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MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
FACULTY/SCHOOL/COLLEGE OF MEDICAL, PHARMACUETICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES [M.B.B.S., MB.B.Ch.B., B.D.S., B.Ch.D., Pharm.B, B.SC.]
1 Anatomy 16 Radiography
2 Biochemistry 17 Veterinary Medicine
3 Dentistry and Dental Technology
4 Human Nutrition and Dietetics
5 Medical Biochemistry
6 Medical Rehabilitation
7 Medical Laboratory Technology/Science
8 Medicine and Surgery (Human Medicine)
9 Nursing/Nursing Science
10 Optometry
11 Pharmacy
12 Pharmacology
13 Physiology
14 Physiotherapy
15 Prosthesis and Orthopaedic Technology
15 Public Health Technology
IMPORTANT NOTE Pharmacy course last a minimum of Five years for UTME candidates and Four years for Direct Entry applicants. M.B.B.S. and B.D.S. last a minimum of Six years for
UTME candidates and 5 years for Direct Entry applicants. Some Universities may accept holders of good degrees in relevant disciplines as Direct Entry candidates.
ALL PROGRAMMES ADVERTISED IN THIS BROCHURE HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY RECEIVED FROM THE INSTITUTIONS AND ARE DEEMED TO HAVE MET ALL
APPROPRIATE STANDARDS AND HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY COMPETENT AUTHORITIES.
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
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COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
ANATOMY
AAU
ABUAD
ABU
COOU
BABCOCK
BAYERO
BINGHAM
BOWEN
BSU
DELSU
EBSU
ESUT
FED-NDUFU
GREGORY
IGBINEDION
ILORIN
JOS
LAUTECH
MADONNA
MAIDUGURI
NORTHWEST
OOU
OSUMS
PHC
Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Biology, Chemistry and Physics in addition to UTME requirement.
Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Physics.
DIRECT ENTRY: (i) CALABAR and PHC-No direct entry. (ii) LAUTECH accepts GCE 'A’ Level or its equivalent with good
passes in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics /ND with Upper Credit in related discipline (plus UTME requirements) may be considered for admission into 200 level.
(iv) EBSU accepts B.Sc 2nd Class Upper Division in any Biological
Science course Plus at least credit pass in English,
Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics in one sitting.
(v) BENIN requires three GCE (A/L) in Biology/Zoology, Chemistry and Physics plus the O’ Level credit in five other subjects including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
UTME. (i) MAIDUGURI accepts Mathematics in lieu of Physics. (ii) CALABAR requires Physics, Chemistry and Biology. (iii) EBSU accepts only one sitting.
UTME SUBJECTS: (i) BSU, UNIZIK, EBSU, ABU, BENIN, CALABAR, ILORIN and PHC
require Physics, Chemistry and Biology. (ii) ABUAD accepts Physics, Chemistry and Biology OR
Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. (iii) OOU accepts any three of Physics/ Mathematics,
Chemistry, Biology. (iv) BABCOCK accepts any three of Physics, Chemistry Biology
and Mathematics
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COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
UNIOSUN
UNIZIK
HUMAN ANATOMY
AUE
BASU
CALABAR
CRUTECH
FUTA
UYO
BIOCHEMISTRY:
CALABAR
IBADAN
IGBINEDION
JOS
LAUTECH
OSUMS
UYO MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
BENIN
CRUTECH
DELSU
GREGORY
Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and any one of Physics, Biology/Zoology/Botany and Maths.
Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
DIRECT ENTRY: (i) IBADAN requires two A' level passes from Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany plus UTME requirements.
(ii) BENIN requires three A' level passes to include Biology/Zoology, Chemistry and Physics plus UTME requirements.
(iii) LAUTECH accepts 'A' Level passes in Biology, Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics /ND with Upper Credit /HND in related discipline (plus UTME requirements) may be considered for 200 level.
(iv) CALABAR does not admit Direct Entry. (v) FUTO requires at least ‘A’ level passes not below Grade C in
Physics and any two of Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. It also accepts ND/HND (Upper Credit) in Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical / Electronic Engineering and
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
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COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
LAUTECH
BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY FUTA FUTO
Mechanical Engineering. Candidates must in addition meet UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. It does not accept First Degree or NCE.
UTME: (i) CALABAR - same as in Medicine and Surgery. (ii) IBADAN - As for Medicine and Surgery.
