JAMB Subject Combination for Education & Chemistry (B.Sc(Ed)) 2026

UTME subjects, WAEC/NECO O'Level requirements, cut-off marks, direct entry and universities offering Education and Chemistry in Nigeria.

📚 Education ⏱ 4 years 🎓 B.Sc(Ed)

✅ JAMB UTME Subjects for Education and Chemistry

1. English Language 2. Chemistry 3. Biology/Physics 4. Mathematics

English Language and Chemistry are compulsory.

📚 JAMB UTME Subjects for Education and Chemistry

The 4 JAMB UTME subjects required for Education and Chemistry. You must sit all 4 in the same JAMB examination.

English Language

Compulsory for all JAMB candidates regardless of course.

Chemistry

Foundation for medical, pharmaceutical and chemical concepts.

Biology/Physics

Core life science subject for health and science programmes.

Mathematics

Required for quantitative and analytical reasoning.

English Language and Chemistry are compulsory.

📝 O'Level (WAEC/NECO) Requirements

You need a minimum of 5 credit passes (C6 and above). Maximum 2 sittings.

#	Subject	Status	Min Grade
1	English Language	Compulsory	Credit (C6+)
2	Mathematics	Compulsory	Credit (C6+)
3	Chemistry	Compulsory	Credit (C6+)
4	Physics or Biology	Compulsory	Credit (C6+)

Credits (C6 and above) in all 5 subjects

📋 What Are the 9 WAEC/NECO Subjects for Education and Chemistry?

WAEC/NECO requires students to sit 8–9 subjects. Below is the typical 9-subject combination for students targeting Education and Chemistry:

1. English Language Required for admission

2. Mathematics Required for admission

3. Chemistry Required for admission

4. Physics Required for admission

5. Biology Required for admission

Credits in English, Mathematics, Chemistry and one other science subject.

📊 JAMB Cut-off Mark for Education and Chemistry 2026

🏛 Federal

180+

Internal cut-off varies

🏫 State

170+

Indigenes may be lower

🎓 Private

160+

Post-UTME required

⚠ Note: These are minimum JAMB cut-off marks. Individual universities set higher internal cut-offs. A strong JAMB score + good Post-UTME performance + good O'Level grades are all required.

🎯 Direct Entry Requirements for Education and Chemistry

NCE/ND in Chemistry Education

Direct Entry candidates bypass 100 level and enter 200 level directly. Apply through the JAMB Direct Entry portal and meet the university's requirements.

📖 About Education and Chemistry in Nigerian Universities

Combines deep knowledge of Chemistry with pedagogical skills for teaching at secondary school level.

Available in universities with strong science education programmes.

💼 Career Paths for Education and Chemistry Graduates

✓ Chemistry Teacher ✓ Science Educator ✓ Laboratory Instructor