WAEC and JAMB Subjects for Agricultural Extension Services

Are you interested in pursuing a degree in Agricultural Extension Services in Nigeria?

This article aims to provide you with valuable information regarding the subject requirements for both the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

We will also discuss special considerations, direct entry requirements, and a list of universities in Nigeria where you can study Agricultural Extension Services.

Additionally, we will briefly touch upon career prospects in this field.

WAEC Subjects for Agricultural Extension Services:

To be eligible for admission into a Nigerian university to study Agricultural Extension Services, you must possess five SSCE credit passes in the following O’Level subjects:

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

Please note that the O’Level subject combination is not limited to WAEC alone. Equivalent qualifications such as NECO and GCE are also acceptable.

Waiver/Special Requirements:

1. FUAM (Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi) and UNN (University of Nigeria, Nsukka) accept 5 ‘O’ level credit passes in Biology/Agricultural Science, English Language, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics.
2. FUTO (Federal University of Technology, Owerri) requires 5 SSC credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Biology/Agricultural Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Economics. They also accept an ‘O’ level pass in Physics, which should not exceed two sittings.

JAMB Subjects for Agricultural Extension Services:

To qualify for admission into the faculty of Agriculture, under the course of Agricultural Extension Services, you must meet the JAMB subject combination requirements and reach the minimum JAMB cutoff mark of 180. However, it is advisable to aim for a score of 200 and above to improve your chances of admission. The compulsory JAMB subjects for Agricultural Extension Services are:

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

Requirements for Direct Entry Candidates:

If you plan to apply for admission to study Agricultural Extension Services through Direct Entry (DE), without using the UTME, you must satisfy the following conditions:

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

Waiver/Special Requirements:

1. UNN and FUTO accept two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and any one of Botany/Biology/Agricultural Science/Zoology, Economics, Geography/Geology, Physics, Mathematics (Pure & Applied), in addition to meeting the UTME requirements.

List of Universities in Nigeria Offering Agricultural Extension Services:

1. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
2. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)

Career Opportunities in Agricultural Extension Services: Upon completing a degree in Agricultural Extension Services, you can pursue various career paths, including:

• Crops Agent
• Extension Officer
• Extension Agent
• Extension Specialist
• Development Officer
• Livestock Agent
• Researcher
• Lecturer
• Secondary School Teacher

Conclusion

Studying Agricultural Extension Services at a Nigerian university requires specific subject combinations in both the WAEC and JAMB examinations. By meeting these requirements and aiming for a high JAMB score, you can enhance your chances of gaining admission into a reputable institution. Furthermore, the field of Agricultural Extension Services offers diverse career opportunities that can contribute to the development of the agricultural sector in Nigeria.