DENTISTRY AND DENTAL SURGERY:
BAYERO
BENIN
CALABAR
IBADAN
JOS
LAGOS
LASU
MAIDUGURI
OAU
OSUMS
PHC
UNN
Three ‘A’ level passes include Chemistry, Biology/Zoology and Physics.
Five SSCE credit passes in English language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
Chemistry, Biology and one Science subject.
DIRECT ENTRY: (i) UNN requires (a) Direct entry candidates in addition to satisfying the UTME
requirements should also have 3 Advanced Level papers in Biology or Zoology, Chemistry and Physics in London GCE in one sitting.
(b) The Faculty accepts B.Sc degree in related field of study for admission into the Five year standard programme.
(c) Holders of MBBS may be admitted into the three year clinical course in Dentistry
(ii) IBADAN as in Medicine and Surgery. (iii) DELSU accepts B.Sc. Degree First Class/Second Class Upper
in Medical related fields. Also accepts Three 'A' level papers.
(iv) PHC - No Direct Entry. (v) BENIN accepts B.Sc Biochemistry (Second Class Lower)
Microbiology, Zoology, Botany, Anatomy, Physiology, Nursing, B.Sc or OD Optometry, B.Pham or Doctor of Pharmacy.
(vi) OAU accepts .Sc. with minimum of Second Class Honours in relevant discipline (Sciences).
(vii) JOS accepts passes in IJMB, GCE Advanced Level or Higher School Certificate (HSC) all in Physics, Chemistry and
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
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COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
Zoology or Biology. Such candidates must also have obtained five credits at Ordinary level in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Zoology, English Language and Mathematics.
(viii) LAGOS accepts very good passes in three JUPEB/A-LEVEL subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
UTME (i) UNN requires candidates in addition to minimum entry
requirements the entrance candidates are expected to have credit passes in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics in SSCE at the O' level in not more than one sitting.
UTME SUBJECTS: (i) JOS, CALABAR, PHC, UNN, BENIN, LAGOS and OAU require
Physics as the other science subject. (ii) IBADAN - As for Medicine and Surgery.
HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS: ABUAD CALABAR IBADAN
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS BABCOCK
BAYERO
Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology and Physics plus UTME requirement.
Five SSCE credit passes in English language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
DIRECT ENTRY (i) IBADAN preference will be given to holders of the
Professional Certificates of: (a) Nigeria Registered Nurse or equivalent; (b) Own Certificate of Food Science and Applied Nutrition; (c) National Diploma in Agriculture; (d) Public Health Inspectorate Certificate.
(i) BOWEN requires at least two A’ level passes to include Chemistry and any one of Biology, Botany, Zoology, Agricultural Science, Physics or Geography.
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
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COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
BOWEN
UTME: (i) IBADAN Same as in Medicine and Surgery. (ii) BOWEN requires Five SSCE credit passes in English
language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Geography/Economics.
UTME SUBJECTS: (i) IBADAN requires English Language, Physics, Chemistry and
Biology.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE:
AAU
ABUAD
ABSU
ACHIEVERS
BABCOCK
BAYERO
BENIN
CALABAR
EBSU
IBADAN
IGBINEDION
JOS
LAGOS
A' level passes to include Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology
Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Physics, Chemistry and Biology
DIRECT ENTRY: (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 accepts certificate of 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 First Degree in 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 2nd class lower Div.
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
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COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
LAUTECH
MADONNA
MAIDUGURI
NDU
RSUST
UDU
UNIZIK
UNN
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 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' 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 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized institution
(xii) LAGOS require:
a. Very good passes in the following JUPEB/A’ Level subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
b. B.Sc Degree First Class/Second Class Upper in medically related fields
DIRECT ENTRY AND UTME: (i) CALABAR - same as in Medicine and Surgery. (ii) AAU accepts B.Sc Degree in relevant fields with good
grade. Remedial results not acceptable. (ii) IBADAN accepts five SSCE/GCE credit passes in English
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
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COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at one sitting.
UTME SUBJECTS: (i) BABCOCK accepts any three of Physics, Chemistry Biology
and Mathematics.
MEDICAL REHABILITATION
OAU OAU with specialisation in either:- ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Physics and any of Biology/Zoology or Mathematics.
(i) Physiotherapy or
(ii) Occupational Therapy UNIZIK UNN
‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Physics and any of Biology/Zoology or Mathematics.
Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Physics, Chemistry and Biology
DIRECT ENTRY: (i) OAU accepts passes in the Final Examination of the
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or the British Association of Occupational Therapy or equivalent
(ii) UNN - No direct entry
UTME (i) UNN – As in Medical Laboratory Science.
UTME SUBJECTS (i) UNN – As in Medical Laboratory Science.
PROSTHESIS AND ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGY
FUTO
(i) 'A' level credit in two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics (ii). ND (Upper Credit) in Perosthesis and Orthopaedic Technology.
Five SSCE credit passes including English Language, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology.
Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
DIRECT ENTRY: (i.) FUTO - (ND) holders should satisfy UTME
requirements. (ii) FUTO - (ND) passes at Distinction and Upper credit level
will be an advantage.
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
424
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
NURSING/NURSING SCEINCE
AAU
ABSU
ABU
ABUAD
ACHIEVERS
AUE
BABCOCK
BAYERO
BENIN
BOWEN
CALABAR
DELSU
EBSU
FED-KEBBI
IBADAN
IGBINEDION
ILORIN
JOS
LAGOS
LASU
LAUTECH
MADONNA
MAIDUGURI
NDU
(i) Two ‘A’ level passes from Biology/Zoology, Chemistry and Physics plus 3 other ‘O’ level credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and English Language. (ii) NRN or its approved equivalent plus five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language and one Science subjects chosen from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Anatomy, Physiology and Hygiene, Health Science, Further Mathematics and General Science.
Five SSCE credit passes in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English Language.
Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
DIRECT ENTRY: (i) UNN accepts: (a) Nurses registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
of Nigeria (N&MCN), who also possess UTME requirement (c) Three GCE "A" level certificate with passes in Mathematics,
Biology and Chemistry in not more than two sittings plus UTME requirement.
(d) First degree holders in related disciplines. (ii) JOS requires three 'A' level and passes in Chemistry, Physics
and Biology/Zoology plus 'O' level credit passes in Mathematics and English Language.
(iii) BIU and CALABAR require NRN or its approved equivalent plus five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language and one Science subject from the subjects as listed in “Direct Entry Requirement” column plus two years registration nursing of experience. IBADAN accepts possession of any one of the following professional qualifications:
(a) General Nursing; (b) Psychiatric Nursing; (c) Mid-Wifely. (iv) IBADAN accept: (a) Nursing/Midwife; (b) Nursing Admin; and (c) ‘A’ level passes. (v) IBADAN requires two years Post Registration Experience
but will give preference to those with more than five years experience and candidates with 1st Degree in health related disciplines.
(vi) ABU accepts: a. ‘A’ Level/IJMB Passes in three subjects in Physics,
Chemistry and Biology or Zoology. b. Registered Nurse (RN) certificate with at least 5 credits in
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
425
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
OAU
PHC
UDU
UNIOSUN
UNIZIK
UNN
NOUN
(for registered Nurses only) PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNOLOGY
BABCOCK
BASU
FUTO
CALABAR
MADONNA UNIOSUN PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
NOVENA
PUBLIC HEALTH
ABSU
AUE
BASU
English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
(vii) LAUTECH and OAU accept RN or its equivalent (as approved by Senate) plus ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
(viii) PHC - No Direct Entry. (viii) IBADAN requires 2 A' level passes in Chemistry, Biology
and Physics plus UTME requirements. (ix) FUTO requires at least ‘A’ level passes not below Grade C in
any two of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. It also accepts
ND/HND (Upper Credit) in Health Related Disciplines.
Candidates must in addition meet UTME ‘O’ Level
requirements. It does not accept First Degree or NCE.
(x) LAUTECH accepts: (a) (i) GCE 'A’ Level or its approved equivalent with passes in
Chemistry, Biology and Physics (or Zoology) (b) Registered Nurse (RN) Certificates(plus UTME
requirements) (c) First Degree of LAUTECH approved by Senate in any related
courses or profession(plus UTME requirements)may be considered for admission.
(x) OAU accepts Certificate of Registered Nurse (RN) or SRN. (xi) CALABAR also accepts HND in Public Health, ND in
Environmental Health, Public Health Nursing from West African Health Examination Board in addition to O’ Level requirements.
