Medical laboratory science is a profession that provides a broad-based fundamental scientific knowledge of medical laboratories and their uses. The graduates are equipped to meet the challenges of modern scientific knowledge in Health Care and enable them to proceed to further training. Students of this discipline at this level are exposed to the application of Medical Laboratory Science in the areas of Medicine, Pharmaceutical industries, utility Departments (e.g. water cooperation), Research institutes, Food industries as well as Diagnostic kit/ Machine production.
The courses are designed to expose the student to core areas like Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Blood Group Serology, Histopathology, and Cytology, Medical Microbiology, and Immunology as well as Instrumentation, Laboratory Management, and Entrepreneur skills. Students are required to broaden their knowledge in the core areas by taking ancillary courses in chemistry, mathematics, statistics, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and biology. They are also expected to understand the working of laboratory instruments and existing techniques and to modify them where possible.
The practical aspect of the programs prepares the students always to think in terms of diagnostic criteria in the assessment and evaluation of clinical samples. The students so trained will fit into any diagnostic laboratory in hospitals, research institutes and industries, food laboratories, and other allied fields or they may be self-employed. On the successful completion of the five-year Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences Programme and one-year internship, preceding participation in the NYSC programme, graduates are registered as associate members of the Medical Laboratory Sciences Council of Nigeria.
Medical Laboratory Science, like Medicine and Surgery and Nursing, is a professional course, which is high in demand in every country of the world. Therefore many institutions are offering it as a course, here you will learn the list of all private universities in Nigeria that offer Medical Laboratory Science as a course.
First things first, Studying Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) in Nigerian universities is five (5) years. Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS.D) is six (6) years in Nigeria. The Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science programme has not commenced yet in any University in the country.
The Medical Laboratory Science profession is under the regulation of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
In this article, you'll find the list of private universities in Nigeria offering Medical Laboratory Science and their fees. Also, you will see the JAMB UTME and O’level requirements for studying Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria.
List of Private Universities in Nigeria offering Medical Laboratory Science and their fees
Apart from Federal and State Universities, other private Universities in Nigeria that offer Medical Laboratory Science as a degree Programme are:
1. Igbinedion University Edo State
Fees: ₦ 895,000.00
Igbinedion University is a private university located in Benin City, Edo state Nigeria, it was founded in 1999 by Sir Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion as a profit making institution. Igbinedion University has no religious affiliation and thus welcomes student from different religious and cultures across the country. This makes it's student population very diverse.
Igbinedion University, Okada, first private university in Nigeria, offers Medical Laboratory Science as a course in its prestigious institution and admissions are open for interested Students.
2. Madonna University, Elele Rivers State
Fees: ₦ 1,300,000
Madonna University is the first Catholic university in Nigeria. It is accredited by National Universities Commission. Madonna University Nigeria has three campuses that are located in Elele - Rivers State, Okija - Anambra State and Akpugo - Enugu State.
Madonna University, one of the best private universities in Nigeria with principal objective to remain in the front-line of learning, teaching, research, offers Medical Laboratory Science as a course.
3. Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) Ekiti State
Fess: ₦ 1,355,000
Afe Babalola University is a private university located in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. It was founded by a lawyer and philanthropist, Afe Babalola, in 2009.
The Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) offers Medical Laboratory Science as a course in the faculty of basic Medical Sciences in its prestigious institution.
4. Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
Fees: ₦ 1,415,208
Adeleke University is one of the cheap private universities in Nigeria. Chief Adedeji Adeleke developed it through the Springtime Development Foundation (SDF), a philanthropic, non-profit organization founded by Dr. Adeleke to help underprivileged students acquire a quality higher education.
Adeleke University offers Medical Laboratory Science as a degree course in the faculty of health sciences in its prestigious institution.
5. Babcock University Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State
Fees: ₦ 739,449
Babcock University is a private Christian co-educational Nigerian university owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria. The university is located at Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria, equidistant between Ibadan and Lagos
Babcock University is on this list of universities that offer medical lab science in Nigeria. This school also has an excellent MLS programme and is not disturbed by ASUU strikes which affect other Public (Federal and State) Universities.
6. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State
Fees: ₦ 676,500
Al-Hikmah University is an Islamic university located in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. It was founded in 2005 by AbdulRaheem Oladimeji Islamic Foundation based in Nigeria and World Assembly of Muslim Youths based in Jeddah.
They offer their students a diverse spectrum of courses and enriching them through our multidisciplinary and cross-faculty approaches. Al-Hikmah University offers Medical Laboratory Science as a course in the faculty of health sciences.
7. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
Fees: ₦1,035,000
Elizade University is a private university in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State in Nigeria. It was founded by Micheal Ade Ojo. Elizade University has five faculties which are Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Humanities.
Elizade University (EU) offers Medical Laboratory Science as a course in the faculty of Basic Medical sciences.
8. Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State
Fees: ₦1,310,400
Bowen university is a private Christian university located in Iwo, a part of Osun state located in South west Nigeria. The university was founded in 2001 for learning and research. Bowen university students are instilled with the combination of academic excellence and love for humanity and God it is a Christian university s earlier stated with bachelors degree programs cutting across, Agriculture, Education, Medicine, Sciences, Social and Management sciences etc.
Bowen University, one of the best private universities in Nigeria with principal objective to remain in the front-line of learning, teaching, research, offers Medical Laboratory Science as a course.
9. PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Fees: ₦ 3,000,000
PAMO University of Medical Sciences is a private medical university located in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The university was established in 2017 as the first private medical university in Nigeria. PAMO University of Medical Sciences was founded by the former governor of Rivers State, Dr Sir Peter Odili.
As a full medical University, PAMO University of Medical Sciences offers a bachelor degree programme in Medical Laboratory Science in the faculty of Allied Health Sciences.
10. Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State
Fees: ₦ 361,800
₦361,800 — AG (Assemblies of God members)
₦400,000 — Non AG
Evangel University, Akaeze is a private Christian university in Ebonyi state. It is owned by the Assemblies of God Christian denomination. The university was licensed in February, 2012 and commenced academic activities on 27 November 2012 for the 2012/2013 academic session.
The Evangel University college of health sciences which commenced academic activities in 2018/2019 academic session following NUC approval comprises 4 academic programmes namely' Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Physiotherapy and Radiography and Radiation Sciences.
11. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State
Fees: ₦850,000
Achievers University, Located in Ondo State South western Nigeria was founded in 2007. Achievers University is a Institution Affiliated with the Christian Religion. The University is as a result of The Achievers Group of Education and Training organization. The University offers Pre Bachelors and Bachelors degree programs in Courses cutting across Science and Technology, and Arts, Management and Social Sciences.
The Universities Population is not so large and being a Christian University isn't so diverse in terms of religious Affiliation. Its Admission placements are not so competitive compared to federal and State Universities . Achievers University has about one hundred staff, It has good infastructure, in terms of power, good roads, a Library, Provides Accommodation for students.
Achievers University Owo (AUO) has been officially accredited and recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria to admit students to the Medical Laboratory Science department.
12. Fountain University, Oke Osun
Fees: ₦850,000
Fountain University is in Oke Osun after the Osun Osogbo sacred grove in Osogbo, Nigeria. It was established by the Nasrul-lahi-li Fatih Society in 2007. It is a privately owned Islamic faith-based university in Osun State. The University was granted an operational license as a Private University on May 17, 2007, by the Federal Government on the recommendations of the National Universities Commission.
Fountain University (FUO) offers Medical Laboratory Science as a course in the faculty of Basic Medical and Health sciences.
13. Lead City University, Ibadan Oyo State
Fees: ₦1,700,000
Lead City University is a private university located in Ibadan Oyo, state Nigeria, Ibadan is one of the rapidly developing communities in south west Nigeria and it is neighbored by Ogun state and Lagos state. The university was established in 2005 by the Eduserve Consult. Lead City University is a Christian organization with a relatively diverse student body. The university offers degree programs in courses cutting across Sciences, Socials sciences, management, Education and Engineering
Lead City University (LCU) offers Medical Laboratory Science as a course in the faculty of Basic Medical and Applied sciences.
14. Joseph Ayodele Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State.
Fees: ₦ 800,000
The Joseph Ayo Babalola University is a private Nigerian university located in Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria, established in 2004 by the Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide.
The University is strategically located in a serene environment that embraces all individuals regardless of their affiliations and background. JABU is rated as the First Entrepreneurial University in Nigeria.
The Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) offers Medical Laboratory Science as a course in the faculty of Health sciences.
15. David Nweze Umahi University of Medical Sciences
Fees: ₦ 700,000
The David Nweze Umahi University of Medical Sciences (DNUUMS) Uburu, Ohaozara LGA, Ebonyi State is designed as an ultra-modern 21st century state-of-the-art International Medical Sciences University.
The David Nweze Umahi University of Medical Sciences (DNUUMS) offers Medical Laboratory Science as a course in its prestigious institution and admissions are open for interested Students.
General Admission Requirements to Study Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria
A. SSCE/O'Level Requirements
Before admission, students are expected to have obtained five credit passes in the O'level examinations which must include Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology and gotten from WAEC or NECO. Passing the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination and the entrance examinations into the Institution is one of the premium requirements for admission.
B. JAMB (UTME) Requirements
Candidates seeking admission to the five-year programme by UTME are required to possess credit in the following subjects in the West African School Certificate or its equivalent, in addition to the minimum University requirement prior to admission.;
- English Language
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Biology
Direct Entry (JAMB)
Direct entry students seeking admission to the four-year programme must have a pass in Chemistry and Physics plus Biology or Botany or Zoology at the Higher School Certificate (Principal Level) with credit in English Language and Mathematics in the West African School Certificate or its equivalent.
The passes at the Advanced level should have been obtained at not more than two sittings. The Faculty also admits degree holders from related disciplines as stipulated in each year’s Direct Entry perspective, provided they have also the requisite University Matriculation Examination requirements.
