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WAEC and JAMB UTME Subject for Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science

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O Level & A Level Requirement – Subject Combination for Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science 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

 

CourseFamily, Nutrition and Consumer Science
QualificationB. Agric. (B.Sc. (Hons.) B. Tech. (Hons.) B. Agric. Tech.) DVM
Duration3 – 4 Years
SuitabilityScience students
Cut off mark180
EntranceNon Competitive
Related coursesFamily, Nutrition and Consumer Science related courses
Job AvailabilityLow and Competitive

You must be a science student to study Family, Nutrition and Consumer 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 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.

 

WAEC subject combination (requirements) for Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science

The subjects needed to study Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science 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 Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science must include:

  1. English Language
  2. Mathematics
  3. Chemistry
  4. Biology
  5. Physics and any one of the following: Fine Arts, Textile. Construction, Technical Drawing, Home Management, Foods and Nutrition
  6. A trade subject

 

JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science 

Knowing JAMB subjects for Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science 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 Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science

  1. Chemistry
  2. Biology/Agriculture Science
  3. Mathematics/Physics.

Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science
Two `A’ level passes or equivalent in Chemistry and Biology/Botany/ Agricultural Science / Economics/Physics/ Mathematics/Geography

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 Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science 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

This is the list of Universities offering Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science in Nigeria

For now, only Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) offers Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science

Cut-off Mark for Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science course

The cut-off mark for Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science 180. You can check these universities JAMB UTME cut off marks here. Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science 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.

Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science is how many years course and under which faculty?

Depending on your mode of entry, Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science 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 Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science

No! Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science is a science course and not suitable for commercial or art students. But if you have the 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 Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science is through GCE.

Where can I work with a Degree in Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science? 
I believe you now know the subjects required to study Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science. 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 operates after graduating. Career opportunities will be added when we revisit this page.

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