Knowing UNILAG requirements for Medicine can save you from losing your admission or CHANGING YOUR INSTITUTION or course.
See the latest direct entry, O’Level and JAMB requirements for Medicine and Surgery in UNILAG with correct subject combination for your admission.
- Also see: OTHER COURSES IN UNILAG & THEIR REQUIREMENTS
Quick summary
- Medicine and Surgery in UNILAG takes 6 years through UTME and 5 years Direct Entry.
- You need five O’level credits in one sitting, including English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
- Your JAMB subjects must be Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
- Direct Entry candidates need very good passes in three JUPEB or A’Level science subjects.
- UNILAG does not accept two O’level sittings for Medicine and Surgery.
Does UNILAG offer Medicine and Surgery?
Yes. The University of Lagos offers Medicine and Surgery as an accredited programme under the College of Medicine.
- See OTHER UNIVERSITIES OFFERING MEDICINE AND SURGERY
How many years course is Medicine and Surgery in UNILAG?
The number of years it will take you to study Medicine and Surgery in UNILAG depends on how you were admitted.
If you gained ADMISSION THROUGH JAMB, you’ll study Medicine and Surgery in UNILAG for 6 years.
But you’ll study it for 5 years via direct entry.
Choose UTME to start from Year 1 if you only have O’level result or choose Direct Entry to start from Year 2 if you have A’Level result like JUPEB.
Both lead to the same MBBS degree, so your choice depends on the qualifications you already have.
Direct entry requirements for Medicine and Surgery in UNILAG
To apply through Direct Entry for Medicine and Surgery in UNILAG you need:
- Very good passes in three JUPEB or A’Level subjects which must be:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Direct entry candidates must also choose UNILAG as first choice and meet the O’level requirements listed below.
O’level requirements for Medicine and Surgery in UNILAG
You need at least a credit in each of these subjects:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
A credit in Maths is part of UNILAG GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS to show basic numeracy.
All five subjects are compulsory for Medicine. There is no alternative subject allowed.
What counts as O’level credit?
UNILAG asks for credits, not pass. And a credit is from C6 up.
| Grade | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A1, B2, B3, C4, C5, C6 | Credit |
| D7, E8 | Pass, not a credit |
| F9 | Fail |
Check every required subject on your result with this table before you apply.
One D7 or E8 in a required subject disqualifies you for Medicine and Surgery in UNILAG.
Does UNILAG accept two sittings for Medicine and Surgery?
No. UNILAG does NOT accept two sittings for Medicine and Surgery.
All your required credits must come from a SINGLE sitting of WAEC, NECO or other accepted exam.
This means you cannot COMBINE TWO O’LEVEL RESULTS for admission to study Medicine and Surgery in UNILAG.
If you wrote your O’Level exam twice, apply with the sitting that has all five required credits.
Otherwise, plan for a resit or change of course.
JAMB subject combination for Medicine and Surgery in UNILAG
The 4 JAMB subject combination for Medicine and Surgery in UNILAG is as follows.
- Use of English
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
A wrong combination will disqualify you even if your JAMB score is high, so confirm it before you register.
See how this combination looks in practice.
- Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics ✅
- Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics ❌
- Use of English, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics ❌
- Use of English, Biology, Physics, Mathematics ❌
Physics is compulsory. Mathematics is NOT a substitute for Physics in UNILAG Medicine.
Choosing your JAMB subjects
Since all four subjects are fixed, you have no choice to make.
Your only job is to score as high as possible in these four subjects. Do not replace any of them.
- See HOW TO SCORE 300+ IN YOUR UTME WITHOUT JAMB LESSON
Courses similar to Medicine and Surgery
Not sure you meet up for Medicine and Surgery or just want a backup?
Consider these similar courses:
- NURSING
- PHARMACOLOGY
- PHYSIOLOGY
- MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
But similar doesn’t mean the same.
Read each course requirements before CHANGING YOUR CHOICE because subject combination and cut-off marks differ.
- See OFFICIAL CUT-OFF MARKS FOR MEDICINE AND SURGERY IN UNILAG
Frequently asked questions
No. Physics is compulsory for Medicine and Surgery in UNILAG. You can’t replace it with Maths or any other subject.
No. UNILAG does NOT accept two O’level sittings for Medicine and Surgery. All five credits must come from one sitting.
No. Your JAMB subjects are English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Math is only required at O’level.
Yes. It is one of the most competitive courses in the university.
Meeting the requirements makes you eligible, but admission depends on how well you outperform other applicants.
No. Physics is a compulsory O’level credit for Medicine and Surgery. You must have it in one sitting before you can apply.
Conclusion
Not meeting these UNILAG requirements for Medicine and Surgery means no admission.
Consider rewriting O’level if you’re missing a required credit.
For a wrong JAMB combination, switch to a similar science course with the subjects you already have or do a CHANGE OF INSTITUTION.
GOOD LUCK.
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