Lagos State University of Medicine and Health Sciences (LASUMHS) Approved: What Prospective Students Need to Know for Admission

Lagos State University of Medicine and Health Sciences (LASUMHS) Approved: What Prospective Students Need to Know for Admission By OGB Admission Hub News Desk In a landmark development for medical education in Nigeria, the Lagos State University of Medicine and Health Sciences (LASUMHS) has officially become a reality following the passage of its establishment bill by the Lagos State House of Assembly in November 2025 . The new institution emerged from the transformation of the former Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) into a fully independent university dedicated exclusively to medicine and health sciences. This strategic move by the Lagos State Government is expected to significantly expand opportunities for students seeking admission into highly competitive medical and allied health programmes while strengthening healthcare manpower development across Nigeria. Why the Creation of LASUMHS Matters For decades, LASUCOM operated as the medical college under Lagos State University (LASU), producing thousands of doctors, dentists, nurses and other healthcare professionals. With increasing demand for healthcare professionals and the need to address Nigeria's doctor shortage, Lagos State decided to establish a stand-alone medical university focused solely on health sciences education. The new university is expected to: Increase admission opportunities for medical students. Expand medical and allied health programmes. Improve research and innovation in healthcare. Produce more qualified healthcare professionals. Strengthen specialist medical training in Nigeria. Campuses of LASUMHS The university will operate from multiple campuses, including: Ikeja Campus – the existing LASU College of Medicine environment. Ketu-Ejirin, Epe Campus – designed to accommodate expansion into additional health science programmes and future development. The multi-campus structure is expected to support larger student intake and provide modern teaching and research facilities. Expected Degree Programmes Although the university is expected to release its official admission brochure before commencement of admissions, prospective students can reasonably expect programmes such as: College of Medicine Medicine & Surgery (MBBS) College of Dentistry Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Nursing Sciences Nursing Science Medical Laboratory Science Physiotherapy Anatomy Physiology Pharmacology Public Health Medical Imaging & Radiography Biomedical Sciences Other Allied Health Programmes Additional health science courses are also expected as the university expands. Admission Requirements (Expected) Candidates seeking admission should prepare by meeting the standard university admission requirements. UTME Candidates Applicants are expected to have: Minimum of five (5) O'Level credits including: English Language Mathematics Biology Chemistry Physics Acceptable UTME score Appropriate JAMB subject combination Participation in the university's admission screening exercise. Direct Entry Candidates Applicants may gain admission through Direct Entry with: JUPEB IJMB A-Level qualifications ND HND NCE Other acceptable qualifications as approved by JAMB and the university. How to Apply Once admissions commence, candidates should: Step 1 Register for UTME through JAMB. Step 2 Choose Lagos State University of Medicine and Health Sciences (LASUMHS) as first choice once available on the JAMB admission portal. Step 3 Upload O'Level results on JAMB CAPS. Step 4 Register for the university's Post-UTME screening exercise. Step 5 Await admission list publication. Cut-Off Marks The official departmental cut-off marks have not yet been announced . However, because admission into medicine and health-related programmes is highly competitive, candidates should aim for: CourseRecommended UTME Score Medicine & Surgery 280+ Dentistry 270+ Nursing 250+ Medical Laboratory Science 240+ Physiotherapy 250+ Anatomy 220+ Physiology 220+ These are only recommended competitive scores and not official cut-off marks. What This Means for Nigerian Students The establishment of LASUMHS represents a major expansion of medical education capacity in Nigeria. Benefits include: More admission spaces for medical aspirants. Reduced pressure on existing medical schools. Improved healthcare workforce development. Greater investment in medical research and innovation. Increased opportunities for Lagos and non-Lagos applicants. OGB Admission Hub Advice If you dream of studying medicine or any health-related course, now is the time to begin preparing. We recommend that prospective candidates: Score as high as possible in UTME. Secure excellent WAEC/NECO results. Monitor official admission announcements. Prepare early for Post-UTME screening. Keep all admission documents ready before applications open. Stay Updated with OGB Admission Hub OGB Admission Hub will continue to provide verified updates on: Official admission requirements. Approved programmes. JAMB subject combinations. Cut-off marks. Post-UTME registration. Screening dates. Admission lists. School fees. Hostel information. Acceptance fee details. Bookmark OGB Admission Hub and follow our admission updates so you never miss important information about LASUMHS and other Nigerian universities.