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Universities Offering Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria (2027)

159 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Medical Laboratory Science. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools159

States34

About Medical Laboratory Science

Medical Laboratory Science is a four-to-five-year undergraduate programme that trains students in the scientific analysis of human specimens to aid disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Students study core disciplines including haematology, medical microbiology, chemical pathology, histopathology, immunology, and parasitology, alongside foundational sciences such as biochemistry and anatomy. Graduates are equipped to work as licensed medical laboratory scientists in government and private hospitals, research institutions, public health agencies, and the pharmaceutical industry. The programme is regulated by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), which oversees professional licensing and practice standards nationwide. Career opportunities also extend into laboratory management, academic teaching, and medical research, making it a rewarding and consistently in-demand healthcare profession across Nigeria.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Medical Laboratory Science

Required subjects (all schools)

Use of EnglishBiologyChemistryPhysics

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Abia (6 schools)

Abia State University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia StateUniversity
Clifford University, Owerrintta, Abia StateUniversity
Gregory University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia StateUniversity
Rhema University, Aba, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (1 schools)

Federal University Of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (5 schools)

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Obong University, Obong, Ntak, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Ritman University, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (7 schools)

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra StateUniversity
Legacy University, Okija, Anambra StateUniversity
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Paul University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Shanahan University, Onitsha, Anambra StateUniversity
Tansian University, Oba, Anambra StateUniversity
University On The Niger, Umunya, Anambra StateUniversity

Bauchi (1 schools)

Federal University Of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi StateUniversity

Bayelsa (4 schools)

Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Hensard University, Toru Orua, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Benue (3 schools)

Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
Federal University Of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue StateUniversity
University Of Agriculture, Science And Technology, Ihugh, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (2 schools)

Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity
University Of Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (4 schools)

Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River StateUniversity
British Canadian University, Kakum, Obudu, Cross River StateUniversity
Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River StateUniversity
University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (9 schools)

Delta State University Of Science And Technology, Ozoro, Delta StateUniversity
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity
Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Delta StateUniversity
Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta StateUniversity
Michael And Cecilia Ibru University, Owhrode, Delta StateUniversity
Novena University, Ogume, Delta StateUniversity
Sports University, Idumuje Ugboko, Delta StateUniversity
University Of Delta, Agbor, Delta StateUniversity
Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (3 schools)

Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi StateUniversity

Edo (7 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
Edo University, Iyamho, Edo StateUniversity
Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo StateUniversity
Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo StateUniversity
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (5 schools)

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Hillside University Of Science And Technology, Okemesi-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (8 schools)

Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Coal City University, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Federal University Of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Maduka University, Ekwegbe-Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity
Peaceland University, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Renaissance University, Ojiagu-Agbani, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (6 schools)

African School Of Economics, Gudu, Fct-AbujaUniversity
Baze University, Abuja, FctUniversity
Canadian University Of Nigeria, Abuja-FctUniversity
Leadership University, Kuje, AbujaUniversity
Sample Demo University CapsUniversity
University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity

Gombe (1 schools)

North-Eastern University, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (2 schools)

Imo State University, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
Kingsley Ozumba (K.O) Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo StateUniversity

Kaduna (6 schools)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna StateUniversity
Franco British International University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Greenfield University, Kasarami, Kaduna StateUniversity
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Tazkiyah University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (6 schools)

Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano StateUniversity
Azman University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Elrazi Medical University, Yargaya, Kano StateUniversity
Northwest University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Skyline University Nigeria, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (4 schools)

Federal Polytechnic, Daura, Katsina StatePolytechnic
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateUniversity
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateUniversity
Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina StateUniversity

Kogi (4 schools)

Confluence University Of Science And Technology, Osara, Kogi StateUniversity
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity
Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi StateUniversity
Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (5 schools)

Ahman Pategi University, Patigi, Kwara StateUniversity
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Lens University, Ilemona, Oyun, Kwara StateUniversity
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (6 schools)

Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos StateUniversity
Caleb University, Imota, Lagos StateUniversity
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos StateUniversity
Unique Open University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (3 schools)

Ave-Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (4 schools)

Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna, Niger StateUniversity
Edusoko University, Bida, Niger StateUniversity
Federal University Of Medical And Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (10 schools)

Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun StateUniversity
Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun StateUniversity
Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun StateUniversity
Gerar University Of Medical Sciences, Imope-Ode, Ogun StateUniversity
Mountain Top University, Makogi-Oba, Ogun StateUniversity
Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun StateUniversity
New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun StateUniversity
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Vision University, Ado-Odo, Ikogbo Town, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (8 schools)

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo StateUniversity
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Akure, Ondo StateUniversity
Olusegun Agagu University Of Science And Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo StateUniversity
Ondo State University Of Medical Sciences, Laje Road, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity
Sam Maris University, Supare-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (10 schools)

Adeleke University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
Bowen University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun StateUniversity
Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun StateUniversity
Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
University Of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun StateUniversity
Westland University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (8 schools)

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Dominion University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
First Technical University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo StateUniversity
Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (3 schools)

Federal College Of Veterinary And Medical Laboratory Tech., Vom, Plateau State, Aff To UnijosUniversity
Plateau State University, Bokkos, Plateau StateUniversity
University Of Jos, Jos, Plateau StateUniversity

Rivers (3 schools)

Madonna University, Elele, Rivers StateUniversity
Pamo University Of Medical Science, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (2 schools)

Northwest University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Taraba (2 schools)

Federal University, Wukari, Taraba StateUniversity
Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba StateUniversity

Yobe (1 schools)

Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 159 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Medical Laboratory Science.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Medical Laboratory Science?

You need: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

Which state has the most schools offering Medical Laboratory Science?

Osun has the most institutions offering Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria.