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SCIENCES
FACULTY/SCHOOL/COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
(B.Sc. & B. Tech Programmes)
1 Architecture 41 Computer with Statistics 81 Information and Communication Tech. 121 Physical Sciences
2 Archealology 42 Computer and Economics 82 Information Technology 122 Plant Science
Computer Sci. with Islamic Religious
3 Parasitology adn Entomology 43 83 Information Science 123 Plant Biology
Studies
4 Animal Biology and Environmental 44 Computer and Mathematics 84 Management Information System 124 Plant Science and Biotechnology
5 Animal and Environmetal Biology 45 Computational Analysis 85 Management Software Development 125 Plant Science and Forestry.
Computer Science and Information
6 Anthropology 46 86 Mathematics 126 Plant Science and Taxonomy
Technology
7 Applied Botany 47 Computer Science and Accounting 87 Mathematics and Economics 127 Pure/Applied Chemistry
8 Applied Ecology 48 Communication Technology 88 Mathematics and Geography 128 Pure and Industrial Chemistry
9 Applied Zoology 49 Cognitive Science 89 Mathematics and Geography 129 Public Health Technology
10 Applied Chemistry 50 Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry 90 Mathematics with Statistics 130 Pure/Applied Biology
Mathematics/Statistics/Computer
11 Applied Geophysics 51 Electronics 91 131 Pure/Applied Physics
Science
12 Applied Geology 52 Electronics and Computer Technology 92 Mathematics with Physics 132 Pure/Applied Mathematics
13 Applied Biology 53 Engineering Physics 93 Mathematics with Management Sciences 133 Science Laboratory Technology
14 Applied Biochemistry 54 Energy Studies 94 Marine Biology 134 Statistics
15 Applied Biology and Biochemistry 55 Energy and Petroleum Studies 95 Marine Biology and Fishery 135 Statistics and Biometrics
16 Applied Microbiology and Brewing 56 Environmental Biology and Fishery 96 Medical Laboratory Technology 136 Statistics and Computer Science
17 Applied Mathematics with Statistics 57 Environmental Management 97 Medical Laboratory Science 137 Software Development
18 Applied Statistics 58 Estate Management 98 Meterology 138 Surveying and Geo- Informatics
19 Applied Microbiology 59 Environmental Biology 99 Micribiology 139 Software Engineering
20 Applied Biology and Biotechnology 60 Exercise and Sport Science 100 Micribiology and Indu. Biotechnology 140 Telecommunication Management
21 Artifical intelligence 61 Fisheries and Aquatic Biology 101 Molecular Biology 141 Textile Science/Technology
Aquaculture and Fisheries
22 62 Fisheries Aquaculture 102 Marine Environmental Science 142 Transport Management
Management
23 Biochemistry 63 Genetics and BioTechnology 103 Mathematics with Computer Science 143 Urban and Regional Planning
Biodiversity Conservation & Natural Ecosystem Science and
24 64 Geography 104 144 Quantity Surveying
Utilization Managemet
25 Bio- Informatics 65 Geophysics 105 Natural and Environmetal Studies 145 Wildlife Eco- Tourism
26 Biological Science(s) 66 Geology 106 Natural and Environmetal Science 146 Water Resources Management
Organisational and Industrial 147
27 Biology 67 Geology and Petroleum Studies 107 Water Resources and Agro- Meteology
Psyschology
28 Botany 68 Geology and Minning 108 Operations Research 148 Wood Science
29 Botany and Microbiology 69 Geology and Geo- Physics 109 Optometry 149 Zoology
30 Biotechnology 70 Geography/Regional Planning 110 Petrol- Chemistry 150 Zoology and Aquaculture
31 Building Technology 71 Geology and Earth Sciences 111 Project Management 151 Zoology &Animal Systematics
32 Cell Biology and Genetics 72 Geoloogy and Mineral Science 112 Physics and Applied Physics
33 Chemistry 73 Geoscience 113 Physics
34 Chemical and Industrial Chemistry 74 Hardware and Networking 114 Physics Engineering
35 Chemical Science 75 Industrial Chemistry 115 Physics/Astrology
36 Combined Physical Sciences 76 Industrial Physics 116 Physics / Computational Modeling
37 Computer Engineering 77 Industrial and Environmental Chemistry 117 Physics / Computer Science
38 Computer Electronics 78 Industrial Mathematics 118 Physics / Electronics
39 Computer Science 79 Industrial Mathematics/Statistics 119 Physics/Material Science
40 Computer Science with Accounting 80 Industrial Microbiology 120 Physics with Solar Energy

Some Universities may accept a pass in English for these courses.

ALL PROGRAMMES ADVERTISED IN THIS BROCHURE HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY RECEIVED FROM THE INSTITUTIONS AND ARE DEEMED TO HAVE MET ALL APPROPRIATE
STANDARDS AND HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY COMPETENT AUTHORITIES.
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DIRECT ENTRY UTME
BIOCHEMISTRY: Two ‘A’ level passes Five SSCE credit passes in Biology, Chemistry DIRECT ENTRY:
AAU chosen from English Language, and Physics or (i) FUTA accepts ND at Upper Credit level in Relevant
Chemistry, Chemistry, Mathematics, Mathematics. disciplines in addition to the 'O' level requirements.
AAUA
Mathematics Physics Physics and Biology. (ii) BINGHAM, MAUTY and ILORIN, FUTO require ‘A’ level in
ABSU and Biology. Chemistry and Biology.
ABU (iii) COOU and RSUST accept a good ND (credit) in related
ABUAD NCE/ND/HND in fields.
related field plus (iv) MINNA, COOU and UDU accept ND/HND with at least
ACHIEVERS
UTME requirement. lower credit plus four ‘O’ level credit paases in relevant
AJAYI subjects.
AL-HIKMAH (v) BABCOCK, KSU, PHC, ABSU and IMSU No Direct Entry
COOU (vi) BENIN does not accept Mathematics at 'A' level. In addition
to UTME requirements accepts:
AUE
(a) ND (Upper credit) / HND (Lower credit) in Food Technology
BABCOCK or Science Laboratory Technology.
BASU (c) NCE (credit) in Biology or Chemistry.
BAYERO (vii) UMUDIKE requires A' level Chemistry and
Biology/Botany/Zoology.
BELLS
(viii) OOU accepts ND/HND in relevant subjects plus UTME
BENIN requirements.
BINGHAM (x) EKSU - a minimum of ND (Upper Credit) from recognised
BIU institution.
(xi) BIU and accept ND and NCE in relevant fields.
BOWEN
(xii) AAU accepts 1st degree and 5 'O' level credits in relevant
CALEB subjects for Direct Entry".
CARITAS (xiii) UNN accepts ‘A’ level/HSC at Principal level in Chemistry,
COVENANT Biology (Botany or Zoology) and Physics plus UTME
requirement and Degree in relevant fields.
CUAB
(xiv) AYAYI accepts two 'A' level passes (or equivalents) in
CHRISLAND
Chemistry and Biology including the requirements in
CRUTECH UTME.

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DELSU (xv) EBSU requires three A' level passes in Biology, Chemistry
and Mathematics or Physics.
ELIZADE
(xvi) CUAB accepts (i) at least two 'A' level passes in Chemistry
ESUTECH and any one of Physics, Mathematics or Biology or (ii) IJMB
EVANGEL at acceptable grades. (iii) NCE, ND, HND and
GREGORY approved equivalent with at least lower credit may be
GSU admitted to the appropriate level.
EKSU (xvii) COOU accepts ND/HND lower credit in Food Science
FED-LAFIA Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Biogenetic Engineering or
its equivalent.
FED-WUKARI
(xviii) FUTO requires at least two ‘A’ Level passes not below
FED-DUTSINMA Grade C in Chemistry and Biology. It accepts ND/HND
FED-KEBBI (Upper Credit) in relevant fields. Candidates must in
FED-GUSAU addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. It does
not accept First Degree and NCE.
FED-GASHUA
(xix) BOWEN accepts 'A’ Level /IJMB/NCE/ND or approved
FED-LOKOJA equivalent in Chemistry and either Mathematics or
FED-NDUFU Physics.
FEDOTUOKE (xx) BIU requires in addition to the O' level requirements
specified, a minimum of two relevant subjects passed at
FED-OYEEKITI
GCE Advanced level or NCE (3 merits) or National Diploma
FUNAAB in relevant field not below credit level.
FOUNTAIN (xxi) WUSTO accepts two "A" level passes in Chemistry and any
FUTA one of Biology, Physics and Mathematics.
(xxii) UNIOSUN also accepts 'A' level pass in Botany, ND and
FUTO
approved equivalents (Lower credit).
GOUU
(xxiii) CRAWFORD accepts ND (upper credit) or HND in relevant
HALLMARK
courses is acceptable. O/L credit in either Physics or
ILORIN Mathematics in addition to 'A' level passes in Chemistry
IMSU and Biology is acceptable.
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JABU (xxiv) EBSU accepts three 'A' level passes in Biology, Chemistry,
Mathematics or Physics
KASU
(xxv) BELLS accepts
KSU (a) Two A' level passes chosen from Physics, Chemistry,
KSUSTAA Mathematics and Biology.
KUST (b) ND/HND in related field plus UTME requirement.
(xxvi) WESTERN-DEL accepts
LAGOS
(a) Two ‘A’ level passes obtained at one sitting from
LANDMARK Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics in Addition to
LAPAI O’ Level requirements (credit passes in English Language,
LASU Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
(b)) ND (Upper Credit) in relevant discipline (Food Chemistry,
LCITY
Brewing Science, Food Technology, Science Laboratory
MADONNA Technology) in addition to O’ Level requirements. HND
MC-IBRU (Lower Credit) in relevant discipline. NCE (Credit) in
MCPHERSON Biology or Chemistry
(xxvii) JABU requires Chemistry and any other one from Biology,
MAIDUGURI
Physics and Mathematics.
MAKURDI (xxviii) RHEMA accepts National Diploma in Chemistry, Food
MINNA Science and Technology or NCE in Biology/Chemistry.
(with option in Food Science) (xxx) EVANGEL same as in Chemistry.
(xxxi) KWASU accepts
MKAR
a) Two G.C.E. A/L or its equivalent, one of which must be in
MOUNTAIN TOP relevant field.
NDU b) ND with minimum of upper credit in relevant subject;
NORTHWEST c) HND with lower credit in the relevant field.
(xxxii) OSUSTECH accepts
NOVENA
a) Two A’ level passes in Chemistry Biology or Physics.
OAU b) National Diploma (ND) with Distinction and Credit passes in
ONONG relevant subjects.
OOU (xxxiii) MAKURDI requires ‘A’ Level GCE passes in Biology,

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OSUSTECH Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics MUST be


obtained. NCE, ND, and HND graduates in Science/
PHC
Technology with credit level passes in the relevant subjects
PLSU must be considered in addition to UTME requirements.
POL-ACAD (xxxiv) FUNAAB accepts:
REDEEMERS a) ND (Upper Credit) in Analytical and Industrial Chemistry,
Science Laboratory Technology or related fields.
RENAISSANCE
b) NCE (Credit) in Biology or Chemistry.
RSUST c) Two A’ level credit passes in Chemistry, Biology/Botany/
SALEM Zoology, Physics and Mathematics.
SAU (xxxv) MCPHERSON accepts ND (upper credit) or HND( lower
credit) in relevant courses is acceptable. O/L credit in
SOSU
either Physics or Mathematics in addition to 'A' level passes
SOUTHWESTERN in Chemistry and Biology is acceptable.
TANSIAN (xxxvi) CALEB – Same as Microbiology and Industrial
UDU Biotechnology.
(xxxvii) UMYUK accepts Candidates with GCE ‘A’ level, IJMB, with a
UMUDIKE
minimum of 9 points. A level Candidates must have
UMYUK Chemistry. NCE candidates must have Chemistry and
UNIOSUN Biology.
UNIKINGS (xxxix) SOUTHWESTERN – Same as Microbiology.
(xl) LAGOS accepts;
UNN
(a) Very good passes in the following three JUPEB/A-LEVEL
WESTERN-DEL
subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics
WUSTO
(b) Candidates must satisfy O/Level requirement
MAUTY
NASARAWA
offers the course as UTME.
(i) FUTA requires five 'O' Level credit passes at a maximum of
Biochemistry and Molecular
two sittings, which must include: English Language,
Biology) Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural
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CRAWFORD Science.
(ii) OAU accepts Physics or Biology.
RHEMA
(iii) ABSU requires a credit in Physics.
EKSU (iv) EBSU, IMSU and COOU accept a pass in ‘O’ level English
KWASU Language.
ODUDUWA (v) UMUDIKE same as in Food Science and Technology
(vi) EBSU accepts Agric. Sci in lieu of Biology and a pass in
Physics.
(vii) NDU requires the five ‘O’ level credit passes in not more
FORENSIC SCIENCE: than two sittings.
POL-ACAD (viii) CRUTECH- Same as Biological Science
(ix) AJAYI requires five (5) credit passes must include: English
language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology at
one sitting or six (6) credits at not more than two sittings
(x) MAIDUGURI accepts SSCE passes in English Language and
Mathematics.
(xi) CUAB accepts credit pass in Agric. Science in lieu of Biology.
(xii) EBSU requires credits in Mathematics or Physics
(xiii) BELLS requires five SSCE Credit passes in English Language,
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology/ Geography/
Further Mathematics/ Agricultural Science.
(xiv) REDEEMER'S requires Five 'O' Level credit passes in
English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and
Biology/ Agricultural Science.
(xv) WESTERN-DEL requires five SSCE credit passes which must
include Chemistry, English Language, Chemistry, Biology,
Mathematics and Physics.
(xvi) PLSU – Same as in Chemistry.
(xvii) GOUU accepts credit pass in any other Science subject in
lieu of Physics.

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(xviii) KWASU accepts credit passes in Further mathematics and
Agricultural Science.
(xix) RENAISSANCE requires the credit passes at not more than
two sittings.
(xx) MAKURDI - Candidates seeking admission into any of these
Programmes must possess five (5) credit passes which
MUST be from one examination body (i.e. either WAEC or
NECO) and obtained at NOT more than two (2) sittings.
The Department does not accept the combination of both
WAEC and NECO. Students of the University of Agriculture,
Makurdi Pre-degree Remedial Science Programme who
pass their end of session examinations are considered or
admission on the condition that they also pass UTME.
NOTE: Agricultural Science and Health Science shall NOT be
accepted in place of Biology. Further Mathematics shall
NOT be accepted in place of Physics or Mathematics.
(xxi) SAU accepts credit pass in Technical Drawing, Agricultural
Science or Geography in lieu of Physics
(xxii) UMYUK requires five credit passes in not more than two
sittings.
(xxiii) SOUTHWESTERN – Same as Microbiology.

UTME SUBJECTS:
(i) AAU, EKSU and RSUST require Mathematics.
(ii) OAU requires Chemistry, Mathematics and either Biology
or Physics.
(iii) ILORIN does not accept Mathematics.
(iv) SALEM, MAKURDI, OSUSTECH, EBSU, OSUSTECH, ABU and
BENIN require Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
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(v) BOWEN requires Chemistry and any two of Physics,
Mathematics and Biology.
(vi) AJAYI - Same as Chemistry.
(vii) BELLS does not require Biology in lieu of Mathematics.
(viii) WESTERN-DEL requires Biology, Chemistry, Physics and
Mathematics.
(x) FUTA requires Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and
Mathematics/Physics.
(xi) KWASU requires Chemistry, Biology plus any one of
Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics or
Geography.
(xii) CUAB and SAU require Biology, Chemistry and
Physics/Mathematics.
(xii) OSUSTECH requires Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
(xiii) SOUTHWESTERN – Same as Microbiology.
(xiv) UNIOSUN requires Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE(S) : (i) Two ‘a’ level Five SSCE credit passes to Biology, Chemistry DIRECT ENTRY:
ABU passes to include one include English Language, and Physics or (i) FUNAAB accepts:
of Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Mathematics. a) ND (Upper Credit) in Biological Science, Science Laboratory
AUE
Biology or Chemistry. Biology and any other Technology or related fields.
FUNAAB Science subject. b) NCE (Credit) in Biology.
with options in: Botany (ii) ND/NCE in c) Two A’ level credit passes in Chemistry, Biology/Botany/
&Zoology related fields. Zoology, Physics and Mathematics.
(ii) UNN - Upper Credit / Merit in HND and ND/NCE/Degree in
BAYERO
relevant fields plus UTME requirements.
with options in: (iii) AUE - Upper Credit / Merit in HND and ND
Botany, Applied Biology, (iii) AUE and BSU require ‘A’ level pass in
Microbiology and Zoology. Biology/Botany/Zoology plus Chemistry/Physics.
(vi) BAUCHI requires:
UNN
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UNIZIK Zoology or Botany.


(b) ND/HND or NCE with Upper credit in related fields.
RSUST
(v) OOU accepts HND, Final Certificate from Nigerian Institute
(offered as Applied Biology with of Science Technology (NIST)
option in Botany ) (vii) NDU accepts ND/HND and AIMLT including General
BSU Advanced level requirements.
(viii) MAUTY accepts:
with options in: Biology.
(a) Two `A' level passes in Biology and Chemistry
YOSU (b) HND in relevant field with at least lower credit
NDU (ix) UMYUK accepts Candidates with a minimum of 9 points in
with options in Biology IJMB/ GCE A level/NCE, in Biology, Chemistry. Candidates
FUTO with Lower credit pass in National Diploma in relevant
GSU subject may also be admitted.
GOUU (x) Futo requires at least two ‘A’ Level passes not below Grade
(with options in C from Chemistry, Biology, Botany and Zoology. It accepts
i. Biotechnology ND/HND (Upper Credit) in related fields. Candidates must
in addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. It does
ii. Microbiology
not accept First Degree and NCE.
CRUTECH
with options in:
i). Biology UTME.:
ii. Microbiology (i) UNN - as in combined courses.
(ii) MAKURDI accepts a pass in English Language.
KASU
(iii) BSU requires credit passes in English Language, Physics or
KSUSTAA Geography.
MINNA (iv) OOU accepts credit pass in any other subject from Physics
NDA and Geography.
(v) NDU requires the five ‘O’ level credit passes in more than
MAUTY
two sittings.
(with options in ) (xi) BAUCHI requires at least a pass in Physics.

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i). Botany, (ii) Zoology (xii) ABUJA accepts Further Mathematics in lieu of
Mathematics.
OSUSTECH
(xiii) KSU, FUTO, FED-LOKOJA, OSUSTECH and CRUTECH require
(with options in: (i) Botany (ii) credit pass in Physics as the fifth subject..
Zoology (iii) Industrial (ix) ABU and FUNAAB require Five ‘O’ level credit passes to
Microbiology include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology
and Physics.
AKSU
(xi) FUTA requires five SSCE credit passes in English language,
(offers the course with the Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural
following options) Science in NOT more than two sittings.
i. Botany (xii) GOUU requires five SSCE credit passes in not more than
two sittings in subjects which include English Language,
ii. Microbiology
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
iii. Genetics and Biotechnology (xii) NDA requires the fifth subject from Physics, Agricultural
iv. Zoology Science, Geography or Health Science.
EKSU
COOU
VERITAS U.T.M.E SUBJECT
(i) FUTA requires English Language, Chemistry,
Biology/Agricultural Science and either Mathematics or
Physics.
(ii) AUE accepts Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics.
(iii) OSUSTECH accepts Agricultural Science in lieu of Physics
and Mathematics.
(iv) FUTO requires Chemistry, Biology and Physics.

PHYSICS NCE/Two ‘A’ level A’ Five SSCE credit passes in Physics, DIRECT ENTRY:
AAU level passes in Physics English Language, Physics, Mathematics and (i) OAU and BSU accept Physics and Chemistry at ‘A’ level.
and Mathematics or Chemistry, Mathematics Chemistry or (ii) MAIDUGURI, BSU and UYO accept NCE (Merit pass) with
with options in Geophysics
Chemistry. and any other Science Biology. Physics major.

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ABU subject from Further (iii) BINGHAM and IBADAN requires accepts NCE/ND
mathematics and Biology (credit/merit) in Mathematics and one other approved
ABUJA
or Agricultural Science, Science subject.
ABUAD (iv) UNN accepts:
ACHIEVERS (a) NCE Physics or ND or HND in Physics or Engineering.
ADSU (b) Two A’ level passes in physics and Mathematics plus UTME
requirements in both cases.
AKSU
(v) FUTA accepts ND at Upper Credit or its equivalent in
AL-HIKMAH Science Technology, Electronics and Electrical Engineering
COOU or (ii) a minimum of two (2) GCE Advanced Level (A/L)
AUE passes in Physics and Mathematics at one sitting or its
equivalent.
AUGUSTINE
(vi) MINNA, BAYERO and KUST accept NCE (credit),ND/HND
BASU (lower credit) plus O/level credit passes in Physics,
BAYERO Mathematics and two other Science subjects. BAYERO
BAZE accepts one other Science subject. BSU accepts HND
(Upper credit) only. MINNA accepts five credit passes in
BENIN
relevant subjects.
BINGHAM (vii) COOU accepts ND/HND at credit level in relevant fields and
BIU a pass in English Language under exceptional
BOWEN circumstances..
(viii) PHC, ABSU and IMSU - No Direct Entry.
BSU
(ix) COOU and MAUTY accept ND (lower credit) in
CALABAR Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
CALEB (x) DELSU and ABSU accept NCE merit passes in Physics and
CHRISLAND Mathematics or ND credit passes in
CRUTECH Elect/Elect/Telecommunication Engineering Science Tech
and Mathematics.
DELSU
(xi) SALEM and UMUDIKE require A' level passes in Physics and
EDWIN CLARK Maths/Further Maths.
ELIZADE (xii) ILORIN accepts NCE (Distinction / Merit passes )in Physics

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EVANGEL and Mathematics plus UTME requirements.


