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

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Radiography

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Biochemistry

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Veterinary Medicine

3

Dentistry and Dental Technology

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Human Nutrition and Dietetics

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Medical Biochemistry

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Medical Rehabilitation

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Medical Laboratory Technology/Science

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Medicine and Surgery (Human Medicine)

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Nursing/Nursing Science

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Optometry

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Pharmacy

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Pharmacology

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Physiology

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Physiotherapy

15

Prosthesis and Orthopaedic Technology

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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.

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SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS UTME SUBJECTS

ANATOMY ABUAD ABU COOU

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)

BABCOCK BAYERO BENIN

(iv)

BOWEN BSU DELSU

(v)

EBSU ESUT FED-NDUFU GREGORY

CALABAR and PHC-No direct entry. 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.

UTME. (i) MAIDUGURI accepts Mathematics in lieu of Physics. (ii) CALABAR requires Physics, Chemistry and Biology. (iii) EBSU accepts only one sitting.

IGBINEDION ILORIN JOS LAUTECH

UTME SUBJECTS: (i) 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

MADONNA MAIDUGURI NORTHWEST OOU PHC UNIOSUN UNIZIK

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SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS UTME SUBJECTS

DIRECT ENTRY

UTME

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.

HUMAN ANATOMY BASU CALABAR CRUTECH UYO BIOCHEMISTRY: CALABAR IBADAN IGBINEDION

Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

JOS LAUTECH UYO

MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY BENIN CRUTECH DELSU GREGORY LAUTECH

BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY FUTO

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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 Mechanical Engineering. Candidates must in addition meet UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. It does not accept First Degree or NCE.

MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES

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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.

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

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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 Zoology or Biology. Such candidates must also have obtained five credits at Ordinary level in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Zoology, English Language and Mathematics.

MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES

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DIRECT ENTRY

UTME (viii) (a)

(b)

LAGOS accepts: B.Sc. Degree First Class/Second Class Upper in Medical related fields or two 'A' level passes to include Chemistry, Biology/Zoology or Physics. very good passes in three JUPEB/A-LEVEL subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and also accept B.Sc. Degree First Class/Second Class Upper in fields such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry Physiotherapy, Ophthalmology, Pharmacology, Radiography, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Zoology, Cell Biology & Genetics, Medical Lab. Science, Nursing.

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.

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HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS: ABUAD CALABAR IBADAN

DIRECT ENTRY

UTME

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 BAYERO

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. UTME: (i) IBADAN Same as in Medicine and Surgery.

UTME SUBJECTS: (i) IBADAN requires English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE: AAU ABUAD

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

BABCOCK BAYERO BENIN CALABAR EBSU IBADAN

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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.

MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES

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DIRECT ENTRY

UTME (vii)

IGBINEDION IMSU

(viii)

JOS LAGOS

(ix) (a)

LAUTECH MADONNA MAIDUGURI

(b)

NDU (c)

UDU UNIZIK UNN

(d) (x)

(xi) (x)

(xi)

JOS accepts First Degree in relevant Biological Science discipline with at least a Second Class Lower Division EBSU accepts AIMLS or its equivalent plus relevant UTME 'O' level requirements UNN accepts: B.Sc in relevant courses with at least 2nd class lower Div. Plus O' level credit in English Language, Mathematics. Biology, Chemistry and Physics in not more than 2 sittings. OND in related courses with an upper credit plus O' level entry requirement as above. Advanced level cert in Chemistry, Physics, Biology at credit level or any upper equivalent certificate in addition two relevant O' level qualification UNN requires candidates with AIMLS Professional plus O' level entry requirement. 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. NDU requires five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. 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. BAYERO accepts Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized institution

DIRECT ENTRY AND UTME: (i) CALABAR - same as in Medicine and Surgery. (ii) AAU accepts B.Sc Degree in relevant fields with good

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DIRECT ENTRY

UTME (ii)

grade. Remedial results not acceptable. IBADAN accepts five SSCE/GCE credit passes in English 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.

‘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.

DIRECT ENTRY: (i.) FUTO - (ND) holders should satisfy UTME requirements. (ii)

(ii). ND (Upper Credit)

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FUTO - (ND) passes at Distinction and Upper credit level will be an advantage.

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DIRECT ENTRY

UTME

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

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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.

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DIRECT ENTRY MAIDUGURI

UTME

General Science.

(v)

NDU OAU PHC

(vi) a.

UDU UNIOSUN

b.

UNIZIK UNN

(vii)

NOUN (for registered Nurses only)

(viii) (viii)

PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNOLOGY BABCOCK

(ix)

BASU FUTO CALABAR MADONNA UNIOSUN

(x) (a) (b)

PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

(c)

NOVENA (x)

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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 RN 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 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. 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 requirements) First Degree of LAUTECH approved by Senate in any related courses or profession(plus UTME requirements)may be considered for admission. OAU accepts Certificate of Registered Nurse (RN) or SRN.

MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES

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DIRECT ENTRY

UTME

PUBLIC HEALTH

(xi)

BASU (xii) (a)

(b)

(c) (xiii)

(xiv)

(xv) A.

B.

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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 (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

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DIRECT ENTRY

UTME 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. (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.

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

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DIRECT ENTRY

UTME

(iii) (iv)

(v)

MEDICINE AND SURGERY AAU ABSU ABU ABUAD ABUJA

(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.

