Nursing Science Admission in LASU – All You Need to Know

Nursing Science Admission in LASU 2026/2027 – Below, you will find everything you need to know about the requirements to study Nursing Science in the Lagos State University (LASU), including the approved JAMB and Departmental cut off mark, and the correct UTME subject combination for Nursing Science.

All You Need to Know About Nursing Science Admission in LASU

1. The Lagos State University (LASU) offers Nursing Science programme, which is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and recognised internationally.
2. LASU is one of the best universities in Nigeria to study Nursing Science due to its quality education, experienced lecturers, and a strong practical foundation.
3. Nursing Science is a five-year (5) course in LASU, and admission into the department is highly competitive due to the high number of applicants every year.
4. Lagos State University (LASU) school fees for Nursing Science is cheap and affordable, ranging between N100,000 and N150,000, depending on the academic session and programme level.

UTME Admission Requirements to Study Nursing Science in LASU 2026/2027

1. To study Nursing Science at LASU, you must make LASU your first choice of institution on the JAMB CAPS portal.
2. You must have scored a minimum of 200 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
3. You must have at least five (5) credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in your O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB).
4. Your O’Level results must not be more than two sittings.
5. You must be at least 16 years old to qualify for LASU Nursing Science.

Direct Entry Admission Requirements

If you are a Direct Entry candidate for LASU Nursing Science, you must meet the UTME requirements listed as 1, 3, 4, and 5 above.

In addition, you must have a strong grade,  merit, or upper credit in your National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), JUPEB, IJMB, or any other recognised Direct Entry programme.

• LASU accepts IJMB, JUPEB results for Nursing Science admission
• LASU accepts First-Class and Second-Class Upper in Medical-related fields for Nursing Science admission.

LASU Subject Combination For Nursing Science 2026

Below is the approved LASU Subject combination for Nursing Science:

1.	Use of English
2.	Biology
3.	Physics
4.	Chemistry

LASU Cut Off Mark for Nursing Science Admission 2026

LASU Nursing Science admission cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 academic session is the minimum score you must obtain in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to qualify for the 2026/2027 Post UTME admission screening exercise.

The factors that influence LASU Nursing Science departmental cut off marks are:

• The number of applicants seeking admission
• The available admission quota for Nursing Science
• Overall performance in the 2026 JAMB and Post UTME

The good news is that Lagos State University will offer you admission once you meet the Nursing Science cut-off mark.

• A good JAMB score to qualify for the Lagos State University Nursing Science admission in the 2026/2027 session is 250 and above.
• LASU approved cut-off mark for Nursing Science admission for the 2026/2027 academic session is 200.

Best Universities to Study Nursing Science in Nigeria 2026/2027

Below are other best Universities where you can study Nursing Science:

1.	Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
2.	University Of Calabar (UNICAL)
3.	University of Benin (UNIBEN)
4.	University Of Ibadan (UI)
5.	University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
6.	University Of Uyo (UNIUYO)
7.	University Of Lagos (UNILAG)
8.	Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
9.	University of Nigeria (UNN)
10.	University Of Jos (UNIJOS)
11.	Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)
12.	Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)
13.	Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA)
14.	Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)
15.	University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)

Conclusion

LASU will offer admission to Nursing Science candidates this year; however, only those who meet the JAMB and departmental cut-off marks and participate in the Post UTME screening exercise will be considered for admission.

We hope this update has helped you understand the requirements to study Nursing Science in Lagos State University (LASU) in the 2026/2027 academic session.

You may want to check out our expert guides on:

• LASU Cut off Mark
• LASU Post UTME Form
• Universities Offering Nursing
• How to Gain Admission in LASU
• How to Register for JAMB Online