(xii) AAU accepts (a) Registered Nurse/Midwife RN, RM with one year post
registration experience; as well as RN,RPN or RN,RNA, or RN,RNT for DE admission. They must also satisfy UTME
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COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
requirement. (b) A good first degree in related field e.g. Biochemistry,
Anatomy, Human Physiology, Health Education,
Psychology, Guidance and Counselling.
(c) Does not accept a degree in Zoology and Botany for Direct Entry Admissions.
(xiii) BENIN requires three GCE (A/L) in Biology/Zoology, Chemistry and Physics plus the O’ Level credit in five other subjects including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
(xiv) ILORIN requires two A’ level or equivalent in a minimum of two relevant subjects from Biology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics.
(xv) NDU accepts
A. NURSES: Registered Nurses (NRN), Registered Midwives
(RM), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN) plus five (5) ‘O’
level (GCE, NECO or SSCE) at credit passes in English
Language, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology, at
not more than two sittings.
B. NON-NURSES: B.Sc. (Not lower than Second Class) in
relevant fields such as: Biochemistry, Medical
Microbiology, Human Nutrition, Medical Laboratory
Sciences and any other relevant discipline.
(xvi) EBSU accepts HND, NCE and ND with a minimum of Merit
and Upper credit respectively in the relevant fields.
(xvii) LAGOS requires that:
(a) All direct entry candidates satisfy the minimum O/Level
requirements.
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UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
(b) Candidates must be registered with the Nursing and
Midwifery Council of Nigeria as RN or RN/RM with at least
2 years post- registration cognate experience.
(c) Candidates must have very good passes in three (3) JUPEB
subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics
(d) Candidates must have GCE A/Level subjects or its
equivalent in at least two (2) subjects from the following:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Zoology.
(e) Candidates with good degree in any health related
subjects from a recognized University with minimum
entry requirement for College of Medicine programme
may be considered.
(f) Without prejudice to all requirements above, the
Department may also conduct an interview for
prospective candidates.
(xviii) AUE - ND must be at the credit level plus the ‘O’ level
minimum requirements.
UTME (i) ABU and IBADAN: No admission through UTME. (ii) IBADAN requires 5 or 6 'O' level credit passes at one or
two sittings to include English Language, Biology/Health Sci, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other one of the following: Economics, Government, Lit-in-English, History, Geography, Physics, (this will be an advantage).
(iii) UNN requirements not more than two sittings in SSCE or its equivalent.
(iv) AAU requires five 'O' Level credit passes in English
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COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry at a sitting.
(v) NDU requires the credit passes in not more than two sittings.
MEDICINE AND SURGERY
AAU
ABSU
ABU
ABUAD
ABUJA
COOU
BABCOCK
BAYERO
BENIN
BINGHAM
BOWEN
BSU
CALABAR
DELSU
EBSU
EKSU
ESUTECH
GREGORY
GSU
IBADAN
(i) ‘A’ level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology in addition to UTME requirements. (ii) BSC, BOS, etc in relevant fields.
Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
DIRECT ENTRY (i) UDU, MAIDUGURI and EBSU accept ‘A’ level pass in
Mathematics in lieu of Physics. (ii) LAGOS accepts: a. Very good passes in three JUPEB/A’ Level subjects:
Physics, Chemistry and Biology. b. B.Sc. Degree First Class/Second Class Upper in medically
related Fields. (iii) BINGHAM and PHC - No Direct Entry (iv) OOU and CALABAR accept Degree in Science not below
Second Class Lower Division. (v) CALABAR accepts Degree (not below a good second
class lower Division) in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory, Biology, Zoology or Chemistry. Does not accept IJMB for Direct Entry.
(vi) ABSU, AAU and OOU accept Degree in related fields. (vii) BSU, IMSU and LASU accept a good Honours degree
(minimum of second class upper) in relevant discipline. (viii) JOS requires D/E candidates to fulfil UTME Entry
requirements. (ix) BENIN accepts: (a) At least three “A” LEVEL PASSES (Not more than one C
Grade or minimum of 12points) in Biology or Zoology, Physics and Chemistry at NOT MORE THAN ONE SITTING.
(b) At least a second class upper division from a recognised
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COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
IGBINEDION
ILORIN
IMSU
JOS
KSU
LAGOS
LASU
LAUTECH
MADONNA
MAIDUGURI
NDU
NTNU
OAU
OOU
OSUMS
PHC
UDU
UNIOSUN
UNIZIK
UNN UYO
University in either B.Sc Biological Sciences or B.Sc. Medical Sciences.
(x) ABSU - all candidates no matter their mode of admission are required to have GCE 'O' level or equivalent with credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at one sitting and same sitting.
(xi) ILORIN accepts B.Sc (Second Class Honours) in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology and other Basic Sciences fields. Also accept a minimum aggregate of 13 points.
(xii) LASU requires a minimum of 'C' in each of the subjects and will consider a Bachelor of Science with a minimum of Second Upper Division for admission.
(xiii) LAUTECH accepts 'A' Level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology (plus UTME requirements) may be considered for admission into 200 level.
(xv) OAU accepts B.Sc. with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours in relevant discipline (Sciences).
(xvi) EBSU accepts B.Sc 2nd Class Upper Division in any
biological science course Plus at least credit pass in
English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics in
one sitting.
(xvii) UNIOSUN accepts a) Acceptable passes (good grade - total points of 10) in
Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology at the Higher School Certificate or Advanced Level of General certificate Examination or its equivalent.
b) First Degree in relevant Biomedical sciences (Medical, paramedical, biological, chemical or physical Sciences) not less than Second Class Upper Division level.
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
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UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
(xviii) NDU accepts: a. HSC/GCE ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Biology and
Physics with a minimum of 10 points in not more than two sittings.
b. A B.Sc. degree holder with a minimum of second class upper division in the areas of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics and Botany.
(xix) LAGOS accepts; (a) Very good passes in the following JUPEB/A-LEVEL
subjects: Physics Chemistry and Biology. (b) B.Sc. Degree First Class/Second Class Upper in fields such
as Physiology, Biochemistry, Physiotherapy, Ophthalmology, Pharmacology and Zoology.
(xx) ABUJA requires D/E candidates to fulfil UTME Entry requirements.
(xxi) ILORIN accepts minimum aggregate of 13 Points. Accepts B.Sc. (Second Class Honours, Upper Division) in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology.
UTME
(i) UNN accepts Physics with Chemistry (as a single subject) for Physics and Chemistry. UNN requirements should be at one sitting.
(vii) ILORIN requires five O’ Level credit passes at only one sitting and minimum score as determined by the University Senate in JAMB examination.
(v) BENIN, IBADAN, IMSU, ABSU, EBSU, UNIOSUN, COOU, DELSU and BOWEN require the O level Credit passes at one sitting.
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UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
(vi) NDU requires the O level Credit passes in not more than two sittings.
(v) NTNU accepts credit pass in any Science subject in lieu of Physics.
UTME SUBJECTS:
(i) UDU and MAIDUGURI accept Mathematics in lieu of Physics.
(ii) NTNU accepts Chemistry, Biology and any other Science subject.
OPTOMETRY:
ABSU
BAYERO
ILORIN
IMSU
FUTO
MADONNA
‘A' level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology
Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
DIRECT ENTRY: (i) ABSU awards Doctor of Optomery (O.D). (ii) ABSU accepts B.Sc in relevant fields, HND/ND of
Opthalmonic and Dispensing (iii) IMSU - No Direct Entry. (iv) FUTO requires at least three ‘A’ level passes not below Grade
C in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology. It also accepts ND/HND (Upper Credit) in Optometry. Candidates must in addition meet UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. It accepts First Degree holders with a minimum of 2nd Class honours in health related disciplines. It does not accept NCE.
UTME SUBJECTS
(i) IMSU accepts Maths in lieu of Physics.
PHARMACY:
ABU
BAYERO
BENIN
Three ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Zoology and Physics or Mathematics plus
Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
DIRECT ENTRY: (i) BENIN and UYO do not accept ‘A’ level Mathematics. (ii) OAU accepts B.Sc. with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours
in relevant discipline (Sciences). (iii) BENIN accepts ‘A’ level Botany in lieu of Biology.
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REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
DELSU
GSU
IBADAN
IGBINEDION
ILORIN
JOS
KASU
LAGOS
MADONNA
MAIDUGURI
NDU
OAU
OOU
PHC
UDU
UNIZIK
UNN
UYO
UTME requirements.
(iv) LAGOS accepts;
(a) Very good passes in three (3) JUPEB/A-LEVEL subjects:
Physics, Chemistry and Biology
(b) Does not accept B.Sc Degrees. (v) BENIN accepts B.Sc. Second Class (Hons) in related fields. (vi) UNN accepts: (a) Three A’ level passes to include Chemistry,
Biology/Zoology/Botany and Physics plus UTME requirement in not more than two sittings.