(xiii) DELSU accepts NCE merit passes in Physics, Chemistry and
EKSU
Mathematics. It also accepts ND credit pass in Science
FED-LOKOJA Technology.
FED-LAFIA (xiv) BIU accepts ND/NCE at Upper credit level only
FED-KASHERE (xv) CALABAR requires two 'A' level passes or equivalent in
Physics and either Chemistry or Mathematics plus
FED-GASHUA
WASCE/GCE 'O' level/NECO passes at credit level in Physics,
FED-GUSAU
English Language, Mathematics and two Science subjects.
FED-WUKARI (xvii) FUNAAB accepts:
FED-DUTSINMA a) ND (Upper Credit) in Physics, Electrical Electronic, Science
Laboratory Technology or related fields.
FED-DUTSE
b) NCE (Credit) in Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science.
FED-NDUFU c) Two A’ level credit passes in Physics, Chemistry or Biology
FED-OYEEKITI (xviii) IGBINEDION accepts Physics plus one of Mathematics or
FOUNTAIN Chemistry, ND in Elect./Elect. and Science Technology.
(xix) UDU accepts National Diploma at credit level in relevant
FUNAAB
field plus O’ level credit in Physics, Mathematics.
FUTO (xx) OOU accepts two 'A' level subjects including Physics and
(with options in): any other Science subject. ND with a minimum of Lower
(i) Applied Nuclear Science credit in Geography, Elect/ Electronics, Mech. Engr., Pure &
Applied Science, Science Lab. Tech., Final Certificate in NIST
(ii) Industrial Physics
and Data Processing (Lower credit).
(iii) Medical Physics (xxi) EKSU accepts Biology in lieu of Mathematics.
(iv) Meteorology & Atmospheric (xxii) BENIN in addition to UTME requirements,
Physics requires:
a) 2 'A’ level passes in Physics and Chemistry/ Mathematics;
FUPRE
ND (Upper credit) /HND (Lower credit) in Science
(with options in): Laboratory Technology, Computer Engineering and related
(i) Theoretical Physics courses; NCE (Overall Merit) with credit pass in Physics.
(ii) Physical/Electronics (xxiii) AAU accepts credit pass in relevant National Diploma or 2

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(iii) Physical and Energy Studies 'A' level passes or their equivalent plus 5 credit passes at
not more than 2 sittings.
GOUU
(xxiv) AJAYI - Same as Computer Science.
GREGORY (xxv) CRUTECH and RSUST require Mathematics and Physics.
GSU (xxvi) CUAB accepts NCE/ND and approved equivalent of at least
HALLMARK upper credit in relevant fields and IJMB at acceptable grade
levels.
IBADAN
(xxvii) AAUA accepts ND in Physics or Applied Mathematics at
ILORIN credit level.
IMSU (xxix) GSU accepts ND/HND/NCE/IJAMB/ GCE 'A' or its
JABU equivalent in addition to five stated credits.
(xxxi) BIU requires in addition to the O 'level requirements
SLUK
specified , a minimum of two relevant subjects passed at
JOS GCE Advanced level or NCE (3 merits) or National Diploma
KASU in relevant field not below credit level.
AL-QALAM (xxxiii) BOWEN accepts 'A’ Level /IJMB/NCE/ ND or approved
equivalent in Mathematics and Physics. In exceptional
KSU
cases Physics and Chemistry may be considered.
KSUSTA (xxxiv) WUSTO does not accepts Chemistry in lieu of Mathematics
KUST (xxxv) FUTA accepts ND at Upper Credit level in
LAGOS Electronic/Electrical Engineering or Science Technology in
addition to the 'O' level requirements or Two 'A' level
LANDMARK
passes at one sitting in Physics, Maths and Chemistry in
LAPAI addition to the 'O' level requirements.
LASU (xxxvi) UNIOSUN accepts 'A' Level pass in Geography in lieu of
LAUTECH Mathematics and Chemistry. Accepts also ND (Lower
LCITY Credit) and approved equivalents.
(xxxvii) CALABAR accepts 'A' level or its equivalent in Physics and
MCPHERSON either Chemistry or Mathematics plus O/L credit passes in
MAIDUGURI Physics, English Language, Mathematics and two Science
MAKURDI subjects.

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(with options in: (xxiv) BELLS accepts


(a) Two A' level passes chosen from Physics, Chemistry,
Physics and Industrial Physics
Mathematics and Biology.
MOUNTAIN TOP (b) ND/HND in related field plus UTME requirements
NDA (xxv) WESTERN-DEL accepts
NDU (a) NCE/Two ‘A’ level passes in Physics and mathematics or
Chemistry
FUTA
(b) ND with at least merit pass in Electrical/Electronics
With options in Engineering or Science Technology.
(i) Energy (xxvi) AUE accepts ND (Upper credit) in Electrical/Electronic from
(ii) Electronics & Solid State recognised Polytechnics.
(xxvii) RHEMA accepts ND/NCE in related discipline plus UTME
Physics
requirement.
MINNA (xxviii) TSUJ:
MKAR (a) Requires three A’ level passes which must include Physics
NASARAWA combination.
(b) Accepts NCE (merit) and ND/HND (credit) in related fields
NORTHWEST
in addition to UTME requirement.
NOVENA (xxix) EVANGEL accepts two A’ level passes in Biology, Zoology,
NTNU Botany and Chemistry or Physics.
OAU (xxx) KWASU – Same as in Mathematics.
(xxxi) MAKURDI accepts in addition to UTME requirements:
OOU
(a) HND – 200 Level
with options in: Geophysics, (b) NCE (2 Credits in relevant areas) – 200 Level.
Medical Health Physics and (c) ND (Minimum of lower Credit) – 100 Level
Physics with Electronics. (d) Two A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics – 200
OSUSTECH level.
(with options in: (xxxii) MCPHERSON accepts ND/HND/NCE/GCE 'A' level or its
(i) Physics; (ii) Electronics; (iii) equivalent in addition to five stated credits.
(xxxiii) CALEB accepts ND at Credit level in Computer Science,
Solid State.
Electrical/Electronic, Electrical Engineering or Sciences
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entry provided they have the UME subjects at one sitting.
PHC
(xxxiv) LAGOS accepts;
with options in: i) Applied (a) Very good passes in the following three JUPEB/A-LEVEL
Geophysics; ii) Elect/Elect. subjects: Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry.
PLSU (b) Candidate must satisfy O/L requirement which include
credit in Further Mathematics.
POL-ACAD
(c) Does not accept ND/HND.
RENAISSANCE (xxxv) NDU accepts HSC, ND passes in any two of Physics,
RSUST Chemistry, Biology or Geography.
with options in Electronics, (xxxvi) NTNU – Same as in Computer Science.
(xxxvii) OSUSTECH accepts
Applied Geophysics, Pure
a) Two A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics or
Physics. Chemistry.
RITMAN b) National Diploma (ND) with Distinction and Credit passes in
SALEM relevant subjects.
(xxxvii) KUST accepts ND/HND (Lower Credit) & NCE (credit)
SAU
plus O’ level credit in physics, mathematics, chemistry
SOSU and one other science subject.
SOUTHWESTERN (xxxviii)Futo requires at least two ‘A’ Level passes not below
SUMMIT Grade C in Physics and Mathematics. It accepts
TSUJ ND/HND (Upper Credit) in Physics, Mathematics,
Computer Science and Engineering. Candidates must in
UDU
addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. It does
UMUDIKE
not accept First Degree and NCE.
UMYUK
UNIHEZ UTME.
UNIKINGS (i) BENIN requires credit pass in Mathematics and any other
Science subject in addition to English Language, Physics and
UNN
Chemistry.
UYO (ii) OOU requires Physics and Mathematics and any other two
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(iii) CALABAR require credits in Biology/Chemistry, Physics,
WELLSPRING
English Language, Maths, candidates with a pass in English
WUSTO Language may be allowed to remedy the deficiency during
MAUTY the first year of study by taking and passing the UNICAL
IGBINEDION Remedial English. Accepts pass in Chemistry/ Biology
/Mathematics.
(offers the course as Physics
(iv) UNIZIK accept P.7 in English Language
and Industrial Physics) (v) COOU , IMSU and DELSU may accept a pass in English
ODUDUWA Language
RHEMA (vi) FUTA requires credit to include English Language, Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics.
YOSU
(vii) UMUDIKE same as in Mathematics.
EKSU (viii) IBADAN requires 5 or 6 credit passes at one or two sittings
to include English. Language, Mathematics, Physics, and
any other two Science subjects.
PHYSICS WITH ELECTRONICS (ix) NDU requires the five ‘O’ level credit passes in not more
AAUA than two sittings.
ACHIEVERS (x) PHC requires credit in Biology and Mathematics or Physics.
(xi) FUNAAB requires a credit pass in Biology Science.
AJAYI
(xii) MAUTY requires a credit pass in any subject as the fifth
BELLS subject.
CRAWFORD (xiii) AJAYI - Same as Computer Science.
ELIZADE (xiv) JOS accepts candidates who have satisfied the UTME
requirements plus a pass in Remedial Science Programme
FED-GUSAU
of the University of Jos.
FED-OTUOKE (xv) UYO requires a credit passes in Chemistry and English
FED-KEBBI Language.
FOUNTAIN (xvi) UMYUK requires Five credit passes at SSCE (or its
GOUU equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry and any of Biology, Agricultural Science and
NDU
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NOVENA Geography in not more than two sittings.


PHC (xvii) UNN accepts five ‘O’ level Credit passes in Physics,
Mathematics and English Language as well as two (2) other
REDEEMERS credit passes from Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Biology,
SOUTHWESTERN further mathematics, statistics, Technical drawing and
UNIOSUN Geography at SSCE/GCE/NECO or its equivalent.
VERITAS (xviii) KSU – Same as Mathematical Sciences.
(xix) WUSTO requires five 'O' level credit in English, Physics,
Mathematics and any other 2 subjects preferably
PHYSICS AND COMPUTER Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Geography and Biology in
ELECTRONIC that order.
OBONG (xx) FUNAAB same as in Biochemistry.
(xxi) UNIOSUN accepts any other Science subject as the fifth
subject at one sitting.
PHYSICS ELECTRONICS (xxii) NTNU accepts English Language, Mathematics, Physics and
any other two Science subjects.
FED-DUTSINMA (xxiii) GOUU requires Five SSCE credit passes in not more than
BABCOCK two sittings in subjects which include English
Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
PHYSICS WITH MATERIAL (xxiv) BELLS requires five SSCE Credit passes in English Language,
SCIENCE Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Geography/
KWASU Further Mathematics/ Agricultural Science.
(xxv) REDEEMER'S requires five 'O' Level credit passes in English
Language, Physics, Chemistry Mathematics, and any of
ELECTRONICS Further Mathematics, Biology or Geography.
(xxvi) BOWEN requires five SSCE Credit Passes to include English
BAYERO Language, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, Physics,
WUSTO Chemistry, and any other Science subjects, including
Geography
(xxvii) WESTERN-DEL requires credit pass in Biology as the fifth
PHYSICS WITH SOLAR subject.

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ENERGY (xxviii) FUPRE requires at least a pass in Biology.
BOWEN (xxix) OSUSTECH requires Biology or Geography as the fifth
subject.
(xxx) SALEM accepts credit passes in Chemistry and Geography.
PHYSICS / INDUSTRIAL (xxxi) EVANGEL does not accept credit pass in Geography but
PHYSICS does not accept Agricultural Science.
BENIN (xxxii) GOUU requires for Physics with Electronics SSCE credit
passes in English, Mathematics, Physics, Biology or
UNIZIK
Chemistry and any other Science subject.
(xxxiii) KWASU – Same as in Mathematics.
(xxxiv) CRUTECH accepts any relevant Science or Social Science
PHYSICS WITH
subject as the fifth subject.
COMPUTAIONAL MODELING
(xxxv) MAKURDI accepts credit pass in Further Mathematics,
CALEB
Statistics, Technical Drawing, Geography or electronics in
lieu of Biology, or Agricultural Science. Require O’ Level in
PHYSICS/ASTROLOGY
SSCE or equivalent at not more than two sittings.
EBSU
(xxxvi) NDA requires five O’ level credit passes from English
UNN
Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two from
Chemistry, Biology, Technical Drawing and Geography.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
(xxxvii) FED-LAFIA – Same as in Mathematics.
GOUU (xxxviii) LAGOS requires a credit pass in Further Mathematics as
(with options in the fifth subject.
i. Industrial Physics (xxxix) FED-LOKOJA requires Five SSCE credit passes in English
Language, Physics, Mathematics and any other two Science
ii. Physics with Electronics
subject.
(xl) SOUTHWESTERN accepts:
a. HND
ENERGY STUDIES
SALEM
b. IJMB/NCE/ND
c. Accept NCE merit passes in Physics and Mathematics or ND
credit passes in Elect/Elect/Telecommunication
Engineering Science Tech and Mathematics.

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(xli) FUTO requires at least five ‘O’ Level credit passes in English
Language, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and any other
Science subject from Further Mathematics and Biology or
Agricultural Science in not more than two sittings.
(xliii) ABUJA accepts five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent)
including English, Mathematics and any other three
subjects preferably Further Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and Geography in
that order.

UTME. SUBJECTS
(i) IBADAN requires Physics and two other Science subjects.
(ii) ILORIN, IGBINEDION and FUTA. Accept Agricultural Science
in lieu of Biology.
(iii) DELSU and OAU accept Chemistry, Physics, Biology or
Mathematics.
(iv) FUTA and OAU require Chemistry
(v) FUTO, UNIOSUN, FED-LOKOJA, UNN, LAGOS, FED-LAFIA,
FUNAAB, MAKURDI, SALEM, AUE, BENIN, CRUTECH and
BAUCHI require Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
(vi) CALABAR and BELLS does not accept Biology as UTME
subject.
(vii) NTNU and AJAYI - Same as Computer Science.
(viii) AAUA does not accept Biology as one of UTME subject
(ix) NTNU accepts Mathematics, Physics and any other Science
subject.
(xi) TSUJ requires Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
(xii) EVANGEL accepts Geography in lieu of Chemistry or
Biology.
(xiii) KWASU – Same as in Mathematics.
PHYSICS AND APPLIED PHYSICS Two A/L passes in As for Physics As for Physics DIRECT ENTRY AND UTME

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BAUCHI Physics and (i) BENIN as in Physics.
Mathematics. (ii) ESUTECH requires ‘A’ level passes in Physics and
Mathematics.
INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS (iii) BAUCHI accepts ND in Engineering.
COOU (iv) IMSU and ESUTECH accept a pass in English Language
(v) LAUTECH accepts 'A' level passes in Physics and
EBSU
Mathematics or ND Upper credit/HND/NCE credit in
ESUTECH Physics plus UTME requirements.
GOUU (vi) EBSU accepts HND, NCE and ND with a minimum of Merit
IMSU and Upper credit respectively in the relevant fields.
(vii) UNIZIK accepts a pass in English Language.
MAKURDI
(viii) RENAISSANCE requires credit pass in Further Mathematics.
MC-IBRU (ix) CUAB same as Physics
MKAR (x) LAUTECH accepts 'A' Level Passes in Physics, and
RENAISSANCE Mathematics or ND with Upper Credit/HND/NCE credit
grade in Physics (plus UTME requirements) may be
considered for admission into 200 level.
PURE AND APPLIED PHYSICS
(xi) PAUL accepts passes in Higher certificate examination or
ADSU GCE Á’ level examination in Physics and Mathematics.
(xii) ABUJA accepts Geography as the third subject.

PURE PHYSICS
PAUL
UTME.
(i) LAUTECH requires Passes at Credit level to include English
PURE AND INDUSTRIAL Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
PHYSICS (ii) GOUU same as in Biological Sciences.
ABSU (iv) RENAISSANCE and PAUL require five SSCE credit passes at
not more than two sittings including English Language,
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
(v) EBSU requires five SSCE credit passes in English Language,

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Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other Science
subject from further Mathematics and Biology or
Agricultural Science.

UTME SUBJECT.
(i) EBSU requires Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or
Biology.

INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS WITH Five SSCE credit passes to Physics,


RENEWABLE ENERGY include English Language, Mathematics and
COVENANT Physics, Chemistry and Chemistry or
Mathematics and one Biology.
other Science.
INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS WITH
APPLIED GEOPHYSICS
COVENANT

INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS WITH


ELECTRONICS AND IT
APPLICATION
COVENANT

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Two ‘A’ level passes in Five SSCE credit passes in Chemistry, Biology DIRECT ENTRY AND UTME:

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ESUTECH Chemistry and Biology English Language, and Physics or (i) ESUTECH requires a credit pass in English Language
or Health Science. Mathematics, Chemistry, Mathematics.
UNIZIK
Biology and Physics.
INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS: (i) Two ‘A’ level Five SSCE credit passes in Mathematics and DIRECT ENTRY:
BENIN passes from English Language, any two of Physics, (i) EBSU accepts ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and any
Mathematics, Physics, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, one of Biology/Health Science, Chemistry, Economics,
BIU
Economics or two other Science subjects. Economics, Biology Physics, Statistics and Agricultural Science. It also accepts
COVENANT Chemistry. and Agricultural HND, NCE and ND with a minimum of Merit and Upper
DELSU (ii) NCE with Science. credit respectively in the relevant fields.
EBSU minimum of merit in (ii) DELSU accepts A/L and NCE (merit pass) in Maths plus
relevant subjects. any Social Science subject.
EKSU
(iii) FUTA accepts
FUTA (a) Two 'A' Level passes in Science subjects including
MC-IBRU Mathematics and Physics
MSU (b) National Diploma in Computer Science with at least an
REDEEMER'S Upper Credit.
(c) NCE in Computer Science/Maths, Computer
RENAISSANCE
Science/Physics, Maths/Physics with at least Credit Pass
WESTERN-DEL in both
WUSTO (iv) BENIN - Same as in Mathematics.
(v) AAUA requires A' level passes in both Maths and
Physics and also accepts ND in Computer Science,
INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS Statistics or any other related courses at lower credit
/APPLIED STATISTICS level.
ESUTECH (vi) WUSTO same as in Mathematics.
(xii) BELLS same as in Physics with Electronics
(viii) WESTERN-DEL accepts
APPLIED MATHEMATICS
WITH STATISTICS (a) Two ‘A’ Level passes to include Mathematics, Physics,
Economics or Chemistry.
BELLS (b) NCE/ND with minimum of merit in relevant subjects.
(ix) ESUTECH requires two 'A' Level passes to include
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Mathematics. It accepts National Diploma in Science
INDUSTRAL courses.
MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER
EBSU UTME.
(i) ESUTECH requires English Language, Mathematics and
three credit passes out of Physics, Statistics, Economics,
Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics and
Agricultural Science.
(ii) EBSU accepts two other credit passes from Biology,
Economics, Physics and Statistics.
(iii) BENIN accepts Credit passes in English language,
Mathematics and any three of Physics, Chemistry,
Biology/Agric. Science or Geography.
(iv) DELSU accepts English Language, Mathematics and any
of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics,
Economics and Geography.
(v) IMSU requires a credit pass in Chemistry and accepts a
pass in English Language.
(vi) AAUA requires at least a pass in Chemistry.
(vii) FUTA requires credit in Chemistry.
(viii) WESTERN-DEL requires five SSCE credit passes including
English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Geography,
any two Science subjects

UTME. SUBJECTS:
(i) FUTA and BELLS accept Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry only.
(ii) BENIN requires Mathematics, Physics and any of Biology,
Chemistry, Agricultural Science and Economics.
(iii) WESTERN-DEL requires Mathematics and any two of
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Science.
(vi) EBSU accepts Statistics but does not accept Agricultural
Science.
(vii) CRUTECH requires for Biochemistry Chemistry, Biology
and either Physics or Mathematics.

CHEMISTRY (i) Two ‘A’ level passes Five SSCE credit passes in Chemistry and two DIRECT ENTRY:
AAU in Chemistry and any English Language, of Physics, Biology (i) RHEMA, OAU, ILORIN, UNN, OOU, BENIN, EKSU and
one of Physics, Mathematics, Physics, and Mathematics. BOWEN do not accept Biology.
AAUA
Mathematics or Chemistry and Biology. (ii) AAU accepts ‘A’ level Chemistry and Physics or
ABU Biology. Mathematics or Biology.
ABUAD (iii) AUE and ILORIN require ‘A’ level passes in Physics and
ABUJA (ii) ND/NCE with Chemistry. AUE accepts ND (Upper credit) in Science
good grades in technology (Chemistry option) from recognised
ACHIEVERS
relevant ‘O’ level polytechnics.
ADSU subjects. (iv) IBADAN, UNN, LAGOS and OAU do not accept ND/NCE
AKSU (v) MAUTY does not accept NCE
AL-HIKMAH (vi) MINNA accepts lower credit or merit at ND, HND or NCE
plus O’ level requirement stated below.
AUE
(vii) BENIN in addition to UTME requirements, accepts:
AUGUSTINE (a) ND (Upper credit), HND (lower credit) in Polymer
YOSU Chemistry or Science Laboratory Technology in relevant
BABCOCK subjects.
(b) NCE (Overall merit) with credit passes in Chemistry and
BASU
either Physics or Mathematics.
BAUCHI (ix) UDU, BAYERO, MAIDUGURI and LASU accept NCE with
BAYERO Chemistry major.
BAZE (x) ILORIN accepts NCE Chemistry and Physics or
BENIN Mathematics.
BINGHAM (xi) FUNAAB same as in Biochemistry.

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BOWEN (xii) JOS accepts Chemistry and Physics.


