Medical Laboratory Science — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

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JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English PhysicsChemistryBiology

To study Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

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O’Level & JAMB Requirements

Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

32 Institutions offering Medical Laboratory Science

AB Abia State University University State AH Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria University Federal AM Ambrose Alli University University State BA Bayero University, Kano University Federal DE Delta State University University State EB Ebonyi State University University State ED Edo University University State EN Enugu State University of Science and Technology University State FE Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun University Federal FE Federal University, Lafia University Federal FE Federal University, Oye-Ekiti University Federal FE Federal University, Wukari University Federal IM Imo State University University State KA Kaduna State University University State KW Kwara State University University State LA Ladoke Akintola University of Technology University State NI Niger Delta University University State NN Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka University Federal ON Ondo State University Of Medical Sciences University State OS Osun State University University State PR Prince Abubakar Audu University University State ST State University Of Medical And Applied Sciences University State TA Taraba State University University State UN University of Calabar University Federal UN University of Ibadan University Federal UN University of Ilorin University Federal UN University of Jos University Federal UN University of Lagos University Federal UN University of Maiduguri University Federal UN University of Nigeria, Nsukka University Federal UN University of Uyo University Federal US Usumanu Danfodiyo University University Federal

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Medical Laboratory Science in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Is Use of English compulsory for Medical Laboratory Science?

Yes. Use of English is compulsory in the UTME for Medical Laboratory Science and for every other course.

Can I study Medical Laboratory Science through Direct Entry?

Yes. Candidates with A-Level, NCE, ND or HND qualifications can apply for Medical Laboratory Science through JAMB Direct Entry (DE) instead of sitting the UTME, subject to the institution's DE requirements.

What O'Level result do I need for Medical Laboratory Science?

You need at least five (5) SSCE credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings, including the subjects listed under JAMB Requirements above.

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