JAMB Subject Combination for Microbiology

JAMB Subject Combination for Microbiology

JAMB Subject Combination for Microbiology – If you want to study Microbiology at the university, and you do not know the JAMB subject combination for the course, you are not alone in this. In Nigeria, JAMB (the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) is the main gateway to gaining admission into the university. They set the exams (the UTME) that determine if you are eligible for admission or not.

After selecting the course of study during the JAMB registration, candidates are also expected to select four subjects that are relevant to the course of study that they have selected. The candidate must also have a credit pass in these four subjects in his or her O-level results which is WAEC, NECO or NABTEB. So, to get started with the registration, you have to first of all cross-check your O-level results grades and select wisely.

Do you want to know the correct JAMB subject combination for Microbiology? For candidates who wish to study Microbiology, if you do not have the correct combination, your application for Microbiology likely will not even be considered, no matter how high your overall JAMB score is.

What is the Correct JAMB Subject Combination for Microbiology?

The standard and most widely accepted JAMB Subject Combination for Microbiology are:

  • Use of English (This is compulsory for all courses)
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

O’Level Requirements for Microbiology

You must obtain five (5) credit passes in the following subjects, achieved in no more than two sittings. These credits can be from examinations such as WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB.

  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

Direct Entry Requirements for Microbiology

You are applying through Direct Entry, the typical requirements include:

  • Two (2) A-Level passes in Chemistry and one of Biology, Zoology, or Botany.
  • National Diploma (ND) or Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) with good grades in relevant science fields, such as Applied Biology.
  • Diploma in Applied Biology from a recognized institution.

Universities Offering Microbiology

Numerous Nigerian universities offer undergraduate programs in Microbiology, encompassing federal, state, and private institutions. These programs provide comprehensive education in areas such as medical, environmental, industrial, and food microbiology. Below is a list of universities offering Microbiology degrees:

Federal Universities

  • University of Ibadan (UI)
  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
  • Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria
  • Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife
  • University of Lagos (UNILAG)
  • University of Benin (UNIBEN)
  • University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
  • Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
  • Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
  • University of Jos (UNIJOS)

State Universities

  • Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso
  • University of Calabar (UNICAL)
  • Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
  • University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
  • Lagos State University (LASU)
  • Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)
  • Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS)
  • Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti
  • Kaduna State University (KASU)
  • Ebonyi State University (EBSU)

Private Universities

  • Covenant University, Ota
  • Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
  • Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD)
  • Gregory University, Uturu
  • Paul University, Awka
  • Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo
  • Madonna University
  • Azman University, Kano

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