MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
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
Bioc hemistry
17
Veterinary Medicine
3
Dentistry and Dental Technology
4
Human Nutrition and Dietetics
5
Medical Bioc hemistry
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
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MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
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.
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APPROPRIATE STANDARDS AND HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY COMPETENT AUTHORITIES.
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
ANATOMY
ABUAD
ABU
ANSU
BABCOCK
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
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)
(ii)
(iii)
CALABAR and PHC-No direct entry.
MAIDUGURI accepts Diploma in Science Education.
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.
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.
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.
BAYERO
BENIN
BOWEN
(iv)
DELSU
EBSU
(v)
ESUT
FED-NDUFU
GREGORY
IGBINEDION
ILORIN
JOS
UTME.
LAUTECH
MADONNA
(i)
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MAIDUGURI accepts Mathematics in lieu of Physics.
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
(ii)
(iii)
MAIDUGURI
OOU
PHC
UNIOSUN
CALABAR requires Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
EBSU accepts only one sitting.
UTME SUBJECTS:
UNIZIK
(i)
HUMAN ANATOMY
BASU
(ii)
UNIZIK, EBSU, ABU, BENIN, CALABAR, ILORIN and PHC
require Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
ABUAD accepts Physics, Chemistry and Biology OR
Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
CALABAR
CRUTECH
UYO
BIOCHEMISTRY:
CALABAR
IBADAN
IGBINEDION
JOS
Two ‘A’ level passes in
Chemistry and any one
of
Physics,
Biology/Zoology/Botan
y and Maths.
Five SSCE credit passes in
English
Language,
Mathematics,
Physics,
Chemistry and Biology.
Physics, Chemistry
and Biology.
LAUTECH
UYO
MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
BENIN
CRUTECH
449
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
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
UTME:
(i)
CALABAR - same as in Medicine and Surgery.
(ii)
IBADAN - As for Medicine and Surgery.
DELSU
GREGORY
LAUTECH
BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
FUTO
DENTISTRY AND DENTAL
SURGERY:
BAYERO
BENIN
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.
CALABAR
IBADAN
JOS
LAGOS
LASU
MAIDUGURI
OAU
PHC
UNN
450
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 and LAGOS accept 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).
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
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)
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
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.
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
BABCOCK
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.
(e) Advance Diploma in Health Education of U. I. with one
year of professional practice.
UTME:
(i)
IBADAN Same as in Medicine and Surgery.
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MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
UTME SUBJECTS:
(i) IBADAN requires English Language, Physics, Chemistry and
Biology.
MEDICAL REHABILITATION
OAU
OAU with specialisation in
either:- ‘A’ level passes in
Chemistry, Physics and any of
Biology/Zoology or
Mathematics.
‘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
UTME
(i)
UNN – As in Medical Laboratory Science.
(i) Physiotherapy or
(ii) Occupational Therapy
UNIZIK
UNN
PROSTHESIS AND
ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGY
FUTO
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 SUBJECTS
(i)
UNN – As in Medical Laboratory Science.
(i) 'A' level credit in
two of Physics,
Chemistry, Biology and
Mathematics
Five SSCE credit passes
including English Language,
Physics, Mathematics,
Chemistry and Biology.
Chemistry, Biology
and any of
Mathematics or
Physics.
(ii). OND(ND) Upper
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DIRECT ENTRY:
(i.)
FUTO - OND (ND) holders should satisfy UTME
requirements.
(ii)
FUTO - OND (ND) passes at Distinction and Upper credit
level will be an advantage.
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
Credit in Perosthesis
and Orthopaedic
Technology.
NURSING/NURSING SCEINCE
AAU
ABSU
ABU
ABUAD
BABCOCK
BAYERO
BENIN
CALABAR
DELSU
EBSU
IBADAN
IGBINEDION
ILORIN
IMSU
JOS
LAGOS
LAUTECH
MADONNA
(i) Two
‘A’
level
passes
from
Biology/Zoology,
Chemistry and Physics
plus 3 other ‘O’ level
credit
passes
in
Mathematics, Physics
and English Language.
