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WAEC and JAMB Subject Combinations for Biological Science

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

 

CourseBiological Science
Qualification(B.Sc. & B. Tech)
How many years3 – 4 Years
Who can study this course?Science student
Cut off markVaries
EntranceVery Competitive
Related coursesBiological Science related courses
Job AvailabilityHigh and Competitive

 

On this page, I will guide you on the required O level subject combination to study Biological Science. if you are a returning visitor, you can skip reading repetitive paragraphs.

You must be a science student with a good background science subjects for you to study Biological Science 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 admission requirement.
In other words, the WAEC subject combination (requirements), JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements), Direct Entry requirements, Special consideration (waivers) and the required screening 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.

 

WAEC subject combination (requirements) for Biological Science

You’re expected to have at least 5 credits on the required WAEC subject combination needed to study Biological Science in Nigeria universities. These subjects combination are also applicable to other O’level exams such as NECO AND GCE. The required WAEC subject combination (O level requirement) for Biological Science must include:

  1. English Language
  2. Mathematics
  3. Chemistry
  4. Biology
  5. Any other Science subject

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These listed subjects are compulsory for anyone writing WAEC and other O level examinations. I will advise you to include a Language in your O level subjects. For the record, if you are one of those students seeking admission into any universities, college or polytechnics in Lagos State, Yoruba Language is compulsory for Biological Science. So now that you know the compulsory O level subject requirement to study Biological Science, let also look at JAMB UTME and Direct requirements.

 

JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Biological Science

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is a body responsible for your admission into the University or other institutions. Now I’m going to show you the compulsory JAMB subjects for Biological Science that you must register (English must be included because it is compulsory even though it may not be listed among the JAMB subjects below), and I will honestly advise you to aim for a score of 200 and above in JAMB UTME instead of 180 to be on a safe side because anything short of that may deny you of Admission/Post UTME. Of course, if you have a score below 180, you can consider the College of Education or Polytechnic… Read how to answer and pass JAMB once.

Please note– If Mathematics is not listed among the Jamb subject on this post, then Mathematics is not compulsory for this course. JAMB is not the only option to gain admission into Nigerian Universities to study Biological Science. If you’re having troubles with JAMB UTME, maybe it’s time you pass through IJBM, JUBEB, ND, HND or Predegree!..

 JAMB UTME subject combination to study Biological Science must include:

  1. Physics or Mathematics
  2. Chemistry
  3. Biology

 

Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Biological Science

If you’re one of those seeking admission into the University to further your studies, in addition to the required WAEC subjects combination for Biological Science, you are expected to have;
(i) Two ‘a’ level passes to include one of Botany, Zoology, Biology or Chemistry.
(ii) ND/NCE in related fields.

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

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

This is the list of Universities offering Biological Science in Nigeria

  1. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  2. Adeleke University Ede (AUE)
  3. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
  4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
  5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
  6. River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST)
  7. Benue State University, Makurdi
  8. Yobe State University, Damaturu
  9. Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU)
  10. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
  11. Gombe State University, Gombe
  12. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
  13. Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar (CRUTECH)
  14. Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU)
  15. Kebbi State University, Kebbi
  16. Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA)
  17. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY)
  18. Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa (OSUSTECH)
  19. Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo
  20. Ekiti State University
  21. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
  22. Veritas University, Abuja

I know some of you will start searching for the best university to study Biological Science. Listen, I don’t encourage such but if you’re bent on knowing the best universities or top universities to study Biological Science in Nigeria, Check here

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Cut-off Mark for Biological Science course

As you can see, more than one University offers Biological Science. This means the cut-off mark for Biological Science varies. You can check these universities JAMB UTME cut off marks here. Biological Science 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.

Biological Science is how many years course?

In Nigeria, if you gain admission to study Biological Science degree course at the university through JAMB UTME, you will study Biological Science 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 extension; the aftermath of carryover courses.

Biological Science is under which faculty in Nigeria?

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

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Can a commercial or an art student study Biological Science?

No! If you are a Commercial or an Art student, you cannot study Biological Science at the university because it is a pure science course which need 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 Biological Science is through GCE.

Special Consideration

Now I am confident that you know the compulsory subjects needed to study Biological Science in WAEC. But note this — 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.

What is Direct Entry Special consideration (Waiver) to study Biological Science
(i) Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) accepts: a) ND (Upper Credit) in Biological Science, Science Laboratory Technology or related fields. b) NCE (Credit) in Biology. c) Two A’ level credit passes in Chemistry, Biology/Botany/ Zoology, Physics and Mathematics.
(ii) University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – Upper Credit / Merit in HND and ND/NCE/Degree in relevant fields plus UTME requirements.
(iii) Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma – Upper Credit / Merit in HND and ND
(iii) Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and Benue State University, Makurdi require ‘A’ level pass in Biology/Botany/Zoology plus Chemistry/Physics.
(vi) Bauchi State University, Gadau requires: (a) two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and any one from Biology, Zoology or Botany. (b) ND/HND or NCE with Upper credit in related fields.
(v) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye accepts HND, Final Certificate from Nigerian Institute of Science Technology (NIST)
(vii) Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU) accepts ND/HND and AIMLT including General Advanced level requirements.
(viii) Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY) accepts: (a) Two `A’ level passes in Biology and Chemistry (b) HND in relevant field with at least lower credit
(ix) Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU) accepts Candidates with a minimum of 9 points in IJMB/ GCE A level/NCE, in Biology, Chemistry. Candidates with Lower credit pass in National Diploma in relevant subject may also be admitted.
(x) Futo requires at least two ‘A’ Level passes not below Grade C from Chemistry, Biology, Botany and Zoology. It accepts ND/HND (Upper Credit) in related fields. Candidates must in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. It does not accept First Degree and NCE.

What is WAEC, NECO and GCE Special consideration (Waiver) to study Biological Science
(i) University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – as in combined courses.
(ii) University of Agriculture, Makurdi accepts a pass in English Language.
(iii) Benue State University, Makurdi requires credit passes in English Language, Physics or Geography.
(iv) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye accepts credit pass in any other subject from Physics and Geography.
(v) Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU) requires the five ‘O’ level credit passes in more than two sittings.
(xi) Bauchi State University, Gadau requires at least a pass in Physics.
(xii) University of Abuja, Gwagwalada accepts Further Mathematics in lieu of Mathematics.
(xiii) Kogi State University Anyigba, Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA), Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa (OSUSTECH) and Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar (CRUTECH) require credit pass in Physics as the fifth subject..
(ix) Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) require Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
(xi) Federal University of Technology, Akure requires five SSCE credit passes in English language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science in NOT more than two sittings.
(xii) Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State requires five SSCE credit passes in not more than two sittings in subjects which include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
(xii) Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA) requires the fifth subject from Physics, Agricultural Science, Geography or Health Science.

What is JAMB UTME Special consideration (Waiver) to study Biological Science
(i) Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY) and Federal University of Technology, Akure require English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and either Mathematics or Physics.
(ii) Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma accepts Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics.
(iii) Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa (OSUSTECH) accepts Agricultural Science in lieu of Physics and Mathematics.
(iv) Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) requires Chemistry, Biology and Physics.

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