This page contains 2024 WAEC and JAMB subject combinations (admission requirements) for Applied Geophysics, including the list of Nigerian universities offering this course, A level requirements and much more.

Course	Applied Geophysics
Qualification	B.Sc
How many years	3 – 4 Years
Who can study this course?	Science student
Number of universities	8

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

Yes, Applied Geophysics is a good course in Nigeria with limited job roles to explore. There is no standard salary for any job in Nigeria. It depends on where you get the job. Applied Geophysics graduates typically earn between ₦160,000 and ₦450,000 net per month.

Applied Geophysics is not competitive and quite popular amongst science students in secondary school. From our records, 8 Nigerian universities offer this degree course.

So while you are here to get information on the O level subject combination for Applied Geophysics, we also expect you consider the total number of students currently studying Applied Geophysics 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 Combinations For Applied Geophysics

In WAEC, NECO or GCE, you are expected to register a maximum of 9 subjects for an Applied Geophysics 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 an Applied Geophysics 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 you can gain admission. Any subject with blue colour means, a pass is allowed.

If however, 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 Applied Geophysics in Nigeria are:

Mathematics
English
Civic Education
Trade Subject
Physics
Chemistry
Biology/Geography
Agriculture
Any Nigerian Language

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 Applied Geophysics, don’t give up. You should consider other Applied Geophysics 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. Education is now a choice. And please before you make a decision on which University to choose, please read useful guides on how to choose a course and university

JAMB subject combination for Applied Geophysics

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

You should score 230 or above in JAMB to stand a better chance of gaining admission to study Applied Geophysics. 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 Applied Geophysics are:

English
Mathematics/Physics
Geography/Biology
Chemistry

List of Universities offering Applied Applied Geophysics in Nigeria

Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo
Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State
University of Calabar (UNICAL)
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
Federal University of Technology, Akure
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)

[tds_info]Estimated number of students currently studying Applied Geophysics in Nigerian Universities is 5,290[/tds_info]

[tds_warning] Applied Geophysics has 21% employment rate in Nigeria[/tds_warning]

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Admission Rate:

Applied Geophysics has 95% admission rate.[/tds_warning]

Cut-off Mark for Applied Geophysics

As you can see, more than one University offers Applied Geophysics. This means the cut-off mark for Applied Geophysics will vary. However, from aggregate, the cut off mark is 230. 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.

Applied Geophysics is how many years course?

In Nigeria, if you gain admission to study an Applied Geophysics degree course at the university through JAMB UTME, you will study Applied Geophysics 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.

Applied Geophysics is under which faculty in Nigeria?

According to JAMB, a body responsible for your admission into the University or other institutions, Applied Geophysics is under the Faculty/School/College of Science but may also be under a different faculty in some universities in Nigeria.

Can a commercial or an art student study Applied Geophysics?

No! If you are a Commercial or an Art student, you cannot study Applied Geophysics 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.

Special Consideration (waiver) to study Applied Geophysics

University of Lagos (UNILAG), Federal University of Technology, Akure and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) require Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
University of Calabar (UNICAL) does not accept Biology.
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) requires Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State requires Physics and Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology.
Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa (OSUSTECH) requires Physics, Mathematics and any one of Chemistry, Biology and Geography

WAEC and JAMB Subject Combinations for Applied Geophysics