JAMB Subject for Medicine and Surgery 2026

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Dreaming of white coats, healing hands, and saving lives? Mastering the JAMB subject for Medicine and Surgery 2026/2027 is your vital first step toward one of Nigeria’s most prestigious and impactful careers. Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) is a rigorous six-year program blending biology, clinical skills, and ethics, leading to roles as surgeons, physicians, or specialists. With Nigeria’s healthcare needs skyrocketing amid population growth and medical tourism, doctors are in high demand

JAMB Subject Combinations for Medicine and Surgery 2026/2027

Under the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, JAMB insists on pure sciences to gauge your aptitude for human anatomy and physiology. No room for error here:

Compulsory Subjects:

English Language (foundational—tests comprehension for patient interactions)

Essential Subjects (Exactly 3):

Biology (core – human systems, genetics, microbiology)
Chemistry (pivotal – organic/inorganic reactions, biochemistry)
Physics (mandatory – mechanics, optics for medical tech)

Medicine JAMB Subject Combination: English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

No swaps allowed—this quartet is ironclad for MBBS. Deviating (e.g., adding math) risks outright rejection. Universities enforce it strictly.

Score Imperative: 250+ in UTME minimum; elites demand 280+ for merit.

Direct Entry (DE) Requirements for 2026/2027

IJMB, JUPEB, or A-Level holders? Enter at 200 level:

A-Level passes in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (minimum C).
IJMB/JUPEB: Strong scores in the same subjects.
UTME Subjects for DE: Identical (English, Bio, Chem, Physics).
Plus: O-level credits as above.

Medicine and Surgery Cut‑off marks 2026/2027

Screening threshold (to sit for Post‑UTME): often 200–250 depending on the university.
Competitive range for admission (departmental aggregate):
- UTME: aim 280–320+ (300+ for top federal universities)
- Aggregate after Post‑UTME/screening: target 70–80%+ (varies by school’s formula)
Many schools use weighted formulas (UTME + Post‑UTME + O’Level).

Top universities that offer Medicine and Surgery

University of Lagos (UNILAG)
University of Ibadan (UI)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
Lagos State University (LASU)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)
University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
University of Calabar (UNICAL)
University of Jos (UNIJOS)
University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
Bayero University Kano (BUK)
Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
Delta State University (DELSU)
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
Osun State University (UNIOSUN)
Ebonyi State University (EBSU)
Private: Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Babcock University, Bowen University, Igbinedion University, PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Bayelsa Medical University

FAQs

Is Mathematics compulsory in JAMB for Medicine and Surgery?

No. UTME subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics (plus Use of English). However, an O’Level credit in Mathematics is compulsory.

Can I combine WAEC and NECO?

Some universities accept two sittings; many top schools prefer or require one sitting for MBBS. Check your target school’s rule.

Do universities accept Health Science in place of Biology?

Generally no—Biology is required

What UTME score should I target?

280–320+, with a strong Post‑UTME/screening performance (70–80%+ aggregate).

Is Direct Entry realistic for MBBS?

Possible but very competitive. Most schools require strong A‑Level/IJMB/JUPEB grades in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, and only a few accept BSc transfers.