This page contains 2024 WAEC and JAMB subject combination (admission requirements) for Biotechnology, including the List of Nigeria Universities Offering this Course, A level requirements and much more.

Is Biotechnology a good course in Nigeria and what is the salary?

Yes, Biotechnology is a good course in Nigeria with plenty of job roles to explore. There is no standard salary for any job in Nigeria. It depends on where you get the job. A person working as a Biotechnologist in Nigeria typically earns around 245,000 NGN per month. Salaries range from 120,000 NGN to 720,000 NGN.

A Biotechnology degree is competitive and quite popular amongst students in secondary school. From our records, 120 Nigerian universities offer this degree course.

So while you are here to get information on the O level subject combination for Biotechnology, we also expect you consider the total number of students currently studying Biotechnology and the employment rate we will show you below so that you will know what you are up against when you choose to study this course.

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WAEC Subject Combination For Biotechnology

In WAEC, NECO or GCE, you are expected to register a maximum of 9 subjects for a Biotechnology degree. You can register for less than 9 subjects if you are resitting.

However, you must have at least 5 credit passes amongst the 9 subjects listed below before you can gain admission into any Nigerian university to study for a Biotechnology degree.

Remember, the requirement you’re about to read is also applicable to all o level examinations. (WAEC, NECO and GCE). We have painstakingly highlighted (in red) the core subjects on which you must obtain credit before gaining admission. Any subject with blue colour means, a pass is allowed.

If you fail one of the core subjects, you should read through each university’s special requirements for this course below to see if there is a university that may accept another subject in lieu of the one you failed. The 9 WAEC/NECO/GCE subject combinations for Biotechnology are:

1. English Language
2. Civic Education
3. Mathematics
4. Biology
5. Physics
6. Chemistry
7. Further Mathematics
8. Any Nigerian Language
9. A trade subject

If you have your O level result already and the subjects you have is not the same as the admission requirement that is the required O level subject combinations to study Biotechnology, don’t give up. You should consider other Biotechnology similar courses or look at Polytechnic or College of Education related course subject requirements.

You can also study online with a foreign university right from your bedroom or apply for a scholarship to study abroad. Education is now a choice. And please before you make a decision on which University to choose, please read valuable guides on how to choose a course and university

JAMB subject combination for Biotechnology

For this degree, you are also required to register for 4 subjects and English is compulsory. More so, your JAMB score in addition to your POST UTME score will determine the cumulative score that the university will use to decide your candidacy for admission.

You should score 200 or above in JAMB to stand a better chance of gaining admission to study Biotechnology. You can still gain admission if you score between 180-190 upward but you do not stand a chance with those who had scored higher. Try out JAMB Admission Simulator.

The 4 JAMB subject combination for Biotechnology is:

1. English Language
2. Mathematics
3. Biology
4. Chemistry

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List of Universities offering Biotechnology in Nigeria

1. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
2. University of Ibadan (UI)
3. Igbinedion University Okada
4. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
5. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)
6. Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (OSUMS)
7. University of Uyo
8. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
9. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
10. Abia State University, Uturu
11. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
12. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
13. Achievers University, Owo
14. Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan (ACU)
15. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
16. Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
17. Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State
18. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
19. Adeleke University Ede (AUE)
20. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
21. Bauchi State University, Gadau
22. Federal University of Technology, Minna
23. Bayero University, Kano
24. Bells University of Technology, Otta
25. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
26. Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK)
27. ECWA Bingham University, New Karu
28. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
29. Bowen University, Iwo
30. Caleb University, Lagos
31. Caritas University, Enugu
32. Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
33. Coal City University Enugu State
34. Covenant University Ota
35. Crescent University (CUAB)
36. Chrisland University
37. Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
38. Cross River State University of Science & Technology, Calabar (CRUTECH)
39. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
40. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
41. Edo University Iyamo
42. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
43. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT)
44. Evangel University, Akaeze
45. Gregory University, Uturu
46. Gombe State University, Gombe
47. Ekiti State University
48. Eastern Palm University Ogboko, Imo State
49. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
50. Federal University Gashua, Yobe
51. Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua
52. Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS)
53. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
54. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULAFIA)
55. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA)
56. Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI)
57. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUOTUOKE)
58. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
59. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWUKARI)
60. Fountain University, Oshogbo
61. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
62. Federal University of Technology, Akure
63. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
64. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
65. Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
66. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
67. Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
68. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
69. Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU)
70. Kogi State University Anyigba
71. Kebbi State University, Kebbi
72. Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil (KUST)
73. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
74. Landmark University, Omu-Aran
75. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU)
76. Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
77. Lead City University, Ibadan
78. Madonna University, Okija
79. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY)
80. Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University
81. Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
82. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
83. University of Agriculture, Makurdi
84. University of Mkar, Mkar
85. Mountain Top University
86. Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU)
87. Northwest University Kano (NWU)
88. Novena University, Ogume
89. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
90. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
91. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
92. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
93. Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa (OSUSTECH)
94. Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
95. University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
96. Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU)
97. Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
98. Redeemer’s University, Mowe
99. Renaissance University, Enugu
100. River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST)
101. Salem University, Lokoja
102. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
103. Sokoto State University
104. Southwestern University, Oku Owa
105. Tansian University, Umunya
106. Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
107. Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike
108. Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU)
109. Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
110. Kings University, Ode Omu (UNIKINGS)
111. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
112. Veritas University, Abuja,
113. Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
114. Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo
115. Crawford University Igbesa
116. Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
117. Ekiti State University
118. Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU)
119. Bells University of Technology, Otta
120. Obong University