(xiii) MAUTY accepts a pass in Biology.
BSU
(x) PHC, ABSU and IMSU - No Direct Entry
CALABAR (xi) MINNA accepts NCE (credit),ND/HND lower credit in
CALEB addition to O/L credit passes in Mathematics, Chemistry
CRAWFORD and two other science subjects.
CHRISLAND (xii) UYO accepts ND (upper credit) and HND (lower credit) in
relevant field plus UTME requirements.
CUAB
(xiii) BAYERO accepts ND (upper credit) and NCE relevant
CRUTECH subjects with B grades.
CUAB (xiv) DELSU and UMUDIKE require A' Level passes in
DELSU Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics.
(xv) EKSU accepts ND at Upper credit level
EBSU
(xvii) BSU accepts NCE (merit), ND (Upper credit) in relevant
EDWIN CLARK fields plus five O' level credit at a sitting.
EKSU (xviii) IGBINEDION accepts A' level in Chemistry plus Physics
ELIZADE or Biology, ND in Science Tech. with relevant O' level
requirements.
EVANGEL
(xix) AAUA requires 'A' level passes in Chemistry and also
FED-LOKOJA accepts ND Upper Credit in Chemistry or other related
FED-LAFIA Discipline.
FED-KEBBI (xx) KUST accepts IJMB, NCE, HND (credit), ND (Upper credit)
FED-GASHUA in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or any relevant subject.
(xxi) AAU accepts NCE with at least merit pass in Chemistry
FED-GUSAU
and any other science subject
FED-KASHERE (xxii) AJAYI requires A' level passes in Biology and Chemistry or
FED-WUKARI NCE in Chemistry and Physics plus UTME requirements.
(xxiii) CUAB accepts IJAMB at accept able grade levels
FED-DUTSINMA
(xxiv) FUTO requires at least two ‘A’ Level passes not below
FED-DUTSE Grade C in Chemistry and one of Physics and
FED-NDUFU Mathematics. It accepts ND/HND (Upper Credit) in

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FEDOTUOKE relevant fields. Candidates must in addition meet the


UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. It does not accept First
FOUNTAIN
Degree and NCE.
FUPRE (xxv) UMYUK accepts Candidates with ND/HND in Chemistry
FUTO as major or its equivalent with a minimum of lower
with options in: credit from a recognized institution. NCE Candidates
must have Chemistry as major with any of Physics,
(i) Industrial Chemistry,
Biology, Mathematics or other relevant subject or
(ii) Pure Chemistry certificate from a recognized university with a minimum
(iii) Mineral Processing of 9 points.
GOUU (xxvi) NCE Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics plus 'O' level
credit in Mathematics
GREGORY
(xxvii) AL-HIKMAH accepts two A’ level passes in Chemistry and
GSU any other relevant subject and accepts National Diploma
HALLMARK in Science Laboratory Technology.
IBADAN (xxviii) BOWEN same as in Biochemistry
(xxix) WUSTO accepts:
IGBINEDION
(a) Two "A" level passes in Chemistry and any one of
ILORIN Physics, Mathematics or Biology in that order.
JABU (b) Upper Credit passes in ND in addition to 5 Credits at
(with options in Industrial and WASC/GCE O'L / SSCE (or its equivalent
(xxx) LAUTECH accepts:
Pure Chemistry)
(a) Two 'A’ Level Passes in Chemistry Mathematics, Physics
SLUK or Biology
JOS (b) ND with Upper Credit/ HND in related discipline (plus
KASU UTME requirements) may be considered for admission
into 200 level.
AL-QALAM
(xxxi) AUN accepts
KSU (a) 'A' level passes chosen from English Language,
KSUSTA Mathematics, Environmental Science, Biology,
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KWASU History, Economics, Geography, Further Mathematics,


Technical Drawing, Visual Arts, Computer Studies,
LAGOS
Information Technology, Civics and French.
LAPAI (b) (1) AUN does not accept credit passes in the following;
LASU Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Home Economics,
LCITY Home Craft, Home management, Physical
MCPHERSON Education, Physical and Health Education, Music,
Commerce, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Book
MAIDUGURI keeping, Islamic History, Religious Studies, Tajweed,
MAKURDI Library Studies, Diction, Kiswahili, Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba,
MINNA Arabic, Turkish, Study skills.
MKAR (2) AUN accepts ICGSE and 'A' level Cambridge and
does not offer admissions direct to 200 level programs.
MOUNTAIN TOP May transfer credits relevant to it's major at the
NDA discretion of the Dean of school.
NDU (xxxii) MAKURDI accepts
NORTHWEST (a) Holders of UTME requirements plus HSC/GCE `A' level
passes in Chemistry and one other relevant Science
NOVENA subject may be admitted at 200 level of study.
NTNU (b) HND holders with Upper credit in relevant disciplines
(with options in Petroleum and who posses UTME requirements may also be admitted to
the 200 Level of study.
Petrochemical Concentration)
(c) ND holders with Upper Credit in relevant disciplines who
OAU possess UTME requirements may be admitted to 100
ODUDUWA Level.
PAUL (d) NCE holders with at least 2 credit level passes in relevant
PHC subjects, which must include Chemistry, and who
possesses UTME requirements may be admitted to 200
PLSU level.
POL-ACAD (xxxiii) WESTERN-DEL accepts
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RSUST either Physics or Mathematics.


(b) ND/HND with at least lower credit pass in relevant Science
SALEM
Laboratory Technology (SLT), or Polymer Chemistry in the
SAU relevant subject area from a recognized Polytechnic.
SOSU (c) NCE with at least a credit pass in Chemistry and either
SOUTHWESTERN Physics or Mathematics from a recognized College of
Education. In addition, candidate should have an overall
SUMMIT
merit pass.
TASUED (xxxiv) UNN does not accept A’ level Biology.
TSUJ (xxxi) TSUJ:
UMUDIKE (a) Requires three A’ level passes which must include
Chemistry combination.
UMYUK
(b) Accepts NCE (merit) and ND/HND (credit) in related fields
FUNAAB in addition to UTME requirement.
UNIKINGS (xxxii) GOUU requires two “A” level passes in Chemistry and any
UNIOSUN one of Physics, Mathematics or Biology. ND/NCE with
good grade in relevant “O” level subjects.
UYO
(xxxiii) KWASU – Same as in Mathematics.
VERITAS (xxxiv) CRUTECH accepts
WESTERN-DEL a) For Chemistry ND (Upper credit) in Science Laboratory
WELLSPRING Technology, HND (Lower credit) in Food Technology, NCE
(merit) in Chemistry and any other Science subject, IJMB
WUSTO
(B grade) in Chemistry and any other Science subject.
MAUTY b) For Biochemistry ND (Upper credit) in Science Laboratory
EKSU Technology, HND (Lower credit) in Food Technology, NCE
(offers the course as Pure (merit) in Chemistry and Biology, IJMB (B grade) in
Chemistry and Biology.
Chemistry)
(xxxv) MCPHERSON accepts NCE (merit), HND ((at least lower
UDU credit), ND (at least lower credit) in Chemistry, Biology,
offers it as Chemistry & Applied Physics or any relevant subject.
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NASARAWA Biotechnology.
(xxxvii) NDU accepts:
(with options in: Pure Chemistry
a. National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in Chemistry or any
& Industrial Chemistry)
of the Sciences or Applied Sciences, e.g. Engineering, etc
RHEMA
or National Certificate of Education (NCE) merit upper
YOSU credit.
b. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Chemistry and in
CHEMISTRY AND INDUSTRIAL addition must have five SSCE/GCE or NECO ‘O’ Level
CHEMISTRY credits obtained in not more than two sittings in English
ABSU Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
IGBINEDION (xxxviii) NTNU – Same as in Computer Science.
IMSU (xxxix) EBSU accepts HND, NCE and ND with a minimum of Merit
and Upper credit respectively in the relevant fields. It
accepts only A’ level Chemistry and Mathematics.
PURE AND APPLIED (xli) SOUTHWESTERN accepts:
CHEMISTRY (a) Accepts ‘A’ level Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics or
NDU Biology
with options: in (b) Merit in ND (Upper credit), HND (lower credit) in Polymer
Chemistry or Science Laboratory Technology in relevant
Environmental/Analytical
subjects.
Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry. (xlii) LAGOS accepts;
UNIHEZ (a) Very good passes in the following three JUPEB/A-
UNN LEVEL subjects: Chemistry, Physics and any one of
Mathematics and Biology.
LAUTECH
(b) Candidates must satisfy O/Level requirement
JOS

CHEMICAL SCIENCES UTME.

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CRUTECH (i) IMSU accepts a pass in English Language under exceptional


circumstances.
with option in:
(ii) ABU accept P.7 in English Language for candidates who
i) Chemistry show special ability in Mathematics and Physics
ii) Biochemistry (iii) CALABAR requires credit pass in Physics /Mathematics.
OOU CALABAR accept P. 7 in English and one of Mathematics or
Biology.
with options in Pure Chemistry
(iv) BSU requires a credit pass in Mathematics.
and Industrial Chemistry. (vi) ILORIN requires Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics or
OSUSTECH Biology for ILORIN.
(with options in: (vii) OAU and AAU accept any other subject in lieu of Biology.
(viii) IBADAN requires 5 or 6 'O' level credit passes at one or
(i) Chemistry
two sittings including English Language, Mathematics,
(ii) Biochemistry Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.
(iii) Industry Chemistry (x) GOUU and KUST require five 'O' level credit passes
GOUU including English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Biology and any other Science subject.
(with options in:
(xi) AUE and BENIN accepts Agricultural Science in lieu of
i. Industrial Chemistry Biology.
ii. Biochemistry (xii) AJAYI accepts Geography in lieu of Physics.
(xiii) UYO requires a credit pass in English Language
(xiv) UMYUK requires at least five O/Level credits at not more
PETROLEUM CHEMISTRY than two sittings, which must include English Language,
AUN Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry
(xv) LAUTECH same as in Pure and Applied Physics.
INDUSTRIAL AND (xvi) CUAB and FUNAAB - Same as in Biochemistry.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (xvii) PHC requires Mathematics and does not accept Biology.
FOUNTAIN (xviii) AUN requires Five 'O' level credit passes including English
Language, Mathematics, and any other three subjects from
the following; Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science,
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Government, History, Economics, Geography,
Technical Drawing, Visual Arts, Computer Studies,
Information Technology, Civics, and French.
(xix) AUN does not accept credit passes in the following;
Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, Home
Craft, Home management, Physical Education, Physical and
Health Education, Music, Commerce, Accounting, Financial
Accounting, Book keeping, Islamic History, Religious
Studies, Tajweed, Library Studies, Diction, Kiswahili,
Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Arabic, Turkish, Study skills.
(xx) NTNU accepts English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry
and any other two Science subjects.
(xxi) GOUU same as in Biological Sciences.
(xxii) UMUDIKE same as in Mathematics.
(xxiii) KSU and REDEEMER'S require Five 'O' Level credit passes to
include English Language, Chemistry Mathematics, Physics
and Biology/Agricultural Science.
(xxiv) MAKURDI accepts credit passes in either Geography or
Statistics in lieu of Biology.
(xxv) WESTERN-DEL requires five SSCE credit passes which must
include Chemistry, English Language, Physics, Mathematics
and either Biology or Agriculture.
(xxvi) NDU requires the five ‘O’ level credit passes in not more
than two sittings.
(xxvii) KSU and UNN Accepts Agricultural Science in lieu of
Biology.
(xxxviii) KWASU – Same as in Mathematics.
(xxxix) NDA – Same as in Biological Sciences.
(xl) MINNA requires five ‘O’ level credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and any other two
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geography and Technical Drawing.
(xli) FED-DUTSE accepts ND, HND, NCE, IJMB in addition to 5
O/level Credit passes in Chemistry, Biology,
Mathematics/Physics.

UTME. SUBJECTS:
(i) MAUTY and AAUA accept Agricultural Science.
(ii) MINNA, UMUDIKE and RSUST require Chemistry,
Mathematics and either Physics or Biology.
(iii) FUNAAB, JAYI, IGBINEDION and IBADAN require chemistry,
Physics and Biology or Mathematics.
(iv) FUTO, FED-LAFIA, AUE, PHC, ABU and DELSU require
Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics only.
(v) AUN requires Mathematics, plus any other subjects from
the following; Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science,
Biology, Further Mathematics, Literature in English,
Government, History, Economics, Geography, Technical
Drawing, Visual Arts, Computer Studies, Information
Technology, Civics, and French.
(vi) NTNU – Same as in Computer Science.
(vii) WESTERN-DEL requires Chemistry and two of Physics,
Biology and Mathematics.
(viii) BENIN requires chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics
(ix) TSUJ requires Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
(x) EVANGEL requires Chemistry, Mathematics and any of
Physics, Geography or Biology.
(xi) LAGOS requires Chemistry, Physics and any of Biology or
Mathematics.
(xiii) FED-LOKOJA requires Biology, Chemistry, and
Physics/Mathematics.

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(xiv) CUAB requires chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.

FOOD SCIENCE AND Two ‘A’ level passes in Five SSCE credit passes in Chemistry,
TECHNOLOGY Chemistry and English Language, Mathematics/
LAPAI Biology/Physics/Agric Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Agric
Science/Botany/Zoolo Biology/Agricultural Science
gy. Science and Physics
INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY (i) Two ‘A’ level Five SSCE credit passes in Chemistry, DIRECT ENTRY
AAU passes in Chemistry English Language, Mathematics and (i) PHC and IMSU - No direct Entry.
and Mathematics Mathematics, Chemistry, any of (ii) ILORIN does not accept ND/HND, accepts NCE & IJMB 'A'
AAUA
(ii) ND in Science Physics and Biology/Agric Physics/Biology/Ag level.
ABUAD Technology or ND in Science. ric Science. (iii) UNN accepts two A' level passes in Chemistry and any
ACHIEVERS relevant field with one of Physics and Mathematics, plus UTME
AJAYI UTME requirements. requirements.
iv) IGBINEDION, DELSU and BOWEN accept A/L passes in
AL-HIKMAH
Chemistry and one from Physics or Mathematics.
BAUCHI (v) EKSU accepts ND (Upper credit) in relevant field.
BAYERO (vi) BOWEN same as in Biochemistry
BELLS (vii) ILORIN accepts A' level in Chemistry and Physics.
(viii) IBADAN, IMSU and IGBINEDION – Same as in Chemistry.
BENIN
(ix) ESUTECH does not require a credit pass in Biology or
BINGHAM Agric. Science.
BOWEN (x) AJAYI and BENIN as in Chemistry.
BSU (xi) EBSU accepts
(a) A good NCE or ND with at least 2.5 CGPA Advanced level
CALEB
passes in Chemistry, Mathematics or Statistics or Physics.
CARITAS (b) HND with CGPA of not less than 2.5 can be
COVENANT admitted into 300 level. In (A) and (B), candidates must
with options in have credit in SSCE/GCE/NECO O' level in Chemistry,
Physics and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
i. Materials/Polymer Chemistry
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ii. Environmental/Analytical (xii) CUAB accepts at least two 'A' passes in


Chemistry and any of Physics, Mathematics or Biology
Chemistry)
(xiii) AAUA accepts ND Upper Credit in Chemistry or other
CRAWFORD related Discipline
CHRISLAND (xiv) WESTERN-DEL and ILORIN same as in Chemistry.
DELSU (xv) WUSTO same as in Chemistry.
EKSU (xvi) FUTA accepts ND at Upper Credit level in Science
Technology, Food Science and Technology or Textile
ESUTECH
Technology in addition to the "O" level requirements or
FED-DUTSINMA Two 'A' Level passes in at least two subjects which must
FED-KEBBI include Chemistry and any one of Physics,
FED-OYEEKITI Mathematics and Biology.
(xvii) UNIOSUN accepts:
FED-WUKARI
(a) 'A' level passes in Biology, Geography and Physics in lieu
FUPRE of Mathematics.
FUTA (a) ND with a minimum of Lower Credit and approved
GOUU equivalents.
(xviii) CRAWFORD accepts Holders of ND (ND) certificate with
HALLMARK
minimum of upper credit pass are eligible for admission
IBADAN into year II (200 Level) provided that their programme
ILORIN cover certain basic courses offered in the school up
JABU to the second year. Holder of HND with minimum of
lower credit pass are eligible for admission into year II
JOS
depending on the appropriateness of their requisite
KASU academic preparation. Holder of two A 'level subjects
KSU passes including Chemistry and one of Physics,
LANDMARK Mathematics are also eligible for admission into year II
(200 Level) programme in any of the Chemistry courses.
MADONNA
In addition to fulfilling the requirements stated above, a
MAUTY holder of ND, HND or A' level must also have five O'
MC-IBRU level credit passes.

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MKAR (xviv) PAUL accepts passes in Chemistry, Physics and


Mathematics in the GCE 'A' level or HSC Principal level
OAU
examinations or any other equivalent examination.
OBONG (xv) FUTA accepts ND with a minimum of Upper Credit at the
ODUDUWA ND or equivalent in Science Laboratory Technology,
OOU Science Technology, Food Science and Technology or
OSUSTECH Textile Technology. Also, candidates with GCE 'A' Level
passes in at least two subjects which must include
PHC
Chemistry and any one of Physics, Mathematics and
REDEEMERS Biology are eligible for admission.
RENAISSANCE (xvi) BELLS accepts:
SAU (a) Two A' level passes chosen from Physics, Chemistry,
Mathematics and Biology.
TANSIAN
(b) ND/HND in related field plus UTME requirements
UMYUK (xvii) FED-OYEEKITI accepts A’ level pass in Physics or Biology.
UNIOSUN (xviii) RENAISSANCE accepts candidates with ND at credit level
VERITAS from a recognised institutions.
(xix) OSUSTECH requires
WELLSPRING
(a) Two A’ level passes in Chemistry and any one of Physics
WESTERN-DEL Mathematics or Biology in that order.
WUSTO (b) National Diploma (ND) with Distinction and Credit passes
in relevant subjects.
(xx) CALEB – Same as Microbiology and Industrial
PURE AND INDUSTRIAL Biotechnology.
CHEMISTRY (xxi) UMYUK accepts ND/HND with Chemistry as major or its
COOU equivalent with a minimum of lower credit from a
recognized institution. NCE Candidates must have
PHC
Chemistry as major with any of Physics, Biology,
(with option in: Chemistry,
Mathematics or other relevant subject or certificate
Industrial Chemistry) from a recognized institution with a minimum score of 9
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UNN Physics, Biology or Mathematics with a minimum score


of 9 points.
PAUL
(xxii) BAUCHI requires 6 points in relevant subjects in IJMB
LAUTECH examination or A Level examination. The relevant
subjects are Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Chemistry,
Physics and A/ Level Mathematics. A National Diploma at
Upper Credit.

UTME.
(i) ILORIN, BOWEN, IGBINEDION and PHC - does not accept
Agric Science. PHC does not accept also Biology and
requires Mathematics.
(ii) MADONNA accepts a pass in English Language.
(iii) BAUCHI requires credit passes in English Language,
Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics or
Chemistry, Physics and Further Mathematics.
(v) MAUTY accepts a pass in Biology.
(vi) FED-WUKARI, AJAYI and IMSU - as in Chemistry.
(vii) FED-OYEEKITI and CUAB does not accepts Agricultural
Science.
(viii) OAU and IBADAN - As in Chemistry.
(ix) UNN requires five O' level credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and
Biology/ Agricultural Science.
(xi) KASU does not accept Agricultural Science.
(xii) EBSU requires five SSCE credit passes in English
Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology.
(xxiii) FUTA requires five credit passes at NOT more than two
sittings. The five subjects should include English
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Agricultural Science.
(xxiv) BELLS requires five SSCE Credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology/
Geography/Further Mathematics/Agricultural Science.
(xxv) REDEEMER'S requires Five 'O' Level credit passes in
English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and
Biology/ Agricultural Science.
(xxvi) RENAISSANCE requires five SSCE credit passes at not
more than two sittings including English Language,
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
(xxvii) BSU accepts passes in five (5) prescribed subjects in
Preliminary Science of BSU in addition to minimum
UTME score. Does not accept Agricultural Science in lieu
of Biology.
(xxvii) UMYUK accepts Geography in place of Biology.

UTME. SUBJECTS
(i) BOWEN and PHC do not accept Agric Science.
(ii) UNN accepts Chemistry, Physics and any one of Biology
and Mathematics.
(iii) OAU, PHC, ILORIN, EKSU, DELSU, EBSU, FUTO, BELLS,
FUTA require Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry
(iv) AJAYI, IGBINEDION, IBADAN, BOWEN and BENIN as in
Chemistry.
(v) FED-OYEEKITI and CUAB requires Chemistry or any two
of Physics, Mathematics and Biology
(vi) WESTERN-DEL and ILORIN same as in Chemistry
(vii) UNOSUN and EBSU require Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry.
(viii) OSUSTECH requires Chemistry and any two of Physics,
Mathematics and Biology/Agricultural Science.

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(viii) BSU requires Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

FISHERIES (i) Two 'A' level passes Five SSCE credit passes in Chemistry, Biology DIRECT ENTRY
OSUSTECH in Chemistry and English Language, Biology, and Mathematics (i) CUAB accepts NCE/ND and approved equivalent of at least
LASU Biology. Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. upper credit in relevant fields and IJMB at acceptable
LAGOS and any other subject. At grade levels
(ii) NCE/HND with least a pass in Physics is (ii) CUAB accepts at least two 'A' level passes in Biology and
credit passes in required. either Physics or Chemistry for candidates wishing to study
Biology or Agricultural Wildlife and Ecotourism.
Science for 200 levels. (iii) OSUSTECH requires
(a) Two A’ level passes in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
(b) National Diploma (ND) with Distinction and credit passes in
relevant subjects.
(iv) LAGOS accepts;
(a) Very good passes in the following three JUPEB subjects:
Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
(b) LAGOS does not accept NCE/HND.

U.T.M.E.
(i) OSUSTECH requires five O’ level credit passes in English
language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and any one of
Agricultural Science, Physics and Geography.
(ii) LAGOS requires credit pass in Physics as the fifth subject.

U.T.M.E. SUBJECT
(i) LASU requires Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.
(ii) OSUSTECH requires Biology, Chemistry and any one of
Mathematics, Physics and Agricultural Science.
(iii) LAGOS requires Biology, Chemistry and Physics

GEOLOGY (i) Two 'A' level passes Five SSCE credit passes in Any three of DIRECT ENTRY

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AAUA from Geology, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, (i) UNIZIK accepts A/L passes in Geography and HND (credit) in
Chemistry, Chemistry, Mathematics Mathematics, Mining Engineering.
ABU
Mathematics, Physics, and any other subject. Biology and (ii) UNIZIK accepts ND credit in Biology/ Agricultural Science
ABUAD Biology and Geography. and Chemistry into 100 level,
ACHIEVERS Geography. (iii) LAGOS, UNIZIK and FUTA require ‘A’ level passes in
AJAYI Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. LAGOS in addition
candidates must have credit pass in Biology. LAGOS in
AKSU
addition requires very good passes in the following JUPEB
COOU subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, candidates
BAYERO must have credit pass in O/Level Biology
BENIN (iv) BENIN and OAU do not accept ‘A’ level Geography.
(v) PHC - No Direct Entry.
CALABAR
(vi) ILORIN requires ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and Physics
DELSU plus ‘O’ level credit in Mathematics and Biology.
FED-LOKOJA (vii) EBSU accepts HND, NCE and ND with a minimum of Merit
FED-KEBBI and Upper credit respectively in the relevant fields.
(viii) MAUTY accepts two 'A' level passes from Mathematics,
FED-GUSAU
Physics, Chemistry and Geology.
FED-NDUFU (ix) AJAYI and IBADAN accept ND (upper Credit) in Geology and
FED-OYEEKITI related fields.
FUPRE (x) ILORIN and IBADAN do not accept HND in Mining
Engineering.
FUTO
(xi) OAU accepts HND (upper credit).
with options in: (xii) MINNA accepts NCE (credit),ND/HND lower credit plus Five
(i) Geology (ii) Geophysics O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics,
(iii) Geochemistry Chemistry, Biology and any other Science subject and at
least a pass in Physics is required.
(iv) Remote Sensing
(xiii) DELSU requires Chemistry and one of
(v) Mineralogy (v) Meteorology Physics/Mathematics/Biology.
(vii) Hydrology. (xiv) AAUA accepts ND (Upper Credit) in Science Engineering or
GREGORY any other relevant discipline.

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GSU (xv) OOU accepts ND/Professional Certificate in Geology


and Mining with a minimum of lower credit.
IBADAN
(xvi) JOS in addition to the UTME requirements, candidates must
ILORIN have had two 'A' level passes to the following subjects:
KASU (i) Geology (ii) Chemistry (iii) Physics (iv) Biology and/or
KSU Geography. Jos also accepts HND in minning Engineering in
addition to the 'O' level requirements.
KUST
(xvii) COOU accepts ND/HND (Lower credit) in any related Science
LAGOS Discipline.
LAPAI (xvii) BENIN in addition to UTME requirements accepts:
MAIDUGURI a) ND (Upper credit) / HND (lower credit) in Science Laboratory
Technology, Mining or other relevant fields.
MINNA
c) NCE (Overall merit) with credit pass in Biology or Chemistry.
NDU (xviii) FUTA accepts ND (Upper Credit) in Geology,
OAU Mineral Resources or Mining Engineering or 'A' level passes
OOU or its equivalent in at least two science subjects including
Chemistry and Mathematics.
OSUSTECH
(xix) Two 'A' level passes or equivalents in Chemistry, Physics and
PHC Biology are required in addition to (a) above OR ND
SALEM (Geology/Geomining) Upper Credit.
EKSU (xx) WUSTO accepts:
UDU (a) Two "A" level passes in any of Mathematics, Physics,
UNIOSUN Chemistry, Economics and any other relevant subject
(b) Upper Credit passes in ND in addition to 5 Credits at
UNN
WASC/GCE O'L / SSCE (or its equivalent) may be considered
WUSTO (xxi) LAUTECH accepts A’ Level Passes in Physics, and
MAUTY Mathematics OR ND with Upper Credit/HND in Physics,
EKSU Geology or Geosciences (plus UTME requirements) may be
considered for admission into 200 level.
AL-HIKMAH
(xxii) IBADAN accepts Two ‘A’ level subjects from Physics,
Chemistry, Mathematics, and Geography and any other
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not accept Geography as a UTME subject
UNIZIK
(xxiii) OAU accepts ND Geology with a least Upper Credit
(xxiv) UNIOSUN accepts two 'A' Level passes in Chemistry,
Mathematics and Physics. A minimum of Lower Credit in ND
GEOLOGY AND MINERAL in Science Laboratory Technology (Geology).
SCIENCES (xxv) UNN accepts in addition to UTME requirements GCE
CRAWFORD Advanced Level passes or its equivalent in Mathematics,
Physics and Chemistry; or ND (Upper Credit), or HND (Lower
Credit) in Geology or Geological Technology for admission
GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION into a four-year programme in Geology or Geology/Physics.
GEOPHYSICS
(xxvi) WESTERN-DEL accepts:
EBSU a) Two ‘A’ Level passes from Geography, Chemistry, Physics
and Mathematics
b) ND in Mining Engineering, Geology, Mineralogy.
GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS (xxvii) CALABAR does not accept A’ level pass in Geography and
FED-NDUFU Biology.
(xxviii) KWASU accepts HND with lower credit in the relevant field.
(xxix) SOSUTECH require two A’ level passes in Physics and
GEOLOGY AND MINING Mathematics or Geography.
ESUTECH (xxx) CALABAR requires two A’ level passes from Physics,
GOUU Mathematics and Chemistry in addition to O’ level
JOS requirements.
NASARAWA (xxxi) FUTO requires at least two ‘A’ Level passes not below Grade
C from Geology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology,
Geography and Land Surveying. It also accepts ND/HND
GEOLOGY AND PETROLEUM (Upper Credit) in relevant fields. Candidates must in
STUDIES addition meet UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. It does not
WESTERN-DEL accept First Degree and NCE.
(xxxii) BUK does not accept NCE.
APPLIED GEOLOGY
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BAUCHI (xxxiii) BAUCHI accepts IJMB/A Level/GCE A Level Credit passes in


any 3 of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry,
FUTA
Mathematics and Physics. National Diploma (ND) with
atleast Lower Credit in Geology from a recognised
Polytechnic. The candidate must also have the 5 O’Level
GEOLOGY AND MINERAL
requirements in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry,
SCIENCE
Biology or Agric Science and Physics.
KWASU
UTME:
(i) AJAYI, ILORIN and BENIN accept ‘O’ level credit passes in
Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and do not accept
Geography.
(iii) MAUTY, ESUTECH, OOU and AAUA require Chemistry,
Mathematics and Physics as UTME subjects.
(iv) EBSU requires five SSCE credit passes including English
Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in
not more than two sittings.
(v) UNIZIK accepts 'Pass' in English Language.
(vi) EBSU, CALABAR and UNN require 'five O' level credit passes
in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and
Physics. EBSU does not accept physically challenged
candidates because of the strenuous nature and the
requirement of transversing difficult terrains and
mountainous areas.
(vii) EKSU accepts a pass in English Language for candidates who
have distinction in Physics or Mathematics.
(viii) OSUSTECH and JOS require SSCE credit passes to include
English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and
Biology or Geography.
(ix) IBADAN requires 5 or 6 'O' level credit passes at one or two
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Chemistry, Biology and one of the following: Geography,
Further/Mathematics, Economics and Technical Drawing.
(xi) PHC does not accept credit in Geography in lieu of Biology.
(xii) KSU, PHC, FUTO and GSU require credit pass in Physics as
the fifth subject.
(xiv) COOU accepts Agricultural Science in lieu of Biology and
requires credit in Geography.
(xv) DELSU requires credit pass in Physics.
(xvi) WUSTO requires five 'O' level credit passes in English,
Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry & any other relevant
subject.
(xvii) UNIOSUN requires five 'O' Level credits in the SSCE including
English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics to form
the core subjects, with credit in any of the following:
Biology/Agricultural Science and Geography at not more
than two sittings.
(xix) ABU requires Five O' level credit passes in English Language,
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
(xx) FUTA requires a minimum of credit pass in five subjects at
not more than of two sittings in WASSCE, NECO, GCE 'O'-
level or its equivalent. The credits are required in Chemistry,
Mathematics, Physics and English Language. Credit is also
required in Biology or Agric. Science or Geography.
(xxi) WESTERN-DEL requires five credit passes including English
Language, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology
(xxii) NDU requires five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language,
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Geography.
(xxiii) MINNA requires at least a pass in Physics.
(xxiv) OSUSTECH and KWASU require credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or
Geography.

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(xxv) LAGOS requires credit passes in English Language,
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
(xxvi) NDU accepts HSC, ND passes in any two of Physics,
Chemistry, Biology or Geography.
(xxvii) BAUCHI and UNN require five O’ level credit passes in
English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and
Physics.
(xxxviii) BAUCHI accepts Agricultural Science in lieu of Biology.
(xxxix) UYO does not require Biology but Physics.

UTME SUBJECTS
(i) BENIN accepts Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology.
Does not accept Geography.
(ii) LAGOS, EBSU, FUTO, KWASU, PHC, DELSU, ILORIN and
CALABAR require Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
(iii) OOU - Chemistry is compulsory and does not accept
Geography as UTME subject in lieu of Biology.
(v) AJAYI requires Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or
Biology.
(vi) FUTA accepts Chemistry, Maths, Physics/Biology as UTME
Subject
(vii) ABU requires Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
(ix) WESTERN-DEL requires any three of Chemistry, Physics,
Mathematics, Biology and Geography.
(xi) OSUSTECH requires Mathematics, Physics and either
Chemistry, Biology or Geography.
(xii) SALEM requires Chemistry, Physics and either of Biology,
Geography or Mathematics.
(xiii) UNN requires any three of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
and Biology.
(xiv) UYO does not require Biology but Physics.

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(xv) NDU requires the five ‘O’ level credit passes in not more
than two sittings.

GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL Two ‘A’ level passes in Five SSCE credit passes to Geography and DIRECT ENTRY
PLANNING Geography and one include English language, any two of (i) MINNA accepts Geography and Mathematics/Physics
OOU other science subject. Mathematics, Geography Mathematics, (Physics proffered
and any other two science Biology, Chemistry, (ii) MINNA accepts NCE (merit), ND/HND credit) Meteorology.
subjects. Physics and (iii) BAYERO does not accept Econs.
GEOGRAPHY Agricultural (iv) KUST accepts IJMB/ND/NCE for Direct Entry in Geography
Science. (v) GSU accepts Economics and Government.
ABU
(vi) UMYUK accept in addition to O/level requirements two 'A'
ADSU Level or NCE subject's one of which must be Geography
BAYERO (vii) UNN accepts:
GSU (a) Two 'A' level passes in Geography and anyone of Economics,
History, Agric Science, Geology, and Literature in English,
IBADAN
Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
KASU (b) NCE in Geography at Merit level, ND with at least merit
MINNA level. Lower credit level pass in Town Planning, Surveying,
NASARAWA Environmental Management or Tropical Science, plus four
O' level credit passes which must include credit in English
UMYUK
language and at least a pass in Mathematics.
Offers the course with options (viii) GOUU accepts NCE in Geography.
in: (ix) IBADAN accepts 2 A/L subjects including Geography and any
i. Science other science subject for Geography.
ii. Humanities
UTME.
UNN (i) OOU requires two other Science subjects.
(ii) IBADAN requires 5 or 6 'O' level credit passes at one or two
sittings to include English Language, Mathematics,
Geography, and any two other Science subjects.

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GEOGRAPHY AND PLANNING (iii) GSU accepts Economics.
ABSU (iv) UMYUK: Science Option-Five credit passes at SSCE (or its
equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Geography,
GEOGRAPHY AND and any two of Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Agricultural
ENVIRONMENTAL Science. Humanities Option- Five credit passes at SSCE (or
MANAGEMENT its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics,
GOUU Geography, and any two of Government, Economics,
Commerce and Accounting.
(v) ABU requires Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English
language, Mathematics, Geography, Biology and any other
science subjects.
(vi) UNN requires five o' level credit passes including English
Language, Geography and any three from Arts or Social
Science subjects and at least a pass in Mathematics.
(vii) KASU only accept among Chemistry, Biology or Physics as
the other two Science subjects.
(viii) ABSU requires Five SSCE credit passes in English Language,
Mathematics and any three subjects from Arts, Social
Science and Sciences. A credit pass in Geography is
compulsory.
(ix) MINNA accepts requires credit pass in Physics and any other
science subject.
(x) GOUU requires two other subjects from Arts or Social
Sciences.

UTME SUBJECTS
(i) IBADAN requires Mathematics / Biology, Chemistry /
Physics, Further Maths or Geography.
(ii) ABU requires Geography, Biology and any other Science
subject.

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(iii) UNN requires Geography and any two subject preferably
Arts or Social Science subject.

SURVEYING (i) Two 'A' level passes Five SSCE credit passes in Physics, DIRECT ENTRY
AND GEOINFORMATICS chosen from English Language, Maths, Mathematics, and (i) UNN accepts:
UNN Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry and any any of Chemistry, (a) Passes in Mathematics and Physics at the GCE, Advanced
Physics and Chemistry, of Fine Art, Geography or Geography, Art, Level or its equivalent and three other credit level passes in
Geography or Fine Wood Work, Biology, Biology and SSSC examination or GCE O' level or its equivalent
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY Arts. Econs, Tech. Drawing, Economics. (b) National Diploma (ND) or its equivalent in Surveying,
Further. Maths., with pass at Upper Credit level, from an NBTE accredited
ABSU
(ii) ND/HND upper Introduction to Building institution or recognized higher institution.
credits in relevant Construction, (c) Bachelors Degree in the Physical Sciences and Engineering
field. Bricklaying/Block laying, Disciplines
Concreting, Wall, Floors
and Ceiling Finishing, UTME:
Joinery, Carpentary, (i) UNN requires Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) or
Decorative Painting, Lining, its equivalent with five credits including Mathematics,
Sign & Design, Wall Physics andand Sciences. A credit pass in Geography is
Hanging , Colour
compulsory.
Mixing/Matching &
Glazing, Ceramics, Graphics
UTME SUBJECTS
Design, Graphic Printing,
(i) IBADAN requires any 3 Science subjects
Basic Electricity.
(ii) ABU requires Geography, Biology and any other Science
subject.
(iii) UNN requires Geography and any two subjects preferably
Arts or Social Science subject

STATISTICS: Two ‘A’ level passes to Five SSCE credit passes to Mathematics and DIRECT ENTRY:
include Mathematics include English Language, any two of Physics, (i) OAU requires Physics or Chemistry in addition to
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AAU or Statistics. Mathematics and at least Chemistry and Mathematics


three subjects from Economics. (ii) RHEMA and ILORIN accept NCE merit in Mathematics or
ABSU
NCE (credit) in Physics, Statistics, National Diploma in Statistics.
ABU relevant subjects. Chemistry, Further (iii) MCPHERSON and UYO accept ND (upper credit)/HND
ABUAD Mathematics, Economics (lower credit) and NCE merit in relevant field plus UTME
ABUJA and Geography. requirements. MCPHERSON accepts Lower Credit ND.
(v) IBADAN accepts
ACHIEVERS
(a) Two ‘A’ level subjects to include Mathematics (plus five ‘O’
AKSU level credit passes including English Language.
AL-HIKMAH (vi) ILORIN accepts ND with UTME requirements.
COOU Also accepts two A' level courses in Mathematics, and
any of Physics, Chemistry, Economics and Geography.
YOSU
(vii) BIU accepts Physics NCE (Credit) in related field.
BAUCHI (vii) PHC and ABSU -No Direct Entry.
BENIN (ix) IMSU accepts two 'A' levels including
BOWEN Mathematics/Statistics, ND in Statistics from recognised
institution.
BSU
(x) KUST accepts ND/HND in Statistics or relevant subject.
CALABAR (xii) JOS does not accept Diploma in Computer Science
CALEB (xii) FUTO requires at least two ‘A’ Level passes not below
CRUTECH Grade C in Mathematics and any other Science subject. It
also accepts ND/HND (Upper Credit) in Physics,
FED-KEBBI
Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science and
FED-LAFIA Engineering. Candidates must in addition meet UTME ‘O’
FED-WUKARI Level requirements. It does not accept First Degree or NCE.
FED-NDUFU (xiii) MAUTY accepts Two `A' level passes or equivalent in Maths
and any one of Physics/Chemistry/Statistics/
FEDOTUOKE
Economics/Geography
FUTA (xv) WUSTO same as in Mathematics
FUTO (xvi) FUNAAB accepts:
GREGORY a) ND (Upper Credit) in Statistics, Computer Science,

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GSU Mathematics or related fields.


b) NCE (Credit) in relevant subjects plus UTME requirement.
IBADAN
c) Two A’ level credit passes in Statistics, Physics and
ILORIN Mathematics.
IMSU (xvii) FUTA accepts
JABU a. Two "A" level Passes in Mathematics and at least one
subject from Physics, Economics, Geography, Chemistry
JOS
and Biology.
KASU b. ND in Statistics at Upper Credit from recognised institution
KSUSTA c. NCE in Mathematics and any other Physical Science subject
KUST with at least a merit pass
(xviii) UNN accepts:
LAUTECH
(a) two A' level passes to include Mathematics or Statistics
MCPHERSON plus UTME requirements.
MAIDUGURI (b) NCE (Credit) in relevant subjects plus UTME requirement.
MKAR (c) UNN accepts ND (Upper credits), HND (lower credit) and
NCE merit in relevant field plus UTME requirement.
NASARAWA
(xx) KSUSTA accepts A’ level passes in relevant fields such as
NTNU Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics in
OBONG addition to O’ level credit passes in English language,
OOU Mathematics and either of Physics, Chemistry, Economics
or Geography. It also accepts ND/HND in relevant fields at
ODUDUWA
credit level in addition to O’ level requirements.
OAU (xxi) NTNU – Same as in Computer Science.
REDEEMERS (xxii) LAUTECH accepts
RHEMA a. Two "A" level Passes in Mathematics and at least one
subject from Physics, Economics, Geography, Chemistry
SALEM
and Biology.
SAU a. ND in Statistics at Upper Credit from recognised institution
TSUJ b. NCE in Mathematics and any other Physical Science subject
UDU with at least a Credit pass.

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UMUDIKE (xxiii) ABU accepts


a. ‘A’ level/IJMB passes in Mathematics and any two of
FUNAAB
Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography and Geology.
EKSU
b. NCE Mathematics/ Statistics with any of Chemistry, Physics,
UNIZIK
Biology, Geography and Geology.
UNN (xxiv) BENIN in addition to UTME requirements may in consider:
UYO (i) At least two Advanced Level passes in the General
WUSTO Certificate of Education (GCE) or the Higher School
MAUTY Certificate (HSC) or any of the recognized equivalent by the
Senate of the University of Benin at not more than two
EKSU sittings. The subjects should include
KWASU Mathematics/Statistics and any other Science or relevant
Social Science (Economics, Accounting, Geography,
Business Studies) subjects.
STATISTICS/COMPUTER (iv) National Diploma (ND) with at least an Upper credit level
SCIENCE passes in Mathematics/Statistics and other Science or
MAKURDI relevant Social Science subjects in B(i) above from any
recognized Polytechnic or Colleges of Technology by the
STATISTICS WITH Senate of the University of Benin.
DEMOGRAPHY (v) Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit
GOUU level passes as in B (iv) above.
(vi) Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) with at least a merit
level pass in Mathematics/Statistics and other Science or
relevant Social Science subject from a recognized College of
Education by the Senate of the University of Benin. In
addition, candidates should have at least overall merit level
pass grade.
(vii) MAKURDI – Same as in Mathematics/Computer Science.
(viii) ABUJA accepts two A level Credit passes in Mathematics
and either Physics and/or Chemistry OR NCE (minimum 10
points) with Credit Passes in Mathematics and another
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Statistics or Computer science.

UTME.:
(i) UNIZIK and AAU accept a pass in English Language.
(ii) BIU accepts any Science subject in addition to Mathematics
and Physics.
(iii) UNN requires five O' level credit passes to include English
Language, Mathematics and at least two subjects from
Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics,
Economics and Geography.
(iv) ABSU requires Five SSCE passes to include English
Language, Mathematics and any three of Physics,
Chemistry, Economics, Biology, Geography and Additional
Mathematics.
(v) IMSU requires a credit in Physics and accepts a pass in
English Language.
(vi) UMUDIKE same as in Mathematics.
(v) IBADAN does not accept Economics as a Science Subject.
(vi) IBADAN requires 5 or 6 credit passes to include English
Language, Mathematics and any other 3 Science subjects at
one or two sittings.
(vii) PHC requires Chemistry, Physics and any one of Biology,
Geography or Economics.
(viii) BAUCHI and OAU do not accept Economics and Geography.
(ix) UMUDIKE requires at least O' Level credit passes in
Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology
(x) AAU requires subjects listed for UTME in addition to
English and Mathematics.
(xi) KWARARAFA requires credit pass in Physics.

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(xii) RENAISSANCE requires Further Maths.
(xiii) FUNAAB requires Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
The University does not accept Economics as UTME
subject.
(xiv) ABU requires Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English
Language, Mathematics three other subjects, two of which
must be from two subjects from Physics, Statistics,
Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Econs and Geography.
(xv) CALABAR requires in addition to the general entry
requirements approved for admission to Nigerian
Universities; candidates must have passed SSCE/GCE
O/level in Mathematics, Physics. Chemistry and Biology in
addition to an acceptable pass in UTME. A credit in Further
Mathematics will be an advantage.
(xvi) EKSU does not accept NCE for Direct Entry.
(xvii) FUTA requires English Language, Mathematics, Physics and
any two of Chemistry, Economics, Geography and Biology.
(xviii) ABSU requires five SSCCE credit passes in English Language,
Mathematics and any three of Physics, Chemistry,
Economics, Biology, geography and Additional
Mathematics
(xix) FED-WUKARI – Same as in Physics.
(xx) AUE requires three other credit passes from Physics,
Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science.
(xxi) KSUSTA does not accept Statistics and Further
Mathematics.
(xxiii) FED-LAFIA and LAUTECH require five SSCCE credit passes in
English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and
Biology.
(xxiv) FUTO requires at least five ‘O’ Level credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other

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Science subject in not more than two sittings.
(xxv) MAKURDI – Same as in Mathematics/Computer Science.

UTME SUBJECTS
(i) MAUTY, OAU and IBADAN - do not accept Economics.
(ii) BIU, BOWEN and KUST accept Mathematics and any two of
Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
(iii) IBADAN - Mathematics and any two science subjects.
(iv) IMSU - Mathematics and Physics are compulsory
(v) ILORIN - Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry,
Economics and Geography.
(vi) UDU accepts Mathematics and any Two of Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Geography and Economics.
(vii) PHC does not accept Geography.
(viii) ABU requires Mathematics and any two of Physics,
Chemistry Geography, Biology
(ix) UNN requires Physics, Mathematics/Chemistry/
Economics/Biology/Geography.
(x) FUTA requires Physics, Mathematics and one of Chemistry,
Geography, Economics or Biology.
(xi) FED-LAFIA, LAUTECH FUTO and FUNAAB require
Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics.
(xii) NTNU – Same as in Computer Science.
(xiii) ABU requires Mathematics and any two of Chemistry,
Physics, Biology and Geography.
(xiv) BENIN requires Mathematics, Economics and any other
Science subject.
(xv) MAKURDI – Same as in Mathematics/Computer Science.
(xvi) ABUJA accepts also Biology and Geography.

