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WAEC & JAMB Subject Combination For Biochemistry [UPDATED]

WAEC and JAMB Subject Combination For Biochemistry: What are the JAMB Subject combination to study Biochemistry in Nigeria?, Must I pass Maths in WAEC to study Biochemistry?, what subjects are needed to study Biochemistry?, What Subject Will I write in JAMB to Study Biochemistry?

Hello SAVANTS!, Welcome to today’s episode of my “JAMB Doctor Series” in this episode, you will see the correct WAEC and JAMB Subject combination for Biochemistry, you will also see Direct entry requirement to study Biochemistry through JAMB, JUPEB and IJMB, pretty cool right?… STAY TUNED!

Studying Biochemistry
Studying Biochemistry

For everyone who plans to study Biochemistry in Nigeria, it is important and necessary you know the subjects that are required to becoming a Biochemist in Nigeria.

I have seen cases, where students who wish to study a particular course go ahead to register the wrong subject combination in JAMB and in their O’level (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) simply because they were not well informed and would later start searching for means with which they can correct the mistake.

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Luckily for you, with the aid of this guide you will be fully endowed with the required WAEC and JAMB Subject combination to study Biochemistry in any University in Nigeria, mind you, this subject combination is the same for all Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

So, irrespective of the school you want to study in (UNIBEN, UI, UNILAG, DELSU e.t.c) these are the subjects you must enroll and pass to be eligible for admission to study Biochemistry in Nigeria.

If you must study Biochemistry in Nigeria you must first get a minimum of five (5) credits in your O’ level (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) core courses and enroll four (4) subjects in JAMB which you should score at least 220 to increase your chances of admission. P.S; See JAMB Cut off mark for all Schools.

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What Are The Subjects Required To Study Biochemistry

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The subjects Required to study Biochemistry in Nigeria are…

  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology

Some of these subjects may not be required in some cases (JAMB or O’level), I will highlight each of these subject and in what instances they may be applicable or needed.

Mathematics: Maths as a subject is one every student must offer right from primary school up till secondary school, this subject is required as a core subject for your O’ level exams like WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or GCE.

For JAMB you will not enroll Mathematics, i.e maths is not required in JAMB to study Biochemistry it is only needed in your O’ level.

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Other Subjects: English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology are required for both JAMB and your O’ level if you must study Biochemistry.

JAMB and WAEC Subjects to study Biochemistry

To Study Biochemistry, the following subjects will be enrolled for JAMB and WAEC…

JAMB Subject Combination For Biochemistry

Jamb Subject Combination For Biochemistry
JAMB Subject Combination For Biochemistry

The four (4) subjects you must enroll in JAMB (with JAMB use of English compulsory irrespective of the course you intend to study) for Biochemistry, are…

  • Use of English
  • Physics
  • Biology and
  • Chemistry.

To be assured of admission, you will need to score very high in JAMB, let’s say 250 and above. P.S; you should see my ultimate guide on How To Pass JAMB 2024/2025 With High Score (300+)

WAEC Subject Combination For Biochemistry

WAEC student Portal
WAEC student Portal

Unlike JAMB, you will be required to sit for a minimum of Eight subjects (8) and a maximum of nine (9), out of this Nine or Eight subjects, five are core subjects specific for the course you wish to study which in this case is Biochemistry.

In WAEC, core subjects to study Biochemistry are…

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • and Biology

The remaining three (3) or four (4) subjects will be determined by you.

Mind you: This subject combination for waec is applicable for all O’ level exams such as NECO, NABTEB e.t.c

By core I mean subjects that lean directly to your field. Failure to pass these core courses can deny a student admission.

Requirements To Study Biochemistry Through Direct Entry

Student who which to study Biochemistry through direct entry should have either of the following requirements…

Ensure to go through JAMB Brochure for remarks/waiver for Biochemistry for the different Universities in Nigeria. Click me Now😎 for JAMB Brochure

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathematics compulsory for Biochemistry Science in JAMB?

NO, Maths is not a compulsory subject to sit for in JAMB if you want to study Biochemistry, so while contemplating on the list of subjects to enroll in JAMB, know that you are not expected to add Mathematics

What are the compulsory subjects for Biochemistry?

The Compulsory Subject for Biochemistry In JAMB are Use of English, Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

While for WAEC; English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

What are the main subject for Biochemistry?

The main subjects to study Biochemistry in JAMB are Biology, English Language Chemistry and Physics.

Can I Study Biochemistry Without Physics in JAMB?

YES, you can study Biochemistry without Physics, Physics can be replaced with Mathematics in JAMB but is a core subject to pass with at least C6 in O’level.

Is further maths compulsory for Biochemistry?

NO, Further Mathematics is itself not a compulsory subject to enroll in JAMB if you want to study Biochemistry.

In Summary

To study Biochemistry you need to sit for four (4) subjects in JAMB which are Physics, Use of English, Biology and Chemistry, and have at least credits (C6) in your Five (5) core courses which includes: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTUTME REQUIREMENTSUBJECTS
Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes chosen from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology.Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology.Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
NCE/ND/HND in related programmes plus the UTME requirements.
Summary table of JAMB Subject Combination to study Biochemistry

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