If you have a passion for automobiles and aspire to become an automobile engineer, it’s essential to have the right subject combinations and information to register and avoid unnecessary mistakes.
In this blog post, we will guide you through the subject combinations required for studying Automobile Engineering in Nigeria, list universities offering this course, discuss the direct entry requirements, and explore the various career opportunities available in the field.
Subject Combinations for Automobile Engineering:
To pursue a degree in Automobile Engineering in Nigeria, you need to be a science student. The following subject combinations are necessary:
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Use of English Language
- One other Science subject
These subjects should be taken and passed with a minimum of five credits in the required NECO, GCE, or WACE SSCE examinations.
JAMB Subject Combination:
When applying for admission to study Automobile Engineering, it is important to score above the JAMB cut-off mark for the course, which is usually 180. However, to increase your chances of securing admission, it is recommended to aim for a score of 200 and above. The JAMB UTME subject combination for Automobile Engineering includes:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
Direct Entry Requirements:
If you are considering gaining admission through Direct Entry, the following requirements must be met:
- ‘A-Level’ passes in any two of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Universities in Nigeria Offering Automobile Engineering:
Currently, Bauchi State University, Gadau is the only university in Nigeria offering admission to study Automobile Engineering.
It is important to verify this information with the latest JAMB brochure as it may change over time.
Career Opportunities in Automobile Engineering:
Upon completing a degree in Automobile Engineering, you will have numerous career opportunities in the automotive industry. Here are some potential career paths:
- Production plants
- Automobile manufacturing industries
- State road transport corporations
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and CAM (Automation)
- Research and Development in automobile producing companies
- Designing
- Emissions Research
- Safety Engineering
- Operations Research
- Performance Engineer
- Vehicle Dynamics Controller
- NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) Engineer
- Open an automobile maintenance workshop
- Freelance Automobile Engineering Technician
Conclusion
Studying Automobile Engineering in Nigeria requires a science background and specific subject combinations in both O’Level and JAMB examinations.
Bauchi State University, Gadau, is currently the only university offering this course. With a degree in Automobile Engineering, you can pursue a variety of career opportunities in production plants, automobile manufacturing industries, state road transport corporations, and more.
Consider your passion and interests within the field to determine the specific career path that suits you best.