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(xvii) BAUCHI accepts Agricultural Science in lieu of Biology.

BOTANY Two 'A' level passes in Five SSCE Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry DIRECT ENTRY:
AAU Biology/Botany/Zoolog English Language, and any other (i) GSU, IBADAN, OAU and CALABAR require Chemistry.
y and Chemistry or Mathematics, Biology, Science subject. (ii) UDU, MAIDUGURI and RSUST accept ND/HND in relevant
ACHIEVERS
Physics. Chemistry and Physics. fields.
ADSU (iii) RSUST accepts ND/HND
AKSU (v) AAUA and JOS accept ND (upper credit) in Forestry and
BASU HND (pass) in Forestry and other relevant discipline.
(vi) AL-HIKMAH and PHC - No Direct Entry.
BAYERO
(vii) UYO accepts ND (upper Credit)/HND (lower credit) in
BENIN relevant fields plus UTME requirements.
BINGHAM (viii) LAGOS accepts very good passes in the following three
CALABAR JUPEB/A-LEVEL subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
(ix) UMUDIKE accepts GCE A' Level in Chemistry and Biology
CRAWFORD
/Botany.
DELSU (x) BENIN in addition to UTME requirements accepts ND
EBSU (Upper credit) / HND (Lower credit) in Food Technology or
FED-LAFIA Science Laboratory Technology; NCE(credit) in
Biology/Chemistry.
FED-NDUFU
(xii) IGBINEDION accepts credit pass in Botany plus one of
GSU Biology, Zoology or Chemistry. Also accepts ND/HND (lower
HALLMARK credit) in Biology, Food Technology or Botany
IBADAN (xiii) DELSU accepts NCE (merit pass) in Biology and any other
two subjects.
IMSU
(xiv) MAUTY accepts HND (lower credit) in relevant field but
JABU NOT ND.
JOS (xv) CALABAR requires 'A' level passes / NCE at merit level or
KSU above in: Biology and Chemistry plus 'O' level Physics or
Mathematics at credit level.
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KSUSTAA (xvi) MAUTY for Biotechnology requires two A' level passes in
Biology and Chemistry.
LAGOS
(xvii) KBSUST same as in Agriculture
LAPAI (xviii) CRECSENT requires at least two 'A' level passes in Biology
LASU and either Physics or Chemistry and IJMB at acceptable
MAIDUGURI grade levels.
(xix) FUTO accepts credit pass in 'A' level Mathematics. Also
MAKURDI
accepts ND/HND at Upper Credit level in relevant fields.
MINNA (xx) ILORIN accepts NCE passes in Biology and Chemistry plus
MKAR UTME requirements
OAU (xxi) BOWEN same as Microbiology
(xxii) UNN requires
OSUSTECH
a) Passes at ‘principal’ level in the Higher School Certificate
PAUL Examination or G.C.E. ‘A’ level or its equivalent in
SOUTHWESTERN Chemistry and Biology or Botany or Zoology in addition to
TSUJ UTME requirements.
b) Merit pass in NCE in Biology and Chemistry from a
UDU
recognized institution, plus University minimum entry
UNIHEZ requirements..
UNIZIK (xxiii) LASU accepts two 'A' level passes chosen from Biology,
UNN Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Physics.
(xxiv) OAU accepts Two `A' level passes in Chemistry, Botany
or Biology
BOTANY AND ECOLOGICAL
(xxv) SALEM and PAUL accept passes in Biology/Zoology, Botany
STUDIES
and Chemistry in GCE 'A' or HSC Principal Level
UYO examinations or any other equivalent examination.
(xxvi) OSUSTECH– same as in Fisheries.
BOTANY AND MICROBIOLOGY (xxvii) FED-OYEEKITI accepts two A level passes in any of biology,
IBADAN botany, chemistry, geography, mathematics or Physics.
(xxviii) GOUU for Biotechnology requires two “A” level passes in
PLANT SCIENCE AND Chemistry and any one of Physics, Mathematics or Biology.
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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AAUA ND/NCE with good grade in relevant “O” level subjects.


(xxix) KWASU – Same as in Mathematics.
BENIN
(xxx) MAKRUDI – Same as in Biochemistry.
BSU (xxxi) IBADAN requires two ‘A’ level subjects in Botany,
CALEB Chemistry or Botany / Biology.
FED-GUSAU (xxxii) EBSU accepts HND, NCE and ND with a minimum of Merit
and Upper credit respectively in the relevant fields.
FED-OYEEKITI
(xxxiii) BAUCHI accepts IJMB/A Level/GCE A Level Credit passes in
NASARAWA Biology, Chemistry or its equivalent. National Diploma (ND)
PHC or Higher National Diploma (HND) in with at least Lower
with options in: Credit in the following areas: Science Lab Technology, Wild
Life and Forestry, Environmental Management Technology.
(i) Plant Science
The candidate must also have the 5 O’ Level requirements
(ii) Plant Biotechnology in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and
(iii) Environmental Plant Physics.
Science.
UMUDIKE
UTME.
(i) UNN requires credit in English language, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics in the West African
School Certificate Examination or G.C.E. ‘O’ level or its
PLANT SCIENCE AND
equivalent.
FORESTRY
(ii) IGBINEDION accepts credit pass in Science Subject in lieu of
EKSU Physics.
(iii) OAU accepts Agric Science.
(iv) UDU and MAIDUGURI accept pass in Mathematics and
PLANT SCIENCE AND English Language.
MICROBIOLOGY (v) DELSU does not require a credit in Physics but accepts a
WESTERN-DEL pass in English Language provided candidates has
distinction in O/L Biology.
(vi) UYO requires a Credit pass in Mathematics and Physics.

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PLANT BIOLOGY (vii) GSU accepts P7 in Physics
BAYERO (viii) BENIN and ABSU accept a pass in Physics
(ix) IBADAN requires 5 or 6 'O' level credits passes at one or
BOWEN
two sittings include English Language, Mathematics,
ILORIN Biology, Chemistry and any one or two of Physics,
KWASU Geography and Agric Science.
UNIOSUN (xi) KBSUST accepts Geography, Economics and Agriculture in
lieu of Biology as O Level subjects.
(xii) JABU accepts Agricultural Science in lieu of Biology.
(xiii) OOU requires five 'O' level credit passes in English
PLANT SCIENCE language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
(xiv) JABU accepts five O level credit passes in relevant subjects
ABUAD
plus ND and NCE.
OOU (xvi) MAKURDI, GOUU and LAGOS – Same as in Biochemistry.
(xvii) PAUL requires five SSCE credit passes at not more than two
sittings in English Language, Mathematics, Biology,
Chemistry and Physics.
BIOTECHNOLOGY (xviii) ABSU requires five SSCE credit passes in English Language,
BELLS Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
CRAWFORD (xix) OSUSTECH – same as in Fisheries.
(xx) KWASU – Same as in Mathematics.
EBSU
(xxi) MCPHERSON accepts Five 'O' level credit passes in relevant
ELIZADE subjects plus ND(upper credit), HND (upper credit) and NCE
FED-DUTSE (merit).
GOUU (xxii) FED-OYEEKITI accepts five ‘O’ level Credit passes to
include English language and Mathematics and any three of
MC-IBRU
Biology, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Agricultural Science
MCPHERSON and Geography.
SALEM (xxiii) BSU for Plant Science and Biotechnology accepts passes in
UNIKINGS five (5) prescribed subjects in Preliminary Science of BSU in
WESTERN-DEL addition to minimum UTME score.

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UTME. SUBJECTS:
GENETICS AND (I) FED-OYEEKITI, IBADAN, FED-LAFIA, EBSU, MAUTY, DELSU,
BIOTECHNOLOGY UNN, RSUST, LAGOS and ILORIN require Biology, Chemistry
CALABAR and Physics/Mathematics
(ii) OAU requires Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science
AKSU
and Mathematics or Physics.
(iii) IGBINEDION accepts Biology, Chemistry and one of Physics
or Mathematics.
ECOLOGY
(iv) FUTO requires Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
BAUCHI (v) SALEM, BENIN and LAGOS require Physics, Chemistry and
Biology.
(vi) CALABAR requires Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry and
ECOLOGY AND Biology.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (vii) OSUSTECH – same as in Fisheries.
JABU (viii) KWASU – Same as in Mathematics.
(ix) MAKRUDI – Same as in Biochemistry

TEXTILE SCIENCE AND ‘A’ level passes in Five SSCE credit passes to Mathematics, DIRECT ENTRY
TECHNOLOGY: Chemistry and include English Language, Chemistry and (i) ABU accepts’ A’ level passes in Chemistry and mathematics
ABU Mathematics Mathematics, Chemistry Physics or Physics.
and Physics
UTME.
(i) ABU requires Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include
English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
and any other Science subject

UTME SUJECTS
(i) ABU requires Mathematics, Chemistry and any other
Science subject.
ZOOLOGY Two ‘A’ level passes or Five SSCE credit passes in Biology and any DIRECT ENTRY:

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AAU NCE in Biology, English Language, two of Physics, (i) OAU accepts 'A' Zoology or Botany.
Zoology or Botany and Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry and (ii) CALABAR accepts Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics
ABSU
one other Science two other science subject. Mathematics. (iii) UNN accepts:
ABU subject (a) Two 'A' level GCE/HSC passes in Chemistry and
ABUAD Biology/Botany/Zoology plus UTME requirement.
ACHIEVERS (b) A degree in relevant fields plus UTME requirements, HND
and NCE credit pass are acceptable.
ADSU
(iv) IBADAN, EKSU, RSUST and OAU do not accept NCE.
AKSU (v) UDU as for Botany, ILORIN as for Plant Biology
BASU (vi) IMSU, PHC and ABSU - No Direct Entry
BAYERO (vii) UYO accepts ND/HND in relevant fields plus UTME
requirements.
BINGHAM
(viii) LASU accepts Chemistry and Biology/Botany/Zoology plus a
BOWEN pass in Physics.
BSU (ix) UMUDIKE and AAU accept ‘A’ level Chemistry and one from
CALABAR Biology/Botany/Zoology.
CRAWFORD (x) MAUTY accepts HND (lower credit) in a relevant field.
(xi) AAU accepts A/L passes in Chemistry and Biology/
CUAB
Zoology/Botany.
DELSU (xii) DELSU accepts A' level to include Chemistry and ND (Upper
EBSU credit) in Science Technology
EKSU (xiv) IGBINEDION accepts two A' level to include Zoology and
one of Botany or Chemistry. Also accepts ND/HND (lower
FED-GUSAU
credit) in Biology, Food Technology or Botany.
FED-LAFIA (xv) EKSU and AAUA require A' level passes in both Chemistry
FED-NDUFU and Biology.
GSU (xvi) EKSU accepts 'A' level in both Chemistry and Biology.
Accept ND upper credit in Biology/ Agric. Science and
HALLMARK
Chemistry.
IBADAN (xvii) LAGOS accepts;
IGBINEDION (a) Very good passes in the following three JUPEB/A-LEVEL

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ILORIN subjects: Biology Chemistry and Physics


(b) Does not accept NCE.
IMSU
(xviii) IBADAN does not accept Agricultural Science as Science
JABU subjects.
JOS (xix) KBSUST accepts:
KSU (a) any two A-level papers on Chemistry and
Biology/Agriculture
KSUSTAA
(b) NCE in Agricultural Science.
KWASU (xxi) 'A' level passes in Chemistry or Mathematics will be an
LAGOS advantage but is not compulsory.
LASU (xxii) BENIN in addition to UTME requirements. requires:
(a) two 'A' level passes chosen from Biology, Zoology and any
MAIDUGURI
other Science course.
MAKURDI (b) ND (Upper credit)/HND (Lower Credit) in Science
MINNA Laboratory Technology, Food Technology
MKAR (d) NCE (Overall Merit) with credit pass in Biology or Zoology
(xxiii) ILORIN NCE passes in Biology and Chemistry/Physics are
NASARAWA
acceptable plus UTME requirements.
OAU (xxiv) SOUTHWESTERN and BOWEN same as in Microbiology.
OSUSTECH (xxv) ABU accepts Agricultural Science in lieu of Biology.
PAUL (xxvi) WESTERN-DEL accepts
(a) Two ‘A’ level passes to include Botany, Zoology or Biology
PHC
and any one of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
SOUTHWESTERN (b) ND/NCE with at least merit passes in relevant subjects
TSUJ (xxvii) OSUSTECH – same as in Fisheries.
UDU (xxviii) KWASU – Same as in Mathematics.
(xxix) MAKRUDI – Same as in Biochemistry.
UNIHEZ
(xxx) BAUCHI accepts IJMB/A Level/GCE A Level Credit passes in
UNIOSUN any 3 of the following subjects Biology, Chemistry and
UNIZIK anyone of Mathematics, Physics or Agric Science. National
UNN Diploma (ND) with atleast Lower Credit in the following

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UYO areas: Science Lab Technology (Biology/Microbiology


Option), Animal Health and Husbandry, and Food Science
WESTERN-DEL
Technology. The candidate must also have the 5 O’Level
requirements in English Language, Mathematics,
ZOOLOGY AND Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
AQUACULTURE
CALEB UTME.
(i) LASU requires chemistry plus at least a pass in Physics.
APPLIED ZOOLOGY (ii) AAUA requires a credit pass in Chemistry as the fifth
OOU subject.
BAUCHI (iii) IMSU - As in Plant and Biotechnology. Requires at least a
pass in Physics.
(iv) IGBINEDION requires O' level credit in English Language,
ANIMAL BIOLOGY AND Maths, Biology, Chemistry plus Physics or any other Science
ENVIRONMENT Subject.
(v) UNN requires five (5) O’ level credit passes obtained at not
BENIN
more than two sittings including Biology, English Language,
Mathematics or Physics and Chemistry at School Certificate
ZOOLOGY AND
or its equivalent.
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
(vi) PHC requires Physics and Chemistry.
UMUDIKE
(vii) BAUCHI, BENIN and ILORIN require credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
BENIN accepts credit pass in any Science Subject in lieu of
ANIMAL AND
Physics.
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
(viii) OAU requires Physics or Chemistry.
FED-OYEEKITI (ix) CALABAR requires Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. UUDIKE
PHC accepts a pass in English.
(x) MAIDUGURI accepts a pass in English Language with a
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY credit pass in Sciences.
AUN (xi) RSUST requires Chemistry.
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ENVRIONMENTAL SCIENCE not require Mathematics.
AND TECHNOLOGY (xiii) UMUDIKE same as in Botany.
WUSTO (xiv) IMSU accepts a pass in English Language.
(xv) IBADAN requires 5 or 6 credit passes at one or two sittings
to include, English Language, Mathematics, Biology,
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY Chemistry and any other Science subject except Agric.
AND FISHERIES Science.
AAUA (xvi) MAIDUGURI requires credit passes in Chemistry and
Physics/Geography.
(xvii) UYO requires a Credit passes in Mathematics and
Chemistry and may accept P.7 in Physics.
MARINE SCIENCE AND
(xviii) RENAISSANCE requires geography.
TECHNOLOGY
(xix) KBSUST requires credit in Chemistry and accepts credit in
FUTA Agriculture in lieu of Biology.
(xx) KSU and ABSU require five SSCE credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
(xxi) FED-LAFIA requires credit passes in English Language,
Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology/Agricultural
Science.
(xxii) LAGOS requires credit passes in Chemistry and Physics as
the other two science subjects
(xxiii) WESTERN-DEL requires five SSCE credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, either Biology
or Agriculture and Geography.
(xxiv) OSUSTECH – same as in Fisheries.
(xxv) KWASU – Same as in Mathematics.
(xxvi) MAKRUDI – Same as in Biochemistry.
(xxvii) JOS requires five SSCE credit passes in English Language,
Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and one other Science
subject.
(xxviii) BSU accepts passes in five (5) prescribed subjects in
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score.
(xxix) SOUTHWESTERN – Same as Microbiology.

UTME. SUBJECTS:
(i) PHC requires Physics.
(ii) AAU requires Biology and Chemistry
(iii) FED-LAFIA, WESTERN-DEL, IGBINEDION, UNN and RSUST
require Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Mathematics.
(iv) MAKURDI, LAGOS, EKSU, BENIN and DELSU require Biology,
Physics and Chemistry.
(v) DELSU, EKSU, IBADAN does not accept Agric Science as a
Science subject.
(vi) UDU accepts Agric. Science.
(vii) OSUSTECH – same as in Fisheries.
(viii) KWASU – Same as in Mathematics.
(ix) SOUTHWESTERN – Same as Microbiology.
(x) BAUCHI requires Chemistry, Biology and Physics or
Mathematics.

MATHEMATICS (i) Two ‘A’ level Five SSCE credit passes Mathematics and DIRECT ENTRY:
AAU passes in including English Language, any two of Physics, (i) GSU, OAU, AAU, BAYERO, BSU and EKSU accept
Mathematics and Mathematics and Physics Chemistry and Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. EKSU does not
AAUA
any other science or Chemistry. Economics or accept NCE for Direct Entry.
ABU subject. Geography. (ii) RSUST accepts Maths and Physics.
ABUAD (ii) NCE with at least (iii) EKSU, OOU, RSUST, MAUTY and OAU do not accept NCE.
ABSU merit in (iv) COOU and MAIDUGURI accept ND/HND in relevant fields.
Mathematics and (v) BIU accepts ND/NCE (Upper credit) passes in relevant field.
ABUJA
one of Physics, (vi) BENIN accepts DME (Merit level) in addition to UTME
ACHIEVERS Chemistry or requirements.
ADSU Economics. (vii) BAYERO accepts Biology. It does not accept Economics.

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AL-HIKMAH (viii) NDU, IMSU, PHC and ABSU - No Direct Entry Admission.
(ix) ABSU accepts ND (Upper Credit) and HND (lower credit)
COOU
plus UTME requirements.
AUE (x) UMUDIKE requires A' level passes in Maths and Physics.
AUGUSTINE Accepts ND (Upper credit), HND to 200 level.
BABCOCK (xii) LAGOS accepts very good passes in the following three
JUPEB/A-LEVEL subjects: Physics, Mathematics and any one
BASU
of Chemistry, Economics and Geography and requires a
BAUCHI credit in Further Mathematics at O/Level. LAGOS does not
BAYERO accept NCE.
BAZE (xiii) MAUTY and JOS accept ND (Upper credit) in Computer
Science.
BENIN
(xiv) IBADAN accepts Two ‘A’ level subjects including
with options in Computer Mathematics and any Science subject OR NCE with at least
Science and Statistics. merit in Mathematics and one other approved Science
BINGHAM subject.
(xv) DELSU requires 'A' level passes in Maths and a Social Sci.
BIU
Subjects for Ind. Mathematics.
BOWEN (xvi) NDU, MAUTY and BAUCHI accept Economics
BSU (xvii) UDU and IGBINEDION accept ND (credit in Computer
CALEB Science or any other Mathematics base subject).
CHRISLAND (xviii) BENIN in addition to UTME requirements accepts:
(a) ND (Upper credit)/HND (lower credit) in Mathematics /
CRUTECH
Statistics or Science Laboratory Technology in relevant
CUAB subjects.
DELSU (c) NCE (merit) with credit passes in Maths or Physics.
EDWIN CLARK (xviii) FUTA accepts:
a. A’ level passes or equivalent with passes in Mathematics
EKSU
and one of Physics, Economics, Geography, Chemistry and
ELIZADE Economics.
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FED-DUTSE c. NCE in Mathematics and any other Physical Science subject


with at least a merit pass.
FED-DUTSINMA
(xix) JOS does not accepts National Diploma in Computer
FED-GASHUA Science and Statistics, Geography and Mathematics
FED-GUSAU (xx) AAUA as in Industrial Mathematics.
FED-KASHERE (xxi) UYO accepts ND/HND in relevant fields plus UTME
requirements
FED-KEBBI
(xxii) FUTO requires at least two ‘A’ Level passes not below
FED-LAFIA Grade C in Mathematics and Physics. It accepts ND/HND
FED-LOKOJA (Upper Credit) in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science
FED-NDUFU and Engineering. Candidates must in addition meet the
UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. It does not accept First
FEDOTUOKE
Degree and NCE.
FED-OYEEKITI (xxiii) UMYUK accepts NCE (Mathematics and any other from
FED-WUKARI Physics or Chemistry) with a minimum of 9 points. IJMB
FOUNTAIN (Mathematics and any other from Physics or Chemistry)
with a minimum of 9 points.
FUNAAB
(xxiv) AL-HIKMAH accepts two A’ level passes in Mathematics.
FUPRE (xxv) BOWEN accepts 'A’ level /IJMB/NCE/ND or approved
FUTA equivalent in Mathematics and any one of Biology,
FUTO Chemistry, Economics, Statistics and Physics
(xxvi) FUNAAB same as in Physics.
GOUU
(xxvii) UNIOSUN accepts two 'A' level passes in Mathematics and
GREGORY other science subject from Physics and Chemistry.
GSU (xxviii) WESTERN-DEL same as in Industrial Mathematics.
HALLMARK (xxix) LASU accepts Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
as separate subjects.
IBADAN
(xxx) TSUJ accepts NCE A’ level in Mathematics and any other
ILORIN Science subject, Statistics or Computer Science with merit
IMSU pass may be admitted in addition to UTME requirement.
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SLUK Physics or Chemistry. Does not accept Economics as


