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Universities Offering Medical Laboratory Technology in Nigeria (2027)

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

Schools29

States20

About Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Laboratory Technology is a four-year undergraduate programme that trains students in the scientific analysis of human specimens to aid disease diagnosis, monitoring, and prevention. Students gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in areas such as haematology, medical microbiology, chemical pathology, histopathology, and immunology. Graduates are equipped to work as laboratory scientists in government and private hospitals, public health agencies, research institutions, and the pharmaceutical industry. The programme is professionally regulated by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), which oversees licensing and practice standards nationwide. Upon graduation and successful registration with MLSCN, certified professionals can pursue careers in clinical diagnostics, blood banking, epidemiological research, and laboratory management, making them indispensable contributors to Nigeria's healthcare delivery system.

Akwa Ibom (1 schools)

College Of Health Technology, Etinan, Akwa Ibom StatePolytechnic

Anambra (1 schools)

Anambra State College Of Health Technology, Obosi, Anambra StatePolytechnic

Benue (1 schools)

Dr John Adah College Of Health Technology, Otukpo, Benue StatePolytechnic

Ebonyi (2 schools)

Enugu (1 schools)

Peaceland College Of Health Sciences And Technology, Enugu, Enugu StatePolytechnic

Gombe (1 schools)

Gombe State College Of Health Science And Technology, Kaltungo, Gombe StatePolytechnic

Imo (1 schools)

Vision College Of Medical Sciences And Health Technology, Mbaise, Imo StatePolytechnic

Jigawa (1 schools)

Jigawa State College Of Health Science And Technology, Jahun, Jigawa StatePolytechnic

Kaduna (2 schools)

Katsina (2 schools)

Kebbi (1 schools)

Mahdi Adamu College Of Science And Health Technology, Wara, Kebbi StatePolytechnic

Kwara (1 schools)

Babalola Academy College Of Health Technology, Ilorin, Kwara StatePolytechnic

Nasarawa (2 schools)

Famsas College Of Health Sciences And Technology, Keffi, Nasarawa StatePolytechnic
Vineyard Polytechnic, Karu, Nasarawa StatePolytechnic

Ogun (1 schools)

De-Potter College Of Health Technology, Oru, Ogun StatePolytechnic

Ondo (1 schools)

Ondo State College Of Health Technology, Akure, Ondo StatePolytechnic

Osun (3 schools)

Oyo (1 schools)

Adebayo Alao Akala College Of Health Sciences, Ogbomosho, Oyo StatePolytechnic

Plateau (3 schools)

Rivers (2 schools)

Madonna University, Elele, Rivers StateUniversity
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Yobe (1 schools)

Galtima Mai-Kyari College Of Health Sciences And Technology, Nguru, Yobe StatePolytechnic

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Medical Laboratory Technology in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 29 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Medical Laboratory Technology.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Medical Laboratory Technology?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering Medical Laboratory Technology?

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