[tds_info]Estimated number of students currently studying Biotechnology in Nigerian Universities is 82,480[/tds_info]

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Admission Rate:

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Biotechnology Course description:

Biotechnology means any technological application that uses biological systems or living organisms to make or modify products or processes for specific use. It refers to the use of microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts, or biological substances such as enzymes, to perform specific industrial or manufacturing processes. Applications include the production of certain drugs, synthetic hormones, and bulk foodstuffs as well as bioconversion of organic waste.

Biotechnology is concerned with a variety of subjects including Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Chemistry and Engineering. Biotechnology has wide areas of application in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, development of Medicines and Vaccines, treatment of prolonged disease, pollution control and waste management and ecological conservation, energy production and conservation and many more.

Bio-Tech Engineers involve the use of medical processes such as getting organisms to produce new drugs or using stem cells to regenerate damaged human tissues and re-grow entire organs. They also involve industrial processes such as the production of new chemicals or the development of new preservatives that can be used for food storage.
Bio-Tech Engineers deal with medical devices, and instruments used in hospitals & medical labs.

Bio-Tech Engineers also deal with bioinformatics which involves the use of applied mathematics, informatics, statistics, computer science, artificial intelligence, chemistry, and biochemistry.

Biotechnology experts develop hybrid plants and involve such processes as the development of pest-resistant grains or the accelerated evolution of disease-resistant animals.

Where can I work with a Degree in Biotechnology? 
A biotechnologist may find jobs in various quarters Students can explore job options in the following fields:

• Drug and pharmaceutical research
• Public funded laboratories
• Chemicals
• Environment control
• Waste management
• Energy
• Food processing industries
• Bio-processing industries

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Cut-off Mark for Biotechnology course

As you can see, more than one University offers Biotechnology. This means the cut-off mark for Biotechnology varies. You can check these universities’ JAMB UTME cut off marks here. Biotechnology is a good course and you can also check the top best science courses. This should not influence you. Follow your heart or seek my counsel.

Biotechnology is how many years course?

In Nigeria, if you gain admission to study the Biotechnology degree course at the university through JAMB UTME, you will study Biotechnology for four years. If you gain admission through direct entry, you will study this course for three years. And of course, there is room for more years if you have an extension; the aftermath of carryover courses.

Biotechnology is under which faculty in Nigeria?

According to JAMB, a body responsible for your admission into the University or other institutions, Biotechnology is under the Faculty/School/College of Science

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Can a commercial or an art student study Biotechnology?

No! If you are a Commercial or an Art student, you cannot study Biotechnology at the university because it is a pure science course which needs a good background in science subjects. To avoid discouragement, you can go for this course if you wish provided you have the required subjects combination in your O level result. If you’re still in secondary school, you may find it difficult to change subjects to fit your desired course during WAEC registration because some schools may go against it.

Also, during WAEC or NECO registration make sure you know which subjects are been registered for you because some secondary schools are ignorant about the importance of O level requirements for university courses. Another alternative way to register the required subject combinations for Biotechnology is through GCE.
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