Are you aiming to study Medicine and Surgery in Nigerian universities for the 2026/2027 academic session? One of the key requirements you must understand is the JAMB subject combination needed for admission into this highly competitive course.
In this blog post, we will break down everything you need to know about the JAMB subject combination for Medicine and Surgery, the requirements, and tips to boost your chances of admission.
JAMB Subject Combinations for Medicine and Surgery
To be eligible for admission into Medicine and Surgery, candidates must choose the correct subject combination in their UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination). For the 2026/2027 session, JAMB requires the following four subjects:
- English Language
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
O’Level Requirements for Medicine and Surgery
In addition to the JAMB subject combination, you must also have credit passes in the following subjects at your O-Level examinations (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB):
- English (compulsory)
- Mathematics (compulsory)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Plus any other science or social science subject
Direct Entry Requirements for Medicine and Surgery
If you want to gain admission into the 200-level of Medicine and Surgery through Direct Entry (DE), here are the general requirements you need to meet:
- A-Level: At least two (2) A-Level passes in Biology and Chemistry or Physics.
- IJMB (Interim Joint Matriculation Board): At least merit passes in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- NCE (National Certificate in Education): Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- ND (National Diploma): Credit passes in relevant science-related fields like Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Physics.
Top Nigerian Universities to Study Medicine and Surgery
| S/N | Universities to Study Medicine and Surgery |
| 1 | University of Lagos (UNILAG) |
| 2 | University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) |
| 3 | Bowen University (BOWEN) |
| 4 | Babcock University (BABCOCK) |
| 5 | Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) |
| 6 | University of Benin (UNIBEN) |
| 7 | University of Ibadan (UI) |
| 8 | Osun State University (UNIOSUN) |
| 9 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) |
| 10 | Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) |
FAQs
No. Biology is a mandatory subject because it is fundamental to medical studies.
Yes, you must register for the JAMB Direct Entry form, but you won’t write the UTME exam again.
No, the correct combination must include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English Language only.
Cut-off marks vary by university, but generally, you need a score of 250 and above to stand a good chance of admission.
