This is to notify the general public and all aspiring University of Jos (UNIJOS) students that the Department of Psychology 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 Psychology include the following:
Five (5) SSCE credit passes in Government or History, English Language, and three (3) other subjects. A pass in Mathematics is required.
Special Consideration (Waiver) Remarks
UNIJOS requires five credit passes to include Mathematics, English Language, and Biology.
The UNIJOS waiver points somewhere quite different from the general line. It asks for five credit passes including Mathematics, English Language and Biology, rather than Government or History.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language
- Any three (3) subjects from Arts or Social Science
Direct Entry Requirement
These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Psychology if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes, including Government or History.
Special Consideration (Waiver) Remarks
UNIJOS accepts Diploma distinction/merit and Advanced Diploma in Applied Psychology.
A diploma route is also open here, with UNIJOS accepting a Diploma at distinction or merit and an Advanced Diploma in Applied Psychology.
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.
The Applied Psychology Diploma Route at UNIJOS
Two different O level rules sit side by side in this post. The general line names Government or History, while the UNIJOS waiver asks for five credit passes including Mathematics, English Language and Biology.
In UTME you write English Language and any three Arts or Social Science subjects. Direct Entry takes two A level passes including Government or History, or a Diploma at distinction or merit and an Advanced Diploma in Applied Psychology. The minimum JAMB score is 180.