Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) is a respected and in-demand professional course.
Admission rules are strict, and you must meet both the general JAMB UTME requirement and the higher departmental score.
What is FUTO’s general JAMB UTME cut-off mark for 2025?
For the 2025 admission cycle, FUTO has set the general UTME cut-off at 150.
Candidates who score 150 or more in UTME and list FUTO as their first choice are eligible to register for the post-UTME screening.
Is Medical Laboratory Science included in the 150 general requirement?
Yes. A score of 150 qualifies you to register for the post-UTME, but each department has its own JAMB requirement.
Being eligible to screen does not guarantee admission to MLS.
What is the JAMB cut-off mark for MLS at FUTO?
For the 2025/2026 session, the departmental JAMB cut-off for Medical Laboratory Science is 220.
This means only candidates scoring 220 or higher can be considered for the MLS program during Post-UTME screening and subsequent admission lists.
Why does the MLS cut-off exceed the general 150?
There are two main reasons:
- Competition: MLS is among the health-related courses with strong demand and limited space.
- Faculty standards: FUTO places MLS under its College of Medicine and Health Sciences, where cut-off marks are generally stricter to ensure only well-prepared students are admitted.
What O’Level subjects do I need for MLS?
All MLS applicants must present five credit passes in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB, obtained in no more than two sittings. These subjects are:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Without all five, you are ineligible for admission, regardless of your JAMB score.
Can someone with 215 UTME score still apply?
No. While 215 exceeds the general 150 cut-off, it is below the MLS-specific 220 requirement.
That means although you can sit for Post-UTME, you won’t be eligible for Medical Laboratory Science. You’ll need to either retake UTME or choose a different course.
How is the final admission decision made?
After screening, FUTO calculates an aggregate score using:
- JAMB score ÷ 8
- Post-UTME score ÷ 2
The total determines your ranking for admission. MLS applicants typically must fall within the higher aggregate range to make the merit list, meaning strong performance in both exams is essential.
What can I do if I score below 220?
If you score between 150 and 219 in UTME:
- You can register and write the Post-UTME.
- As your score is below 220, you won’t qualify for MLS admission.
- You may consider other courses in FUTO with lower departmental cut-offs (often starting at 180).
- If MLS remains your goal, you can retake UTME to target 220+.