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Direct Entry Requirements for Medicine and Surgery

JAMB General Requirements for Direct Entry Admissions into Medicine and Sugurery

While seeking admission into universities offering Medicine and Surgery as a DE applicant, you're likely to be confused about the requirements. What is the course right for Medicine and Surgery? What are the universities offering Direct Entry applicants admissions for Medicine and Surgery? Will they accept HND, OND, NCE and related courses for Medicine?


This post will be answering all these questions and related concerns.

Who Are the Direct Entry Applicants?

Before you can be called or qualified to be called a DE aspirant, you must possess any of the following qualifications:


  1. Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJMBE)
  2. Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB)
  3. School-Owned Diploma as UNIMAID and KWASU Diplomas
  4. Nigeria Certificate In Education (NCE)
  5. Ordinary National Diploma (OND)
  6. Higher National Diploma (HND)
  7. Bachelor of Science (BSC/BOS)
  8. and the likes


These are the acceptable qualifications to obtain a Direct Entry form. However, not all are accepted for Direct Entry into Medicine and Surgery.


In the next two sections of this article, I will detail the JAMB general requirements for DE and the specific DE requirements for Medicine and Surgery.


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JAMB General Requirements for Direct Entry Admissions into Medicine and Surgery

According to the official online JAMB brochure, candidates seeking direct entry admissions into Medicine and Surgery should possess one of:


  1. A' Level passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Zoology in addition to the UTME requirements. 
  2. BSC, BOS (i.e. Bachelor of Science), etc. in the relevant programmes.

Specific DE Requirements for Medicine by Some Universities

Looking further, some universities were specific about what they would need from prospective applicants. Check the universities below for such terms and conditions.

  1. Abia State University Uturu (ABSU), Abia State states that all candidates no matter their mode of admission are required to have 'O' Level or its equivalent with credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at one (1) sitting.
  2. Abia State University Uturu (ABSU), Abia State accepts Degree in a related programme.
  3. Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State accepts Degree in a related programme.
  4. Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, Ogun State accepts Degree in a related programme.
  5. The University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), Abuja states that all candidates no matter their mode of admission are required to have 'O' Level or its equivalent with credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at one (1) sitting.
  6. University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State accepts (a) at least three (3) 'A' Level passes not more than C or a minimum of 12 points in Biology or Zoology, Physics and Chemistry at not more than one (1) sitting (b) at least a Second Class Upper Division from a recognized University in either B.Sc Biological Sciences or B.Sc. Medical Sciences.
  7. No Direct Entry for Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State 
  8. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Port Harcourt, Rivers State 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.
  9. Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, Benue State accepts a good Honours degree minimum of Second Class Upper in the relevant programme.
  10. Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos State accepts a good Honours degree minimum of Second Class Upper in the relevant programme. 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.
  11. University of Calabar (UNICAL), Calabar, Cross River State accepts Degrees, 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.
  12. Ebonyi State University (EBSU) Anambra State 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.
  13. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Ilorin, Kwara State accepts B.Sc Second Class Honours in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology and other Basic Science programme. Also accepts a minimum aggregate of 13 points.
  14. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Ilorin, Kwara State (a) A’ Level passes in  Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology in addition to the UTME requirements (b) the minimum aggregate of 13 points in Biology, Chemistry and Physics at not more than one sitting at ‘A’ Level. (c) a minimum of B.Sc Second Class Upper Division in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology and zoology only. (d) The required UTME five (5) “O” Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology must be at one sitting.
  15. University of Jos (UNIJOS), Jos Plateau State states that all candidates no matter their mode of admission are required to have 'O' Level or its equivalent with credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at one (1) sitting.
  16. University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Lago State accepts (a) JUPEB/‘A’ -level passes in Physics Chemistry and Biology (b) B.Sc. Degree (first class/second class upper) in Medical related fields.
  17. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso, Oyo State accepts 'A' Level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology plus the SSCE subjects to be considered for admission into 200 level.
  18. Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State accepts (a) 'A' Level passes in Chemistry, Biology and Physics with a minimum of 10 points at not more than two (2) sittings (b) a B.Sc. with a minimum of second class upper division in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics and Botany.
  19. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State accepts B.Sc. with a minimum of second class upper division in the relevant programme (Sciences).
  20. Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, Ogun State accepts a  CALABAR degree in Science not below Second Class Lower Division.
  21. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDU) (formerly University of Sokoto), Sokoto State accepts 'A' Level pass in Mathematics in lieu of Physics
  22. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) Maiduguri, Borno State accepts 'A' Level pass in Mathematics in lieu of Physics
  23. Ebonyi State University (EBSU) Anambra State accepts 'A' Level pass in Mathematics in lieu of Physics
  24. Federal University Dutse (FUD/FED-DUTSE), Jigawa State‎ accepts: (a) three (3) 'A' Level subjects in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics obtained from IJMB (b) at least Second Class (Lower) degree in one of the Health Sciences programmes (e.g. Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Nursing etc), Biology, Biochemistry or Microbiology.
  25. Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo, Osun State accepts (a) a minimum of 10 points in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology at 'A' Level or equivalents (b) first degree in relevant Biomedical Sciences Medical, paramedical, Biological, Chemical or Physical Sciences with not less than second class upper division.
  26. Edo State University Uzairue (EDSU/EUI), (formerly Edo University Iyamho), Edo State accepts; (a) 'A' Level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology in addition to UTME requirements (b) B.Sc. in relevant fields, not below Second Class Lower Division.
  27. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, Kaduna State accepts ‘A’ Level/IJMB Passes in three subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology.
  28. Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Delta State 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 (b) a Degree from Science Laboratory    Technology is not accepted.

