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IS IT POSSIBLE TO USE ANATOMY, MICROBIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, ETC. TO STUDY MEDICINE AND SURGERY THROUGH DIRECT ENTRY?
Medicine and Surgery is one of the most competitive courses among Science students. Admission seekers usually pursue this sure-millionaire course for some years and if things seem odd, they quit and move to another course.
Some will find ways to go back to the course even if they enter universities with other courses. For example, some will change their course while going to the 200 level (inter-faculties transfer). Some may consider crossing to other universities (inter-university transfer admission).
Whereas, some will like to finish their current courses such as Microbiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, and similar biological science courses. And after, consider JAMB Direct Entry (DE).
If you belong to the last category of people who had completed one degree but want to cross into Medicine and Surgery, this post is for you.
Some will find ways to go back to the course even if they enter universities with other courses. For example, some will change their course while going to the 200 level (inter-faculties transfer). Some may consider crossing to other universities (inter-university transfer admission).
Whereas, some will like to finish their current courses such as Microbiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, and similar biological science courses. And after, consider JAMB Direct Entry (DE).
If you belong to the last category of people who had completed one degree but want to cross into Medicine and Surgery, this post is for you.
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Direct Entry (DE) Admission Into Medicine Possible?
Are you confused about whether you can obtain DE form for Medicine and Surgery? The answer is it’s possible to do Direct Entry into Medicine if you have the requirements.
The requirements, in this case, are the 5'O’level credit passes in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics but in just (1) one sitting. Most universities accept one sitting O’level result for Medical courses. This post gives those who accept one and those who accept two sittings.
The second requirement in the context of this post is BSC (degree) classes and courses that those universities will accept for Medicine Direct Entry admission.
The requirements, in this case, are the 5'O’level credit passes in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics but in just (1) one sitting. Most universities accept one sitting O’level result for Medical courses. This post gives those who accept one and those who accept two sittings.
The second requirement in the context of this post is BSC (degree) classes and courses that those universities will accept for Medicine Direct Entry admission.
Degree Courses and Grades Required By Nigerian Universities for Direct Entry Admissions into Medicine and Surgery
Below is the list of Nigerian universities offering medicine and their degree/course/grade requirements.
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State accepts (BSC, BOS, etc in relevant programmes
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State BSC, BOS, etc in relevant programme..
- Abia State University (ABSU), Ambrose Alli University (AAU), and Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) accept Degrees in a related program.
- University of Benin (UNIBEN) accepts at least a Second Class Upper Division from a recognized University in either B.Sc Biological Sciences or B.Sc. Medical Sciences.
- Benue State University (BSU) and Lagos State University (LASU) accept a good Honours degree minimum of Second Class Upper in the relevant program.
- University of Calabar (UNICAL) accepts Degrees, not below a good Second Class Lower Division in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory, Biology, Zoology or Chemistry. It does not accept IJMB for Direct Entry.
- Ebonyi State University (EBSU) accepts B.Sc Second Class Upper Division in any Biological Science plus '0' level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at one (1) sitting.
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) accepts B.Sc Second Class Honours in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology, and other Basic Science programs. It also accepts a minimum aggregate of 13 points. a minimum of B.Sc Second Class Upper Division in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology, and zoology only.
- University of Ilorin (UNILAG) accepts B.Sc. Degree (first class/second class upper) in medical-related fields.
- Lagos Sate University (LASU) requires a minimum of C in each of the subjects and will consider a Bachelor of Science with a minimum of second class upper division.
- Niger Delta University (NDU) accepts a B.Sc. with a minimum of second class upper division in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics and Botany.
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) accepts B.Sc. with a minimum of second class upper division in the relevant programme (Sciences).
- Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) and University of Calabar (UNICAL) accept degree in Science not below Second Class Lower Division.
- Federal University Dutse (FED-DUTSE) accepts at least a Second Class (Lower) degree in one of the Health Sciences programmes (e.g. Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Nursing etc), Biology, Biochemistry or Microbiology.
- Osun State University (UNIOSUN) accepts a first degree in relevant Biomedical Sciences Medical, paramedical, Biological, Chemical or Physical Sciences with not less than second-class upper division.
