Subject Combination for Dentistry (JAMB & WAEC)

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

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

JAMB Subject Combination for Dentistry

Dentistry is studied under the Faculty of Medicine Nigeria Universities.

1. Use of English

2. Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Science Subjects to Study in School for Dentistry

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 Dentistry

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 Dentistry

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

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

List of Nigeria Universities Offering Dentistry

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