Subject Combination for Biochemistry (JAMB & WAEC)

For all prospective candidates who wish to study Biochemistry in the University. I have put up this article on everything you need to know about studying Biochemistry in a Nigeria University.

In this article, you will get to know, the subject combination for Biochemistry, JAMB UTME Subjects and requirements, O’Level subjects and requirements, Direct Entry requirements and the list of accredited Universities Offering Biochemistry in Nigeria.

JAMB Subject Combination for Biochemistry

Biochemistry is studied under the Faculty of Medicine Pharmaceutical & Health Sciences in Nigerian Universities.

1. Use of English

2. Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Science Subjects to Study in School for Biochemistry

In addition to Mathematics and English Languages, you will need to study these courses in your secondary school.

1. Chemistry 

2. Biology

3. Physics

4. Agricultural Science 

5. Geography 

6. Economics

7. CRK/Further Mathematics/Literature/IRS

WAEC Subject Combination for Biochemistry

Official JAMB requirement for O’level is“Five SSCE credit passes to include:

1. Mathematics

2. English Language

3. Biology

4. Chemistry

5. Physics

Direct Entry Requirements for Biochemistry

These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Biochemistry if you don’t intend to use UTME.

You require; (i) Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Zoology/Botany and Mathematics.

List of Nigeria Universities Offering Biochemistry

Biochemistry can be studied in any of the following Nigeria Universities.