)
19. Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
20. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
21. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

I know some of you will start searching for the best university to study Medical Laboratory Science. Listen, I don’t encourage such but if you’re bent on knowing the best universities or top universities to study Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria, Check here

 

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Cut-off Mark for Medical Laboratory Science course

As you can see, more than one University offers Medical Laboratory Science. This means the cut-off mark for Medical Laboratory Science varies. You can check these universities JAMB UTME cut off marks here. Medical Laboratory Science is a good course and you can also check the top best science courses. This should not influence you. Follow your heart or seek my counsel.

 

Medical Laboratory Science is how many years course?

Medical Laboratory Science as a course, is basically 5 years in the university, 1-year internship/housemanship and 1-year NYSC. You will only work in the hospital medical laboratory.

Also, MLS is not in any way related to SLT. They are parallel lines because you get licensed as a professional Medical Laboratory Scientist and you renew your license yearly but not same for SLT or any other pure science courses people mistake as MLS.

 

Medical Laboratory Science is under which faculty in Nigeria?

According to JAMB, a body responsible for your admission into the University or other institutions, Medical Laboratory Science is under the Faculty/School/College of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Science but maybe under a different faculty in some universities in Nigeria.

 

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Can a science or art student study Medical Laboratory Science?

No! If you are a Commercial or Art student, you can’t study Medical Laboratory Science at the university. This is a pure science course. But if you are good with Science subjects, you can take your chances I won’t discourage you provided you have the required subjects combination in your O level result. If you’re still in secondary school, you may find it difficult to change subjects to fit your desired course during WAEC registration because some schools may go against it.

Also, during WAEC or NECO registration make sure you know which subjects are been registered for you because some secondary schools are ignorant about the importance of O level requirements for university courses. Another alternative way to register the required subject combinations for Medical Laboratory Science is through GCE.

 

What is Medical Laboratory Science course all about: 

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, cerebral-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..

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Special Consideration

Now I am confident that you know the compulsory subjects needed to study Medical Laboratory Science in WAEC. But note this — Some Universities may accept D7 or E8 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 Medical Laboratory Science below if available. Please take note that when you see Check, it simply means the special consideration for Medical Laboratory Science had been merge with a related course to save space. So it is advisable to click the link or search with the search bar….

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