JAMB subject combination for chemistry

There are people who have a passion for chemistry and its processes and wish to pursue a career in chemistry professionally. This article is for you. To be a professional in the field of chemistry, there are certain decisions you can make, and it includes sitting for SSCE, registering for JAMB, and choosing the right JAMB subject combination for chemistry. Walk with me. 

What is chemistry?

This is a branch of science that is concerned with the properties, composition, and structure of structures, which are known as compounds and molecules (in chemistry terms). Chemistry is concerned with the transformation that these structures undergo, and the energy that is released or absorbed from those transformation processes. 

 So a person who is interested in those chemistry processes is called a chemist. To be a chemist in Nigeria, you need to attend a tertiary institution to be groomed at an advanced level.

WAEC/NECO requirements for chemistry

To be able to have your admission processed successfully, You are expected to have at least a credit in 5 compulsory subjects. The core SSCE subjects for chemistry aspirants are listed below:

1. English language

2. Mathematics

3. Chemistry

4. Biology

5. Physics.

JAMB subject combination for chemistry

JAMB UTME is the only examination through which a Nigerian tertiary institution aspirant can register his ambitions of going to à higher institution, and have his admission processed to be a legitimate higher institution student in Nigeria. To study chemistry in Nigeria, there are subjects that will be registered in the JAMB, for the UTME examination, and they are not very flexible- every chemistry aspirant is expected to register the below-listed JAMB subject combination:

1. Use of English

2. Chemistry

3. Any two of the following subjects: Physics, biology, and mathematics

Nigerian universities that offer chemistry

Before every JAMB candidate makes the decision of his choice university, it’s a wise decision to check if the chosen institution. Here is a list of universities that offer chemistry in Nigeria: 

1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi–ATBU
2. Achievers University Owo
3. Adamawa State University, Mubi
4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
5. Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
6. Afe Babalola University , Ado-Ekiti
7. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria–ABU
8. Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden–AKSU
9. Al- Hikmah University, Ilorin
10. Al-Qalam University, Katsina
11. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma–AAU
12. Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos
13. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
14. Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi State–BASUG
15. Bayero University, Kano–BUK
16. Baze University, Fct, Abuja
17. Benue State University, Makurdi–BSU
18. Bingham University, Karu
19. Bowen University, Iwo
20. Caleb University, Imota
21. Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State
22. Crawford University,Faith City, Km 8, Atan-Agbara Road, Igbesa
23. Crescent University, Abeokuta
24. Cross Rivers University Of Technology, Calabar–CRUTECH
25. Delta State University, Abraka–DELSU
26. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki–EBSU
27. Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State
28. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti–EKSU
29. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
30. Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State
31. Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta–FUNAAB
32. Federal University Of Agriculture, Makurdi–UNIAGRIC
33. Federal University Of Petroleum Resources, Effurun–FUPRE
34. Federal University Of Technology Minna–FUTMINNA
35. Federal University Of Technology, Owerri-FUTO
36. Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State–FUBK
37. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State–FUD
38. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State
39. Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State–FUGSHUA
40. Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State–FUGUSAU
41. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State–FUKASHERE
42. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State–FULAFIA
43. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State–FUL
44. Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State–FUNAI
45. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa StateFU-OTUOKE
46. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State–FUWUKARI
47. Fountain University, Osogbo
48. Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu- Nike
49. Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe–GSU
50. Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
51. Hallmark University,Ijebu-Itele, Ogun State
52. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai–IBBU
53. Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City
54. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
55. Kaduna State University, Kaduna–KASU
56. Kano University Of Science And Technology, Wudil
57. Kebbi State University Of Science And Technology, Aliro
58. Kogi State University, Anyigba–KSU
59. Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin–KWASU
60. Lead City University, Ibadan
61. Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State
62. Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike–MOUAU
63. Modibo Adama University Of Technology, Yola–MAUTY
64. Mountain Top University, Makogi/Oba, Ogun State
65. Nasarawa State University, Keffi–NSU
66. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island–NDU
67. Nigeria Turkish Nile University, Abuja
68. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna State–NDA
69. Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State–POLAC
70. Northwest University, Kano, Kano State
71. Novena University Ogume
72. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife–OAU
73. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu
74. Osun State University, Osogbo–UNIOSUN
75. Paul University, Awka
76. Plateau State University, Bokkos–PLASU
77. Rhema University, Obeama, Rivers State
78. Ritman University,Ikot-Ekpene,Akwa-Ibom State
79. Rivers State University Of Science And Technology, Port Harcourt–RSUST
80. Salem University, Lokoja
81. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State
82. Sokoyo State University, Sokoto–SSU
83. Southwestern University, Okun-Owa, Ogun State
84. Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State
85. Summit Univerity, Offa, Kwara State
86. Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun–TASUED
87. Taraba State University, Jalingo–TASU
88. Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina-UMYU
89. University Of Abuja, Abuja–UNIABUJA
90. University Of Benin, Benin City–UNIBEN
91. University Of Calabar, Calabar–UNICAL
92. University Of Ibadan, Ibadan–UI
93. University Of Ilorin, Ilorin–UNIILORIN
94. University Of Jos, Jos–UNIJOS
95. University Of Lagos–UNILAG
96. University Of Maiduguri–UNIMAID
97. University Of Mkar, Gboko
98. University Of Nigeria Nsukka–UNN
99. University Of Port-Harcourt–UNIPORT
100. University Of Uyo–UNIUYO
101. Veritas University, Abuja
102. Wellspring University, Irhihi/Ogbaneki, Benin City
103. Wesley University Of Science And Technology. Ondo
104. Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
105. Yobe State University, Damaturu

Frequently asked questions about chemistry

Question: What job opportunities are available for chemistry graduates?

Answer: Undoubtedly, there are several types of jobs available to chemistry graduates in Nigeria. You can work as a:

•  Research Specialist,
•  chemical engineer,
•  pharmaceutical chemist, 
• geochemist,
• analytical chemist. 

You can also work in various industries like:

•  food, 
• energy,
•  petroleum,
•  healthcare.

Conclusion

To study chemistry in Nigeria, there are certain requirements that must be satisfied before they can be considered for admission into Nigerian universities. 

Those requirements range from sitting for O’level examinations, registering for JAMB, and choosing the right JAMB subject combination for chemistry. All of these pave the way for a candidate who has a plan of chasing a career in chemistry and exploring the numerous job opportunities available to chemistry graduates in Nigeria.

Good luck.