WAEC & JAMB Subject Combination For Medical Laboratory Science [UPDATED]

WAEC and JAMB Subject Combination For Medical Laboratory Science: What are the JAMB Subject combination to study Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria?, Must I pass Maths in WAEC to study Medical Laboratory Science?

Hello SAVANTS! In today’s episode of my “JAMB doctor Series” you will see the correct Subject combination for Medical Laboratory Science, you will also see Direct entry requirement to study Medical Laboratory Science through JAMB, JUPEB and IJMB, pretty cool right?… STAY TUNED!

For everyone who plans to study Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria, it is important and necessary you know the subjects that are required to becoming a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Nigeria.

I have seen cases, where students who wish to study a particular course go ahead to register the wrong subject combination in JAMB and in their O’level (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) simply because they were not well informed and would later start searching for means with which they can correct the mistake.

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Luckily for you, with the aid of this guide you will be fully endowed with the required WAEC and JAMB Subject combination to study Medical Laboratory Science in any University in Nigeria, mind you, this subject combination is the same for all Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

So, irrespective of the school you want to study in (UNIBEN, UI, UNILAG, DELSU e.t.c) these are the subjects you must enroll and pass to be eligible for admission to study Med Lab Science in Nigeria.

If you must study Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria you must first get a minimum of five (5) credits in your O’ level (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) core courses and enroll four (4) subjects in JAMB which you should score at least 220 to increase your chances of admission.

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Subjects Required To Study Medical Laboratory Science

The subjects Required to study Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria are…

• Mathematics
• English Language
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology

Some of these subjects may not be required in some cases (JAMB or O’level), I will highlight each of these subject and in what instances they may be applicable or needed.

Mathematics: Maths as a subject is one every student must offer right from primary school up till secondary school, this subject is required as a core subject for your O’ level exams.

For JAMB you will not enroll Mathematics, i.e maths is not required in JAMB to study Medical Laboratory Science it is only needed in your O’ level.

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Other Subjects: English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology are required for both JAMB and your O’ level if you must study Medical Laboratory Science.

JAMB and WAEC Subjects to study Medical Laboratory Science

To Study Medical Laboratory Science, the following subjects will be enrolled for JAMB and WAEC…

JAMB Subject Combination For Medical Laboratory Science

The four (4) subjects you must enroll in JAMB (with Use of English compulsory irrespective of the course you intend to study) for Medical Laboratory Science, are…

• Use of English
• Physics
• Biology and
• Chemistry.

To be assured of admission, you will need to score very high in JAMB, let’s say 250 and above. P.S; you should see my ultimate guide on How To Pass JAMB 2024/2025 With High Score (300+)

WAEC Subject Combination For Medical Laboratory Science

Unlike JAMB, you will be required to sit for a minimum of Eight subjects (8) and a maximum of nine (9), out of this Nine or Eight subjects, five are core subjects specific for the course you wish to study which in this case is Medical Laboratory Science.

In WAEC, core subjects to study Medical Laboratory Science are…

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• English Language
• and Biology

The remaining three (3) or four (4) subjects will be determined by you.

Mind you: This subject combination for WAEC is applicable for all O’ level exams such as NECO, NABTEB e.t.c

By core I mean subjects that lean directly to your field. Failure to pass these core courses can deny a student admission.

Requirements To Study Medical Laboratory Science Through Direct Entry

Student who which to study Medical Laboratory Science through direct entry should have either of the following requirements…

• Through IJMB; Read more on IJMB Admission system here
• Through JUPEB; Read more on JUPEB Admission system here

JAMB DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• ‘A’ Level passes to include Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology.

Ensure to go through JAMB Brochure for remarks/waiver for Medical Laboratory Science.

List Of Universities That Offers Medical Laboratory Science

Below are schools you can study MLS in Nigeria

1. Afe Babalola University , Ado-Ekiti
2. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
4. Bayero University, Kano
5. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
6. Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City
7. Imo State University, Owerri
8. Madonna University, Okija
9. Niger Delta University , Wilberforce Island
10. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
11. Ondo State University Of Medical Sciences Laje Road, Ondo, Ondo State
12. University Of Benin, Benin City
13. University Of Calabar, Calabar
14. University Of Ibadan, Ibadan
15. University Of Jos, Jos
16. University Of Lagos
17. University Of Maiduguri
18. University Of Nigeria Nsukka
19. Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto

Frequently Asked Questions

In Summary

To study Medical Laboratory Science you need to sit for four (4) subjects in JAMB which are Physics, Use of English, Biology and Chemistry, and have at least credits (C6) in your Five (5) core courses which includes: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

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