WAEC and JAMB UTME Subject for Medicine and Surgery

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This page contains 2019/2020 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.

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 always ignore!

 

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:

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

 

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

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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– 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. JAMB UTME subject combination to study Medicine and Surgery must include:

  1. Chemistry
  2. Biology
  3. Physics

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

These are the list of Universities offering Medicine and Surgery in Nigeria

  1. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
  2. Abia State University, Uturu
  3. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  4. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
  5. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
  6. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
  7. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
  8. Bayero University, Kano
  9. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
  10. ECWA Bingham University, New Karu
  11. Bowen University, Iwo
  12. Benue State University, Makurdi
  13. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
  14. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
  15. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
  16. Ekiti State University
  17. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT)
  18. Gregory University, Uturu
  19. Gombe State University, Gombe
  20. University of Ibadan (UI), Igbinedion University Okada
  21. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
  22. Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
  23. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
  24. Kogi State University Anyigba
  25. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
  26. Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
  27. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)
  28. Madonna University, Okija
  29. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
  30. Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU)
  31. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
  32. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
  33. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
  34. Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (OSUMS)
  35. University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
  36. Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
  37. Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
  38. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
  39. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
  40. University of Uyo.

I know some of you will start searching for the best university to study Medicine and Surgery. Listen, there is no such thing as best universities or top universities to study Medicine and Surgery in Nigeria. Nobody has that information. Although recommendations are allowed, don’t be deceived by the word “best”. Read why you should stop looking for the best University in Nigeria

 

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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 four years. If you gain admission through direct entry, you will study this course for three 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.

Learn more about Medicine and Surgery


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….

Special Consideration
What is Direct Entry Special Consideration (waiver) to study Medicine and Surgery
(i) Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK), University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) and Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki accept ‘A’ level pass in Mathematics in lieu of Physics.

(ii) University of Lagos (UNILAG) accepts: (a) Very good passes in three JUPEB/A’ Level subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology. (b) B.Sc. Degree First Class/Second Class Upper in medically related Fields.

(iii) ECWA Bingham University, New Karu and University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) – No Direct Entry

(iv) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye and University of Calabar (UNICAL) accept Degree in Science not below Second Class Lower Division.

(v) University of Calabar (UNICAL) accepts Degree (not below a good second class lower Division) in Medicine and Surgery, Biochemistry, Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory, Biology, Zoology or Chemistry. Does not accept IJMB for Direct Entry.

(vi) Abia State University, Uturu, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye accept Degree in related fields.

(vii) Benue State University, Makurdi, Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU) and Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) accept a good Honours degree (minimum of second class upper) in relevant discipline.

(viii) University of Jos (UNIJOS) requires D/E candidates to fulfil UTME Entry requirements.

(ix) University of Benin (UNIBEN) accepts: (a) At least three “A” LEVEL PASSES (Not more than one C Grade or minimum of 12points) in Biology or Zoology, Physics and Chemistry at NOT MORE THAN ONE SITTING. (b) At least a second class upper division from a recognised University in either B.Sc Biological Sciences or B.Sc. Medical Sciences.

(x) Abia State University, Uturu – all candidates no matter their mode of admission are required to have GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent with credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at one sittings and same sittings.

(xi) University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) accepts B.Sc (Second Class Honours) in Medicine and Surgery, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Medicine and Surgery, Zoology and other Basic Sciences fields. Also accept a minimum aggregate of 13 points.

(xii) Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) requires a minimum of ‘C’ in each of the subjects and will consider a Bachelor of Science with a minimum of Second Upper Division for admission.

(xiii) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH) accepts ‘A’ Level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology (plus UTME requirements) may be considered for admission into 200 level.

(xv) Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) accepts B.Sc. with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours in relevant discipline (Sciences).

(xvi) Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki accepts B.Sc 2nd Class Upper Division in any biological science course Plus at least credit pass in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics in one sittings.

(xvii) Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN) accepts a) Acceptable passes (good grade – total points of 10) in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology at the Higher School Certificate or Advanced Level of General certificate Examination or its equivalent. b) First Degree in relevant Biomedical sciences (Medical, paramedical, biological, chemical or physical Sciences) not less than Second Class Upper Division level.

(xviii) Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU) accepts: (a) HSC/GCE ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Biology and Physics with a minimum of 10 points in not more than two sittings. (b) A B.Sc. degree holder with a minimum of second class upper division in the areas of Medicine and Surgery, Medicine and Surgery, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics and Botany.

(xix) University of Lagos (UNILAG) accepts; (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 fields such as Medicine and Surgery, Biochemistry, Physiotherapy, Ophthalmology, Pharmacology and Zoology.

(xx) University of Abuja, Gwagwalada requires D/E candidates to fulfil UTME Entry requirements.

(xxi) University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) accepts minimum aggregate of 13 Points. Accepts B.Sc. (Second Class Honours, Upper Division) in Medicine and Surgery, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Medicine and Surgery, Zoology.

What is WAEC, NECO, GCE, Special Consideration (waiver) to study Medicine and Surgery
(i) University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) accepts Physics with Chemistry (as a single subject) for Physics and Chemistry. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) requirements should be at one sittings.

(ii) University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) requires five O’ Level credit passes at only one sittings and minimum score as determined by the University Senate in JAMB examination.

(iii) University of Benin (UNIBEN), University of Ibadan (UI), Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU), Abia State University, Uturu, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN), Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) and Bowen University, Iwo require the O level Credit passes at one sittings.

What is Jamb UTME Special Consideration (waiver) to study Medicine and Surgery
(i) Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK) and University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) accept Mathematics in lieu of Physics.

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  4. Am a student in SS2 who would be writing my SSCE ,JAMB and GCE next year and I must say this is exceedingly helpful. Information like this should be made known to schools so as to guide students on the right path

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