Wood Production Engineering and Wood Products Engineering are closely related fields, although the names may vary among different institutions.
While both disciplines involve working with wood, it is important to note that Wood Production Engineering is a pure science course and may not be suitable for students with an art background.
To pursue Wood Production Engineering, there are specific subject combinations required by both the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
For WAEC, you need to have a credit pass in five compulsory subjects, which include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Use of English Language, and any other Science subject. This requirement applies to WAEC, NECO, and GCE examinations.
In terms of JAMB subject combination, you must meet the required cutoff mark, which is usually 180, although it is advisable to aim for a higher score of 200 and above for a better chance of admission on merit.
The JAMB subjects for Wood Production Engineering are Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.
For Direct Entry into a Nigerian University to study Wood Production Engineering, you will need to have ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics.
Currently, there are a few universities in Nigeria that offer Wood Production Engineering. These include CRUTECH (Cross River State University of Science & Technology, Calabar) and the University of Ibadan (offering it as Wood Products Engineering).
Before applying for admission into any institution, there are several factors you should consider.
These include the cost of school fees, the suitability of the distance from your location, the convenience of the institution’s environment, the institution’s academic calendar, the likelihood of strikes, the credibility of the degree certificate offered, and the acceptance of your O-level and A-level results.
It is important to thoroughly research and gather information about these factors before making a decision to apply for admission into any institution.
Note: The information provided here is based on the given text and may not reflect the most current details. It is always recommended to verify the requirements and offerings directly with the respective institutions.