What is the JAMB subject combination for Medical Laboratory Science?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Medical Laboratory Science are English Language plus English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

What O'Level subjects are required for Medical Laboratory Science?

Candidates need credit passes in 5 O'Level subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

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Medical Laboratory Science

Complete JAMB subject combination, O'Level requirements, departmental cut-off marks, and list of Nigerian universities offering Medical Laboratory Science.

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UTME Subject Combination

These four subjects must be selected during JAMB UTME registration:

1. English Language2. Biology3. Chemistry4. Physics

* English Language is compulsory for all UTME candidates in Nigeria.

O'Level Requirements (WAEC/NECO)

Requires 5 Credit passes in SSCE / WAEC / NECO in not more than 2 sittings:

English Language
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry

Common Candidate Subject Mistakes to Avoid

Assuming Physics doesn't matter because the course sounds purely biological — it's compulsory for JAMB and O'Level.
Forgetting that O'Level Mathematics is required even though it isn't one of your 4 JAMB subjects.
Not checking that all 5 O'Level credits are from a maximum of two sittings if the institution doesn't accept combined sittings.

Admission Competitiveness & Score Analysis

Admission competition for Medical Laboratory Science varies across institution tiers:

Competitive Tier (250+)

Strong standing for federal first-generation institutions (UNILAG, UI, OAU, UNN, ABU).

Balanced Tier (200–249)

Competitive for state universities and federal technological institutions with solid Post-UTME.

Accessible Tier (160–199)

Strong options among private universities and state institutions in home catchment zones.

Universities Offering Medical Laboratory Science

Session: 2026/2027

University of Ibadan

Oyo State · UI

251

Cut-off Benchmark

Lagos State University

Lagos State · LASU

227

Cut-off Benchmark

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Source & Data TraceabilityJAMB IBASS Syllabus 2026/2027

Subject requirements and O'Level regulations are extracted directly from the official JAMB Integrated Brochure and Syllabus System (IBASS). Always cross-check faculty waivers on the official university portal.