JAMB Subject Combination for Veterinary Medicine (DVM) 2026

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

📚 Agriculture/Veterinary ⏱ 6 years 🎓 DVM

✅ JAMB UTME Subjects for Veterinary Medicine

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

English Language is compulsory. All core science subjects required.

📚 JAMB UTME Subjects for Veterinary Medicine

The 4 JAMB UTME subjects required for Veterinary Medicine. 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

Core life science subject for health and science programmes.

Physics/Mathematics

Required for quantitative and analytical reasoning.

English Language is compulsory. All core science subjects required.

📝 O'Level (WAEC/NECO) Requirements

You need a minimum of 5 credit passes (C6 and above). One sitting preferred.

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

Credits (C6 and above) in all 5 subjects

📋 What Are the 9 WAEC/NECO Subjects for Veterinary Medicine?

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

1. English Language Required for admission

2. Mathematics Required for admission

3. Biology Required for admission

4. Chemistry Required for admission

5. Physics Required for admission

Five credits including English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (one sitting preferred).

📊 JAMB Cut-off Mark for Veterinary Medicine 2026

🏛 Federal

220+

Internal cut-off varies

🏫 State

200+

Indigenes may be lower

🎓 Private

180+

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 Veterinary Medicine

A-Level in Biology and Chemistry or related ND

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 Veterinary Medicine in Nigerian Universities

Veterinary Medicine trains students to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases in animals. It is a 6-year professional programme.

Offered in limited universities with Veterinary schools (e.g. UNN, UI, ABU, UNILORIN).

💼 Career Paths for Veterinary Medicine Graduates

✓ Veterinarian ✓ Animal Health Specialist ✓ Livestock Consultant ✓ Public Health Officer