The Department of Geology & Mining 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 officially established as a Federal Government university in 1975 and has since evolved into an institution with over 12 faculties offering relevant courses in a variety of disciplines.
The university strives to maintain its reputation as a globally ranked institution, providing an excellent educational experience with a significant societal impact.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Geology & Mining include five (5) SSCE credit passes in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and any other subject.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language and any three subjects from below:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Geography
Direct Entry Requirement
Candidates who don’t intend to use UTME can fulfill these conditions to gain Direct Entry admission to study Geology & Mining. You require two ‘A’ level passes from Geology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and Geography.
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Special Consideration (Waiver) Remarks
In addition to the UTME requirements, UNIJOS also requires two (2) ‘A’ level passes in the following subjects:
- Geology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology and/or Geography
UNIJOS also accepts HND in Mining Engineering in addition to the UTME requirements.
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 score of a minimum of 180 or above in your JAMB result.
Combining Your Science Subjects for UNIJOS Geology and Mining
Chemistry and Biology or Geography recur across the O’Level, JAMB, and waiver routes here, and the HND-in-Mining-Engineering option gives working professionals an alternative entry path.
Confirm these requirements against UNIJOS’s current admission brochure before registering, since the 180 JAMB benchmark can shift between sessions.