JAMB subject combination for Medical Laboratory Science

 In hospitals, after due consultations with a medical doctor, a patient may be referred to the laboratory section for samples to be collected and examined by experts. The people who oversee the laboratories in Nigeria are called medical laboratory scientists. Medical laboratory science is one of the top 30 courses in Nigeria, and one of the most lucrative medical courses in Nigeria To be a medical laboratory scientist in Nigeria, one of the requirements that must be fulfilled is to register the recommended JAMB subject combination, among other requirements.

 WAEC/NECO requirements for Medical laboratory science in Nigeria

  You cannot be a medical lab scientist if you don’t join the required course area or fail to make credit (at least) in the required subjects in SSCE. To help medical laboratory science aspirants, here is a list of compulsory subjects that you must pass with a least a credit in your SSCE (WAEC, NECO, or GCE).

1. English Language
2. Mathematics
3. Physics
4. Biology
5. Chemistry

 JAMB subject requirement for Medical laboratory science

  JAMB is the legitimate channel for every Nigerian student to get admission into Nigerian higher institutions to study their choice courses. To study Medical laboratory science in Nigerian universities.

 There are certain subjects that are required to be registered with JAMB, and the JAMB subject combination includes:

 1 Use of English

 2. Biology

 3. Chemistry

 4. Physics

 Universities that offer Medical laboratory science in Nigeria.

 Not every Nigerian university is accredited to admit students to study Medical laboratory science- So we compiled a list of universities that are accredited to admit students into the prestigious Medical laboratory science department. The universities include:

1.  · University of Calabar, Calabar (UNICAL).
2.  · University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNN).
3.  · University of Lagos, Akoka (UNILAG).
4.  · Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus (UNIZIK).
5.  · Bayero University, Kano (BUK).
6.  · University of Benin, Ugbowo (UNIBEN).
7.  · University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri (UNIMAID).
8.  · University of Jos, Jos (UNIJOS).
9.  · Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUSOK).
10.  · University of Ibadan, Ibadan (UI).
11.  · Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)
12.  · Federal University Lafia (FULAFIA)
13.  · Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (ABU)
14.  · Kwara State University, Malete (KWASU).
15.  · Rivers State University, Portharcourt (RSU).
16.  · Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani (ESUT).
17.  · Edo University, Iyamho.
18.  · Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa state (NDU).
19.  · Ladoke Akintola Univesity, Ogbomoso, Oyo state (LAUTECH).
20.  · Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
21.  · Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state (AAU)
22.  · Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU)
23.  · Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (EBSU)
24.  · Kaduna State University (KASU)
25.  · Osun State University, Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
26.  · Taraba State University, Jalingo (TSU)
27.  · David Nweze Umahi University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State
28.  · Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa (BMU)
29.  · Madonna University, Elele, Rivers state
30.  · Igbenedion University, Okada, Edo state
31.  · Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun state
32.  · Lead City University, Ibadan
33.  · Afe Babalola University, Ado-ekiti
34.  · Achievers University, Owo, Ondo state
35.  · PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt
36.  · Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
37.  · Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State
38.  · PAMO University of Medical Science, Portharcourt
39.  · Rhema University, Aba
40.  · Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State
41.  · Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos State
42.  · Wellspring University, Irhihi-Ogbaneki, Benin-city, Edo State

 Frequently asked questions about medical laboratory science in Nigeria

 Question: How many years is medical laboratory science in Nigeria?

 Answer: It takes 7 years to study medical laboratory science in  Nigeria. The breakdown is:

 A. 5 years of undergraduate studies

 B. 1 year of internship

 C. 1 year of NYSC.

 Question: How much are medical laboratory science practitioners paid in Nigeria?

 Answer: They earn between N120,000 to N300,000.

 Conclusion

  Medical laboratory science is one of the top courses in Nigeria, with a lucrative market for its graduates. To be a professional in this field requires some academic conditions, which include getting the correct JAMB subject combination for medical laboratory science, and the credits in 5 core SSCE subjects.

 This article is for students who nurse the desire of becoming a medical laboratory scientist, and wishes to know the right JAMB subject combination and recognized universities offering this reputable course.