- Edo University, Iyamho (EUI) accepts B.Sc. in relevant fields, not below Second Class Lower Division.
- ABU accepts 'A' Level/IJMB Passes in three subjects in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Zoology.
- University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) accepts Three (3) A/Level passes in JUPEB or IJMB or GCE or HSC Passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology including UTME entry requirements. First Degree (Second Class Honours - Upper Division) in either Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry or any other related course including UTME entry requirements.
- Kaduna State University (KASU) accepts Ordinary-level requirements plus; Passes in Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Zoology at Higher School Certificates or Advanced level of GCE, IJMB or equivalents. An acceptable First Degree in a relevant Biological or Physical Sciences discipline.
- Delta State University (DELSU) requires a First Degree in a relevant Biological or Physical Sciences discipline not less than Second Class Upper Division may be considered in addition to the UTME requirement.
Can You Be Offered 300-level Admission into Medicine?
With your first degree, will it be possible to gain Direct Entry admission into the 300 level? Which universities will give you such?
Well, with all my findings, I’d not come across any universities accepting degree holders to the 300 level through Direct Entry admission for Medicine.
This doesn’t mean it’s not possible. However, you may be required to visit your proposed institution for more inquiry and if that proposal can favor you.
Generally, it’s safe to say that the 200-level admission is more certain.
Well, with all my findings, I’d not come across any universities accepting degree holders to the 300 level through Direct Entry admission for Medicine.
This doesn’t mean it’s not possible. However, you may be required to visit your proposed institution for more inquiry and if that proposal can favor you.
Generally, it’s safe to say that the 200-level admission is more certain.
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sir pls i want to study biochemistry,will it be possible for me to switch to medicine when going to 200 level.
ReplyDeleteYes, if your school has policies for that. In that case, you will be required to meet a grade point to be able to process such a transfer form a course to the other. Read more about this through the link below.
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Thanks for this post!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure.
DeleteDoes ABU Zaria gives admission to someone having first degree in biochemistry through DE?
ReplyDeleteThis post already details universities doing that. Kindly read again.
DeleteCan I cross to medicine from nurse
ReplyDeleteAs at the time of this response, these are just the available official conditions to cross to Medicine. Hence, check item number 4 and 12.
DeletePlease sir can I cross from microbiology to Medicine in OAU?
ReplyDeleteYes, you can if you meet the GPA requested for that. Read more through the link below.
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Hi sir, please I would like to know if it's possible to study Medicine as a postgraduate course after having a degree in gen.Microbiology
ReplyDeleteThis is unusual. I'm not sure of nay university accepting that. However, you may consider visiting the intending school to enquire about their admissions regards this.
DeleteHello sir can I cross over to medicine and surgery from general chemistry in 200l in unilag
ReplyDeleteYes if you meet the requirements for the university's intra-colleges transfer.
DeleteSir can I gain admission into fulafia to study mls with direct entry of slt
DeleteYes, you can.
DeleteIf I study physiology can I switch to medicine after level 200
ReplyDeleteYes, you can. There are 7 areas where physiology is mentioned in the post above. Read again.
DeleteYes, you can. There 7 areas where physiology is mentioned in the post above. Read again.
ReplyDeleteSir you listed 17 universities, pls what about ABU ZARIA & KASU.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
The post now updated. Thanks.
DeletePlease sir can I switch from zooloy to pharmacy in 200level
ReplyDeleteYes if you meet the right grade point as required by your school.
DeleteCan I continue with medicine after I have finished biochemistry as my first degree course.
ReplyDeleteSure! That's covered in the post.
DeleteHow many years does it take to graduate for those who entered through direct entry?
ReplyDeleteIf medicine, four more years.
DeleteThe post has detailed the courses and universities accepting that. Kindly read.
ReplyDeleteHello sir i studied biochemistry in Federal polytechnic nekede is it possible for me to cross to either pharmacy or medicine in the university?
ReplyDeleteA few of the universities above may consider you to 200 level through Direct Entry. However, I advise you meet with the university's admission office before obtain your JAMB DE form.
DeletePlease Sir, can I gain direct entry into medicine? I have a second class upper in Animal Science
ReplyDeleteNo university is accepting Animal Science for Medicine Direct Entry.
