Biology O’level and UTME subjects combination is the same for all schools irrespective of the higher institution. For example, all universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education offering Biology are mandated to make use of the same Subject Combo as a requirement for the above course.
Making use of the correct and approved O’level subject requirements plus JAMB subject combination for Biology makes the admission process much easier for candidates seeking admission to study Biology 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 Biology and thus making them go through the process of change of course or institution and sometimes, both.
Biology 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 Biology or the list of universities in Nigeria offering Biology but also, the best schools to study this course but this is not to say other schools offering Biology are of lesser quality.
Upon completing this post, you ought to be clear about the followings:
- O’Level Subjects for studying Biology in any Nigerian University or polytechnic
- Admission Requirements for studying Biology
- Whether you can combine WAEC and NECO results to Study Biology (Yes you can though this also depends on the institution)
- Cut off Mark for Biology in any University or Polytechnic
- List of Universities in Nigeria that offers Biology
O’LEVEL AND UTME APPROVED SUBJECTS COMBINATION FOR BIOLOGY
Also, in the quest to study Biology, most candidates look out for the best institution for studying Biology as a course. Say for example; The 30 universities listed below are not just known for studying Biology but can be regarded as the best schools for this course.
O’LEVEL COMBINATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDYING BIOLOGY
Studying Biology as the case may present itself requires that candidate possess the following:
Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language , Mathematics and any three (3) of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Maths, and Technical Drawing.
Now let’s go through the O’level (NECO/WAEC) and JAMB approved subjects’ combination for studying Biology before discussing about the cut off mark.
UTME SUBJECT COMBINATION FOR BIOLOGY:
Mathematics, Physics and any one (1) of Chemistry, Economics and Biology.
CUT OFF MARK FOR BIOLOGY
It is advised that prospective students score up to 180 minimum JAMB cut off mark and above to stand a chance of studying Biology 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 any candidate through so long as you pass your post UTME.
LIST OF UNIVERSITIES OFFERING BIOLOGY
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE – ABU
AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY, IKOT-AKPADEN, AKWA IBOM STATE – AKSU
ADELEKE UNIVERSITY, EDE, OSUN STATE – AUE
AUGUSTINE UNIVERSITY, ILARA, LAGOS, LAGOS STATE – AUGUSTINE
BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY, MAKURDI, BENUE STATE – BSU
CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, ULI, ANAMBRA STATE – COOU
CROSS RIVERS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, CALABAR, CROSS RIVERS STATE – CRUTECH
EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY, ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE – EKSU
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE – FUNAAB
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI, IMO STATE – FUTO
GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, URGWUOMU- NIKE, ENUGU STATE – GOUU
GOMBE STATE UNIVERSITY, TUDUN WADA, GOMBE, GOMBE STATE – GSU
KADUNA STATE UNIVERSITY, KADUNA, KADUNA STATE – KASU
KEBBI STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ALIERO, KEBBI STATE – KSUSTA
MODIBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, YOLA, ADAMAWA STATE – MAUTY
NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY, KADUNA, KADUNA STATE – NDA
NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY, WILBERFORCE ISLAND, BAYELSA STATE – NDU
ONDO STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, OKITIPUPA, ONDO STATE – OSUSTECH
RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE – RSUST
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE – UNIZIK
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA, ENUGU STATE – UNN
VERITAS UNIVERSITY, ABUJA, FCT – VERITAS
YOBE STATE UNIVERSITY, DAMATURU, YOBE STATE – YSU
Hope the above information is well understood? If you have any question as regards O’level subjects requirements for studying Biology and the JAMB approved subjects’ combination for Biology as a course, kindly get back to us via our comment section below and we shall respond accordingly.
