In this post, I have listed for you the correct subject combination for all the WEAC and JAMB candidates who want to study Animal Science at a higher Institution.
For you to know the subject combinations for WEAC and JAMB, You need to read this post so you do not make mistakes in the list of subjects that you are to register and sit for, in your WAEC, and your JAMB because the right subject combination has been listed out for you, both the combination for the WAEC and JAMB subject combination.
With this post you do not need to worry, at the end of reading this post, feel free to ask any questions you may have in the comment section.
Let me briefly look at Animal Science before moving on to the main focus of our discussion today.
About Animal Science As A Course
What is the benefit of studying Animal Science?
Studying Animal Science involves studying animal Biology, how we interact with animals, how animals function, and how we can depend on them for food. That is not all, you will also learn how to apply knowledge to issues which are related to livestock production, sustainable food production, and bio-ethics.
In studying animal science, you will learn about animal behavior and their welfare. with Animal Science, here are the possible careers you can work in, Consultancy in Agriculture, Animal Nutrition, Food Industries, Food Marketing, Animal Research, and Advisory service. You can work in Nigeria as a vegetarian, livestock manager, wildlife Biologist, etc
About Subject Combinations
Talking about subject combinations, this has to do with the list of subjects that students seek admission, to study Animal Science. All they need to do is register and sit for their WAEC and JAMB, which is what is referred to as a subject combination.
Most time, Choosing the right subject combination can be difficult, especially for those who just finished secondary school, on that note, I have taken it upon myself to write out the subject combinations for WEAC and JAMB.
WAEC And JAMB Subjects Combination For Animal Science
Here, in this section, I have listed the WEAC subject combinations Animal Science and JAMB subject combinations.
JAMB Subject Combination For Animal Science
For those who do not know what JAMB subject combinations are all about, here is the thing, this means the list of subjects that students who intend to study Animal Science should include in the list of subjects that they will write during UTME.
So if you had, or would want to choose Animal Science as your field of study in the university during JAMB registration, here is your Animal Science subject combination for JAMB registration:
- Engish Language
- Chemistry
- Biology or Agriculture
- Mathematics or Physics
WAEC Subject Combination For Animal Science
This is for those who may not know what we mean by WEAC Subject combination, here is it, it has to do with the list of subjects that students who intend to study Animal Science include in the list of subjects that they will write during their WASSCE.
Now the question you should be asking yourself is, what subjects I should register for and write during their SSCE so that it will be in line with Animal Science, that they have chosen as the course to study at the University?
The subject combination for candidates who want to study Animal Science at the university is as follows:
- English Language
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Agriculture Science
- Civic Education
- Economics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
JAMB Admission Requirements Agriculture
To apply for the school of your choice, you will have to first meet the JAMB requirement in Animal Science.
UTME Requirments
For those who are writing the Post-UTME, here are the requirements: Five Credit passes In SSCE, English must be included, with any of these subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agric Science, and one of Physics, Geography, or Economics.
Direct Entry (DE) Requirments
Two A-level passes, In Chemistry and one from any of the following subjects; Biology/Botany/Zoology/Agricultural Science, Economics, Physics, Geography, and Geology/Mathematics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the names of the Universities that offer Animal Science in Nigeria?
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
- Akwa Ibom State University Akwa Ibom State
- University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo State
- University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State
- Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
- University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State
- University Of Maiduguri, Borno State
- Federal University Of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
- University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State
- Rivers State University Of Science And Technology, Port Harcourt, River State
- Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State
- Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State
- University Of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State
- University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Where Can I Work With A Degree In Animal Science?
You can work in any of these positions as an Animal Science Degree holder
- Animal Behavior Specialist
- Veterinarian
- Farm Manager
- Animal Scientist
- Research biologist.
- Livestock Manager
- Stable manager.
- Food Inspector.
- Agribusiness manager.
- Federal meat inspector.
- Embryo transfer technician.
- Sales and service personnel.
- Industry Manager/Director.
- Breed association representative.
- Artificial insemination technician.
- Laboratory Manager.
- Management Consultant.
- Marketing Manager/Director.
- Animal Nutritionist.
- Zoologist
- Animal technician
- Nature conservation officer