DeleteGood morning sir, please sir, I did jupeb and was given microbiology as a course but I want to transfer to pharmacy. The problem here now is am dropping 10 credit loads for my GST courses, will it be possible if I do the transfer with this 10 credit carryover
ReplyDeleteThis is a complex case. Kindly talk to the school admission officer on their policies regards this.
DeletePlease sir, can I switch from zoology to medicine in my second year in unilag
ReplyDeleteIf you meet the requirement set by the university.
DeletePlease sir can I entered directly to 300level to study medicine and surgery after completing my degree in biochemistry,and if yes,how will a do it in Nigerian University
ReplyDeleteAs already said in the post, with all my findings, I’d not come across any universities accepting degree holders to 300 level through Direct Entry admission for Medicine.
DeletePls how can I switch from microbiology to medicine?
ReplyDeleteFor universities, YES.
DeleteRead the post again to see the list of universities accepting that.
Please what is the meaning of the statement "D.E student should in addition have UTME requirements" in applying for Medicine and Surgery?
ReplyDeleteThe UTME requirements are the SSCE subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
DeleteSir please if I want to study physiology in unilag if I meet the requirements of changing to medicine ,would I start from 100 level or 200 level
ReplyDelete200 level.
DeleteSir, can I switch from Dental Surgery to MBBS when going to 200L? Though both the Dental and Mbbs students are together offering the same courses each session till 300L.
ReplyDeleteYes, you can.
DeleteSir, can I switch from Dental Surgery to MBBS when going to 200L? Though both the Dental and Mbbs students are together offering the same courses each session till 300L.
ReplyDeleteYes
DeleteSir,can I switch from Biochemistry to Dentistry when going to 200L
ReplyDeleteYes
DeleteSir is it possible to do DE after my bsc without jamb from biochemistry to medicine
ReplyDeleteYes. If you're done with BSC Chemistry, you can use that to obtain DE form and cross to Medicine.
DeleteCan I apply for direct entry into u.i. med lab science with zoology degree?
ReplyDeleteUI only accepts accepts 'A' Level passes to include Physics, Chemistry and Biology B.Sc. or HND in relevant programme; AIMLT or FIMLT plus SSCE requirements.
DeleteSir can I be offered admission for masters to study medicine and surgery if I study chemistry and education
ReplyDeleteI'm a first class Student in b.sc biochemistry, considering to further into University of Ibadan for my medicine programme. Pls will I need to take Jamb again before applying? If yes,what's the minimum Utme score I should have
ReplyDeleteFirst, consider Direct Entry. However, you have to visit the university to confirm if they can give you consideration for DE basis as JAMB brochure doesn't indicate if they accept graduates of Biochemistry for Medicine. If that won't work, you have to give in to writing another JAMB.
DeleteAs for the score, UI accepts 2 and above to be qualified for their post UTME. However, the higher the score the better. And don't your final performance in the post UTME will be computed together with UTME to grade you finally eventually for admission.
Check the posts below for further exposure.
https://www.schoolcontents.info/2019/03/ui-admission-complete-guide-for-utme-de.html
https://www.schoolcontents.info/2018/09/university-of-ibadan-ui-departmental.html
Sir as a graduate of biochemistry, will buk accept direct entry with B.Sc result into medicine
ReplyDeleteIn this post is the list of the universities accepting that, that I know of. I don't know of BUK.
DeleteWhen you said 1 sitting does it mean if I have 2 waec result I should use only one right?
ReplyDeleteOnce one result is complete, why using two? Follow the instruction according to your school.
DeleteSir Please
ReplyDeleteAs a graduate of Anatomy Can I get a DE to study Medicine in UI
And what level will I start from
About 8 universities accept Anatomy for Medicine. See them in the post below.
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Can University accept hnd in biochemistry to study medicine in 200 level
ReplyDeleteRead the post above please.
DeleteCan b.sc parasitology with 2:2 gain admission to study medicine in unijos?
ReplyDeleteThe post above already detailed which universities you can process and what they accept. You may need to read again.
DeleteSir can I switch from microbiology to medicine in 200lv
ReplyDeleteIn Ansu uli
Sir please I got admission into 200 level with chemistry de can I go back to study medicine in 100 level...after I'm done with 200 level
ReplyDeleteYou can reobtain UTME to start again from 100.
