The Department of Education & Chemistry admission requirements at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) have been published, covering O’Level subject combinations, JAMB UTME subjects, and the school and departmental cut-off marks candidates need to meet.
About UNIJOS
UNIJOS was established as a Federal Government university in 1975 and has since grown into an institution with over 12 faculties offering courses across various disciplines.
The university aims to maintain its reputation as a globally ranked institution, providing an excellent educational experience with significant societal impact.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Education & Chemistry include five (5) SSCE credits in Mathematics, Chemistry, English Language, and two (2) in Physics, Biology, or Agricultural Science.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language
- Chemistry and two (2) other subjects chosen from Physics, Biology, or Mathematics
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Direct Entry Requirement
Candidates who don’t intend to use UTME can fulfill these conditions to gain Direct Entry admission to study Education and Chemistry. You require two (2) ‘A’ Level/NCE passes, including Chemistry and another Science subject.
JAMB Score
All candidates interested in getting admitted into UNIJOS for the 2026/2027 session should know that to be eligible for the screening, you must have a minimum score of 180 or above in your JAMB result.
Picking Your Second Science Subject for UNIJOS Education and Chemistry
Chemistry is fixed across every route into this course, so your decision comes down to pairing it with Physics, Biology, Mathematics, or Agricultural Science based on your own strongest WAEC or NECO exam results.
Confirm these requirements against UNIJOS’s current admission brochure before registering, since the 180 JAMB benchmark can shift between sessions.
Direct Entry candidates should have their ‘A’ Level or NCE result ready, showing Chemistry plus one other relevant Science subject, before applying for this specific teaching programme at UNIJOS this admission session.