JAMB Subjects Required to Study Crop And Environmental Protection

If you have a passion for agriculture and the environment, pursuing a degree in Crop and Environmental Protection can provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in these fields.

In this blog post, we will outline the admission requirements, including the subject combinations, for studying Crop and Environmental Protection in Nigerian universities.

We will also provide information on universities offering the course and highlight potential career opportunities in this field.

Admission Requirements: To study Crop and Environmental Protection in Nigeria, you must meet certain admission requirements. Here are the details:

O’Level Subject Combination:

For admission, you need a minimum of five O’Level credit passes in the following subjects:

1. Biology/Agricultural Science
2. Chemistry
3. Mathematics
4. Physics (at least a pass)
5. One Science/Social Science subject

Please note that some universities may accept alternative science subjects, and a pass in Physics might be considered by a few institutions.

Waiver/Special Consideration:

• The Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) accepts five O’Level credit passes in Agricultural Science or Biology, Chemistry, English Language, Mathematics, Physics, or any other Science subject. They also accept a pass in Physics.
• Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) requires 5 O’Level credit passes in Agricultural Science or Biology, Chemistry, English Language, Mathematics, and Physics.

JAMB Subject Combination:

In the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) UTME examination, you will be tested on three subjects relevant to Crop and Environmental Protection:

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

Waiver/Special Consideration:

• LAUTECH requires candidates to have English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and Physics/Mathematics.

Direct Entry Admission Requirements:

If you wish to apply for direct entry admission to study Crop and Environmental Protection, you need to meet the following requirements:

• Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics/Economics or Biology/Agricultural Science/Botany/Zoology.

Waiver/Special Consideration:

• LAUTECH accepts NCE/ND/HND credit/merit in Agriculture or two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Physics, or Biology/Agricultural Science.
• FUAM requires two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and Biology/Agricultural Science/Botany/Zoology, or Physics, or Geology.

Universities Offering Crop and Environmental Protection:

In Nigeria, there are currently two universities offering the course:

1. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
2. The Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM)

Career Opportunities:

A degree in Crop and Environmental Protection opens up various career opportunities. Some potential job roles include:

• Crop Protection Specialist
• Environmental Consultant
• Agricultural Extension Officer
• Research Scientist
• Sustainability Analyst
• Agricultural Inspector
• Environmental Impact Assessor

Conclusion

If you aspire to study Crop and Environmental Protection in Nigeria, this blog post has provided you with valuable information on admission requirements, subject combinations, and universities offering the course.

By pursuing this field of study, you can contribute to sustainable agriculture practices and environmental conservation while building a rewarding career.