The need for the correct O’Level and UTME subjects combination for studying Animal Science as a course in our tertiary institutions cannot be overemphasized as candidates often times tend to ignore the importance of this subject matter thus making it difficult for them to gain admission into the university or polytechnic to study this course.
Making use of the correct and approved O’Level subject requirements plus UTME subjects combination for Animal Science makes the admission process much easier for candidates seeking admission to study Animal Science in their various institutions.
Not many are aware that one of the major reasons for the increase in purchase of change of university and institution is because before embarking on the UTME, most candidates fail to confirm the correct O’Level subjects required to study Animal Science and thus making them go through the process of change of course or institution and sometimes, both.
In this post today, I will be giving you full details as regards the WAEC and NECO otherwise known as O’Level subjects combination and requirements for studying Animal Science in our universities and polytechnics.
Animal Science is a course for science inclined students in secondary schools and it is one of the most sought-after courses students upon graduating from secondary school’s search for online. We will not just concentrate on the O’level subjects required to study Animal Science or the list of universities in Nigeria offering Animal Science but also, the best schools to study this course but this is not to say other schools offering Animal Science are of lesser quality.
Upon completing this post, you ought to be clear about the followings:
- O’Level subjects for studying Animal Science in any Nigerian University or polytechnic
- Admission Requirements for studying Animal Science.
- Whether you can combine WAEC and NECO results to Study Animal Science(Yes you can though this also depends on the institution)
- Cut off Mark for Animal Science in any University or Polytechnic
- List of Universities in Nigeria that offers Animal Science
O’LEVEL AND UTME APPROVED SUBJECTS COMBINATION FOR ANIMAL SCIENCE
Also, in the quest to study Animal Science, most candidates look out for the best institution for studying Animal Science as a course. Say for example; Since there are 18 universities listed below, they are not just known for studying Animal Science but can be regarded as the best schools for this course.
O’LEVEL SUBJECTS COMBINATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDYING ANIMAL SCIENCE
Studying Animal Science as the case may present itself requires that you possess the following:
- To study Animal Science in any university or polytechnic in Nigeria, you must have obtained a minimum of Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agric Science and one of Physics, Geography or Economics.
Now let’s go through the O’level (NECO/WAEC) and UTME approved subjects’ combination for studying Animal Science before discussing about the cut off mark.
UTME SUBJECT COMBINATION FOR ANIMAL SCIENCE:
Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Mathematics /Physics.
CUT OFF MARK FOR ANIMAL SCIENCE
It is advised that prospective students score up to 180 minimum JAMB cut off mark and above to stand a chance of studying Animal Science due to the competitive nature of the course. Though cut off mark may vary from school to school. Ideally, the 180 JAMB score is enough to see you through so long as you pass your post UTME.
LIST OF UNIVERSITIES OFFERING ANIMAL SCIENCE IN NIGERIA
- AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY, EKPOMA, EDO STATE– AAU
- AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY, IKOT-AKPADEN, AKWA IBOM STATE– AKSU
- UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE– BENIN
- UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE– CALABAR
- CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, ULI, ANAMBRA STATE– COOU
- DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, ABRAKA, DELTA STATE– DELSU
- EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY, ABAKALIKI, EBONYI STATE– EBSU
- UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IBADAN, OYO STATE– IBADAN
- UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE– MAIDUGURI
- FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, MAKURDI, BENUE STATE– MAKURDI
- NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, NASARAWA STATE– NASARAWA
- OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE– OAU
- UNIVERSITY OF PORT-HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE– PHC
- RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE– RSUST
- TARABA STATE UNIVERSITY, JALINGO, TARABA STATE– TSUJ
- OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY, OSOGBO, OSUN STATE– UNIOSUN
- UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA, ENUGU STATE– UNN
- UNIVERSITY OF UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE– UYO
Hope the above information is well understood? If you have any question as regards O’level subjects requirements for studying Animal Science as well as the JAMB approved subjects combination for Animal Science as a course, kindly get back to us via our comment section below and we shall respond accordingly.
