Selection criteria for entry into the medical programme of nigerian universities: the efficacy of combining school certificate results with jamb scores in selection of candidates into the ogbomosho medical school

Abstract

The study was designed to assess the effect of combining (by equal
weighting) ‘O level scores in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and
Mathematics with the University Matriculation Examinations (UME)
Scores on the performance indices of 100level CGPA, 200L Physiology
scores and overall success in the Faculty based 200L comprehensive
examinations. The study showed a good correlation between the
combined scores and CGPA and Physiology scores. However, there
was no significant difference in the degree of correlation of the
combined scores and the ‘O’ Level only scores with the 100L CGPA
and 200L physiology scores. The UME only scores showed poor
correlation with both the CGPA and 200L physiology scores.
(Afr. J. Biomed. Res. 10: 203 – 209)

Key Words: School Cert scores, Combined JAMB School Cert scores , CGPA, Adjusted UME scores