BMLS Medical Laboratory Science at Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.

Programme overview

The BMLS Medical Laboratory Science is an undergraduate programme offered at Newgate University by the Department of Medical Laboratory Science in the Faculty of Medical and Clinical Sciences, Km 8, Off Bida-Minna Road, Minna, Niger State. It runs for 5 years.

Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) is a challenging profession requiring precise and accurate evaluation techniques and keen problem-solving and judgment skills that apply the basic sciences to the clinical diagnosis of health and disease. Medical laboratory scientists are educated in the theoretical and practical aspects of laboratory medicine.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Medical and Clinical Sciences | Department: Medical Laboratory Science | Duration: 5 years | Location: Km 8, Off Bida-Minna Road, Minna, Niger State

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Entry requirements

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Admission Candidates should possess at least five credits at ordinary level West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) or its equivalent (NECO, NABTEC, SSCE, GCE), maximum at two sittings, to qualify for consideration for admission. The subject includes: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics and English Languages. The students must also obtain an acceptable score in joint matriculation board examination (UME/JAMB). Direct Entry Admission The candidate should possess, in addition to the UTME requirements, one of the following: Pass in general certificate of education or at advanced level in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Zoology). Graduates of first degree or OND or HND in Biochemistry, Microbiology or in any other related courses. Holders of Medical Laboratory Technicians certificate from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria and who have relevant qualifications as specified. Transfer Students. Candidates can transfer from other department in the Faculty of Medical Sciences or other recognized Universities with CGPA of not less 3.50 without carryover courses.

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

Applications for short courses, pre-degree courses, undergraduate diplomas and undergraduate degrees are received all year.

The non-refundable application fee is NGN 25,000 for undergraduate programmes, paid through the official online payment gateway; decisions are usually communicated within 5 working days.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://newgateuniversityminna.edu.ng/about-num-admission/

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