This is to inform the general public and all aspiring students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) that the admission requirements for the Department of Education & Biology have been published.
The sections below cover the five O’Level credit passes, the four subjects sat in JAMB UTME, a Benin waiver on that combination, the Direct Entry route, and the JAMB score required.
Biology is fixed at every stage, which is what a biology teaching programme would be expected to ask for. English Language is compulsory throughout.
Chemistry and Mathematics are named at O’Level and reappear as options in UTME, with Physics added to that list.
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About the University of Benin
The University of Benin is a federal government-owned university funded and managed by the federal government of Nigeria. The university was founded in 1970. University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a research university located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
The university is one of the oldest in Nigeria and has a large student and staff population. Resulting in a student-staff ratio of about 10:1.
The University has a diverse student population with students from different parts of the country and age brackets. The University of Benin courses cut across various levels in agriculture, science, etc.
University of Benin admission is extremely competitive as Many candidates apply for admission into the university annually. University of Benin’s school fees are also very affordable, and it provides its students with facilities and infrastructure. They have good hostels, roads, electricity, etc.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited faculties and departments in the university.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Education & Biology include the following:
- Five (5) SSCE credit passes in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and one (1) other subject.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB
- English Language
- Biology and two (2) other subjects from Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
Special Consideration (Waiver) Remark
UNIBEN accepts Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics.
The waiver restates the UTME options in a single line. Alongside the compulsory English Language, Benin takes three subjects drawn from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
Direct Entry Requirement
These are the conditions you need to fulfil to gain Direct Entry admission to study Education and Biology if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- NCE/’A’ Level passes in Biology and one (1) other Science subject.
JAMB Score
All candidates interested in getting admitted into UNIBEN for the 2026/2027 session should know that you must have scored 200 or above in your JAMB result to be eligible for the screening.
A Clean Science Path Into UNIBEN Biology Education
The O’Level condition names four of the five credits: English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. The fifth is open to any subject, which gives candidates a little room.
In UTME you sit English Language, Biology and two of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, which gives three valid combinations to choose between.
Direct Entry takes an NCE or A Level passes in Biology and one other science subject. UTME candidates need a JAMB score of at least 200 to be eligible for screening at Benin.