Medical Laboratory Technology/Science JAMB & WAEC Subjects

In this post, we’ll share with you the JAMB and WAEC subject combinations for Medical Laboratory Science/Technology.

Also, we’ll provide answers to some of the questions aspiring medical laboratory scientists/technologists ask.

A medical laboratory scientist, also known to as a clinical laboratory scientist or medical technologist, is a healthcare professional who performs chemical, haematological, immunologic and other diagnostic analysis on body fluids such as blood, urine, and more.

If you intend to become a Lab scientist, one of the first steps to take is to know the basic requirements you must satisfy.

Basically, the O’level (WAEC, NECO, etc.) and JAMB UTME requirements for Medical Laboratory Technology and Medical Laboratory Science are the same for most Nigerian universities.

Medical Laboratory Technology/Science requirements

‘O’ level subject combination (WAEC, NECO, etc.)

To be eligible for admission to study Medical Laboratory Science or Technology, you must score at least 5 SSCE credit passes, which must include Mathematics, Chemistry, English Language, Biology, and Physics.

In other words, the ‘O’ level (NABTEB, NECO or WAEC) subject combination for Medical Laboratory Science/Technology is English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.

Additionally, your overall grade must not be below five credits in at most 2 sittings combined.

Read special consideration to know whether your intended school offers waivers.

See also: List of all the Nigerian Universities that offer Medical Laboratory Science/Technology.

Special considerations for the ‘O’ level requirements

The University of Ibadan accepts five SSCE/GCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at one sitting.

JAMB UTME subject combination

In addition to the compulsory Use Of English, the JAMB subject combination for Medical Laboratory Science/Technology is Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Special consideration for JAMB UTME subject combination

BABCOCK accepts any three of Physics, Chemistry Biology and Mathematics.

Direct Entry Requirement

Candidates who want to apply for Direct Entry admission into Medical Laboratory Science/Technology must have ‘A’ level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology.

Special considerations and waivers for Direct Entry Students

• The University of Calabar accepts ‘A’ level in any two of Chemistry, Biology and Physics, B.SC in Biological Science; AIMLT or FIMLT with O/L requirements.
• The University of Maiduguri and Imo State University accepts certificate of Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology Science/Technology (IMLS/T) of Nigeria plus ‘O’ level requirements.
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka accepts HND/B.SC in Biological Sciences or related fields
• The University of Benin requires three A’ level passes to include Biology/Zoology, Chemistry and Physics plus UTME requirements. The institution also accepts degree holders in related Science fields.
• The University of Maiduguri accepts Zoology in lieu of Biology.
• The University of Jos accepts First Degree in relevant Biological Science discipline with at least a Second Class Lower Division
• Ebonyi State University accepts AIMLS or its equivalent plus relevant UTME ‘O’ level requirements
• The University of Nigeria, Nsukka accepts:
• 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.
• OND in related courses with an upper credit plus O’ level entry requirement as above.
• Advanced level cert in Chemistry, Physics, Biology at credit level or any upper equivalent certificate in addition two relevant O’ level qualification
• UNN requires candidates with AIMLS Professional plus O’ level entry requirement.
• 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.
• NDU requires five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
• The University of Ibadan accepts A’ level passes to include Physics, Chemistry and Biology B.Sc. or HND in relevant fields; AIMLT or FIMLT with O/L requirements.
• Bayero University, Kano accepts Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized institution
• The University of Lagos requires:
  • Very good passes in the following JUPEB/A’ Level subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
  • B.Sc Degree First Class/Second Class Upper in medically related fields. CALABAR – same as in Medicine and Surgery.
• Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma accepts B.Sc Degree in relevant fields with a good grade. Remedial results not acceptable.

JAMB cut off mark for Medical Laboratory Science/Technology

Most Nigerian Universities allow students who score at least 180 in the JAMB UTME to participate in their post UTME.

Read also: Jamb cut off mark for Polytechnics, Universities & Colleges of Education

Frequently asked questions

Final note

We advise you to check the latest JAMB brochure for more information, as the Universities reserve the right to alter their requirements for studying Medical Laboratory Science/Technology.