Which University Can I Study Medical Laboratory Science With 160?

If you scored 160 in UTME and you want to study Medical Laboratory Science, you are probably wondering which universities will accept you. This article will help.

Can I get into any university for Medical Laboratory Science with 160?

Yes, you can. Some schools set their cut‑offs at 160, and they include Medical Laboratory Science as part of that. 

For example, the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS) in Cross River State released their 2025/2026 UTME cut‑off of 160 for all courses, including Medical Laboratory Science. 

That means with 160, you are already in line to apply there.

Also, some private schools like Khadija University in Jigawa have a minimum UTME of 140 for all courses, including Medical Laboratory Science. In that case, 160 is enough.

Do any federal or state universities accept 160 for this course?

Yes, but they are rare. For example, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) sets a general score of 160 for most courses, but for Medical Laboratory Science they raised it to 200. 

So at ESUT, your score of 160 isn’t enough for that course.

But at other state or federal schools, some cut‑offs remain at 160. 

Lead City University (a private school in Ibadan) offers Medical Laboratory Science, but they don’t state a high UTME cut‑off—they only require you to choose them first in JAMB and meet O’level requirements. That means your 160 could be fine there.

Always check each school, because cut‑offs differ a lot by university and can change each year.

Which universities officially offer Medical Laboratory Science with 160 as their UTME cut‑off?

Here are two:

• SUMAS (State University of Medical and Applied Sciences), Cross River: Cut‑off 160 for all courses, including Medical Laboratory Science.

• Khadija University, Jigawa State: Cut‑off 140 minimum; that applies to Medical Laboratory Science.

These spots show that some schools keep cut‑offs low. That gives you options.

What O’level and UTME subjects do I need?

You need:

• Five credit passes in SSCE (WASSCE, NECO, or GCE), including English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

• In UTME, use English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Some universities let you use Zoology instead of Biology for Direct Entry, but in UTME combination these four subjects are required.

Can I study via Direct Entry later with 160?

Yes. If you later earn A‑levels, ND, or HND in related subjects (like Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Laboratory Tech), many universities will let you enter directly into Year 2 or 3—even if UTME was 160.

For example, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ABU), University of Lagos (UNILAG), University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), and others accept Direct Entry with A‑levels or ND/HND.

With that, you do not rely on the UTME score again.

Will a UTME of 160 always qualify me for post-UTME screening?

If the university’s UTME cut‑off for Medical Laboratory Science is 160 or below, yes. 

That means you’re eligible to sit for their post-UTME screening test. 

SUMAS is an example: they invited all UTME‑qualified candidates (160+) to Post‑UTME.

But if their cut‑off is higher, like ESUT’s 200, 160 will not allow you to take their post-UTME for that course.

What else matters aside from UTME scores?

• O’level results: You must have five credits in relevant subjects.

• Post‑UTME score: This test affects who gets admitted.

• Departmental merit and catchment: Some schools use this after screening.

• Direct Entry qualifications: Later on, they can be more helpful than your UTME score.

Meeting subject requirements, doing well in post-UTME, and having strong ND/HND or A‑levels will all improve your chances.

Can I study Medical Laboratory Science even if my UTME is 160 but some schools want more?

Yes, you can choose different paths:

1. Apply to schools with 160 or lower cut-offs, like SUMAS, Khadija, or Lead City.

2. Raise your UTME score via exam retake, if you want top schools witha  200 cut‑off, like ESUT or BUK.

3. Do ND or HND in a Medical Lab or related field, then apply through Direct Entry into a federal/state university. You may start in Year 2 or 3 with that path.

This means you have real choices with 160.

Make sure you have good O’levels and prepare well for post-UTME. 

If you want big state or federal universities with higher cut‑offs, consider retaking UTME or going through Direct Entry with ND/HND later.