Studying Medical Laboratory Science as a Course In Nigeria

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Medical Laboratory Science

Medical Laboratory Science as a course is offered in many Nigerian Universities leading to the award of B.Sc. It’s in the Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences depending on the school’s categorization.

Any student who completes his or her studies in Medical Laboratory Science will eventually become a Medical Lab Scientist with a qualification level of undergraduate.

The course duration is 5 years for UTME Students and 4 years for Direct Entry Students starting from level 200 (year two).

Admission Requirements

Candidates who meet the basic admission requirements are offered admission into a 4 or 5-year programme depending on the Mode of entry (UTME or DE).

Although, admission requirements slightly differ in many schools, here are the basic admission as well as waiver considerations.

UTME  Requirements

Candidates who wish to gain admission to this programme at any University in Nigeria must have at least Five (5) SSCE (WAEC/NECO) credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Some schools accept a combination of O’Level Results for admission consideration.

JAMB-UTME Subject Combination

The JAMB UTME Subject combination for this course is the Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Special Admission Considerations for JAMB UTME Candidates

(i) CALABAR – same as in Medicine and Surgery.

(ii) AAU accepts B.Sc Degrees in relevant fields with good grades. Remedial results are not acceptable.

(iii) IBADAN accepts five SSCE/GCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in one sitting

Direct Entry Requirements

Candidates who wish to gain admission into Medical Laboratory Science  programme at any of the Universities in Nigeria at direct entry level must have; ‘A’ level passes   to include Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology

Special Admission Considerations for Direct Entry Candidates

(i) CALABAR accepts ‘A’ level in any two of Chemistry, Biology and Physics, B.SC in Biological Science; AIMLT or FIMLT with O/L requirements.

(ii) MAIDUGURI and IMSU accept certificates of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology   Science/Technology (IMLS/T) of Nigeria plus ‘O’ level requirements.

(iv)    UNIZIK accepts HND/B.SC in Biological Sciences or related fields.

(v) BENIN – Same as in Medical Biochemistry. Accepts degree holders in related Science fields.

(vi) MAIDUGURI accepts Zoology in lieu of Biology.

(vii)  JOS accepts a First Degree in a relevant Biological Science  discipline with at least a Second Class Lower Division

(viii)   EBSU accepts AIMLS or its equivalent plus relevant UTME ‘O’ level requirements

(ix)     UNN accepts:
(a)    B.Sc in relevant courses with at least 2^nd class lower Div. Plus O’ level credit in English Language, Mathematics. Biology, Chemistry and Physics in not more than 2 sittings.

(b)   OND in related courses with an upper credit plus O’ level entry requirement as above.
(c)   Advanced level cert in Chemistry, Physics, Biology at credit level or any upper equivalent certificate in addition to two  relevant  O’ level qualification

(d) UNN requires candidates with AIMLS Professional plus O’ level entry requirement.

(x) 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.

(xi)    NDU requires five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.

(x) IBADAN accepts A’ A-level passes to include Physics, Chemistry and Biology B.Sc. or HND in relevant fields; AIMLT or FIMLT with O/L requirements.

(xi) BAYERO accepts a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
from a recognized institution

Universities that Offer Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria

At the time of updating this information, 17 universities offer this course full-time in Nigeria. Here are the schools below;

1. Ambrose Alli University – AAU

2. AfeBabalolaUniversity – ABUAD

3. Babcock University – BABCOCK

4. Bayero University Kano – BUK

5. University of Benin – UNIBEN

6. University of Calabar   – UNICAL

7. Ebonyi State University – EBSU

8. Igbinedion University Okada – IGBINEDION

9. University of Jos – UNIJOS

10. Imo State University – IMSU

11. ladoke Akintola University of Technology – LAUTECH

12. University of Lagos – UNILAG

13. Madonna University – MADONNA

14. University of Maiduguri – UNIMAID

15. Usmanu Danfodiyo University – UDU

16. Nnamdi Azikiwe University – UNIZIK

17. University of Nigeria Nsukka – UNN

Where to Work as a  Medical Laboratory Scientist in Nigeria

Medical Laboratory Science is one of the most lucrative courses to study in Nigeria and other countries.  

Medical Laboratory Scientists are also one of the highest-paid workers in the labour market. The profession also commands huge prestige and respect in society.

They are guaranteed of work in the hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, research firms, NGOs etc. They can even open their own Medical Diagnostic Lab and make huge money daily by treating patients. So, it’s a very good course to study.

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CSN Team