(b) Bachelor’s degree in any of Biological Sciences, Health Science and Technology, or Medical Sciences with a minimum of second class honours lower division plus UTME requirement.
(c) HND in Biological Sciences, Health Science and Technology or Medical Sciences with a minimum of an upper credit plus UTME requirement.
(vii) NDU accepts:
a. Hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class Honours) from a recognized University in Chemistry or any of the Biological Sciences.
b. Have a pass in Physics, Mathematics, or Statistics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology or Botany at the Advanced Level (GCE) or Higher School Certificate at not more than two sittings.
c. General requirement for admission in the University, i.e, credit in five (5) relevant subjects including Mathematics and English Language at the Ordinary Level GCE, or WASC/SSCE/NECO.
(viii) OOU accepts Botany in lieu of Zoology. (ix) JOS does not accept Mathematics for Physics. JOS
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accepts B.Sc Second Class (Hons) and above in related fields. It accepts for Direct Entry Candidates with 'A' level requirements plus five 'O' level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
(x) ILORIN accepts minimum aggregate of 12 Points or B.Sc.
(Second Class Honours Upper Division) in Anatomy,
Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology,
Chemistry and other Basic Sciences (Plant Biology and
Industrial Chemistry.)
UTME (i) IBADAN Same as in Medicine and Surgery. (ii) ILORIN and NDU require the five ‘O’ level credit passes in
not more than two sittings. (iii) UNN and UYO - Requirements in not more than two
sittings.
PHARMACOLOGY
ABUAD
BASU
LAGOS
OOU
PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS
DELSU
Two 'A' level passes in any of Physics, Chemistry and Biology plus UTME entry requirements.
Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry. & Biology.
Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
DIRECT ENTRY: (i) LAGOS accepts very good passes in three JUPEB/A-LEVEL
subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology. U.T.M.E SUBJECTS (i) OOU accepts any three of Physics/ Mathematics,
Chemistry, Biology.
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PHYSIOLOGY:
AAU
ABU
ABUAD
AUE
COOU
BABCOCK
BASU
BAYERO
BINGHAM
BENIN
BOWEN
CALABAR
CRUTECH
DELSU
FED-NDUFU
FUTA
GREGORY
IBADAN
IGBINEDION
ILORIN
LAGOS
LASU
LAUTECH
MADONNA
Two 'A' level passes chosen from Chemistry, Physics and Biology/Zoology.
Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Physics, Chemistry and Biology
DIRECT ENTRY: (i) IBADAN - As for Biochemistry. (ii) CALABAR and PHC - No direct entry. (iii) ILORIN requires ‘A’ level passes from Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry and Biology. (iv) LAGOS accepts very good passes in three JUPEB/A-LEVEL
subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology. (v) AAU - Same as for Medical Lab. Science. (vi) LAUTECH accepts ‘A’ Level passes in Biology and
Chemistry or Physics or ND with Upper Credit or /HND in relevant discipline.
(v) BENIN accepts: (a) Three Advance level passes in GCE or HSC or any of their
equivalent at not more than two sittings. Subjects are Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Zoology in addition to O’ level requirements.
(b) At least a second Class Lower Degree from a recognised University in any of the following. B.C Biological Sciences (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Zoology, Botany)
UTME: (i) ILORIN accepts a pass in English Language with distinction
in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. (ii) IBADAN - As in Medicine and Surgery. (iii) BENIN at least five 'O' level credit passes in WARC,
SSCE/GCE, NECO/SSCE or any other recognised equivalent at not more than two sittings. The subjects should include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
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NORTHWEST
OOU
OSUMS
PHC
UNIOSUN
UNIZIK
UYO
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY:
BSU
U.T.M.E SUBJECTS
(i) OOU accepts any three of Physics/ Mathematics, Chemistry
and Biology
(ii) BABCOCK - Same as for Anatomy.
PHYSIOTHERAPY:
BAYERO
BENIN
BOWEN
FED-NDUFU
IBADAN
LAGOS MAIDUGURI
(i) Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Maths, Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
DIRECT ENTRY: (i) LAGOS – Same as in Medicine and Surgery. (ii) IBADAN requires 3 'A' level passes in Chemistry, Physics,
Biology or Zoology plus B.Sc in relevant fields. UTME (i) IBADAN and LAGOS Same as in Medicine and Surgery.