UTME SUBJECTS
(i)
FUTO requires Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
Five SSCE credit passes in
Mathematics, Chemistry,
Biology,
Physics
and
English Language.
Physics, Chemistry
and Biology.
(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
453
DIRECT ENTRY:
(i)
UNN accepts:
(a)
candidates for Anaesthesia who possess Diploma in
Nursing Anaesthesia will have an advantage. Those
without the Diploma will be required to undergo a six
months post graduation internship at own expense before
professional registration. UNN also requires Certificate of
Registered Nurse (RN) or SRN plus UTME requirements.
(b) 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:
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
MAIDUGURI
NDU
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME
General Science.
(a)
(b)
(iv)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(v)
OAU
PHC
UDU
UNIOSUN
UNIZIK
UNN
NOUN
(vi)
a.
(for registered Nurses only)
b.
PUBLIC HEALTH
TECHNOLOGY
BABCOCK
BASU
(vii)
FUTO
CALABAR
(viii)
(viii)
MADONNA
UNIOSUN
(ix)
PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY
HEALTH
NOVENA
(x)
(a)
(b)
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General Nursing;
Psychiatric Nursing; (c) Mid-Wifely.
IBADAN accept:
Nursing/Midwife Diploma;
Nursing Admin. Diploma; and
‘A’ level passes.
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.
ABU accepts:
‘A’ Level/IJMB Passes in three subjects in Physics,
Chemistry and Biology or Zoology.
Registered Nurse (RN) certificate with at least 5 credits in
English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and
Chemistry.
LAUTECH and OAU accept an RN Diploma or its equivalent
(as approved by Senate) plus ‘O’ level credit passes in
English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and
Chemistry.
PHC - No Direct Entry.
IBADAN requires 2 A' level passes in Chemistry, Biology
and Physics plus UTME requirements.
FUTO accepts OND/HND at Upper Credit level in
Environmental Sciences , Dental Technology, Laboratory
Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology and
Prosthetics and Orthopaedic Technology
LAUTECH accepts:
(i) GCE 'A’ Level or its approved equivalent with passes in
Chemistry, Biology and Physics (or Zoology)
Registered
Nurse
(RN)
Certificates(plus
UTME
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
PUBLIC HEALTH
BASU
(c)
(d)
(x)
(xi)
(xii)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(xiii)
(xiv)
(xv)
A.
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requirements)
First Degree of LAUTECH approved by Senate in any related
courses or profession(plus UTME requirements)may be
considered for admission.
Holders of Advance Diploma Certificate from OYSCANS as
approved by the Senate
OAU accepts Certificate of Registered Nurse (RN) or SRN.
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.
AAU accepts
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
requirement.
A good first degree in related field e.g. Biochemistry,
Anatomy, Human Physiology, Health Education,
Psychology, Guidance and Counselling.
Does not accept a degree in Zoology and Botany for Direct
Entry Admissions.
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.
ILORIN requires two A’ level or equivalent in a minimum of
two relevant subjects from Biology, Botany, Zoology,
Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics.
NDU accepts
NURSES: Registered Nurses (NRN), Registered Midwives
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
B.
(xvi)
(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.
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.
EBSU accepts HND, NCE and ND with a minimum of Merit
and Upper credit respectively in the relevant fields.
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
Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry at
a sitting.
(v)
NDU requires five ‘O’ level credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
MEDICINE AND SURGERY
AAU
(i) ‘A’ level passes in
Physics, Chemistry and
Biology or Zoology in
Five SSCE credit passes in
English
Language,
Mathematics,
Physics,
Physics, Chemistry
and Biology.
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DIRECT ENTRY
(i)
UDU, MAIDUGURI and EBSU accept ‘A’ level pass in
Mathematics in lieu of Physics.