Science subject.
JOS
(xxxiii) FED-DUTSE accepts ND (merit) and IJMB with minimum
KASU
of eight points.
AL-QALAM
(xxxiv) KWASU accepts:
KUST
a) Two G.C.E. A/L or its equivalent, one of which must be in
KWASU
relevant subject.
LAGOS b) ND with (minimum Upper Credit) in relevant field.
LANDMARK c) HND (lower credit) in relevant field.
LAPAI d) NCE Candidate with minimum of Credit passes in relevant
LASU subjects may be considered for Direct Entry Admission
MAIDUGURI provided they possess the necessary O’L requirements
MCPHERSON (xxxv) OSUSTECH requires:
MKAR (a) two A’ passes in Mathematics and any one of the following:
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics and Geography.
MOUNTAIN TOP
(b) National diploma (ND) with Distinction and Credit passes in
NASARAWA relevant subjects.
NDA (xxxvi) AUE requires at least credit pass in Mathematics or
NORTHWEST Statistics at NCE.
(xxxvii) MCPHERSON accepts 'A’ level/NCE/ND/HND or approved
NOUN
equivalent in Mathematics and any one of Biology,
NTNU Chemistry, Economics, Statistics and Physics.
OAU (xxxviii) NTNU – Same as in Computer Science.
OBONG (xxxix) ABU accepts:
a. ‘A’ level/IJMB passes in Mathematics and any two of
OOU
Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography and Geology.
OSUSTECH b. NCE Mathematics and any of Chemistry, Physics, Biology,
PAUL Geography Geology and Computer Science.
PHC (xl) SOUTHWESTERN accepts:
a. Accept NCE merit in Mathematics or National Diploma in
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PLSU Statistics.
b. NCE/ND/HND (Credit) in related field.
POL-ACAD
(xli) ABUJA accepts : Two A level Credit Passes in Mathematics
REDEEMERS and either Physics and /or Chemistry OR NCE (minimum 10
RHEMA points) with Credit Passes in Mathematics and another
RITMAN Science subject OR ND with Upper Credit in relevant
discipline in addition to the 'O' level requirements
RSUST
SALEM UTME.
SAU (i) COOU, MAIDUGURI and UNIZIK accept a pass in English
SOSU Language.
(ii) ILORIN accepts Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
SOUTHWESTERN
(iii) UNIZIK accepts Economics in lieu of Physics/Chemistry.
SUMMIT (iv) FUTO requires at least five ‘O’ Level credit passes in English
TASUED Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other
TSUJ Science subject in not more than two sittings.
(v) DELSU accepts Maths and any two of Physics, Chemistry,
UDU
Biology and Further Mathematics.
UMUDIKE (vi) CRUTECH, KWARARAFA and BOWEN accept Mathematics,
UMYUK Physics and two other Science subjects.
UNIHEZ (vii) AAUA and EKSU require a pass in Chemistry
(viii) IMSU and ABSU require Physics IMSU accepts a pass in
UNIOSUN
English Language.
UNIZIK (ix) OAU accepts English Language, Mathematics and any two
UNIKINGS of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Add. Mathematics.
UNN (x) UNIOSUN, BENIN, IGBINEDION, BSU and IMSU accept
English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and
UYO
any other relevant science subject.
VERITAS (xi) NDU requires five ‘O’ level credit passes in English
WELLSPRING Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and any other
WESTERN-DEL Science subjects

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WUSTO (xii) IBADAN requires 5 'O' level credits passes including English
Language, Mathematics and any two/three of the
YOSU
following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further
Mathematics or Geography and other subject as the 6th
MATHEMATICS WITH subject.
COMPUTER SCIENCE (xiii) BENIN requires Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and one
MINNA of Biology, Agric. Science, Economics or Geography (for
PHC Mathematics). (for Industrial Mathematics) - requires five
O' level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics
MAUTY
and any three Geography.
GOUU(with options in: (xiv) UYO requires Credit passes in Mathematics and Physics.
i. Mathematics (xv) PHC requires credit passes in Physics, Chemistry and
ii. Computer Science Biology.
(xvi) CUAB requires either Physics or Chemistry in addition to
Mathematics and also IJMB at acceptable grade levels.
(xvii) UMYUK requires five credit passes at SSCE (or its
equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry, and any of Biology/Agricultural Science or
Geography in not more than two sittings.
(xiv) BELLS requires English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry,
Physics and one Science subject.
(xv) BOWEN does not allow a combination of Biology and Agric.
Science but accepts Mathematics and any other two
Science subjects.
(xvii) WUSTO accepts:
(a) Two "A" level passes in Mathematics and either Physics
and/or Chemistry.
(b) Upper Credit passes in ND in addition to 5 Credits at
WASC/GCE O'L / SSCE (or its equivalent)
(xviii) FUNAAB requires five (5) SSCE credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
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(xix) ABU requires Five 'O' level credit passes including English
Language, Mathematics and three other subjects two of
which must be in Chemistry, Biology, Physics and
Geography.
(xx) KASU requires Physics and does not accept Economics
and Agric. Science.
(xxi) NTNU accepts English, Mathematics and any other three
Science subjects.
(xxii) ABSU requires five SSCE credit passes including English
Language, Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry and any
two subjects.
(xxiii) GOUU same as in Biological Sciences.
(xxiv) LAGOS requires credit passes in English, Mathematics,
Further Mathematics, Physics and any one (1) of Chemistry,
Economics and Geography.
(xxv) UMUDIKE requires five SSCE credit passes in not more than
two sittings to include English Language, Mathematics,
Chemistry, Physics and any other relevant Science subject.
(xxvi) PLSU and UNIOSUN require five 'O' Level credits in
the SSCE including English Language, Mathematics,
Physics to form the core subjects, with credit in two other
relevant science subjects at not more than two sittings
(xxvii) BAYERO does not accept Economics.
(xxviii) PAUL requires SSCE credit passes in not more than two
sittings including English Language, mathematics, Physics
or Chemistry or Biology.
(xxix) FUPRE requires five SSCE credit passes including
Mathematics, Physics, English Language plus two other
Science subjects from Further Mathematics, Chemistry
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mandatory.
(xxx) LASU requires five SSCE credit passes in Mathematics,
English Language, Physics, Chemistry and any one of
Biology, Economics or Geography.
(xxxi) OSUSTECH requires five SSCE credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Physics, plus at least two from
Chemistry, Biology and Further Mathematics.
(xxxii) KWASU requires credit passes from English Language,
Mathematics and any three of Biology, Physics, Chemistry,
Further Mathematics and Agricultural Science.
(xxxii) TSUJ accepts credit passes in English Language,
Mathematics and at least two of Physics, Chemistry,
Statistics, Economics, Geography and Further Mathematics.
(xxxii) EVANGEL accepts credit passes in English Language,
Mathematics and at least any three subjects in the
following order: Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,
Biology and Agricultural Science.
(xxxiii) FED-WUKARI – Same as in Physics.
(xxxiv) OSUSTECH requires credit passes in Physics, plus at least
two from Chemistry, Biology and Further Mathematics.
(xxxv) AUE requires credit passes from English Language,
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Agricultural
Science.
(xxxvi) NDA requires five O’ level credit passes from English
Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two from
Chemistry, Additional/Further Mathematics, Biology and
Geography.
(xxxvii) FED-LAFIA requires five credit passes at SSCE including
English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and
Biology.
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Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or
Agricultural Science.
(xxxix) FUTA requires five SSCE credit passes including English
Language Physics and two other Science subjects.
(xl) SOUTHWESTERN requires five SSCE credit passes to include
English Language, Mathematics and at least three subjects
from Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics,
Economics and Geography.
(xli) ABUJA accepts five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent)
including English, Mathematics and any other three
subjects preferably Further Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and Geography in
that order

UTME. SUBJECTS
(i) IBADAN requires Mathematics and any other two science
subjects excluding Agric Science.
(ii) UNIOSUN, FED-LAFIA, FUNAAB, LASU, IGBINEDION, OAU
and FUTO require Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics.
(iii) BINGHAM, BOWEN, PHC, EBSU, DELSU and MAUTY require
Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry and
Biology. Do not accepts Geography.
(iv) AAUA and EKSU require Physics.
(v) CRUTECH requires Maths, Physics and any of Biology,
Chemistry and Geography.
(vi) NDU and BSU require Mathematics and any 2 of Physics,
Biology, Chemistry and Geography.
(vii) DELSU requires Mathematics, Economics and any of
Physics/Chemistry/Biology, Geography or Industrial
Mathematics.
(viii) CUAB accepts Geography

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(ix) AAUA accepts Chemistry.
(x) AL-HIKMAH accepts Economics and Geography.
(xi) BELLS does not accepts Economics or Geography
(x) UNIZIK and PHC do not accepts Geography
(xi) ABU requires Mathematics and any two of Physics,
Chemistry Geography or Biology.
(xii) NTNU requires Mathematics and any other two Science
subjects.
(xiii) LAGOS requires Mathematics, Physics and one of
Chemistry/Economics/Geography.
(xiv) PAUL requires Mathematics, Physics and Biology/Agric.
Science/Chemistry/Geography
(xv) WESTERN-DEL requires Mathematics and any two of
Physics, Chemistry, Economics and Geography
(xvi) FUPRE requires Mathematics and two of Physics, Chemistry
and Biology or Agricultural Science.
(xvii) BENIN accepts Mathematics, Physics and any of Chemistry,
Biology or Agricultural Science.
(xviii) SOUTHWESTERN and OSUSTECH require Mathematics,
Physics and any one of Chemistry or Biology.
(xix) KWASU requires English chosen course and any Two From
Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Further Mathematics.
(xx) TSUJ accepts Mathematics and any two of Physics,
Chemistry, Economics, Biology and Agricultural Science.
(xxi) EVAGENL accepts Biology as one of the two other subjects.
(xxii) FED-DUTSE accepts Biology as one of the two other
subjects.
(xxiii) UMUDIKE requires Mathematics and any two of Physics,
Chemistry and Geography or Economics.
(xxiv) FED-LOKOJA – Same as in Computer Science.
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Chemistry, Economics, Biology and Agricultural Science.
(xxvi) NTNU – Same as in Computer Science.
(xxvii) CALEB accepts Mathematics and any two Science subjects.
(xxviii) ABUJA accepts Biology as one of the other two subjects.

APPLIED GEOPHYSICS ‘A’ level passes in Five SSCE credits including Physics Chemistry, DIRECT ENTRY:
AKSU Chemistry and Physics English Language, Biology and (i) OAU requires a’ level passes in Chemistry, Physics and
or Mathematics. Mathematics, Physics and Mathematics. Mathematics
CALABAR
Chemistry/Biology. (ii) OAU accepts HND (Upper Credit) in Mining Engineering
ELIZADE plus UTME requirements.
FED-KEBBI (iii) CALABAR - Same as for Physics.
FUTA (iv) BAUCHI requires 'A' level passes in Physics and
Mathematics. 'A' level pass in Geology will be an
OAU
advantage.
(v) LAUTECH accepts 'A’ Level Passes in Physics, and
GEOPHYSICS
Mathematics or ND with Upper Credit /HND in Physics,
AAU (plus UTME requirements) may be considered for
AUE admission into 200 level.
BAUCHI (vi) FUTA may be admit candidates to 200 level if they have:
(a) satisfied the general entry requirements for the
BIU
University as specified in (a) above; and
FED-OYEEKITI (b) obtained National Diploma (with a minimum of Upper
FUPRE Credit) or equivalent in Laboratory Technology
KASU (Geology Option) and in Mining, Civil and Electrical/
Electronic Engineering or any other course adjudged
LAGOS
relevant by the Department; or
OSUSTECH (c) good passes at GCE (Advanced Level) or its equivalent in at
UNIZIK least two of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics
WUSTO and Chemistry.
(vii) FED-OYEEKITI requires A’ level passes in Physics, Chemistry
EKSU
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or Mathematics.
(viii) OSUSTECH requires
GEOSCIENCE (a) Two A’ level passes in Physics and Chemistry or
AKSU Geography.
(b) National Diploma (ND) with Distinction and Credit passes
in relevant subjects.
(ix) LAGOS accepts very good passes in the following three
GEOGRAPHY AND
JUPEB/A-LEVEL subjects: Physics Chemistry Mathematics.
GEOSCIENCES
JABU UTME.
(i) OAU requires five `O' level credit passes in English
EARTH SCIENCE Language, Chemistry, Biology/Further Mathematics,
LAUTECH Mathematics and Physics
(ii) BAUCHI - In addition to the UTME requirements, a credit
pass in Geography will be an advantage.
(iii) FUTA expected candidates to obtain credits in at least five
subjects including English Language, Physics, Mathematics
and Chemistry at NOT more than two sittings in the West
African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE),
NECO, General Certificate of Education Ordinary level
(GCE, O/L) or their equivalent.
(iv) WUSTO requires five 'O' level credit passes in including
English & Mathematics and any other 3 subjects preferably
Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Agricultural Science in that order.
(v) FUPRE requires five SSCE credit passes including English
Language, Biology, Mathematics, physics and Chemistry.
(vi) FED-OYEEKITI accepts five O’ level passes to include English
Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
(vii) OSUSTECH requires five ‘O’ Level credit passes in English
Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology

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/Geography.
(viii) LAGOS requires credit passes in English Language,
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

UTME. SUBJECTS:
(i) LAGOS, FUTA and OAU require Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry.
(ii) CALABAR does not accept Biology.
(iii) FUPRE requires Physics and two of Mathematics, Chemistry
and Biology.
(iv) FED-OYEEKITI requires Physics and Mathematics, Chemistry
or Biology.
(v) OSUSTECH requires Physics, Mathematics and any one of
Chemistry, Biology and Geography.

SPORT SCIENCE Same as in Physical Same as in Physical Same as in Physical


ABUAD Education. Education. Education.

MICROBIOLOGY Two ‘A’ level passes in Five SSCE credit passes in Biology, Chemistry DIRECT ENTRY
AAU Chemistry and any one English Language, and either Physics (i) EBSU accepts ND (Science or Food Technology) at Upper
from Biology, Zoology Mathematics, Chemistry, or Mathematics. Credit Level.
AAUA
or Botany. Biology and Physics. (ii) EBSU and RSUST accept ND/HND.
ABSU (iii) IBADAN does not accept ‘A’ level Zoology.
ABU (iv) IMSU, PHC and ABSU - No Direct Entry Admission.
ABUJA (v) RHEMA, UDU, MINNA accept ND/HND lower credit in
addition to ‘O’ level credit pass in Mathematics, Biology,
ACHIEVERS
Chemistry and other science subjects.
AUGUSTINE (v) AAU accepts only first degree and five 'O' level credits in
AJAYI relevant subjects.
AKSU (vi) AAUA accepts ND (Upper Credit)/HND (lower credit) in the
relevant fields.
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AL-HIKMAH (vii) FUTA, the candidate must possess in addition to the UTME
requirements at least two subjects at the General
COOU
Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A/L) which
AUE must include Biology and either Chemistry or Mathematics.
BABCOCK Holders of National Diploma from a recognized institution
BASU with a minimum grade of Upper Credit in relevant
disciplines are also eligible for admission.
BAUCHI
(viii) LAGOS accepts very good passes in the following three
BAYERO JUPEB/A-LEVEL subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
BELLS (ix) FUNAAB – Same as in Biological Science.
BENIN (x) UMUDIKE and MINNA - Same as in
Biochemistry.
BIU
(xi) DELSU accepts ND (Upper Credit) in Science Laboratory
BOWEN Technology.
BSU (xiii) IGBINEDION accepts ND/NCE in Biology, Food Technology
CALEB or Botany.
(xiv) COOU accepts ND/HND/NCE (lower credit) in any related
CARITAS
Science discipline with Biology Major in the combination.
COVENANT (xv) FUTO requires at least two ‘A’ Level passes not below
CRAWFORD Grade C in Chemistry and one of Physics or Biology. It
CHRISLAND accepts ND/HND (Upper Credit) in Biochemistry,
CRUTECH Biotechnology, Biology, Microbiology, Science Laboratory
Technology, Physics and Geology. Candidates must in
CUAB
addition meet the UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. It does
CUAB not accept First Degree and NCE.
DELSU (xvi) BENIN in addition to UTME requirements, accepts:
EDWIN CLARK (a) ND (Upper credit) / HND (Lower credit) in Food Technology
EKSU or Science Laboratory Technology;
(c) NCE (Overall Merit) with Credit pass in Biology.
ELIZADE
(xvii) UYO accepts ND/HND in relevant fields plus UTME
ESUTECH requirements.

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EVANGEL (xviii) CALABAR require two 'A' level passes from Biology,
Chemistry and Physics.
FED-DUTSE
(xix) MAIDUGURI accepts HND in Microbiology and related field.
FED-DUTSINMA (xx) AJAYI requires A' level passes in Biology and Chemistry
FED-GASHUA plus UTME requirements.
FED-GUSAU (xxi) CUAB same as in Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization
Level IJAMB/NCE/ND or approved equivalent in Botany,
FED-KEBBI
Zoology, Biology and Chemistry.
FED-LAFIA (xxii) BIU requires in addition to the O' level requirements
FED-NDUFU specified , a minimum of two relevant subjects passed at
FEDOTUOKE GCE Advanced level or NCE (3 merits) or National Diploma
in relevant field not below credit level.
FED-OYEEKITI
(xxiii) UNIOSUN requires Two 'A' Level passes from Biology,
FED-WUKARI Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Accepts a
FOUNTAIN minimum of Lower Credit in ND and approved equivalents.
FUNAAB (xxv) AUN accepts:
(a) 'A' level passes chosen from English Language,
FUTA
Mathematics, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry,
FUTO Physics, Literature in English, Government, History,
GOUU Economics, Geography, Further Mathematics, Technical
GREGORY Drawing, Visual Arts, Computer Studies, Information
Technology, Civics, and French.
GSU
(b) does not accept credit passes in the following; Agriculture,
IBADAN Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, Home Craft, Home
IGBINEDION management, Physical Education, Physical and Health
ILORIN Education, Music, Commerce, Accounting, Financial
Accounting, Book keeping, Islamic History, Religious
IMSU
Studies, Tajweed, Library Studies, Diction, Kiswahili, Igbo,
JABU Hausa, Yoruba, Arabic, Turkish, Study skills.
JOS (c) accepts ICGSE and 'A' level Cambridge and does not offer
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KSUSTA Dean of school.
KUST (xxvi) CRAWFORD accepts ND/NCE in Biology, Food Technology,
KWASU Science Laboratory Technology or Botany
(xxvii) WESTERN-Del – Same as in Environmental Science.
LAGOS
(xxviii) UNN accepts passes at Higher School Certificate or GCE A/L
LANDMARK in Chemistry and Biology, or Chemistry and Zoology, or
LAPAI Chemistry and Botany in addition to the UTME entry
LASU requirement.
(xxix) EVANGEL accepts NCE or ND in related field in addition to
LCITY
UTME requirements.
MADONNA (xxx) FED-DUTSE accepts ND (merit) and IJMB with minimum
MAIDUGURI of eight points.
MAKURDI (xxxi) MAKURDI, KWASU and GOUU – Same as in Biochemistry.
MAUTY (xxxii) CRUTECH – Same as in Biology.
(xxxiii) RENAISSANCE requires ND (Upper Credit) from a
MCPHERSON
recognised institution plus UTME requirements.
MINNA (xxxiv) KSUSTA requires GCE A’ level, NCE, IJMB or equivalent in
MKAR Biology and Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Technical
MOUNTAIN TOP Drawing in addition to O’ level requirement. It also accepts
ND/HND at credit level in relevant fields.
NASARAWA
(xxxv) OSUSTECH requires
NOVENA (a) Two A’ level passes in Biology, Chemistry or Physics
OAU (b) National Diploma (ND) with Distinction and Credit passes in
OBONG relevant subjects.
(xxxvi) MCPHERSON accepts ND ( at least upper credit) or HND(at
ODUDUWA
least lower credit)in relevant course is acceptable. O/L
OOU credit in either Physics or Mathematics in addition to 'A'
OSUSTECH level passes in Chemistry and Biology is acceptable.
PHC (xxxvii) CALEB accepts ND at Credit level in Science Laboratory
Technology or Sciences related studies may be considered
PLSU
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subjects at one sitting.
RENAISSANCE
(xxxviii) CUAB accepts (i) CUAB accepts IJMB and ‘A’ Level passes in
RHEMA Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Geography at
SALEM acceptable grades. (ii) ND, HND or its equivalent in Agric
SAU or Civil Engineering or elated courses provided the O’ level
SOSU requirements have been met can be admitted into 200
SOUTHWESTERN level.
TANSIAN (xxxix) BSU for Environmental Management and Toxicology
UDU accepts holders of ND/HND (upper credit) in Health
Technology, Agriculture and other related fields.
UMUDIKE (lx) UMYUK requires at least two A’ level credits from Biology,
UMYUK Chemistry, Biochemistry etc. Candidates must have A level
UNIKINGS Biology. NCE candidates must have Biology and Chemistry.
UNIOSUN (lxii) SOUTHWESTERN accepts
a. NCE (credit) in Biology or Chemistry. A' level Chemistry and
UNN Biology/Botany/Zoology.
UYO b. Accepts merit in ND (upper credit) or HND in relevant
WELLSPRING courses is acceptable. O/L credit in either Physics or
WESTERN-DEL Mathematics in addition to 'A' level passes in Chemistry
WUSTO and Biology is acceptable.
(lxiii) BENIN for Science Laboratory Technology in addition to
UTME requirements may accepts at least two advance level
MICROBIOLOGY AND passes in the General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) or
BIOTECHNOLOGY Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its recognized
equivalents at not more than two sittings. The subjects
ABUAD should be of the Sciences.
(ixiv) BAUCHI accepts IJMB/A Level/GCE A Level Credit passes in
Biology, Chemistry and anyone of Mathematics, Physics or
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Agric Science. National Diploma (ND) with at least Lower
FED-NDUFU
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Credit in the following areas: Science Lab Technology and
MICROBIOLOGY AND Food Science Technology. The candidate must also have
INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY the 5 O’ Level requirements in English Language,
CALEB
Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY
UTME.
IMSU
(i) MADONNA and EBSU accept a pass in Physics with credit in
Mathematics.
SCIENCE LABORATORY
(ii) IMSU, COOU, UYO and EBSU accept a pass in English
TECHNOLOGY
Language.
BENIN
(iii) FUNAAB – Same as in Biological Science.
(with options in:
(iv) IBADAN - Same as in Botany.
1. Biological Science Technique
(v) JOS accepts candidates with pass at the Remedial Science
2. Biotechnology Technique
Programme of the University of Jos.
3. Biochemistry Technique
(vi) UYO requires a credit pass in English Language.
4. Chemistry Technique
(vii) AJAYI requires five (5) credit passes must include: English
5. Geology Technique
Language, mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and one other
6. Microbiology Technique
science subject at one sitting or six (6) credits at not more
7. Physics/Electronics
than two sittings.
Technique
(viii) BOWEN does not accept Agric. Science as another Science
8. Physiology/Pharmacology
subject
Technique
(ix) MAKURDI and KWASU – Same as in Biochemistry.
9. Petrochemical Technique
(x) RHEMA and JABU accept Agricultural Science in lieu of
EKSU
Biology.
FUTO
(xi) UNIOSUN accepts Geography or Economics in lieu of
JOS
Physics.
LAUTECH
(xii) GOUU, PLSU and LAGOS - Same as in Biochemistry.
PHC
(xiii) FUTA requires five o' level credit passes, which must
include English language, Biology or Agricultural Sciences,
Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and Physics at
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
NOT more than two sittings.
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MAUTY (xv) REDEEMER'S requires five 'O' Level credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Chemistry Biology and Physics.
(xvii) MINNA requires at least a pass in Physics with Credit pass
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE in any other Science subject.
FUPRE (xvii) KWASU requires credit passes from English Language,
Mathematics, Chemistry and any two of Biology, Physics,
Further Mathematics or Agricultural Science.
(xviii) UMUDIKE – Same as in its requirement for Food Science
NATURAL AND and Technology.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (xix) EVANGEL accepts any other Science subject in lieu of
AUN Physics.
(with options as; (xix) FED-DUTSE:
(a) For Environmental Science and Toxicology accepts credit
(i) Conservation Biology
pass in Geography in lieu of Physics.
(ii) Environmental Health (b) For Microbiology accepts any other Science subject in lieu
MAIDUGURI of Physics.
(offers the course as (xx) KSUSTA accepts credit pass in Geography or Agricultural
Science in lieu of Physics.
Environmental Biology)
(xxi) OSUSTECH – See Botany.
(xxii) CUAB requires credit passes in five SSCE/GCE/NECO
ENVIRONMENTAL
subjects including English Language, Mathematics,
MANAGEMENT
Chemistry and Geography with at least a pass in Physics,
CUAB Biology & Agric Science.
IGBINEDION (xxiii) BSU for Microbiology accepts passes in five (5) prescribed
EKSU subjects in Preliminary Science of BSU in addition to
minimum UTME score.
(xxiv) UNN requires O’ level credit passes in English Language,
ENVIRONMENTAL
Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
MANAGEMENT AND
(xxv) BENIN for Science Laboratory Technology requires five O’
TOXICOLOGY
level credit passes to include English Language,
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ELIZADE Agricultural Science and Geography, depending on the