RADIOGRAPHY
BAYERO
CALABAR
LAGOS
MAIDUGURI
(i) Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathmatics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
DIRECT ENTRY AND UTME (i) CALABAR accepts (a) 'A' level in any two of Chemistry, Biology and Physics plus
O/L requirements (a) accepts B.SC in Physical or Biological sciences plus O/L
requirements
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UNIZIK UNN MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY AND RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
BAYERO
(ii) UNIZIK requires A' level credit pass in Physics. Accepts London International Baccalaureate.
(iii) MAIDUGURI accepts DIR/DCR registered with radiographers Board of Nigeria plus O' level requirements.
(iv) BOWEN requires A’ level passes in Chemistry, Physics and
any other Science subject.
DIRECT ENTRY: (i) UNN - No direct entry. (ii) LAGOS accepts very good passes in three JUPEB/A-LEVEL
subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
UTME (i) UNN – As in Medical Laboratory Science. UTME SUBJECTS (i) UNN – As in Medical Laboratory Science.
VETERINARY MEDICINE:
ABU
ABUJA
IBADAN
ILORIN
JOS
MAIDUGURI
MAKURDI (with option in:) Public Health and Preventive
Medicine, Veterinary Pathology
and Microbiology, Veterinary
A' level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Zoology, Physics or Mathematics.
Five O' level credit passes to include English Language, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
DIRECT ENTRY: (i) ABU and MAKURDI accept HND distinction in: (a) Poultry Production; (b) Animal Health; and (c) Animal Products Inspection. (ii) IBADAN and UMUDIKE accept ND/HND Animal Health and
Husbandry provided candidates meet the following requirements:-
(a) At least one year satisfactory practical experience; (b) Five ‘O’ level credit passes in Chemistry, Physics, Biology,
Mathematics and English Language. (iii) IBADAN also requires ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, and
Biology/Zoology with ‘O’ level credit passes in Physics and Mathematics. In special cases, candidates who have passed the Animal Health Assistant or its equivalent with
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Animal Production, Veterinary
Anatomy, Veterinary Surgery
and Theriogenology, Veterinary
Physiology and Pharmacology
UDU UMUDIKE FUNAAB UNN
distinction plus ‘O’ level credit passes in Chemistry, Biology and Physics or the equivalent may be considered for admission.
(iv) UDU accept ND/HND in relevant fields plus 'O' level credits passes in Chemistry and Biology and O/L passes in Mathematics and Physics.
(v) ABU accepts: (a) Three 'A' level passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or
Mathematics. (b) HND in Animal Science at minimum of lower credit from
accredited institution (vi) FUNAAB requires at least HND (Upper Credit) to 200 level
in addition to UTME requirements.
(vii) UNN requires either (a) Passes at GCE A’ level or HSC or an equivalent examination
in Chemistry, Biology and Physics in addition to UME requirement.
(vii) ILORIN requires A level passes (with at least C grade) in any
of the following; Biology/Zoology, Chemistry and Physics in
addition to meeting the O’ level requirements above At
least a minimum of 8 point. Special consideration may be
given to candidates with Higher National Diploma in Animal
Health and Husbandry, or Animal Production provided the
diploma is passed at Upper credit level, in addition to
meeting the O’ level requirements above or graduates of
first degree in related Biosciences (Zoology, Biological
Science, Animal Science or Production, Biochemistry,
Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Nursing, Medicine,
with a minimum of second class Lower division, in addition
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to meeting the O’ level requirements above.
(viii) JOS accepts: a. Bachelor’s degree in relevant science discipline from
recognised institutions b. HND (Animal Health or Animal Production Technology or
equivalent) at credit level c. All candidates MUST have O’ level requirement. (ix) ABUJA accepts ND/HND(upper credit level) in Animal
Health and Production or BSc in Animal Science, Biological sciences(Zoology), Microbiology, etc in addition to UTME Entry requirements.
UTME: (i) UDU accepts Agric. Science and Health Science. (ii) MAKURDI accepts Agricultural Science in lieu of Biology. (iii) IBADAN requires 5/6 'O' level credits passes to include
English. Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and any other relevant subject.
UTME SUBJECTS:
(i) ABU and UDU accept Physics or Mathematics.