COOU BABCOCK BAYERO BENIN BINGHAM BOWEN BSU CALABAR DELSU

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Sci, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other one of the following: Economics, Government, Lit-in-English, History, Geography, Physics, (this will be an advantage). UNN requirements not more than two sittings in SSCE or its equivalent. AAU requires five 'O' Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry at a sitting. NDU requires the credit passes in not more than two sittings.

DIRECT ENTRY (i) UDU, MAIDUGURI and EBSU accept ‘A’ level pass in Mathematics in lieu of Physics. (ii) LAGOS as in Dentistry. (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, ILORI, 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:

MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES

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DIRECT ENTRY

UTME (a)

EBSU EKSU ESUTECH

(b)

GREGORY GSU

(x)

IBADAN IGBINEDION ILORIN IMSU

(xi)

JOS KSU KASU

(xii)

LAGOS LASU LAUTECH

(xiii)

MADONNA MAIDUGURI

(xv)

NDU OAU

(xvi)

OOU PHC UDU (xvii) a)

UNIOSUN UNIZIK UNN

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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. 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

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DIRECT ENTRY

UTME

UYO b)

(xviii) a.

b.

(xix) (a) (b)

(xx)

UTME (i)

(vii)

(v)

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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. LAGOS accepts; Very good passes in the following JUPEB/A-LEVEL subjects: Physics Chemistry and Biology. B.Sc. Degree First Class/Second Class Upper in fields such as Physiology, Biochemistry, Physiotherapy, Ophthalmology, Pharmacology and Zoology. ABUJA requires D/E candidates to fulfil UTME Entry requirements.

UNN accepts Physics with Chemistry (as a single subject) 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, COOU, DELSU and BOWEN require the O level Credit passes at one sitting.

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DIRECT ENTRY

UTME (vi)

NDU requires the O level Credit passes in not more than two sittings.

UTME SUBJECTS: (i) UDU and MAIDUGURI accept Mathematics in lieu of Physics. OPTOMETRY: ABSU BAYERO

‘A' level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology

IMSU

Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

FUTO MADONNA

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 DELSU

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.

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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;

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UTME (a)

GSU IBADAN

(b)

IGBINEDION ILORIN

(c) (v) (vi) (a)

JOS KASU LAGOS MADONNA MAIDUGURI

(b)

NDU OAU OOU

(c)

PHC UDU

(vii)

UNIZIK

a.

UNN UYO

b.

c.

(viii)

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Very good passes in three (3) JUPEB/A-LEVEL subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology Very good passes in three (3) A/Level subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Does not accept B.Sc Degrees. BENIN accepts B.Sc. Second Class (Hons) in related fields. 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.

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DIRECT ENTRY

UTME (vix)

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

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 the five ‘O’ level credit passes in not more than two sittings. (iv) UNN and UYO - Requirements in not more than two sittings. PHARMACOLOGY BASU LAGOS OOU

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.

PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS DELSU

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PHYSIOLOGY: AAU ABU ABUAD

DIRECT ENTRY

UTME

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

COOU BABCOCK BASU BAYERO BENIN BOWEN CALABAR CRUTECH CRUTECH DELSU FED-NDUFU GREGORY IBADAN

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.

IGBINEDION ILORIN LAGOS LASU LAUTECH MADONNA NORTHWEST OOU

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MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES

COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS

REQUIREMENTS

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS UTME SUBJECTS

DIRECT ENTRY

UTME U.T.M.E SUBJECTS (i) OOU accepts any three of Physics/ Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology (ii) BABCOCK - Same as for Anatomy.

PHC UNIOSUN UNIZIK UYO

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: BSU

PHYSIOTHERAPY: BAYERO 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 accepts very good passes in three JUPEB/A-LEVEL subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology. (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

(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.

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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

MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES

COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS

REQUIREMENTS

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS UTME SUBJECTS

DIRECT ENTRY

UTME

MAIDUGURI

(ii)

UDU UNIZIK UNN

(iii)

MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY AND RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

requirements UNIZIK requires A' level credit pass in Physics. Accepts London International Baccalaureate. MAIDUGURI accepts DIR/DCR registered with radiographers Board of Nigeria plus O' level requirements.

DIRECT ENTRY: (i) UNN - No direct entry. (ii) LAGOS accepts very good passes in three JUPEB/A-LEVEL subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology

BAYERO

UTME (i) UNN – As in Medical Laboratory Science.

UTME SUBJECTS (i) UNN – As in Medical Laboratory Science.

VETERINARY MEDICINE: ABU ABUJA IBADAN

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.

ILORIN

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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

MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES

COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING INSTITUTIONS

REQUIREMENTS

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS UTME SUBJECTS

DIRECT ENTRY

UTME

JOS

(a) (b)

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

(iii)

(iv)

(v) (a) (b) (vi) (vii) (a)

(vii)

(viii) a.

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requirements:At least one year satisfactory practical experience; Five ‘O’ level credit passes in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics and English Language. 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. UDU accept ND/HND in relevant fields plus 'O' level credits passes in Chemistry and Biology and O/L passes in Mathematics and Physics. ABU accepts: Three 'A' level passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics. HND in Animal Science at minimum of lower credit from accredited institution FUNAAB requires at least HND (Upper Credit) to 200 level 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. 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. JOS accepts: Bachelor’s degree in relevant science discipline from

MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES

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REQUIREMENTS

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS UTME SUBJECTS

DIRECT ENTRY

UTME b. c. (ix)

recognised institutions HND (Animal Health or Animal Production Technology or equivalent) at credit level All candidates MUST have O’ level requirement. 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.

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