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
ABSU
ABU
ABUAD
ABUJA
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
addition to UTME
requirements.
(ii) BSC, BOS, etc in
relevant fields.
UTME
Chemistry and Biology.
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
ANSU
BABCOCK
BAYERO
BENIN
BINGHAM
(vi)
(vii)
BOWEN
BSU
(viii)
CALABAR
(ix)
(a)
DELSU
EBSU
EKSU
ESUTECH
(b)
GSU
IBADAN
IGBINEDION
(x)
ILORIN
IMSU
JOS
KSU
(xi)
KASU
LAGOS
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LAGOS as in Dentistry.
BINGHAM and PHC - No Direct Entry
OOU and CALABAR accept Degree in Science not below
Second Class Lower Division.
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.
ABSU, AAU and OOU accept Degree in related fields.
BSU, ILORI, IMSU and LASU accept a good Honours
degree (minimum of second class upper) in relevant
discipline.
JOS requires D/E candidates to fulfil UTME Entry
requirements.
BENIN accepts:
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.
At least a second class upper division from a recognised
University in either B.Sc Biological Sciences or B.Sc.
Medical Sciences.
ABSU and ILORIN 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.
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.
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
LASU
LAUTECH
(xii)
MADONNA
(xiii)
MAIDUGURI
NDU
OAU
OOU
(xv)
(xvi)
PHC
UDU
UNIOSUN
UNIZIK
UNN
UYO
(xvii)
a)
b)
(xviii)
a.
b.
UTME
(i)
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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.
LAUTECH accepts 'A' Level passes in Physics, Chemistry
and Biology or Zoology (plus UTME requirements) may
be considered for admission into 200 level.
OAU accepts B.Sc. with a minimum of 2nd
Class
Honours in relevant discipline (Sciences).
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.
UNIOSUN accepts
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.
First Degree in relevant Biomedical sciences (Medical,
paramedical, biological, chemical or physical Sciences)
not less than Second Class Upper Division level.
NDU accepts:
HSC/GCE ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Biology and
Physics with a minimum of 10 points in not more than
two sittings.
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.
UNN accepts Physics with Chemistry (as a single subject)
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
(vii)
(v)
OPTOMETRY:
ABSU
IMSU
FUTO
‘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.
MADONNA
for Physics and Chemistry. UNN requirements should be
at one sitting.
ILORIN requires five O Level credit passes at only one
sitting and minimum score of 240 in JAMB
examination.
BENIN, IBADAN, IMSU, ABSU, EBSU, UNIOSUN, ANSU,
DELSU and BOWEN require the O level Credit passes at
one sitting.
UTME SUBJECTS:
(i)
UDU and MAIDUGURI accept Mathematics in lieu of
Physics.
DIRECT ENTRY:
(i)
ABSU awards Doctor of Optomery (O.D).
(ii)
ABSU accepts B.Sc in relevant fields, HND/OND of
Opthalmonic and Dispensing
(iii)
IMSU - No Direct Entry.
UTME SUBJECTS
(i)
IMSU accepts Maths in lieu of Physics.
PHARMACY:
ABU
BENIN
DELSU
IBADAN
Three ‘A’ level passes
in
Chemistry,
Biology/Zoology and
Physics
or
Mathematics
plus
UTME requirements.
Five SSCE credit passes in
English
Language,
Mathematics,
Physics,
Chemistry and Biology.
Physics, Chemistry
and Biology.
IGBINEDION
ILORIN
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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.
(iv)
LAGOS accepts B.Sc Degree, First Class/Second Class
Upper in medically related fields.
(v)
BENIN accepts B.Sc. Second Class (Hons) in related fields.
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
(vi)
(a)
JOS
KASU
LAGOS
MADONNA
(b)
MAIDUGURI
NDU
OAU
(c)
OOU
PHC
(vii)
UDU
UNIZIK
a.
UNN
UYO
b.
c.