option chosen by the candidate. Candidates opting for
FED-DUTSE
Physic/Electronics, Petrochemical Geology and
Physiology/Pharmacology Techniques must have credit in
Physics.
ENERGY AND PETROLEUM
STUDIES
NOVENA UTME. SUBJECTS:
(i) UDU and FUTA accept Agric Science in lieu of Biology.
(ii) UNIOSUN, SALEM, MAKURDI, LAGOS, BENIN and ABU
PARASITOLOGY AND require Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
ENTOMOLOGY (iii) CALABAR and UYO require Physics as third subject.
UNIZIK (iv) EVANGEL and AJAYI require Biology and Chemistry and any
other Science subject.
(v) UNIOSUN requires Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry
(vi) FED-DUTSE:
(a) For Microbiology requires Biology and Chemistry and any
other Science subject.
(b) For Environmental Science and Toxicology requires
Chemistry, Biology and Geography or any other Science
subject.
(x) KWASU – Same as in Mathematics.
(xi) PHC for Science Laboratory Technology
A. Requires Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry for Geology
and Mining Technology, Physics with Production
Technology, Industrial and Petrochemical Technology and
Physics with Electronic Technology options.
B. Requires Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics for
Biochemistry and Chemistry Technology, Biomedical
Technology and Microbiology technology options.
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Physics/Geography.
(xi) OSUSTECH requires Biology, Chemistry and any one of
Agricultural Science, Mathematics and Physics.
(xii) FUTO requires Biology, Mathematics and Physics.

PURE AND APPLIED (i) Two 'A' level passes Five SSCE credit passes Mathematics, DIRECT ENTRY
MATHEMATICS in including English Language, Physics and (i) LAUTECH accepts ND (upper credit), HND (lower credit),
BENIN Mathematics and Physics, Maths, Chemistry Biology or Agric NCE (credit) in relevant fields into 200 level or 'A’ Level
any other and Biology/Agric Science or Passes in Mathematics , Physics,, Chemistry or Biology
LAUTECH
Science subject. Science or Geography. Chemistry or (ii) COOU requires two 'A' level passes from Maths, Physics,
PHC Geography. Econs or Chemistry and accepts NCE Maths (lower credit).
PAUL (ii) NCE/HND (merit) (iii) PHC - No Direct Entry.
/ND (Upper credit) in (iv) BENIN: in addition to UTME requirements, accepts:
Mathematics. (a) ND (Upper credit) / HND (Lower credit) in Mathematics /
Statistics or Science Laboratory Technology;
(b) NCE (Overall Merit) with credit passes in Mathematics and
Physics.
(v) PAUL accepts passes in Mathematics, Pure and Applied
Physics or Chemistry or Biology or Statistics at GCE
Advanced or its equivalent.

UTME.
(i) PHC requires Biology.
(ii) BENIN accepts Economics as the fifth subject.

UTME. SUBJECT
(i) BENIN accepts Mathematics, Physics and any of Chemistry,
Biology or Agricultural Science.

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(ii) PHC requires Mathematics and any two of Physics,
Chemistry and Economics and does not accept Geography.

MATHEMATICS AND (i) At least two ‘A’ level Five SSCE Credit passes in Mathematics, DIRECT ENTRY
ECONOMICS passes (G.C.E or H.S.C) English Language, Economics and any i. BENIN -Candidates for Direct Entry should also satisfy
BENIN at not more than two Mathematics, Economics other Science or UTME requirements.
MAUTY sittings. The subjects and any other two subjects Social Science (ii) MAUTY requires (i) HSC/GCE 'A' level Credit passes in
should include selected from Science or subject. Economics and in any one of Maths, statistics, Geography
Mathematics and Social Sciences at not more and Business Mgt. Also accepts ND in relevant field.
Economics. than two sittings.
(ii) ND with at least an UTME
Upper Credit level pass (i) BENIN accepts Mathematics, Economics and any of
in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science,
Mathematics/Statistics Geography and Government.
, Computer Science,
Accounting or Business
Studies from a
recognised Polytechnic
or College of
Technology.
(v) HND with at least a
Lower Credit level pass
in
Mathematics/Statistics
, Computer Science,
Accounting or Business
Studies from a
recognised Polytechnic
or College of
Technology.
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Credit level pass in
Mathematics and
Economics from a
recognised College of
Education. In addition
candidates should
have at least an
overall-Merit level
pass.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND (i) Two ‘A’ level Five SSCE credit passes to Mathematics, DIRECT ENTRY/UTME
BREWING passes in Biology and include English Language, Chemistry and (i) UNIZIK requires 3 A/L passes in Biology, Chemistry and
UNIZIK Chemistry. Mathematics, chemistry, Biology. Physics or Mathematics.
Physics and Biology or (ii) EBSU accepts HND, NCE and ND with a minimum of Merit
EBSU
(ii) NCE passes at health Science. and Upper credit respectively in the relevant fields
merit level in Biology
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY and Chemistry. UTME
ESUTECH (i) EBSU does not accept Health Science.
VERITAS (iii) ND/HND in Biology
or Food Technology.
UTME SUBJECTS:
(i) EBSU and UNIZIK accept Physics in lieu of Mathematics.

MATHEMATICS (i) Two ‘A’ level Five SSCE credit passes to Maths, Physics and DIRECT ENTRY:
WITH STATISTICS: passes in Mathematics include English Language, Chemistry or (i) MINNA accepts NCE/ND/HND at credit level plus five
CARITAS and either Physics or Mathematics and at least Biology relevant UTME subjects.
Chemistry three of Physics, (ii) CALABAR accepts Economics and ND/NCE in
CRUTECH
(ii) NCE passes at Chemistry, Biology and Maths/Statistics.
ODUDUWA
merit level in Maths Additional/Further (iii) MINNA requires Mathematics and Physics.
MINNA and either Physics or Mathematics. (iv) CRUTECH accepts NCE, ND or HND in Statistics or related
Chemistry area.

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MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS:
CALABAR UTME:
(i) MINNA accepts Technical Drawing.
MATHEMATICS AND
STATISTICS:
UTME SUBJECTS:
AKSU (i) MINNA accepts Geography and does not accept Biology.
CRAWFORD
ESUTECH
OPTOMETRY (i) At least two ‘A’ level Five SSCE credit passes in Physics, Chemistry DIRECT ENTRY:
BENIN passes (G.C.E or H.S.C) English Language, and Biology. BENIN:
in Chemistry and any Mathematics, Physics, (i) Candidates for Direct Entry should also satisfy UTME
one of Biology, Chemistry and Biology. requirements.
Zoology or Physics.
(ii) Distinction level
pass in National
Diploma (ND) from a
recognised Polytechnic
or College of
Technology in Science
Laboratory Technology
(SLT).
(v) Distinction level
pass in Higher National
Diploma (HND) from a
recognised Polytechnic
or College of
Technology in Polymer
Chemistry and Science
Laboratory Technology
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(v) Distinction level
pass in Nigeria
Certificate of
Education (NCE) from
a recognised College
of Education in
Chemistry. In addition
candidates should
have at least an overall
Credit level pass.
COMPUTER SCIENCE (i) Two A/L passes in Five SSCE credit passes to Mathematics, DIRECT ENTRY:
AAU science subjects include English Language, Physics and one of (i) BIU, IMSU, UDU and EKSU accept ND in Computer Science
including Mathematics Mathematics, Physics plus Biology, Chemistry, or other Mathematically based disciplines with Upper
AAUA
two other science subjects. Agric Science, Credit level.
ABU (ii) NCE with at least Economics and (ii) CALABAR accepts National Diploma plus UTME
ABUJA Merit in Mathematics Geography. Requirements
ABUAD and one other Science (iii) LAGOS accepts;
or Social Science (a) Very good passes in the following three JUPEB/A-LEVEL
ADSU
subject. subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology.
AJAYI
Candidates must have Further Mathematics at O/Level.
AKSU
(b) Direct Entry into Computer Science for LAGOS is four years
AL-HIKMAH (c) Does not accept NCE.
COOU (iv) ILORIN requires Physics or Chemistry.
AUE (v) CALABAR require Physics as second subject
AUGUSTINE (vi) BAUCHI requires Physics and Chemistry in addition to
UTME requirements.
BABCOCK (vii) AAU and ADSU accept ND (upper credit)/HND (lower
BAUCHI credit) in relevant fields and NCE (merit) in Mathematics,
BAYERO Statistics or Computer Science
BAZE (viii) UNN - Direct Entry into Computer Science is four years but
for combined courses is three years.
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BENIN (ix) ILORIN accepts ND (Computer Science) at Upper credit


level or HND (Lower Credit) in Computer Science. Does not
BIU
accept Diploma in Data Processing.
BOWEN (x) EBSU accepts HND, NCE and ND with a minimum of Merit
BSU and Upper credit respectively in the relevant fields.
CALABAR (xi) MAUTY requires in addition to UTME requirement, two
CARITAS credits in 'A' level one of which must be Maths. It also
accepts ND in Computer Science (Upper Credit) from
CALEB
recognised institution.
COVENANT (xii) FUTA accepts:
CUAB (a) Two 'A' Level passes in Science subjects including
CHRISLAND Mathematics and Physics
CRUTECH (b) National Diploma in Computer Science with at least an
Upper Credit.
EBSU
(c) NCE in Computer Science/Maths, Computer
EDWIN CLARK Science/Physics, Maths/Physics with at least Credit Pass in
EKSU both.
ESUTECH (xiv) NDU accepts NCE (Merit) in Mathematics and one other
Science or Social Science subject.
FUNAAB
(xv) UMUDIKE and BOWEN - Same as in Mathematics
ELIZADE (xvi) IGBINEDION accepts ND in Computer Science or other
FED-LOKOJA Mathematics based course.
FED-LAFIA (xvii) JOS
(a) For Computer Science requires Physics and accepts ND
FED-KASHERE
(Upper credit) in Computer Science/Statistics.
FED-KEBBI (b) For Library and Information Science requires IJMB passes in
FED-GASHUA at least two subjects, GCE A’ level (in one sitting) with at
FED-GUSAU least four credit passes in GCE, WASC/NECO including
English Language or NCE with merit and above in two
FED-WUKARI
principal subjects.
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FED-NDUFU (a) ND Upper credit) HND (Lower Credit) in Data Processing/


Computer Science/Statistics or Science Laboratory
FED-OYEEKITI
Technology.
FOUNTAIN (b) NCE credit in Mathematics and any other Science Subject.
FUPRE (xix) AAU accepts ND/HND with credit/upper credit un relevant
FUTA subjects.
FUTO (xx) COOU accepts ND/HND (Lower Credit) in Data Processing
or NCE in Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry.
GOUU (xxi) CRUTECH - Same as in Biological Science except
GREGORY NCE/ND/HND must be in Computer Science.
GSU (xxiii) TASUED accepts Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.
HALLMARK (xxiv) CUAB accepts (i) NCE, ND ,HND and their approved
equivalents in relevant subjects and with at least lower
IBADAN
credit may be admitted to the appropriate level in addition
ILORIN
to O’ level requirements. (ii) CUAB runs the programme
IMSU
with options in Computer Science/Economics and
JABU Computer Science/ Statistics (iii) A’ level passes in
SLUK relevant subjects. (iv) IJMB at acceptable grade levels.
JOS (xxv) JOS does not accept National Diploma in Statistics.
KASU (xxvi) UYO accepts ND/HND in relevant fields plus UTME
KWASU requirements.
(xvii) FUTO requires at least two ‘A’ level passes not below Grade
AL-QALAM
C in Mathematics and any other Science subject. It also
KSU accepts Upper Credit ND/HND in Physics, Mathematics,
KSUSTAA Computer Science and Engineering. Candidates must in
KUST addition meet UTME ‘O’ Level requirements. It does not
accept First Degree or NCE.
LAGOS
(xviii) AJAYI requires two 'A' level passes in Mathematics, Physics
LANDMARK and Computer Studies OR ND Certificate in Computer
LAPAI Studies (Upper Credit) OR two ICT Certificate passes. OR
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LASU NCE with Distinction/credit in any two of Physics,


LAUTECH Mathematics, Chemistry or Computer Studies in addition to
requirements in (a).
MADONNA
(xviv) LASU accepts A' Level Passes in Mathematics, Physics and
MC-IBRU
Chemistry.
MCPHERSON (xvii) AL-HIKMAH accepts two A’ level passes in Mathematics
MAKURDI and Physics and accepts ND/HND (Lower Credit) in Data
MINNA processing and Computer Science from recognized
institution.
MKAR
(xviii) IBADAN accepts :
NASARAWA (a) Two 'A' Level passes in Mathematics (Pure or Applied) and
NDA Physics.
NORTHWEST (b) ND/HND Computer Science or any other Mathematics
based courses with grade of Upper Credit.
NOVENA
(xx) FUNAAB accepts:
NTNU a) ND (Upper Credit) in Computer Science, Mathematics,
OOU Statistics, Physics/Electronics Engineering or related fields.
OSUSTECH b) NCE (Credit) in Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science.
c) Two A’ level credit passes in Computer
PAUL
Science/Mathematics, Computer Science/Physics with at
PHC least credit pass in both.
PLSU (xxi) CUAB accepts:
POL-ACAD (a) Two 'A' level passes to include Physics and any of
Chemistry, Biology
REDEEMERS
(b) NCE/ND and approved equivalent of at least Upper Credit
RENAISSANCE in relevant fields.
RHEMA (c) IJMB at acceptable grade levels.
RITMAN (xxii) UNIOSUN accepts Any two 'A' level passes which must
include Mathematics and Physics; A minimum of Lower
RSUST
Credit in ND Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics
SALEM Engineering.
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SAU (xxiii) AUN accepts:


(a) AUN accepts 'A' level passes chosen from English Language,
SOSU
Mathematics, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry,
SOUTHWESTERN Physics, Literature in English, Government, History,
SUMMIT Economics, Geography, Further Mathematics, Technical
TANSIAN Drawing, Visual Arts, Computer Studies, Information
Technology, Civics, and French.
TASUED
(b) does not accept credit passes in the following;
TSUJ Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, Home
UDU Craft, Home management, Physical Education, Physical and
UMUDIKE Health Education, Music, Commerce, Accounting, Financial
Accounting, Book `Keeping, Islamic History, Religious
UMYUK
Studies, Tajweed, Library Studies, Diction, Kiswahili, Igbo,
UNIHEZ Hausa, Yoruba, Arabic, Turkish, Study skills.
UNIKINGS (c) accepts ICGSE and 'A' level Cambridge and does not offer
UNIOSUN admissions direct to 200 level programs. May transfer
credits relevant to it's major at the discretion of the Dean
UNIZIK
of school.
UNN (xxiv) KWASU accepts:
UYO (a) Computer Science ND Computer Science at Upper Credit
WUSTO level or HND lower credit level in Computer Science or NCE
(Merit) in relevant field.
WESTERN-DEL
(b) Library and information Science ND in Library Science at
WELLSPRING Upper Credit level or NCE (Merit) in relevant field.
MAUTY (xxv) WESTERN-DEL accepts
NOUN a) Two ‘A’ Level passes in science subjects including
Mathematics.
ODUDUWA
b) NCE with at least merit pass in Mathematics, Computer
COVENANT Science and one other science or Social Science subject.
YOSU (xxvi) AUE accepts ND (Upper credit) in Computer Science or
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COMPUTER , INFORMATION Mathematics or Computer Science.
AND COMMUNICATION (xxvii) CRUTECH - Same as in Biological Science except
SCIENCE NCE/ND/HND must be in Computer Science.
FED-DUTSINMA (xxviii) RHEMA accepts:
(a) National Diploma plus UTME requirements.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND (b) NCE in Computer Science/Mathematics, Computer
INFORMATICS Science/Physics, Mathematics/Physics with at least credit
FEDOTUOKE pass in both.
(xxix) RSUST – Same as Mathematics.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND (xxx) AUE requires at least credit pass in Mathematics or
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Computer Science at NCE.
(xxxi) MCPHERSON two A’ level passes in Mathematics and
ACHIEVERS
Physics and accepts ND/HND (Lower Credit) in Data
BABCOCK processing and Computer Science from recognized
IGBINEDION institution, NCE (at least Credit) in Physics, Mathematics or
OSUSTECH Computer Science is acceptable.
(xxxii) CALEB accepts ND at Credit level in Computer Science or
Sciences related studies may be considered for admission
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND by direct entry provided they have the UME subjects at one
INFORMATION SCIENCE sitting.
(xxxii) BAYERO accepts:
BINGHAM
(a) National Diploma in Computer Science or Computer
LCITY Studies, NCE in Computer Science or Electrical/Electronics.
(b) HND (in relevant fields-Computer Science, Graphics,
Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical/Electronics).
COMPUTER WITH (c) B.Sc Degree (Natural Science, Physical Science, &
ELECTRONICS Environmental Science).
LCITY (xxxiii) NTNU accepts any two A’ level passes in Science subjects,
ND/HND (lower credit) or NCE (merit) in relevant fields.
(xxxiv) BSU accepts ND (upper credit)/HND (lower credit) in
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CUAB Statistics or Computer Science.


(xxxv) UMYUK accepts National Diploma in Computer Science not
AUN
below lower credit.NCE (Computer Science and any other
offers the course as Information from Mathematics or Physics) with a minimum of 9 points.
System with options in IJMB (Mathematics, Physics and any other science subject)
(i) Database with a minimum of 9 points.
(xxxvi) SOUTHWESTERN accepts:
Administration
c. Accept NCE merit in Mathematics.
(ii) Networking d. NCE/ND/HND (Credit) in related field.
(iii) Management (xxxvii) KUST accepts ND in Engineering or Mathematics with a
Information Systems minimum of Upper Credit.
(iv) Information security (xxxviii) ABUJA accepts two A level credit passes in Physics and
any one of Chemistry, Physics Mathematics or Statistics
and Assurance
in that order OR NCE (minimum 10 points) with Credit
CUAB Passes in Physics and another Science subject OR
NOUN ND(upper credit) in relevant area.
(offers the course as Data
Management) UTME
SALEM (i) RENAISSANE, PHC and ILORIN require credit passes in
English, Maths, Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
MANAGEMENT RENAISSANCE requires credit passes at not more than two
INFORMATION SYSTEM sittings.
(ii) CRUTECH, AAUA and IMSU accept Maths, Physics plus
COVENANT Chemistry or Statistics/Economics/Geography/Biology
AUN (iii) CALABAR requires the 2 other subjects to be from
(offers the course as an option Chemistry, Biology and Economics
in Information Systems) (iv) MADONNA, COOU and IMSU accept a pass in English
Language.
(v) COVENANT requires five credit level passes in English
INFORMATION AND Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and either of
COMMUNICATION Biology and Agric. Science.
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TECHNOLOGY (vi) COOU requires credits in Physics, Chemistry and accepts a
ABUAD pass in English Language.
(vii) IBADAN requires 5/6 credits passes at one or two sittings to
CRAWFORD
include English Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and
NORTHWEST
one other Science subject except Agric Science.
RHEMA
(ix) FED-WUKARI, MINNA, EBSU, LASU and IGBINEDION require
five O' level credit pass to include English Language,
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one other Science
INFORMATION AND
subject.
COMMUNICATION
(x) LAGOS requires English Language, Maths, Physics, Further
SCIENCE
Mathematics, and Chemistry or Biology.
FED-GASHUA (xi) JOS accepts a credit pass in Further Maths in lieu of
HALLMARK Mathematics.
ILORIN (xii) BENIN requires two Science subject in addition to
Mathematics and Physics.
(xiii) RENAISSANCE requires Further Mathematics with Physics
COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH or Chemistry.
ECONOMICS (xv) AJAYI requires The required five (5) credit passes must
include: English Language, mathematics and any other
CUAB
three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Electronics and any
LCITY other subject at one sitting or six (6) credit passes at two
sittings.
(xvi) LAGOS Further Mathematics is compulsory.
COMMUNICATION AND (xvii) CUAB requires five (5) O ’level credits in not more than two
WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY sittings at SSCE, GCE or NECO which must include English
AUN Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and
Economics.
(xviii) UMYUK requires five credit passes at SSCE (or its
TELECOMMUNICATION equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and
MANAGEMNT Chemistry, and any of Biology/Agricultural Science or
SALEM Geography in not more than two sittings.

