Last updated on January 4, 2021 by The Counselor
This page contains 2020/2021 official WAEC and JAMB subject combination (admission requirements) for Medicine and Surgery, including the List of Nigeria Universities Offering this Course, A level requirements and much more
| Course | Medicine and Surgery |
| Qualifications | M.B.B.S., MB.B.Ch.B., B.D.S., B.Ch.D., Pharm.B, B.SC |
| Duration | 5 – 6 Years |
| Suitability | Science Students |
| Cut off mark | varies |
| Entrance | Very Competitive |
| Related courses | Medicine and Surgery related courses |
| Job Availability | High and Competitive |
On this page, I will guide you on the required O level subject combination to study Medicine and Surgery. if you are a returning visitor, you can skip reading repetitive paragraphs.
You must be a Science student for you to study Medicine and Surgery 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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- 100, 200, 300 and 400 Level Courses under Medicine and Surgery
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 Medicine and Surgery
You’re expected to have at least 5 credits on the required WAEC subject combination needed to study Medicine and Surgery 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 Medicine and Surgery must include:
What Medicine and Surgery course is all about:
So you want to study Medicine and Surgery Are you really sure It is not enough to base your decision on the subject combination. Can you stand beside a dead body or even have the boldness to pierce the body of a living being This is one of the most competitive and hardest courses in the university. Carryover in any course within Medicine and Surgery is an offence.
One can be forgiven, two is a warning, three carryover course and you’re out (varies on university policy). If you desire to study Medicine and Surgery, have the mindset that you must go through a postgraduate programme without which you may find it difficult to get a job. The General Philosophy of Medicine and surgery is
- To provide students with a broad and balanced foundation of sound scientific, professional platform for the production of medical doctors who would be capable of working anywhere in Nigeria and be acceptable by the international community;
- To provide such training as would equip this future health personnel to render care at Primary Health Care (PHC) level;
- To develop in students the ability to apply knowledge and skills to solving theoretical and practical issues and satisfy internationally recognized standards, and undertake postgraduate training towards specialization within and outside the country; and
- To train medical doctors with sufficient management ability to play a leadership role in health care delivery and develop a range of transferable skills that are of value in Medical practice.
The curriculum of Medicine and Surgery aims at educating and training of competent medical doctors and other health personnel for the promotion of good health and eradication of diseases. It is also designed to promote the integration of modern scientific ideas in medicine and to develop research capability. In addition, the programme emphasizes the inter-relationships of various clinical disciplines and their synthesis into a unified code for the solution of problems.
Medicine and Surgery course curriculum normally spans six academic years and is divided into three stages. They are
- The pre-medical stage which is essentially natural and pure science-based
- The pre-clinical stage in which the basic medical science courses are taught
- The clinical stage in which the courses focus on the nature of diseases with the systematic instructions in medicine
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 Medicine and Surgery. So now that you know the compulsory O level subject requirement to study Medicine and Surgery, let also look at JAMB UTME and Direct requirements.
JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Medicine and Surgery
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 Medicine and Surgery 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 Medicine and Surgery. If you’re having troubles with JAMB UTME, maybe it’s time you pass through IJBM, JUBEB, ND, HND or Predegree!..
These are the ( required A-level result) to study Medicine and Surgery
If you’re one of those seeking admission into the University to further your studies, in addition to the required WAEC subjects combination for Medicine and Surgery, you are expected to have;
- ‘A’ level passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Zoology in addition to UTME requirements.
- BSC, BOS, etc in relevant fields.
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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 Medicine and Surgery, don’t give up. You should consider other Medicine and Surgery 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 Medicine and Surgery in Nigeria
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
- University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
- Bayero University, Kano
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- ECWA Bingham University, New Karu
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- University of Calabar (UNICAL)
- Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- Ekiti State University
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT)
- Gregory University, Uturu
- Gombe State University, Gombe
- University of Ibadan (UI), Igbinedion University Okada
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
- University of Jos (UNIJOS)
- Kogi State University Anyigba
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)
- Madonna University, Okija
- University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
- Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU)
- Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
- Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (OSUMS)
- University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
- Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
- Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- University of Uyo.
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Cut-off Mark for Medicine and Surgery course
As you can see, more than one University offers Medicine and Surgery. This means the cut-off mark for Medicine and Surgery varies. You can check these universities JAMB UTME cut off marks here. Medicine and Surgery 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.
Medicine and Surgery is how many years course?
In Nigeria, if you gain admission to study Medicine and Surgery at the university through JAMB UTME, you will study Medicine and Surgery for Six years. If you gain admission through direct entry, you will study this course for Five years. And of course there is room for more years if you have extension; the aftermath of carryover courses.
Medicine and Surgery is under which faculty in Nigeria?
According to JAMB, a body responsible for your admission into the University or other institutions, Medicine and Surgery is under the Faculty/School/College of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Science but may be under a different faculty in some universities in Nigeria.
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Can a science or art student study Medicine and Surgery?
No! If you are a Commercial or Art student, you can’t study Medicine and Surgery 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 Medicine and Surgery is through GCE.
