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

Course	Marine Biology and Fisheries
Qualification	(B.Sc. & B. Tech)
How many years	3 – 4 Years
Who can study this course?	Science student
Cut off mark	180
Entrance	Non Competitive
Related courses	Marine Biology and Fisheries related courses
Job Availability	High and Competitive

On this page, I will guide you on the required O level subject combination to study Marine Biology and Fisheries. 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 Marine Biology and Fisheries 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 Marine Biology and Fisheries

You’re expected to have at least 5 credits on the required WAEC subject combination needed to study Marine Biology and Fisheries 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 Marine Biology and Fisheries must include:

English Language
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Any other Science subject. Biology
A trade 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 Marine Biology and Fisheries. So now that you know the compulsory O level subject requirement to study Marine Biology and Fisheries, let also look at JAMB UTME and Direct requirements.

JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Marine Biology and Fisheries

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 Marine Biology and Fisheries 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 Marine Biology and Fisheries. 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 Marine Biology and Fisheries must include:

Biology
Chemistry
Physics or Maths.

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Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Marine Biology and Fisheries

If you’re one of those seeking admission into the University to further your studies, in addition to the required WAEC subjects combination for Marine Biology and Fisheries, you are expected to have Two ‘A’ level passes in Biology and Chemistry, University of Lagos (UNILAG) Diploma in Biological and Physical Sciences.

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 Marine Biology and Fisheries, don’t give up. You should consider other Marine Biology and Fisheries 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

University offering Marine Biology and Fisheries in Nigeria

Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo

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Cut-off Mark for Marine Biology and Fisheries course

The cut-off mark for Marine Biology and Fisheries is 180. You can check these universities JAMB UTME cut off marks here. Marine Biology and Fisheries 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.

Marine Biology and Fisheries is how many years course?

In Nigeria, if you gain admission to study Marine Biology and Fisheries degree course at the university through JAMB UTME, you will study Marine Biology and Fisheries 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.

Marine Biology and Fisheries is under which faculty in Nigeria?

According to JAMB, a body responsible for your admission into the University or other institutions, Marine Biology and Fisheries 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 Marine Biology and Fisheries?

No! If you are a Commercial or an Art student, you cannot study Marine Biology and Fisheries 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 Marine Biology and Fisheries is through GCE.

Special Consideration

Now I am confident that you know the compulsory subjects needed to study Marine Biology and Fisheries 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 Marine Biology and Fisheries
(i) Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo accepts: (a) At least 2 “A” level passes in Biology and Chemistry or Physics. (b) Upper Credit passes in NCE and ND in addition to 5 Credits at WASC/GCE O’L / SSCE (or its equivalent)
(ii) University of Calabar (UNICAL) accepts two A’ level passes in two of Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
(iii) Crescent University (CUAB) accepts (i) Candidates with two ‘A’ Level passes at the advanced level in one or more relevant subjects Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics and Physics.
(ii) IJMB at acceptable grades.
(iii) ND, HND with at least lower credit may be admitted to the appropriate level.
(iv) University of Lagos (UNILAG) accepts very good passes in the following three(3) JUPEB/A-LEVEL subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics

What is WAEC, NECO, GCE Special Consideration (waiver) to study Marine Biology and Fisheries
(i) University of Lagos (UNILAG) requires credit passes English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at one sittings.
(ii) University of Calabar (UNICAL) accepts Geography in lieu of Biology.
(iii) Crescent University (CUAB) requires five (5) O’ level credits including Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Mathematics, English Language, Geography and at least pass in Physics.

What is JAMB UTME Special Consideration (waiver) to study Marine Biology and Fisheries
(i) University of Lagos (UNILAG) requires Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
(ii) University of Calabar (UNICAL) requires Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Geography
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WAEC and JAMB UTME Subject for Marine Biology and Fisheries