WAEC & JAMB Subject Combination For Nursing [UPDATED]

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

Hey 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 Nursing, you will also see Direct entry requirement to study Nursing through JAMB, JAMB and IJMB, pretty cool right?… STAY TUNED!?

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

If you must study Nursing 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 Nursing

The subjects Required to study Nursing 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 Nursing 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 Nursing.

JAMB and WAEC Subjects to study Nursing

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

JAMB Subject Combination For Nursing

The four (4) subjects you must enroll in JAMB (with use of English compulsory irrespective of the course you intend to study) for Nursing, 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 With High Score (300+)

WAEC Subject Combination For Nursing

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 Nursing.

In WAEC, core subjects to study Nursing 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 JAMB 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 Nursing Through Direct Entry

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

• Through IJMB; Read more on IJMB Admission system here
• Through JUPEB; Read more on JUPEB Admission system here
• JAMB Direct entry Requirements
  • ‘A’ Level passes in any two (2) of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics
  • ND Upper Credit in Prosthesis and Orthopaedic Technology.
  • Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Biology/ Zoology, Chemistry and Physics plus  three (3) other ‘O’ Level credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and English Language.
  • NRN or its approved equivalent plus five (5) ‘O’ Level credit passes  in English Language and four (4) Science subjects chosen from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Anatomy, Physiology and Hygiene, Health Science, Further Mathematics and General Science.

Ensure to go through JAMB Brochure for remarks/waiver for Nursing.

List Of Federal Universities That Offers Nursing

Not all Universities in Nigeria offers Nursing, to help you guide your choice, I have provided you with the list of Universities that offers Nursing in Nigeria…

• Abia State University, Uturu
• Afe Babalola University , Ado-Ekiti
• Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
• Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
• Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
• Bayero University, Kano
• Delta State University, Abraka
• Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
• Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State
• Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City
• Imo State University, Owerri
• Madonna University, Okija
• National Open University Of Nigeria
• Niger Delta University , Wilberforce Island
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
• Ondo State University Of Medical Sciences Laje Road, Ondo, Ondo State
• Osun State University, Osogbo
• University Of Benin, Benin City
• University Of Calabar, Calabar
• University Of Ibadan, Ibadan
• University Of Ilorin, Ilorin
• University Of Jos, Jos
• University Of Lagos
• University Of Maiduguri
• University Of Nigeria Nsukka
• University Of Port-Harcourt
• Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto

Frequently Asked Questions

In Summary

To study Nursing 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.

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WAEC AND JAMB SUBJECT COMBINATION FOR COURSES
1. Accounting
2. Computer Science
3. Pharmacy
4. Mechanical Engineering
5. Electrical Engineering
6. Chemical Engineering
7. Computer Engineering
8. Medicine And Surgery
9. Nursing
10. Optometry
11. Physiotherapy
12. Radiography
13. Veterinary Medicine
14. Anatomy
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27. Structural Engineering
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30. Chemistry
31. Geology
32. Law
33. Quantity Surveying
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38. Microbiology
39. Public Administration
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41. Theatre Arts
42. Zoology
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44. Actuarial Science
45. Adult Education
46. Agricultural Economics
47. Agricultural Science And Education
48. Agriculture
50. Animal and Environmental Biology
51. Business Education
52. Computer Education
53. Early Childhood Education
54. Economics And Statistics
55. Education And Biology
56. Education And Chemistry
57. Education And Computer Science
58. Education And Economics
59. Education And Edo Language
60. Education and English Literature
61. Education And French
62. Education And Geography
63. Education And History
64. Education And Integrated Science
65. Education And Mathematics
66. Education And Physics
67. Education And Political Science
68. Education And Religious Studies
69. Education And Social Studies
70. Education Fine And Applied Art
71. Education Psychology And Curriculum Studies
72. Education Administration
73. Education Management
74. English Language And Literature
75. Entrepreneurship
76. Environmental Education
77. Estate Management
78. Environmental Management And Toxicology
79. Fine Arts/Fine And Applied Art
80. Fisheries
81. Forestry And Wildlife
82. French
83. Geography And Regional Planning
84. Guidance And Counselling
85. Health Education
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87. Home Economics And Education
88. Human Kinetics
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90. Industrial Mathematics
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107. Pure And Applied Mathematics
108. Science Laboratory Science