Medical Rehabilitation is a course that focuses on helping people recover after accidents, illnesses, or surgeries. Students who study this course are trained to support patients physically, emotionally, and mentally, so they can return to their normal lives as much as possible. Professionals in this field often work with people who have physical disabilities, injuries, or long-term medical conditions like stroke, spinal cord injuries, or arthritis.
If you want to apply for Medical Rehabilitation in a Nigerian university, there are a few very important things you must know first. These include the correct JAMB Subject Combination for Medical Rehabilitation, the required O’Level subjects, the Direct Entry qualifications (for those who want to enter through that route), and the official JAMB cut-off mark for this course.
In this article, we will explain everything you need to know in simple terms to help you avoid common mistakes during your admission process.
JAMB Subject Combination for Medical Rehabilitation
If you want to study Medical Rehabilitation through UTME (JAMB), you will need to choose four subjects during your JAMB registration. Here’s the correct JAMB Subject Combination for Medical Rehabilitation:-
- English Language (This is compulsory for all candidates)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
These subjects are chosen because Medical Rehabilitation is a science-based course. You’ll be learning a lot about how the human body works, how to help injured or disabled people recover, and how to use physical therapy and medical tools effectively. Avoid picking the wrong subjects.
JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Medical Rehabilitation
The general minimum cut-off mark for Medical Rehabilitation in most universities is 180. This means that if you score at least 180 in your JAMB exam, you can be considered for admission.
However, it’s important to know that this is just the general mark. Schools may set their departmental cut-off marks, especially since the course is competitive. Make sure you score well over the minimum score so you can be sure of your chances of being admitted.
O’Level Requirements for Medical Rehabilitation (UTME Candidates)
Before you can be admitted to study Medical Rehabilitation, you must also meet the O-Level requirements. This means you must have at least five (5) credit passes in the following subjects:-
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
These credits must be obtained from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB, and should be obtained in not more than two sittings. If you don’t have all these subjects at credit level, or you’re missing any, you may not be offered admission.
Direct Entry Requirements for Medical Rehabilitation
If you are applying for this course through Direct Entry, you won’t need to write JAMB UTME, but you must meet certain qualifications. Here is what most universities accept for Direct Entry into Medical Rehabilitation:-
- Two (2) A-Level passes in Chemistry, Physics, and one of Biology or Zoology.
- A National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in a related medical or health field, with at least an Upper Credit.
- NCE or IJMB qualifications with good grades in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
These qualifications can help you gain admission into the 200-level instead of starting from the 100-level. But make sure your previous results are strong and from recognized institutions.
List of Universities Offering Medical Rehabilitation in Nigeria
Medical Rehabilitation is not yet a very common course in Nigeria, and only a few universities are currently accredited to offer it. So, if this is the course you want to study, make sure you apply to any of the universities listed below, as they are the ones officially offering the program:-
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
- University of Medical Sciences, Ondo (UNIMED)
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