JAMB & WAEC Subject Combination for Agricultural Administration

Are you interested in studying Agricultural Administration and need information on the subject combination, universities offering the course, and career opportunities?

Look no further! In this blog post, we will provide you with all the necessary details to help you successfully register and apply for admission to study Agricultural Administration in any Nigerian university.

To study Agricultural Administration, there are specific O’Level subjects that you must have. These subjects are not limited to WAEC but also include NECO, GCE, and their equivalents. You need a minimum of five (5) SSCE credit passes in the following subjects:

1. Biology or Agricultural Science
2. English Language
3. Chemistry
4. Mathematics
5. Any one of the following subjects: Economics, Geography, or Physics

In the JAMB UTME examination, there are three compulsory subjects you will face. To increase your chances of admission, aim for a score of 200 and above, although the JAMB cut-off mark for Agricultural Administration is 180. The required JAMB subject combination for Agricultural Administration is:

1. Biology or Agricultural Science
2. Mathematics or Physics
3. Chemistry

If you intend to apply for Direct Entry (DE) admission instead of using UTME, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Two (2) ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and any one of the following: Agricultural Science, Zoology, Biology, Botany, Geography, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Health Science, or Economics.

Waiver/Special Requirements:

1. FUNAAB (Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta) requires: i) Two (2) ‘A’ level credits in Chemistry and any one of the following: Agricultural Science, Botany, Zoology, Biology, Physics, or Mathematics. ii) OND/HND in Agriculture obtained at upper credit level from a recognized institution. iii) NCE in Biology, Agricultural Science, Physics, or Chemistry (minimum of credit) in addition to UTME requirements.

Now that you know the subject combinations and requirements, let’s explore the universities in Nigeria where you can study Agricultural Administration. One notable institution offering this course is FUNAAB (Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta).

After completing your degree in Agricultural Administration, various career opportunities await you. Here are some potential job roles you can pursue:

1. Farm Manager
2. Extension Agent
3. Extension Manager
4. Agricultural Scientist
5. Crop Production Consultant
6. Agricultural Extension Officer

Note: These are just a few examples of the rewarding career paths available to graduates in Agricultural Administration.