Subject Combination for Physiotherapy (JAMB & WAEC)

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

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

JAMB Subject Combination for Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy 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 Physiotherapy

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 Physiotherapy

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 Physiotherapy

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

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

List of Nigerian Universities Offering Physiotherapy

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