What is the JAMB subject combination for Medicine and Surgery?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Medicine and Surgery are English Language plus English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

What O'Level subjects are required for Medicine and Surgery?

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

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

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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

Applying with less than 5 O'Level credits at one or two sittings, which most Medicine departments require.
Not realizing Medicine cutoffs are usually the highest in the entire university, often 250+ at top federal schools.
Ignoring the compulsory post-UTME/screening step, which for Medicine is often the most competitive of any department.

Admission Competitiveness & Score Analysis

Admission competition for Medicine and Surgery 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 Medicine and Surgery

Session: 2026/2027

Lagos State University

Lagos State · LASU

285

Cut-off Benchmark

Delta State University, Abraka

Delta State · DELSU

280

Cut-off Benchmark

Evaluate Prospects by UTME Score

See whether your target JAMB score is competitive for Medicine and Surgery:

Can I study Medicine and Surgery with 180?Can I study Medicine and Surgery with 200?Can I study Medicine and Surgery with 220?

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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.