BSc Medical Laboratory Science at Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State

Programme overview

The BSc Medical Laboratory Science is an undergraduate programme offered at Thomas Adewumi University by the Department of Medical Laboratory Science in the Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, Oko-Irese, Kwara State. It runs for 5 years.

Medical Laboratory Science is the application of scientific techniques and methods in the analysis of body fluids, tissues and human waste products for screening, prevention, diagnosis and prognosis. This also includes the production of biological reagents and vaccines.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences | Department: Medical Laboratory Science | Duration: 5 years | Location: Oko-Irese, Kwara State

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Entry requirements

Direct Entry At least two ‘A’ Level passes or equivalent in Biology/Zoology, any of Chemistry and Physics First degree (B.Sc.) in related Biological and/or Biomedical Sciences such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Zoology not below Second Class Lower grade in addition to UTME requirements. Medical Laboratory Technician Certificate of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria is also acceptable in addition to UTME requirements. UTME Five O’ Level Credit Pass in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English Language at not more than two sittings. UTME Subjects English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

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

NGN 1,150,000 a year (2025/2026). 100L school fees (TOTAL FEE column under the SCHOOL FEES heading) for 2025/2026 from the 100L school fees and accommodation structure; the schedule groups several programmes under one figure. 200L-500L figures are lower and listed separately in the docume Source

Freshmen arrive on 28 September 2025 and registration and lectures begin on 29 September 2025 (2025/2026 session). Entry is by UTME (candidates must choose the university in JAMB or change institution) with a minimum UTME cut-off of 140 for 2024/2025; five O'Level credits including English and Mathematics.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://www.tau.edu.ng/admissions.php?i=16&a=admission-requirements

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