Last Updated on May 15, 2021 by Spynaija
To study Mathematics and Statistics in any NUC accredited university or polytechnic in Nigeria, here are the JAMB and WAEC subject combination and requirements you need to look out for.
Mathematics and Statistics is very competitive and one of the most sought-after courses in any Nigerian university. Therefore, knowing the conditions and the required subjects will help you and give you a proper guide to applying for it without any problem. It further helps you avoid unnecessary mistakes.
Please carefully read all the requirements and terms of registration and the JAMB Subject Combination for Mathematics and Statistics before proceeding to apply/register for either the UTME or DIRECT ENTRY for the said course.
This article covers the following:
- WAEC Requirements for Mathematics and Statistics
- JAMB Subject Combination for Mathematics and Statistics
- Direct Entry Requirements for Mathematics and Statistics
- UTME Requirements for Mathematics and Statistics
- Plus any other useful information you may need that will ease your registration process.
JAMB UTME Requirements for Mathematics and Statistics
Note that English Language is Compulsory for all courses in UTME.
JAMB Subject Combination for Mathematics and Statistics:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- And either Chemistry or Biology
WAEC Requirements for Mathematics and Statistics:
- Interested applicants must acquire a minimum of at least five (5) WASSCE credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, and at least three (3) of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Additional/Further Mathematics.
Direct Entry Requirements for Mathematics and Statistics:
- (i) Two (2) A-Level passes in Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry
- (ii) NCE merit in Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry
NOTE: Please Kindly make reference to JAMB Brochure for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION AND WAIVER REMARKS by various universities for Mathematics and Statistics. KINDLY CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE JAMB BROCHURE. You can as well download the JAMB Brochure if you want, IT’S COMPLETELY FREE.
Universities Offering Mathematics and Statistics:
- Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Enugu State
- Cross Rivers University Of Technology, Calabar, Cross Rivers State – CRUTECH
- Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Niger State
- Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State
You can enroll in the Bachelor’s degree programs for Agronomy either through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), by Direct Entry, or through the Pre-degree Programme.
Basically, the purpose of the entry requirement is to ensure that those admitted have the necessary preparedness to scale through the program. There is a compulsory screening test in some of these universities for all eligible candidates.