JAMB subject combination for fishery

Fishes are one of the most common sources of animal protein in Nigeria. This demand for fish because of their protein has increased the need for professionals in the art of rearing and harvesting fish. This field is called fishery and to be a professional in this field, involves gradual steps which choosing the recommended JAMB subject combination is among. 

What is fishery?

 This is the branch of agriculture that is concerned with the rearing and harvesting of fishes and other aquatic organisms. This branch of agriculture called fishery involves the following processes:

• Feeding fish
• Managing fish during growth
• Control of pests and diseases, 
• Storage of fishes
• Harvesting of fishes
• Processing of fishes.

WAEC/ NECO requirements for fishery 

These are selected subjects that are relevant to fishery, and they are to be passed with no less than credit in WAEC, NECO, or GCE. These subjects are:

1. English Language

2. Mathematics

3. Chemistry

4. Biology / Agricultural Science

5. Any other science subject. 

JAMB subject combination for Fishery

In JAMB, the subjects that you will be examined are very important, as a wrong combination of subjects can affect your chances of admission into the tertiary level. The JAMB subject combination for Fishery is listed below:

1. Use of English

2. Chemistry

3. Biology / Agricultural Science

4. Any other science subject.

List of Nigerian universities that offer fishery

Choosing a university that offers your dream course is as important as choosing the course, as choosing the wrong school can dampen a candidate’s chances of gaining admission or incur more expenses to change the preferred course of study. 

Below is the list of universities that offer fishery in Nigeria:

1. Adamawa State University, Mubi (ADSU)
2. Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden (AKSU)
3. Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
4. Crescent University, Abeokuta
5. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (EBSU
6. Federal University Of Agriculture, Makurdi (UNIAGRIC)
7. Federal University Of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
8. Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State (FUG)
9. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (FUOYE)
10. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWUKAI)
11. Kogi State University, Anyigba 
12. Modibo Adama University Of Technology, Yola (MAUTY)
13. Osun State University, Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
14. Salem University, Lokoja
15. University of Benin (UNIBEN)

Frequently asked questions about fishery in Nigeria 

Question: Is further maths a compulsory subject in JAMB? 

Answer: No. Further mathematics is not compulsory for fishery aspirants in JAMB.

Question: How many years’ course is fishery?

Answer: Fishery is a four years university program.

Conclusion

This article is aimed at educating Nigerian students who are aspiring to study fishery, which is one of the top courses in Nigeria.

   To study this course, a student needs no less than credit in 5 relevant subjects which include English language and mathematics- in SSCE. The JAMB subject combination for fishery is not so different from the O’level subjects, they include Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/agricultural science, and one other science subject.

 The fishery is one of the few untapped and equally lucrative industries in Nigeria, being a professional gives an upper hand among semi- skilled fishery personnel.

Make a move for this top course now.