JAMB Subject Combination For All Courses :
To register for the UTME, candidates are required to choose the right subject combination for their desired course of study. This article will provide a comprehensive guide on JAMB subject combinations for all courses in 2023/2024, including Science, Art, and Social Science courses.
JAMB Subject Combination for Science Courses
Science courses are those that deal with natural sciences, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. To study any of these courses, candidates are required to select the appropriate subject combination during their UTME registration. The following are the JAMB subject combinations for some popular Science courses:
- Medicine and Surgery: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Pharmacy: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.
- Nursing: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Biochemistry: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.
- Microbiology: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.
- Computer Science: Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject from Chemistry, Biology, Economics, or Geography.
- Engineering Courses: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
Note: Candidates who wish to study any of the Science courses listed above must have a credit pass in Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or equivalent examination.
JAMB Subject Combination for Art Courses
Art courses are those that deal with humanities, languages, and social sciences. The following are the JAMB subject combinations for some popular Art courses:
- Law: Literature in English, Government, and any other Social Science subject.
- Mass Communication: Literature in English, Government, Economics, and any other Arts or Social Science subject.
- Political Science: Government, Economics, and any other Social Science subject.
- Economics: Mathematics, Economics, and any other Social Science subject.
- Sociology: Government, Economics, and any other Social Science subject.
- English Language and Literature: Literature in English, Government, and any other Arts or Social Science subject.
- History: History, Government, and any other Arts or Social Science subject.
Note: Candidates who wish to study any of the Art courses listed above must have a credit pass in Mathematics, English Language, and any three Arts or Social Science subjects in their SSCE or equivalent examination.
JAMB Subject Combination for Social Science Courses
Social Science courses are those that deal with social, economic, and political issues. The following are the JAMB subject combinations for some popular Social Science courses:
- Accounting: Mathematics, Economics, and any other Social Science subject.
- Business Administration: Mathematics, Economics, and any other Social Science subject.
- Public Administration: Government, Economics, and any other Social Science subject.
- Geography: Geography, Economics, and any other Arts or Social Science subject.
- Psychology: Biology, Government, and any other Arts or Social Science subject.
- Sociology: Government, Economics, and any other Social Science subject.
- Political Science: Government, Economics, and any other Social Science subject.
Note: Candidates who wish to study any of the Social Science courses listed above must have a credit pass in Mathematics, English Language, and any three Social Science subjects in their SSCE or equivalent examination.
Conclusion
Choosing the right JAMB subject combination is crucial for candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Candidates are advised to carefully study the subject combinations for their desired course of study before registering for the UTME. It is also important to note that different institutions may have specific subject requirements in addition to JAMB’s general