DeleteIf my GPA is high in 200 level can I go back to study medicine sir?
DeleteOr I'll have to get another jamb form
If your GPA is up to or more than the GPA required to cross to Medicine, you can do that.
DeleteI want to ask whether it's possible to gain admission into university using D.E immediately after B.Sc programme without going for NYSC service.
ReplyDeleteYes, definitely.
DeleteHello sir, between biochemistry and microbiology which one of them has the highest job opportunity, having more knowledge and which is more closer to medicine and surgery
ReplyDeleteThank you sir 🙇🙇🙇
Biochemistry is closer to Medicine. However, salary is a dependent of the employer.
DeleteDoes unilag accept bsc botany to enter 200lvl mbbs
ReplyDeleteIf I want to get into 300 level to University of Ibadan with HND in biochemistry, what are my course options.
ReplyDeleteUniversity of Ibadan (UI), For Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, accepts two (2) A-Level passes in Physics and Mathematics plus UTME requirements. Accepts ND/HND upper credit to 200/300 levels plus UTME requirements. Knowledge of Further Mathematics is an advantage for all Engineering Courses.
DeleteRead more through the link below.
https://www.schoolcontents.info/2019/04/21-universities-that-accept-hnd-into.html
Can i get admission into Msc.Molecular Biology with Bsc.ed.Biology
ReplyDeleteI've not shared any course like that on this page. Read again. However, if you want me to write about Molecular Biology, I will do that in the future articles. Subscribe to this blog for such updates.
DeleteHello sir, can someone with bsc ed chemistry apply for medicine? Thanks
ReplyDeleteI don't think so. They're not related in the first place. Read the post below.
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Good day Sir.
ReplyDeleteI have HND in Biochemistry and I have done my NYSC, is it still possible to go for Medicine and which school can I go for?
If you check through the post above, you will see that HND was not among it.
DeleteBut sir after HND how long does it take to do top up degree? And with HND alone will one be able to study pharmacy through DE?
ReplyDeleteA Top-up degree, depending on the university, may take between 2 to 3 years. Checking through the JAMB brochure
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The only university accepting HND for Pharmacy is UNN. Accordingly, the university states that it accepts HND upper credit in Biological Sciences, Health Science and Technology, or Medical Sciences plus the UTME requirements.
I haved B.Sc in Agric Sciences, second class lower and i want to study Gynaecology, How can i go about it? Which school can offer me a direct entry admission?
ReplyDeleteDo you see any university, in the post above or anywhere else, that is accepting Agric for Medicine?
DeletePlease I have a bsc in microbiology,please can I admitted into 200level nursing using direct entry nursing
ReplyDeletePls sir, I study health and safety in My BSC, can I study medicine and surgery if Yes how many years
ReplyDeleteYes, you can with a competitive grade such as first class.
DeleteGood morning sir, biology, and health and safety which One is very good to study, which one do you prefer
ReplyDeleteDo Google search about the future/career prospects of each course and see the one you prefer.
DeleteGood day sir, can river state university Accepted jamb score 181 for nursing science
ReplyDeleteI don't think so
DeleteCan I get admissions in to ABU with my ND result
ReplyDeleteTo study mbbs
No, you can't. For Medicine, ABU requires (i) 'A' Level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology in addition to the UTME requirements. (ii) BSC, BOS, etc in relevant programme
DeleteSir please I need your help!
ReplyDeleteMy aspiration is to study medicine and surgery but unfortunately I got an E (E8) in my physics
Please help!!! Am really confused sir please!!
Is it possible to study surgery without jamb
ReplyDeleteGood day to you sir with first class degree in Biotechnology can I study medicine via DE
ReplyDeleteCan I become medicine and surgery or veterinary medicine, after graduate with BSC Zoology
ReplyDeleteIf I graduated in BSC Zoology , can I buy DE form for medicine.at university
ReplyDeleteI want my request to be approved Sir
ReplyDeleteCan I study BMLS with a second class upper in Bsc. Biochemistry
ReplyDeleteSir, that DE form I'm buying, for switch from BCH to medicine, does that mean I am though going through the same process that normal DE student or is it immediately after application, admission follows?
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