JAMB Subject Combination for Zoology 2025/2026

Are you passionate about animals and their ecosystems? Zoology, the scientific study of animals—their behavior, physiology, classification, and evolution—offers exciting career opportunities in research, conservation, education, and more. If you’re planning to study Zoology in any Nigerian university for the 2025/2026 academic session, this guide provides the correct JAMB subject combination, O’level requirements, and a list of universities offering Zoology in Nigeria.

JAMB Requirements for Zoology 2025/2026

To gain admission into a Nigerian university to study Zoology, you must meet the following JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) requirements:

O’Level Credits:

At least five (5) credit passes in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB, including:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Any two (2) other science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Geography, or Agricultural Science)

Credits can be obtained in one or two sittings, but some universities may prefer a single sitting.

UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) Requirements:

Score at least 180 (some universities may require higher cut-off marks).

Choose the correct subject combination:

• English Language (compulsory)
• Biology (compulsory)
• Chemistry or Physics
• Mathematics or another science subject

Direct Entry (DE) Requirements:

• A’Level (IJMB, JUPEB, or Cambridge), NCE, ND, HND, or a first degree in a related field.
• Must also meet the O’level requirements above.

O’Level Requirements for Zoology 2025/2026

For admission into Zoology, your SSCE (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB) must include:

• Compulsory Subjects:
• English Language
• Mathematics
• Biology

Two (2) Additional Science Subjects:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Geography
• Agricultural Science

Some universities may accept Further Mathematics or Technical Drawing, but Physics and Chemistry are widely preferred.

List of Universities Offering Zoology in Nigeria (2025/2026)

Here are some Nigerian universities where you can study Zoology:

Federal Universities:

1. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
2. University of Ibadan (UI)
3. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
5. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
6. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
7. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
8. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
9. Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA)

State Universities:

1. Lagos State University (LASU)
2. Delta State University (DELSU)
3. Imo State University (IMSU)
4. Ekiti State University (EKSU)
5. Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH)

Private Universities:

1. Babcock University
2. Covenant University
3. Bingham University
4. Afe Babalola University (ABUAD)
5. Igbinedion University

Some universities offer Applied Zoology (e.g., Bauchi State University and Olabisi Onabanjo University).

Career Opportunities for Zoology Graduates

A degree in Zoology opens doors to diverse career paths, including:

• Wildlife Conservation & Research
• Wildlife biologist, ecologist, conservation officer
• Work with national parks, NGOs, or environmental agencies
• Veterinary & Animal Health
• Veterinarian, animal nutritionist, veterinary technician
• Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
• Biochemist, microbiologist, lab researcher
• Academia & Education
• Lecturer, science teacher, curriculum developer
• Media & Science Communication
• Science writer, documentary producer, wildlife journalist

Choose a university that offers Zoology, prepare well for UTME or Direct Entry, and explore the exciting career opportunities in this field.

Need more guidance? Check past questions, JAMB syllabus, and university-specific cut-off marks to boost your chances of admission!