These are the list of courses under Medicine and Surgery
- General Biology
- General Chemistry
- Basic Practical Chemistry
- General Mathematics
- General Physics
- General Physics Laboratory
- Introduction to Genetics
- General Biology
- General Biology Practical
- General Chemistry
- Basic Practical Chemistry
- Introduction to Computer Science
- General Mathematics
- General Physics
- Basic Physics Laboratory
- Introduction to Medical Psychology
- to Medicine and Surgery, Gross Medicine and Surgery of Upper & Lower Limbs
- Histology of Basic Tissues
- General Embryology
- Introduction to Medical Biochemistry
- General Biochemistry Practical
- Introductory Medicine and Surgery and Haematology
- Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery
- Introduction to Medical Statistics
- Computer Application
- Gross Medicine and Surgery of Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis & Perineum
- Systemic Histology
- Systemic Embryology
- NeuroMedicine and Surgery
- Metabolism of Biological Molecules & Bioenergetics
- Nutrition and Nutritional Biochemistry
- Renal Medicine and Surgery, body fluids & Temperature Regulation
- NeuroMedicine and Surgery
- Respiratory Medicine and Surgery
- Gross Medicine and Surgery of Head and Neck
- Systemic Histology
- NeuroMedicine and Surgery
- Chemistry and Metabolism of Proteins & Nucleic Acids
- Special Topics in Medical Biochemistry
- Gastrointestinal Medicine and Surgery
- Endocrinology and Reproduction
- NeuroMedicine and Surgery I
- Human ecology and Medical Sociology
- Health statistics and demography
- Research methods in public health
- Introduction to Clinical Medicine
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Nephrology
- Human ecology I / Medical Sociology
- Health Statistics and Demography
- Research methods in Public Health field
- Bacteriology
- Virology
- Mycology
- Basic Immunology
- General Pathology
- General Pharmacology
- Systemic Pharmacology
- Nutrition
- Reproductive/Family Health
- Public Health Nutrition
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
- Neurology / Respiratory Medicine
- Nephrology
- Tropical Medicine
- Principles of Surgery
- Junior Surgery Posting
- Anti-Microbial, Antifungal, Antiprotozoal Agents
- Anti-Neoplastic Agents
- Drugs Acting in CNS & Antipsychotic Drugs
- Human Nutrition
- Chemical Pathology Practical & Lab. Analysis
- Medical Protozoology
- Practical Protozoology
- Practical Medical Microbiology
- Clinical Chemistry
- General Haematology & Blood Transfusion
- Practical Haematology
- Systemic Pathology
- Histopathology
- Forensic Medicine
- Medical Helminthology
- Applied Medical Microbiology
- Medical Entomology
- Gastroenterology & Endocrinology
- Basic Surgical Skills
- Epidemiology/Principles and methods
- Medicine and Surgery and Medicine and Surgery of female reproductive system
- Occupational Health
- Obstetrics clinics
- Pregnancy, labour and puerperium
- Health service, Management & Administration
- Introduction to Medical statistics
- Internal Health
- Human Ecology/Medical sociology
- Health Statistic and Demography
- Special Gynecology & Obstetrics clinics
- Nutrition, Growth and Development
- Child Health and Primary care
- Prenatalogy, Neonatology and Genetics
- Special Topics in Obstetric and Gyneacology
- Urological Surgery
- Further Surgical Skills
- Research Methods in Public Health
- Epidemiology of Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases
- Traumatology
- Intermediate Surgery
- Nephrology/Paediatric Gastroenterology
- Endocrine and Metabolic Disease of Children
- Neurology/Disease of Muscles and Bone
- Paediatric Haematology/Oncology
- A Paediatric Respiratory Medicine/Paediatric Cardiology
- Disease of the Blood
- Diseases of the Digestive & Genitor Urinary Systems
- Cardiovascular Respiratory
- Paediatric Infections, Diseases and Genetics
- Computer in Medicine
- Primary Health Care
- Tropical Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
- Radiology
- Clinical Anaesthesiology
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- Ophthalmology
- Minor Surgical Specialties (Senior Surgery (S3)
- Community Health and Primary Healthcare
- General Medical Practice
- Environmental Sanitation and Locally Endemic Diseases
- Gastroenterology
- Endocrinology
- Dermatology
- Tropical Medicine
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery/Vascular Surgery
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Neurosurgery
Where can I work with a Degree in Medicine and Surgery in Nigeria
Successful graduates of Medicine and Surgery degree programme are well equipped (after houseman- ship) for careers in hospitals, private practice, teaching, research activities in Universities or research institutions and even in administrations.
Graduates of the Medicine and Surgery degree programme are also equipped for postgraduate training anywhere in the world.
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Special Consideration
Now I am confident that you know the compulsory subjects needed to study Medicine and Surgery 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 Medicine and Surgery below if available. Please take note that when you see Check, it simply means the special consideration for Medicine and Surgery had been merge with a related course to save space. So it is advisable to click the link or search with the search bar….
Fatherprada tries as much as possible to provide you with correct and up to date information. If you find any pieces of misinformation or require additional details please feel free to use the comment.
Please sir can I still study medicine with Yoruba included in my subject
Yes but not complusory
Is food and nutrition compulsory for medicine and surgery in 0’level to gain admission into unilag.
NO
Thank u sir very much
Can I study medicine and surgery in OOU with two sittings? Though the grades are convincing…7B’s and 2a’s
Sorry… OOU accept one sitting