JAMB Subject Combination for Medicine and Surgery
The four UTME subjects you need to write in JAMB to study Medicine and Surgery in a Nigerian university.
About the course: Trains you to diagnose, treat and prevent illness, with years of clinical training in hospitals. It is one of the longest and most demanding degrees.
UTME subjects
- Use of EnglishCompulsory
- BiologyCompulsory
- PhysicsCompulsory
- ChemistryCompulsory
O'level (WAEC / NECO) requirement
Most universities ask for five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, in subjects related to Medicine and Surgery — usually the same subjects you write in JAMB. Some schools add extra conditions, such as one sitting only.
Check the exact requirement for your chosen school on JAMB's official brochure, IBASS.
Possible careers
- Medical doctor (after housemanship)
- Surgeon or other specialist
- Public health physician
- Medical researcher
Some careers need extra professional exams or training after the degree.
Courses with the same JAMB subjects
Good backup choices — your JAMB subjects would still qualify you.
Where this comes from
Reported From a published list of JAMB subject combinations. Last checked 2026-11-12.
Requirements can differ from one university to another and can change each year. Confirm your school's requirement on JAMB IBASS before you register.