O Level & A Level Requirement – Subject Combination for Forestry and Wood Technology 2024; including the List of Nigeria Universities Offering the Course, WAEC, NECO, GCE, JAMB UTME, Direct Entry, IJBM, JUPEB, CAMBRIDGE, NABTEB, Course Description and Career Opportunities
| Course | Forestry and Wood Technology |
| Qualification | B. Agric. (B.Sc. (Hons.) B. Tech. (Hons.) B. Agric. Tech.) DVM |
| Duration | 3 – 4 Years |
| Suitability | Science students |
| Cut off mark | 180 |
| Entrance | Non Competitive |
| Related courses | Forestry and Wood Technology related courses |
| Job Availability | Low and Competitive |
You must be a science student to study Forestry and Wood Technology in Nigeria Universities, and that’s can only be possible if you meet admission requirements. This page literally covers answers to questions related to O level and A-level requirement.
In other words, the WAEC subject combination (requirements), JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements), Special consideration (waivers) and the required documents for admission into Nigeria universities. In other to help you avoid having difficulties with getting admission in Nigeria Universities, we have some student guide articles that will be of benefit to you. You can ignore.
- The required documents for admission into Nigeria universities
- How to gain admission easily into Nigeria Universities
- Nigeria University Guides
- How to study online course and earn a degree
- Study abroad for free through scholarships
WAEC subject combination (requirements) for Forestry and Wood Technology
The subjects needed to study Forestry and Wood Technology in WAEC must contain five (5) credit. This subject combination is also applicable to NECO AND GCE… The required WAEC subject combination (O level requirement) for Forestry and Wood Technology must include
- Chemistry
- Biology/Agricultural Science
- Mathematics
- English Language
- At least a pass in Physics
- A trade subject
JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Forestry and Wood Technology
Knowing JAMB subjects for Forestry and Wood Technology is not enough. You should aim for a score of 180 – 200 and above in JAMB UTME to be on a safe side (Just a piece of advice) because anything short of that may deny you of Admission/Post UTME. Of course, if you have a score below 180, you can consider College of Education or Polytechnic… Please note – JAMB is not the only option for admission. If you’re having troubles JAMB UTME maybe it’s time you pass through IJBM, JUBEB, ND, HND or Predegree!..
These are JAMB UTME subject combinations (subjects to write in jamb) to study Forestry and Wood Technology
- Chemistry
- Biology/Agricultural Science
- Mathematics/Physics.
Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Forestry and Wood Technology
Two ‘A’ level passes from Physics, Chemistry and Biology at one sittings.
If for some reasons you are not satisfied or cannot meet up with this admission requirement that is the subject combination above, perhaps you should consider other Forestry and Wood Technology similar courses or take a 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 or within. Education is now a choice. And please before you make a decision on which University to choose, please consider
- The Fees
- The Distance
- The Environment
- The Degree Certificate
- Vulnerability to Strike
- Acceptable O Level and A-level Result
- Academic Calendar
See useful guides on how to choose a course and university
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This is the list of Universities offering Forestry and Wood Technology in Nigeria
For now, only Federal University of Technology, Akure offers Forestry and Wood Technology
Cut-off Mark for Forestry and Wood Technology course
The cut-off mark for Forestry and Wood Technology 180. You can check these universities JAMB UTME cut off marks here. Forestry and Wood Technology is a good course and you can also check the top best Agricultural courses. This should not influence you. Follow your heart or seek my counsel.
Forestry and Wood Technology is how many years course and under which faculty?
Depending on your mode of entry, Forestry and Wood Technology is a three to four years course in Nigeria. According to JAMB, this course is under Faculty of Agriculture but may be under a different faculty in some universities.
Can a commercial or art student study Forestry and Wood Technology
No! Forestry and Wood Technology is a science course and not suitable for commercial or art student. But if you have required subject combination in your O level result, you can go for it if that is the course you desire to study. If you’re still in secondary school, you may find it difficult to change subjects during WAEC registration because your schools may go against it. The alternative way to write the required subjects combination for Forestry and Wood Technology is through GCE.
Where can I work with a Degree in Forestry and Wood Technology
I believe you now know the subjects required to study Forestry and Wood Technology. I urge you to also find out where you can work with the degree. Please take your time to read Fatherprada’s Career Guide – so that you can have knowledge on how the labour market operate after graduating. Career opportunities will be added when we revisit this page.
The SSCE O level and A-level subject needed to study Forestry and Wood Technology have been listed above but, some Universities may accept D7 or E8 in some a compulsory subject instead of Credit. And some may accept or reject two sittings. That is combinations of WAEC, NECO, or GCE results. You will know more when you take a look at the special consideration (waiver) for this course
What is Direct Entry Special Consideration (waiver) to study Forestry and Wood Technology
(i) Federal University of Technology, Akure accepts Candidates with (a) National Diploma (ND with upper credit) or equivalent, or Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of lower credit in Forestry or Agriculture from recognised institutions. (b) GCE Advanced Level or equivalent at one sittings in at least two of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology with a minimum of 6 (six) points. Holders of National Certificate in Education with Agriculture double major and at credit pass level.
(ii) University of Agriculture, Makurdi – Same as in Crop Production.
What is WAEC, NECO, GCE Special Consideration (waiver) to study Forestry and Wood Technology
(i) Federal University of Technology, Akure requires at least five credits in WASC, SSCE, GCE (Ordinary Level), NECO or equivalent at not more than two sittings in Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Mathematics, Physics and English Language. In addition, applicants must obtain an acceptable pass in Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
(ii) University of Agriculture, Makurdi – Same as in Crop Production.