Medicine & Surgery
A demanding, highly competitive course that trains doctors, combining classroom science with years of clinical practice.
What you'd study
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Clinical medicine and surgery rotations
Typical duration: 6 years (MBBS/MBChB)
Skills that help
Strong memory for detailComposure under pressureEmpathyLong-hours stamina
Common industries
HealthcarePublic healthResearch
Typical JAMB subject combination
English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Typical O'level subjects
English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
JAMB revises subject combinations from time to time — always confirm the current combination in the JAMB UTME brochure for the admission year you're applying in.
| University | Planning cutoff | Post-UTME max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABU | 73% | 30 | Calculate → |
| UNILORIN | 74% | 30 | Calculate → |
| UNN | 75% | 30 | Calculate → |
| OAU | 77% | 30 | Calculate → |
| UNILAG | 78% | 30 | Calculate → |
| UI | 79% | 30 | Calculate → |
Start preparing for Medicine & Surgery before you even get admitted.