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50 comments:

  1. How many point can i have to study medicine and surgery in (a level) to uniosun

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    1. Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo, Osun State accepts (a) a minimum of 10 points (the higher the better) in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology at 'A' Level or equivalents (b) first degree in relevant Biomedical Sciences Medical, paramedical, Biological, Chemical or Physical Sciences with not less than second class upper division.

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  2. Pls I have B.E.D(Biology) pls can the result be accepted for medicine and surgery (D.E) at unilag

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  3. Please can I gain direct entry admission in to unimaid MBBS 200 Level with B.sc Chemistry second class upper division from same uni?

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    1. Read the post above, it already consists of the universities accepting DE applicants and what they want.

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  4. Please, did Kebbi state university of science and technology aliero accept D. E in medicine and Surgery 2023

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    1. If you can choose them in JAMB, then, they will accept that.

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  5. I have (Bsc-Ed)second class upper honour in health promotion and environmental education which University will accept this for direct entry to medicine and surgery

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    1. I don't know of any. In the list, already, are the universities offering Medicine and what they state in the JAMB brochure that they will accept for Direct entry.

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  6. can hnd holder, upper credit in environmental health get admission to study medicine and surgery in federal university lafia?

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    1. I don't think so. The university only accepts (i) 'A' Level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology in addition to the UTME requirements. (ii) BSC, BOS, etc. in relevant programme. Read more through the link below

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  7. Can I used my nce results to do DE into kebbi state University of science and technology aliero to study medicine and surgery?

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    1. No. The requirements for Medicine are already covered in the post above. Read.

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  8. All listed universities above are public university.Which private university in Nigeria accept A level for Direct Entry for medicine and surgery

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  9. Please can I use HND microbiology to go for direct entry into med and surgery in funai?

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  10. Please can I use ond science laboratory and technology to study medicine in oau or ui

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  11. Can I use ond science laboratory and technology to study medicine and surgery in oau

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    1. No. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State ONLY accepts B.Sc. with a minimum of second class upper division in the relevant programme (Sciences).

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    2. Pls sir can I study SLT and get direct entery for medicine and surgery .if no,which course can I study to get direct entery to medicine and surgery

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    3. The requirements for Medicine Direct entry had been covered in the post above.

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  12. Please can I apply for DE into Uniben having a Bsc/Ed. Degree in Biological Sciences

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    1. I think YES. Check number 6 in the post above

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    2. I don’t have an A-level result just a B.Sc in Medical science, hope I can still apply for Medicine n Surg in UNIBEN?

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  13. Good evening sir, please can i use my Bsc(ed) in Agricultural Science/Education(Second class upper) to study medicine and surgery in Delsu?

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    1. Absolutely NO. The baseline that for any course to go for Medicine, it should have background relation with the medical course. Agricultural Science/Education has nothing to do with Medicine.

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    2. Sir i have BSc in mathematics second class upper can i get DE medicine and surgery

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  14. Good evening sir, please which school will accept direct entry to medicine and surgery with ND of senior community health extension worker thanks

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    1. I've never heard of a university accepting CHEW for Medicine and surgery. The post above has already listed what they're accepting. Read more through the link below.

      https://www.schoolcontents.info/2022/05/can-chew-health-assistant-do-direct.html

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  15. Can Bsc holder in community health get admission to study medicine and Surgery

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    1. First, read post above. Check the requirements by each university and see if you're qualified with your course.

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  16. Does unilag accept OND for direct entry into medicine and surgery

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    1. No. The university only accepts (i) 'A' Level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology in addition to the UTME requirements.(ii) BSC, BOS, etc in relevant programme

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  17. Hello sir!
    I need advice on something and googling didn't help much. I figured that with your knowledge, you will know the answers.
    I recently learnt that BDS (I'm a dental student) is not accepted in the USA and it's my plans to work there after school. The process of going there and studying to get DDS is quite stressful and costly. I heard (in an article) about a programme where a dentist can go a 18 months programme after completing BDS to study MBBS in 18 months. The article claimed that Uniben and UNN are universities that offer this. I'm wondering if it's true.

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  18. Sir, which university accept nce for DE as some one who studied biology and integrated science

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  19. So no University will accept OND in medicine and surgery

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  20. Good evening.
    Can I get direct entry admission into Medicine and Surgery with B.Sc Food Science and Technology? I had related Medicine related courses in my undergraduate like- Human Nutrition and Toxicology, Epidermiology, Nutrition and Dietetics, etc

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  21. Can I apply for Medicine and Surgery with two different entries- A'level and Direct Entry so as to be on a safe side in getting admitted for that session?

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  22. Please sir can I apply for medicine and surgery with BSC(ED) in Health Education through direct entry

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  23. Pls sir can I apply for medicine and surgery with ND community health through direct entry in unimaid

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  24. Pls i did IJMB A LEVEL and got 14 points, can i be admitted into uniabuja medicine and surgery department?

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  25. Please sir, my son did IJMB 'A' level and got 15 points. What are his chances to get de admission into MBBS at Federal University Lokoja. Thanks for your revert.

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  26. Please I have second class lower in Chemistry can I gain admission to study Medicine & Surgery in UniCal or UniLag

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  27. Please sir, why universities are not accepting chew for DE in medicine and surgery?

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  28. What of kaduna State University kasu are they not accepting DE for admission into mbbs?

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  29. Good morning sir
    I have an ND certificate from Kaduna polytechnic
    Which school can I do direct entry with an slt diploma certificate to nursing

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  30. Do they accept someone that study Community health

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  31. how many points are needed to study anatomy in Unizik?

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  32. Pls sir can I study medicine and surgery with ND nursing certificate

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  33. can someone with a B. sc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics go for direct entry in medicine

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