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.

 

CourseBiotechnology
Qualification(B.Sc. & B. Tech)
How many years3 – 4 Years
Who can study this course?Science student
Related coursesBiotechnology related courses
Number of universities120

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.

We have some student guide articles that will be of benefit to you.

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
Estimated number of students currently studying Biotechnology in Nigerian Universities is 82,480
Biotechnology has 57% employment rate in Nigeria

Admission Rate:

Biotechnology has 30% admission rate.

 

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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