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(xix) UNN requires five O' level credit passes to include
TELECOMMUNICATION Mathematics, English Language, Physics and any two from
SCIENCE Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and Economics..
ILORIN (xx) DELSU requires credit passes in any two of Biology,
Chemistry, Economics and Geography.
(xxi) BOWEN does not allow the combination of Biology and
CYBER SECURITY SCIENCE Agric. Science.
MINNA (xxii) FUNAAB requires five (5) SSCE credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
(xxiii) FUTA requires Five 'O' level credits in NOT more than TWO
TELECOMMUNICATION AND sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Physics,
WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY Chemistry plus one other Science subject.
AUN (xxiv) DELSU accepts Economics and Geography.
(xxv) UNIOSUN requires five 'O' level credits in SSCE including
COMMUNICATIONS Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Physics one
TECHNOLOGY other Science subject at one sitting.
OSUSTECH (xxvi) ABU requires Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English
Language, Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Geography.
NOUN
(xxvii) KASU does not accept Economics and Agric. Science as
Science Subjects.
(xxviii) NTNU accepts English Language, Mathematics and either
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
Physics or Chemistry and any other two Science subjects.
SCIENCE
(xxix) ABSU for Architecture:
MAUTY (a) requires Five SSCE credit passes including English Language,
ILORIN Mathematics, Physics, any three Fine Art, Geography or
KSU Wood Work, Biology, Economics, Technical Drawing, Add
Mathematics and Chemistry. A credit pass in Chemistry ids
KWASU
not compulsory
(b) For Estate Management: requires Five SSCE credit passes in
INFORMATION SCIENCE AND English Language, Mathematics, Economics and one
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BAYEROS Science.
(c) For Urban and Regional Planning: requires Five SSCE credit
passes in English Language, Mathematics, Geography and
any two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Government,
Biology, Art, History CRK/IRK. A credit pass in Geography is
compulsory.
(d) For Information Science: requires Five SSCE credit passes in
English Language, Mathematics and at least one Science
subject.
(xxx) UMUDIKE same as in Mathematics.
(xxxi) REDEEMER'S requires five 'O' Level credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Physics, plus at least two from
Chemistry, Biology and Further Mathematics.
(xxxii) FUTA accepts for Library Science
(i) NCE in Library Science with a minimum of Upper Credit
which must be equivalent to Upper Credit at ND.
(ii) National Diploma (ND) from recognized institutions with a
minimum of Upper Credit or its equivalent; and
(iii) GCE (Advanced Level) or its equivalent passes in
at least two of the following subjects: English Language,
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Economics.
(xxxiii) BAYERO accepts only Science subjects in Computer Science,
does not accept Economics.
(xxxiv) PAUL requires five SSCE credit passes obtained at not more
than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics
and Physics
(xxxv) WESERN-DEL requires five SSCE credit passes including
English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or
Biology, any other Science or Social Science subject
(xxxvi) OSUSTECH requires two other credit passes from
Chemistry, Biology and Further Mathematics.

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(xxxvii) KWASU accepts:
(a) For Computer credit passes in English language,
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other science
subject.
(b) For Library and information Science credit passes in English
Language, mathematics and any three other subjects.
(xxxviii) FED-DUTSE requires English Language, Mathematics,
Physics and any two other subjects.
(xxxix) ILORIN for Information and Communication Technology
requires credit passes in English Language, Mathematics
and at least three subjects from Physics, Chemistry,
Biology/ Agricultural Science, Economics and Geography.
(xi) NTNU accepts credit pass in Geography as one of the other
two Science subjects.
(xii) AUE requires five credit level passes in English Language,
Mathematics, Chemistry/Physics plus two other Science
subjects.
(xiii) MINNA for Cyber Security Science requires five SSCE Credit
passes including English Language, Mathematics, Biology,
Physics and/or Chemistry and any other Science subject.
(xiv) FED-LAFIA, UMUDIKE and NDA – Same as in Mathematics.
(xv) AKSU does not require Biology as a compulsory subject.
(xvi) SOUTHWESTERN – Same as in Mathematics.
(xvii) FUTO requires at least five ‘O’ Level credit passes in English
Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other
Science subject in not more than two sittings.
(xviii) ABUJA requires two other Sciences subjects preferably
from Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Biology or
Geography and economics.

UTME SUBJECTS:

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(i) OSUSTECH, LAGOS and PHC do not accept Agric. Science,
Economics and Geography.
(ii) AJAYI and LAGOS do not accept Agric Science or Economics
(iii) UNN does not accept Agricultural Science.
(iv) UNIOSUN, SALEM, FUNAAB, SALEM, AUE, LASU, ILORIN,
IBADAN, COOU, IGBINEDION, EKSU, FUTA and FUTO
require Maths, Physics and Chemistry
(v) MAUTY accepts Mathematics and any other two of UTME
requirements except Geography.
(vi) BABCOCK, FUTO, FED-LAFIA and FUTA require
Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
(vii) ABU requires Mathematics and any two of Chemistry,
Physics, Biology and Geography
(viii) NTNU accepts any Science subjects.
(ix) KWASU accepts:
(a) For Computer Mathematics, Physics and any other science
subject.
(b) For Library and information Science any three subjects.
(xi) FED-DUTSE requires Chemistry or Biology as the third
subject.
(xii) JOS for Library and Information Science requires any three
subjects.
(xiii) FED-LOKOJA requires one of Chemistry, Agricultural
Science or Biology as the third subject.
(xiv) CUAB (i) for Computer Science requires Mathematics,
Physics and Chemistry. (ii) for Information Technology
accepts require Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry/Economics/Biology/Geography.
(xv) AKSU does not require Biology as a compulsory subject.
(xvi) SOUTHWESTERN – Same as in Mathematics.
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Physics, Geography, Biology and Economics.

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES: Two ‘A’ level passes in Five SSCE credit passes Maths, Physics and UTME:
KSU Maths and Physics. including English Language, any other Science (i) KSU requires English Language, Mathematic, Physics and
with options in Mathematics, Maths, Physics and subject any other two subjects preferably Further Mathematics,
Statistics and Computer Science Chemistry. Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agric. Science and Economics
or Geography.

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND Two 'A' level passes in Five SSCE credits in English Maths, Physics and DIRECT ENTRY:
MATHEMATICS Maths and Physics Language , Mathematics any one of (i) MINNA and ADSU accept National Diploma in Computer
ADSU and any three of Biology, Chemistry, Studies or Computer Engineering with at least Upper
Chemistry, Physics, Further Economics and Credit.
NOVENA
Maths, and Technical Biology. (ii) MAKURDI, ABSU and MINNA accept NCE, ND/HND in
PHC Drawing. relevant fields at credit level plus UTME requirements.
(iii) PHC - No Direct Entry
(iv) MINNA requires a pass in English Language.
COMPUTER WITH (v) BENIN in addition to UTME requirements, requires:
STATISTICS (a) 2 A/L passes including Mathematics.
CUAB (b) ND (Upper Credit) in Science Laboratory Technology,
MINNA Computer Engineering.
(c) NCE (Merit) with Credit pass in Computer Science/Science
PHC
or Social Science subject.
UNN (d) CUAB requires two 'A' level passes to include
Mathematics and any of Chemistry and
Economics. NCE/ND and approved equivalent of at least
MATHEMATICS/ COMPUTER upper credit in relevant fields and IJAMB of acceptable
SCIENCE grade level.
MAKURDI (v) NDU accepts
NDU a. Higher School Certificate (HSC) in relevant two subjects to
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third subject to include Chemistry or any other relevant
ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER science subject, may be admitted into the two (2) hundred
TECHNOLOGY level of the degree programmes.
CALABAR b. Holders of credit passes in ND in relevant areas of
specialization (e.g. Computer Engineering) are eligible for
direct entry to year two (2) of the programme.
c. Holders of NCE passes at merit level in Mathematics or
Computer Science (as the case may be), Physics, Chemistry,
Integrated Science or Economics are eligible for direct
entry to year two (2) of the programmes.
d. Holders of HND at least credit level passes in Mathematics
or Computer Science are eligible for direct entry to year
three (3) of the programme.

UTME
(i) ADSU may accept a pass in English Language.
(ii) PHC as in Computer Science
(iii) BENIN requires ' O' level Credit passes in Statistics and any
other Science subjects in addition to English Language and
Mathematics.
(iv) MINNA requires credit pass in Physics.
(v) CUAB requires credit pass in Islamic Religious Knowledge in
place of Chemistry for candidates wishing to study
Computer Science with Islamic Studies.
(vi) CALABAR accepts 'A' level or its equivalent in Physics and
either Chemistry or Mathematics.
(vii) MAKURDI and CALABAR require five O/L credit passes in
English Language, Physics, Mathematics, Biology,
Chemistry

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(i) MAKURDI, CALABAR and MINNA require Mathematics,
Physics and Chemistry.
(ii) PHC as in Computer Science.
(iii) BENIN requires Biology/ Chemistry/ Agricultural Science/
Geography.

ARCHEAOLOGY: Two ‘A’ level passes 5/6 SSCE credit passes at Any three relevant DIRECT ENTRY AND UTME:
IBADAN chosen from one or two sittings Science subject. (i) IBADAN requires
Geography Chemistry, including English Language, (a) for Geology option the 3 Science subjects to include
combined with:
Geology, Physics, Mathematics and other Physics and Mathematics.
(i) Geology Mathematics, Zoology relevant subjects. (b) for Geography option to include Geography.
(ii) Geography and Botany or Biology. Mathematics and two (c) for Zoology or Botany option to include
(iii) Zoology other relevant subjects. Biology/Botany/Zoology and Mathematics.
(ii) IBADAN does not accept NCE and ND/HND.
(iv) Botany

ARCHEAOLOGY
(SINGLE HONOUR)
IBADAN

BIOLOGY (i) Two A, level passes Five SSCE credit passes to Biology, Chemistry DIRECT ENTRY
ABUJA from Chemistry, include English Language, and Physics or (i) MINNA accepts Physics
Biology, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. (ii) LAGOS requires Biology but does not accept NCE.
ADSU
Botany/Zoology. Maths/Physics. (iii) MINNA and EBSU accept NCE (credit), ND/HND lower credit
AUGUSTINE (ii) NCE accepted with plus UTME requirements into 200 and 300 level
YOSU at least merit level respectively. (EBSU 200 level only).
BABCOCK pass. (iv) AJAYI and CRUTECH - Same as in Microbiology.
(v) KUST accepts ND/NCE or relevant qualification (Upper
BAYERO
Credit/Merit) in Biology, Health Science/ Zoology or
BAZE Botany.
BINGHAM (vi) AL-HIKMAH accepts NCE passes.
(vii) CUAB accepts ND in relevant fields.
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COVENANT (viii) UMYUK accepts in addition to five O level requirements


CHRISLAND (UTME) candidates must have a minimum of grade C, PASS
at Higher School Certificate/GCE advanced level or its
CRUTECH
equivalent in Biology, Chemistry and any other Science
EBSU subject in not more than two sittings. Candidates with a
EDWIN CLARK minimum of 13 points or above in their NCE in Biology,
ELIZADE Chemistry or in relevant subjects may also be admitted.
(ix) FUTA expects applicants to possess in addition to (a) above
ESUTECH
GCE Advance Level or equivalent in at least two of the
EVANGEL following subjects: Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry
FED-KASHERE and Physics/Mathematics. Holders of National Diploma
FED-KEBBI from a recognized institution with a minimum of Upper
credit in SLT, Science Technology, Food Technology, Food
FED-GASHUA
Microbiology or related disciplines are also eligible for
FED-DUTSINMA admission.
FED-NDUFU (x) GOUU and EVANGEL – Same as in Microbiology.
FED-WUKARI (xi) CRUTECH accepts ND/HND (lower credit) in Biology,
FUTA Biotechnology, Zoology, Microbiology, Botany, Laboratory
Science, or related fields plus UTME requirement.
with option in Storage (xii) KSUSTA requires GCE A’ level/NCE, IJMB or equivalent in
Technology Biology and Technical Drawing or Chemistry, Geography or
GOUU Physics in addition to O’ level credit passes in Mathematics
GREGORY or Physics. It also accepts ND/HND at credit level in
relevant fields.
GSU (xii) NTNU – Same as in Computer Science.
ILORIN (xiii) ABUJA accepts At least two A level credit passes in Biology,
SLUK Botany, Zoology and Chemistry or Physics. Or NCE
KASU (minimum 10 points) and ND(upper credit) in relevant
disciplines.
AL-QALAM
KSUSTA

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(i) GOUU and AJAYI - Same as in Microbiology
LANDMARK
(ii) KUST accepts a credit in Agricultural Science.
LAPAI (iii) GSU accepts pass in Physics.
LCITY (iv) EDWIN CLARK and UMYUK requires five credits to include
MINNA English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and
MKAR any other Science subject in not more than two sittings
(v) KASU only accepts Physics or Geography as the other
MOUNTAIN TOP Science subject.
NORTHWEST (vi) NTNU accepts English Language, Mathematics, Biology and
NTNU any other two Science subjects.
POL-ACAD (vii) FUTA requires five credit passes in English language,
RITMAN Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural
Science
SALEM (viii) MINNA – Same as Geology.
SOSU (ix) EVANGEL – Same as in Microbiology.
SUMMIT (x) KSUSTA requires credit passes in English Language,
TANSIAN Mathematics, Biology and any two of Chemistry,
Agricultural Science, Geography and Physics at not more
TASUED than two sittings.
UDU (xi) ABUJA accepts five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent)
UMYUK in English, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other
UNIKINGS Science subject.

WELLSPRING UTME SUBJECTS


(i) AJAYI - Same as in Microbiology.
(ii) NTNU requires Mathematics, Biology and any other Science
HUMAN BIOLOGY subjects.
ABUAD (iii) FUTA accepts Agricultural Science in lieu of Biology.
(iv) SALEM and ABUAD require Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
(v) EVANGEL – Same as in Microbiology.

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PURE AND APPLIED BIOLOGY Two ‘A’ level passes in Five 'SSCE credit passes in Chemistry, Biology DIRECT ENTRY
LAUTECH Biology and either English Language, Biology, and either Physics (i) WUSTO accepts:
Chemistry or Physics. Maths, Chemistry and any or Mathematics. (a) At least 2 "A" level passes in Biology and Chemistry or
(with options in Microbiology,
one of Health Science, Physics.
Botany, Zoology and Statistics, Physics and (b) Upper Credit passes in NCE and ND in addition to 5 Credits
Environmental Biology). Geography. at WASC/GCE O'L / SSCE (or its equivalent)
(ii) LAUTECH accepts i. Two 'A' Level passes in Biology and
Chemistry, or Physics (plus UTME requirements) or ND with
APPLIED BOTANY Upper Credit / HND or NCE with credit grade in related
BAUCHI discipline may be considered into 200 level.
(iii) BELLS same as in Microbiology.
APPLIED BIOLOGY (iv) RHEMA accepts ND/HND (lower credit) plus UTME
BAYERO requirements.
(v) RSUST accepts holders of the following qualifications for
EBSU
year II:-
MC-IBRU (a) ND in relevant fields for admissions to 200 level;
RHEMA (b) HND relevant to the field for admissions to 300 level.
RSUST (vi) EBSU accepts HND, NCE and ND with a minimum of Merit
and Upper credit respectively in the relevant fields.
(vii) LAGOS accepts very good passes in the following three(3)
APPLIED BOLOGY AND JUPEB/A-LEVEL subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
BIOTECHNOLOGY (viii) BAUCHI accepts IJMB/A Level/GCE A Level Credit passes in
WUSTO Biology, Chemistry and anyone of the following 3 subjects,
Mathematics, Physics or Agricultural Science. National
Diploma (ND) Pass with at least Lower Credit in the
CELL BIOLOGY & GENETICS following areas: Science Lab Technology, Forestry or
Agriculture and Food Science Technology. The candidate
LAGOS
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Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural
Science and Physics or Geography.

UTME
(i) WUSTO requires five credit passes in English, Biology,
Chemistry, Mathematics and any other science subject.
(ii) BELLS same as in Microbiology
(iii) COVENANT, EBSU and LAGOS require English Language,
Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology.
(iv) BAUCHI requires credit passes in five subjects including
English Language, Mathematics, to form the core course
with 3 other relevant Science Subjects from Chemistry,
Biology or Agric Science and Geography.

UTME SUBJECTS:
(i) LAGOS requires Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

OPERATIONS RESEARCH Two ‘A’ level passes in Five SSCE credit passes in Mathematics and
MAUTY Maths and any one of English language, Maths, any other two
Physics, Chemistry, Chemistry and one other Science subjects.
Statistics, Economics subject
or Geography.
(ii) ND (credit) in
Statistics or
Mathematics.
ENGINEERING PHYSICS ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Five SSCE credit passes
Physics,
in Chemistry and DIRECT ENTRY:
OAU Mathematics. English, Maths, Chemistry, Mathematics (i) OAU accepts Chemistry in lieu of Maths
Physics and one other
subject
BIOINFORMATICS Two 'A' levels passes in Five SSSCE credit passes in Chemistry, Biology

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CRAWFORD Biology, Physics or English Language, Maths, and Physics or
Chemistry. Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Physics.
ANTHROPOLOGY Two ‘A’ level subjects 5/6 SSCE credit passes at 1 Biology and two
(BIOLOGICAL) to include Zoology/ or 2 sittings to include Science subjects
IBADAN Biology/ Botany Maths, English Language
and any other Science
subjects.

MARINE BIOLOGY & FISHERIES Two 'A' level passes in Five SSCE credits to include Biology, Chemistry DIRECT ENTRY
WUSTO Biology and Chemistry. English, Language, & Physics or (i) WUSTO accepts:
Mathematics, Biology, Maths. (a) At least 2 "A" level passes in Biology and Chemistry or
MARINE BIOLOGY Chemistry and any other Physics.
LAGOS Science subject. (b) Upper Credit passes in NCE and ND in addition to 5 Credits
at WASC/GCE O'L / SSCE (or its equivalent)
FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE (ii) CALABAR accepts two A’ level passes in two of Physics,
CUAB Mathematics and Chemistry.
(iii) CUAB accepts (i) Candidates with two ‘A’ Level passes at
OCEANOGRAPHY the advanced level in one or more relevant subjects
AKSU Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics and
Physics. (ii) IJMB at acceptable grades. (iii) ND, HND
with at least lower credit may be admitted to the
appropriate level.
(iv) LAGOS accepts very good passes in the following three(3)
JUPEB/A-LEVEL subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
UTME
(i) LAGOS requires English Language, Mathematics,
Biology, Chemistry and Physics at one sitting.
(ii) CALABAR accepts Geography in lieu of Biology.
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Language, Geography and at least pass in Physics.

UTME SUBJECTS
(i) LAGOS requires Physics Chemistry and Biology.
(ii) CALABAR requires Physics, Chemistry and Biology or
Geography.

METEOROLOGY (i) ND at Upper Credit Five SSCE Credits including Maths, Physics, DIRECT ENTRY
FUTA level in Meteorology in Physics, Maths and English Chemistry or (i) FUTA accepts GCE (Advance Level) passes or its
addition to the 'O' Language and either Geography equivalent in at least two subjects from the following:
level requirements. Chemistry or Geography Physics, Mathematics and either Chemistry or Geography.
OR Holders of WMO Class II certificate are also eligible for
(ii)WMO Class II admission.
Certificate in Weather
Forecasting in UTME:
addition to the "O" (i) FUTA requires five O' Level credit passes or its equivalent in
level requirements. NOT more than two sittings in the following subjects:
(iii) GCE 'A' level English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or
passes in Maths and Geography and any other science subject.
Physics in addition to
the SSCE
requirements.

NATURAL AND A' level passes chosen Five SSCE credit passes Any subject UTME
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE from English including English Language, combination which (i) AUN does not accept credit passes in the following;
AUN Language, Mathematics, and any includes Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, Home
(with options in:) Mathematics, other three subjects from Mathematics and Craft, Home management, Physical Education, Physical and
(i) Environmental Health Environmental Environmental Science, any two of Health Education, Music, Commerce, Accounting, Financial

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SCIENCES

COURSE/DEGREE AWARDING REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS


INSTITUTIONS
UTME SUBJECTS
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
(ii) Conservation Biology Science, Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Accounting, Book keeping, Islamic History, Religious
Chemistry, Physics, Physics, Lit.-in-English, Science, Biology, Studies, Tajweed, Library Studies, Diction, Kiswahili, Igbo,
Literature in English, Govt., History, Economics, Chemistry, Physics, Hausa, Yoruba, Arabic, Turkish, Study skills.
Government, History, Geography, Further Maths, Literature in (ii) AUN accepts ICGSE and 'A' level Cambridge
Economics, Technical Drawing, Visual English, (iii) AUN does not offer admissions direct to 200 level
Geography, Further Arts, Computer Studies, Government, programs.
Mathematics, Information Technology, History, (iv) AUN may transfer credits relevant to it's major at the
Technical Drawing, Civics, and French. Economics, discretion of the Dean of school.
Visual Arts, Computer Mathematics, plus any Geography,
Studies, Information other subjects from the Further
Technology, Civics, following; Chemistry, Mathematics,
and French. Physics, Environmental Technical Drawing,
Science, Biology, Further Visual Arts,
(ii) ND/HND Mathematics, Literature in Computer Studies,
English, Govt, History, Information
(iii) A level Cambridge Econs, Geography, Technology, Civics,
Technical Drawing, Visual and French.
Arts, Computer Studies,
Information Technology,
Civics, and French.

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