JAMB Subject Combination for Medicine and Surgery

JAMB Subject Combination for Medicine and Surgery

For candidates aspiring to study Medicine and Surgery in Nigerian universities, the required JAMB subject combination is:

1. English Language (Compulsory for all candidates)
2. Biology
3. Chemistry
4. Physics

This combination is essential to ensure a strong foundation in the sciences, which is critical for understanding medical principles and practices.

O’ Level (WAEC/NECO) Requirements for Medicine and Surgery

Candidates must have at least five (5) credit passes in their O’ Level (WAEC/NECO) in the following subjects:

1. English Language (Compulsory)
2. Mathematics (Compulsory)
3. Biology (Compulsory)
4. Chemistry (Compulsory)
5. Physics (Compulsory)

These subjects provide the scientific and mathematical grounding necessary for medical training.

List of Nigerian Universities Offering Medicine and Surgery

Here are some universities in Nigeria that offer Medicine and Surgery as a degree program:

1. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
2. University of Ibadan (UI)
3. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
4. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)
5. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
6. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
7. Lagos State University (LASU)
8. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
9. Niger Delta University (NDU)
10. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
11. Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
12. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
13. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
14. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
15. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
16. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU)
17. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUSOK)

These universities are accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to offer Medicine and Surgery programs. Admission into these programs is highly competitive, and candidates are encouraged to aim for high scores in both their JAMB UTME and Post-UTME exams to improve their chances of admission.