Choosing the right JAMB subject combinations for Chemistry Education 2026/2027 is crucial for securing admission into your dream university. Chemistry Education is a rewarding course that equips you with the skills to teach chemistry at the secondary school level while deepening your understanding of chemical principles.
Official JAMB Subject Combinations for Chemistry Education 2026/2027
For Chemistry Education under the Faculty of Education, JAMB mandates specific subjects to test your aptitude in sciences and communication. Here’s the approved combination:
Compulsory Subjects:
- English Language (mandatory for all courses; tests comprehension and expression)
Relevant Subjects (Choose 3):
- Chemistry (core focus essential for any chemistry-related program)
- Physics or Biology (one of these to demonstrate scientific reasoning)
- Mathematics (builds analytical skills for educational applications)
JAMB subject combinations for Chemistry Education: English Language, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
Direct Entry (DE) Requirements for 2026/2027
If you’re skipping UTME with an ND, NCE, or HND, here’s what you need:
- NCE in Chemistry or a related field with a minimum of Merit pass.
- ND/HND in Science Education or Chemistry from a recognized polytechnic.
- UTME Subjects for DE: Same as above (English, Chemistry, Physics/Maths).
Chemistry Education Cut-off marks
- National minimum cut-off varies by year, but universities set their own.
- For Chemistry Education, many schools set 160–200 as the UTME cut-off; competitive faculties or top-choice schools may go higher.
- To be safe and competitive in 2026/2027, aim for 200+ in UTME and a strong post-UTME score.
Top universities that offer Chemistry Education (selected)
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- University of Ibadan (UI)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)
- Lagos State University (LASU)
- University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
- University of Calabar (UNICAL)
- University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
- Ekiti State University (EKSU)
- Benue State University (BSU)
- Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED)
This list is not exhaustive. Always review each school’s specific O’Level/DE notes in the current JAMB e-Brochure.
FAQs
It’s not universally compulsory as a UTME subject, but a credit in O’Level Mathematics is mandatory. Some universities do require Mathematics among the UTME subjects—confirm in the JAMB e-Brochure for your chosen school.
At UTME level, no—stick to Chemistry plus two of Physics, Biology, and Mathematics. At O’Level, many schools accept Agricultural Science as one of the required science credits.
Most universities accept two sittings (e.g., WAEC + NECO). A few prefer one. Always check your target school’s policy.
Not strictly in all schools, but many prefer it. You need two science credits alongside Chemistry—Physics and/or Biology are the safest picks.
Chemistry (B.Sc.) is a pure science degree; Chemistry Education (B.Sc. Ed or B.Ed.) combines Chemistry content with pedagogy and prepares you for teaching/licensure