JAMB Subject Combination for Agricultural Science
For candidates aspiring to study Agricultural Science in Nigerian universities, the required JAMB subject combination is:
- English Language (Compulsory for all candidates)
- Biology or Agricultural Science
- Chemistry
- Any other Science subject (e.g., Physics, Geography, or Mathematics)
This subject combination ensures that students have a solid foundation in biological and physical sciences, which are crucial for understanding agricultural practices and innovations.
O’ Level (WAEC/NECO) Requirements for Agricultural Science
Candidates must have at least five (5) credit passes in their O’ Level (WAEC/NECO) in the following subjects:
- English Language (Compulsory)
- Mathematics (Compulsory)
- Biology or Agricultural Science (Compulsory)
- Chemistry (Compulsory)
- Any other Science subject (e.g., Physics, Geography, or Economics)
Some universities may prefer Biology over Agricultural Science in some cases, so it’s important to check the specific requirements of your chosen institution.
List of Nigerian Universities Offering Agricultural Science
Here are some universities in Nigeria that offer Agricultural Science as a degree program:
- University of Ibadan (UI)
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- Lagos State University (LASU)
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)
- Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
- University of Calabar (UNICAL)
- University of Jos (UNIJOS)
- University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
- Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
These universities offer a broad range of Agricultural Science programs, including specializations in areas such as Agronomy, Animal Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, and Extension Services. Admission into these programs may also depend on high JAMB UTME and Post-UTME scores, especially in competitive institutions.
