This is to notify the general public and all aspiring University of Jos (UNIJOS) students that the Department of Physics admission requirements have been published.
The admission requirements include O’level Subject combinations, JAMB UTME Subject combinations, and School and Departmental Cut-Off Marks.
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About The University of Jos
UNIJOS, officially established as a Federal Government-University by the Federal Government in 1975, has since evolved into an innovative institution charged with fashioning tastes and attitudes for the future.
The University of Jos strives to maintain its reputation as a globally ranked university that provides an excellent educational experience with a significant societal impact.
UNIJOS, a renowned academic institution, has over 12 faculties offering relevant and relatable courses in various disciplines.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Physics include the following:
Five (5) SSCE credit passes in English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and any other Science subject from Further Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science.
Four of the five credits are named: English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The fifth comes from Further Mathematics, Biology or Agricultural Science.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language
- Biology or Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
Physics and Mathematics are fixed in JAMB, with Biology or Chemistry filling the remaining slot beside compulsory English Language.
Direct Entry Requirement
These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Physics if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- NCE/Two (2) ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics or Chemistry.
Direct Entry treats an NCE as equal to A level passes, provided Physics is included alongside either Mathematics or Chemistry.
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.
Physics Never Leaves the UNIJOS Combination
Physics is required at every stage of this application. At O level you need five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and one more science from Further Mathematics, Biology or Agricultural Science.
In JAMB you write English Language, Physics, Mathematics and either Biology or Chemistry. Direct Entry accepts an NCE or two A level passes in Physics with Mathematics or Chemistry, and the minimum JAMB score is 180.