(viii)
(vix)
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UNN accepts:
Three A’ level passes to include Chemistry,
Biology/Zoology/Botany and Physics plus UTME
requirement in not more than two sittings.
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.
HND in Biological Sciences, Health Science and
Technology or Medical Sciences with a minimum of an
upper credit plus UTME requirement.
NDU accepts:
Hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class Honours)
from a recognized University in Chemistry or any of the
Biological Sciences.
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.
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.
OOU accepts Botany in lieu of Zoology.
JOS does not accept Mathematics for Physics. JOS
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
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
PHARMACOLOGY
BASU
LAGOS
OOU
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME
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.
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
UTME
(i)
IBADAN Same as in Medicine and Surgery.
(ii) LAGOS requires Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Addition
to English Language and Mathematics. As in Medicine.
(iii) NDU requires five ‘O’ level credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
(iv) UNN and UYO - Requirements in not more than two
sittings.
DIRECT ENTRY:
(i) LAGOS - No Direct Entry.
PHARMACOLOGY AND
THERAPEUTICS
DELSU
PHYSIOLOGY:
AAU
ABUAD
ABU
ANSU
BABCOCK
BASU
BAYERO
BENIN
BOWEN
461
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 - No Direct Entry.
(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
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
CALABAR
CRUTECH
(b)
DELSU
FED-NDUFU
GREGORY
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Zoology in addition to O’
level requirements.
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.
IBADAN
IGBINEDION
ILORIN
LAGOS
LASU
LAUTECH
MADONNA
OOU
PHC
UNIOSUN
UYO
UNIZIK
CRUTECH
ANSU
PHYSIOTHERAPY:
BAYERO
IBADAN
LAGOS
(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.
462
DIRECT ENTRY:
(i)
LAGOS - No Direct Entry.
(ii)
IBADAN requires 3 'A' level passes in Chemistry, Physics,
Biology or Zoology plus B.Sc in relevant fields.
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
MAIDUGURI
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, Maths,
Biology,
Physics
and
Chemistry.
Physics, Chemistry
and Biology.
UDU
UNIZIK
UNN
MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY AND
RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
BAYERO
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; Professional
Diploma in Radiography plus O/L requirements
(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)
BAYERO accepts X-RAY Technician Diploma.
DIRECT ENTRY:
(i)
UNN - No direct entry
UTME
(i)
UNN – As in Medical Laboratory Science.
UTME SUBJECTS
(i)
UNN – As in Medical Laboratory Science.
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MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
VETERINARY MEDICINE:
ABU
ABUJA
IBADAN
ILORIN
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
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.
JOS
MAIDUGURI
MAKURDI
(with option in:)
Public Health and Preventive
Medicine, Veterinary Pathology
and Microbiology, Veterinary
Animal Production, Veterinary
Anatomy, Veterinary Surgery
and Theriogenology, Veterinary
Physiology and Pharmacology
UDU
UMUDIKE
FUNAAB
UNN
464
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 OND/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,
(c)
Diploma at distinction level.
(d)
IBADAN Diploma at Upper credit level.
(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
distinction plus ‘O’ level credit passes in Chemistry, Biology
and Physics or the equivalent may be considered for
admission.
(iv)
UDU accept OND/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
MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
(vii)
(a)
(b)
(vii)
in addition to UTME requirements.
UNN requires either
Passes at GCE A’ level or HSC or an equivalent examination
in Chemistry, Biology and Physics in addition to UME
requirement or
Holders of Higher Diploma in Animal Health and Husbandry
of UNN or other equivalent Diploma, plus UME
requirement.
ILORIN accepts graduate of first degree in related sciences,
National Diploma in Animal Health and Husbandry or
Animal Production (Upper credit) in addition plus UTME
requirements.
UTME:
(i)
UDU accepts Agric. Science and Health Science.
(ii)
MAKURDI accepts Physics in lieu of Mathematics.
(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.
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MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY
UTME
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