Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science - Elizade University, Nigeria

Course BSc in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
Full Course Name Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Subject
University Elizade University
Location Ondo
Country Nigeria
Qualification Bachelor's Degree
Mode of Study Full time

Course Entry/Admission Requirements for BSc in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) at Elizade University

Candidate seeking enrolment into the BMLS programme should possess the following minimum entry qualification(s):

a.      Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Admission Requirements

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 have performed well in joint matriculation board examination (UME/JAMB).

b.     Direct Entry Admission Requirements

The candidate should possess, in addition to the requirements in “a” above, one of the following:

  1. Pass in general certificate of education or at advanced level in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Zoology) in addition to (a) above.
  2. Graduates of first degree in related sciences or its equivalent in addition to (a) above (remedial result is not accepted). First degree from approved university, OND or HND certificate.
  3. Candidates who are holders of Medical Laboratory Technicians certificate from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria and who have relevant qualifications as specified in 1 above may be considered for direct entry.
  4. Transfer students. Candidates can transfer from other department in the college of Medicine and Health Sciences with CGPA of not less 3.50 without carryover courses.

Note: No differed entry requirement

Inter and Intra University transfer

The department has the prerogative for discretionary transfer. The factors to be considered are;

  1. Senior Secondary School Certificate with credit in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English Language.
  2. Relevant pass in the joint Matriculation Examination (UTME)
  3. A good cumulative grade point (CGPA) not less than 3.5 with no outstanding courses still outstanding.
  4. Candidates from other university should have taken and passed relevant courses from BMLS in their respective Universities in addition to the above requirement (a-c)
  5. Candidate who has been asked to withdraw from the other faculty and/or university shall not be considered for admission to the department
  6. Transfer candidate have to satisfy the interview panel of the department and shall be limited in number to not more than 5% of the admission quota.
  7. Any candidate wishing to change to the department from a relevant department/ faculty must have spent at least [1] academic session in the university.

NOTES: Students are required to register with the Medical Laboratory Sciences Council of Nigeria as a student member from 300 Level. Any student found unqualified shall withdraw from the programme forthwith.


Duration of Study

5 years (UTME)
4 years (Direct Entry)

How to Apply for Admission


1) Online Application

  • Prospective students should Apply Online. This is the recommended mode of application.

2) Download Application Form

  • Students who are for any reason unable to complete the online application may opt to download the (pdf) application form, fill it and send as an email attachment to admissions@elizadeuniversity.edu.ng. Visit the website to download the application form.

3) Physical Application Forms

  • Alternatively, prospective student can also pick up the for at the following Centres:

1. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
2. Oxbridge Tutorial College, 49, Sobo Arobiodu Street GRA, Ikeja Lagos.
3. Elizade Nigeria Ltd. Plot 114 Trans madi Industrial Layout, Opposite African Oil Fieald Service, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.
4. Elizade Nigeria Ltd. Plot 17, IBB Way, Opposite Nigeria Christian Institute, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
5. Elizade Towers, Plot 596, Cadastral Zone, AO, Independent Avenue, Opposite Bolingo Hotel, Central District Area, Abuja

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