Choosing the right subject combination is crucial for securing admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Each course has specific subject requirements that need to be met in both the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or National Examinations Council (NECO) O’level exams.
This article serves as a comprehensive guide, providing a simplified breakdown of the subject combinations for various courses in Nigeria.
Subject Combination:
There are two types of subject combinations:
JAMB subject combinations and O’level subject combinations.
JAMB subject combination refers to the four subjects required for the JAMB exam, while O’level subject combination specifies the minimum five credit passes needed in the WAEC or NECO exams.
JAMB Subject Combination:
The JAMB subject combination consists of four subjects relevant to the course of study.
For example, the JAMB subject combination for Medical Laboratory Science includes:
- Use of English
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
O’level Subject Combination:
The O’level subject combination is the set of subjects in which a candidate must obtain a credit pass in the WAEC or NECO exams.
The minimum requirement for admission into a Nigerian university, polytechnic, or college of education is a credit pass in five relevant subjects, including English Language.
Here are a few examples of O’level subject combinations:
- Engineering:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology/Statistics/Geography
- Mass Communication:
- English Language
- Literature in English
- An approved science subject
- Two other relevant subjects
- Computer Science:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry or Biology
Please note that these examples are not exhaustive, and subject combinations may vary for different institutions or courses.
It is advisable to check the specific requirements of the desired institution and course.
Conclusion
Choosing the correct subject combination is crucial for securing admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
This article has provided a simplified breakdown of the subject combinations for various courses, including both JAMB and O’level requirements.
However, it is important to cross-check with the specific institutions for any updates or variations in subject combinations.