List of Federal Universities that offer Medical Laboratory Science

Picking the right university to study medical laboratory science matters a lot.

Federal universities in Nigeria often offer stronger funding, better facilities, and accredited programs. 

These points give students a better chance to learn well and work as professionals. 

Which federal universities offer medical laboratory science in Nigeria?

Several federal universities in Nigeria offer the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) degree. From official sites, these include:

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – offers a five‑year B.MLS under its Faculty of Health Science & Technology.

• Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) – also trains B.MLS students.

• Federal University, Lafia – its Department of Medical Lab Science has been running a B.MLS since 2016 fulafia.edu.ng.

• Federal University Lokoja – includes B.MLS courses under its College of Health Sciences.

• Federal University, Wukari – offers a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science.

• University of Lagos (Unilag) – through its College of Medicine, Unilag offers BMLS.

• University of Calabar (UNICAL) – has a Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science.

• Federal University, Dutsin‑Ma – runs Medical Laboratory Science under its College of Health Sciences.

• Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto – a federal school with MLS under its science or health faculty.

These are schools confirmed by official or university sites.

How long is the medical laboratory science course?

In most federal universities, a full‑time undergraduate program for medical laboratory science runs either four or five years. 

Most accept students from UTME into a five‑year course. Direct‑entry candidates (those with higher qualifications) often study for four years. 

After the degree, graduates usually spend one year doing an internship in accredited labs before they can register as professionals.

What is the curriculum structure for B.MLS programs?

Curriculums vary by school, but they share a strong mix of theory and lab practice. For example:

• UNN teaches five main subjects: Clinical Chemistry, hematology, Microbiology, Histopathology, and Immunology. Students also learn how to fix lab instruments and make test kits.

• FUTA requires a first degree in life sciences for certain entry levels.

• Federal University Lafia and Lokoja combine biology, clinical microbiology, and lab safety in their courses.

Overall, students study basic science and lab skills with time in teaching hospital labs or similar facilities.

Are these courses accredited by the MLSCN?

Yes. The MLSCN lists institutions accredited for teaching medical laboratory science. 

Federal universities such as UNN, UNILAG, UNICAL, UDUS, Usmanu Danfodiyo, FUTA, and the University of Jos appear on that approved list. 

Accreditation proves the school meets national standards.

Where can I see an official list of approved institutions?

The MLSCN publishes a list of universities approved to run MLS programs. It includes both federal and state schools. 

Among federal universities, those mentioned above appear as “Full” status.

What are the entry requirements for federal university B.MLS?

Basic entry rules include passing UTME with good grades in English, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics or Physics. 

Direct‑entry candidates need higher qualifications like A‑level or ND in sciences. 

Schools like Unilag, Madonna University, and UNN clearly state these requirements online.

What is the job outlook after graduation?

Graduates get strong job roles. After the degree and internship, they register with MLSCN. 

They may work in teaching or specialist hospitals, government labs, research centers, private hospitals, water, and food-testing labs, or go into teaching and research. 

Some also start businesses in lab kit production or equipment repair.

Do federal universities have good lab training facilities?

Most federal schools link students with teaching hospitals or national labs for hands‑on training.

For example, UNN places final‑year students in labs to do real tests. FUTA also gives wide lab exposure including instrument repair. 

Schools like Lafia and Lokoja run practical classes as part of their degree.