Does LMU offer Medicine and Surgery?
LMU does not offer Medicine and Surgery as an undergraduate JAMB UTME programme for 2026.
LMU's current catalogue does not include Medicine and Surgery for the 2026 cycle. The reason is institutional focus or NUC accreditation rather than candidate demand.
Candidates targeting Medicine and Surgery have 28 institutions in this guide to consider. The most accessible 2026 cut-offs sit at EBSU (268), KSU (269), KWASU (269), while the nearest option in Kwara State is UNILORIN.
Where you can study Medicine and Surgery instead
| Institution | State | Type | 2026 UTME |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNILORIN | Kwara (same state) | federal | 274 |
| KWASU | Kwara (same state) | state | 269 |
| EBSU | Ebonyi | state | 268 |
| KSU | Kogi | state | 269 |
| OOU | Ogun | state | 270 |
| IMSU | Imo | state | 271 |
| AAUA | Ondo | state | 272 |
| UNICAL | Cross River | federal | 272 |
| DELSU | Delta | state | 273 |
| FUOYE | Ekiti | federal | 274 |
| LASU | Lagos | state | 274 |
| RSU | Rivers | state | 274 |
| ABSU | Abia | state | 275 |
| EKSU | Ekiti | state | 276 |
| UNIBEN | Edo | federal | 276 |
| BOWEN | Osun | private | 277 |
| UDUSOK | Sokoto | federal | 277 |
| ABU | Kaduna | federal | 279 |
| BU | Ogun | private | 279 |
| UNIPORT | Rivers | federal | 279 |
| BUK | Kano | federal | 280 |
| ABUAD | Ekiti | private | 281 |
| UNIZIK | Anambra | federal | 281 |
| UNIABUJA | FCT | federal | 285 |
| UNN | Enugu | federal | 288 |
| OAU | Osun | federal | 290 |
| UI | Oyo | federal | 293 |
| UNILAG | Lagos | federal | 295 |
What LMU offers instead
LMU does not offer a close substitute to Medicine and Surgery within its current undergraduate catalogue. Candidates set on Medicine and Surgery would need to choose another institution from the table above, or explore a related undergraduate programme in a different but adjacent field.
Switching institutions for a specific course is a common path in the Nigerian admission system. The change-of-institution window during the JAMB cycle lets candidates pivot before the post-UTME stage, and many candidates carry their first-choice score across to a more suitable institution.
Why some universities do not offer every course
Course availability at Nigerian universities depends on the institution's founding charter, NUC accreditation and the specific faculties the university has built up. A specialised institution may run a narrow but deep catalogue, while a comprehensive university covers more ground in less depth.
The National Universities Commission accredits each programme separately, and the absence of a course in an institution's catalogue usually reflects either the institution's strategic focus or the fact that the NUC has not yet approved that specific programme for the institution. LMU's current catalogue is shaped by the institution's strategic focus and the programmes the NUC has accredited so far which is why Medicine and Surgery sits outside the LMU undergraduate offer.
Frequently asked questions
Does LMU offer Medicine and Surgery for postgraduate study?
Medicine and Surgery is not currently in the LMU undergraduate catalogue tracked in this guide. Postgraduate availability is a separate question handled by the institution's school of postgraduate studies, and should be confirmed on the official LMU portal.
When might LMU add Medicine and Surgery to its programmes?
New undergraduate programmes require National Universities Commission accreditation and the development of curricula, faculty and infrastructure. There is no public timeline for LMU adding Medicine and Surgery, and candidates targeting the course should plan around institutions that already offer it.
What is the closest alternative to Medicine and Surgery at LMU?
LMU does not currently run a close substitute for Medicine and Surgery. Candidates committed to Medicine and Surgery would need to select another institution from the table above.
How do I check NUC-approved courses at LMU?
The National Universities Commission publishes the full list of accredited programmes at each Nigerian university. Use the NUC database or the official LMU admissions portal to confirm the latest accredited programmes before applying for any course.
Can I transfer to study Medicine and Surgery elsewhere after starting at LMU?
Inter-university transfers in Nigeria are possible but bureaucratic, and typically require strong academic standing in the first year. A cleaner route is to apply directly to an institution that offers Medicine and Surgery, either as a first choice from the start or via the change-of-institution window during the JAMB admission cycle.