JAMB Brochure for Applied Biology

This part of the JAMB brochure shows you the requirements to apply for Applied Biology under the Faculty of Sciences in Nigeria. You will see the UTME subject combination needed to apply for the course, O’level requirements for UTME candidates, requirements such A’level, ND, HND, NCE, etc for Direct Entry candidates, as well as other information you require to successfully apply for the course.

List of Degree Awarding Institutions that Offer Applied Biology

• Bayero University Kano
• Ebonyi State University
• Micheal and Cecilia Ibru University
• Rhema University
• Rivers State University of Science and Technology

JAMB UTME Subject Combination

In UTME, note that English Language is mandatory for all courses. The other three subjects required to study Applied Biology under the Faculty of Sciences in the institutions listed above are: Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics

O’Level Requirements for UTME Candidates

To apply for Applied Biology as a UTME candidate, you require: Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Biology, Maths, Chemistry and any one of Health Science, Statistics, Physics and Geography

Requirements for Direct Entry Candidates

To apply for Applied Biology as a Direct Entry candidate, you require: Two ‘A’ level passes in Biology and either Chemistry or Physics.

Special Requirements (Waiver) Remarks

(i) RSUST accepts holders of the following qualifications for year II
(a) ND in relevant fields for admissions to 200 level;
(b) HND relevant to the field for admissions to 300 level.

(ii) EBSU accepts HND, NCE and ND with a minimum of Merit and Upper credit respectively in the relevant fields.

Credit: JAMB Interactive Brochure and Syllabus System