This is to notify the general public and all aspiring University of Jos (UNIJOS) students that the Department of Veterinary Medicine admission requirements has 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 Veterinary Medicine include the following:
Five (5) O’ level credit passes to include English Language, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
All five credits are named here, so nothing is left to choice. English Language, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics must each be passed at credit level.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language.
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
The JAMB combination drops Mathematics and keeps the three sciences, so you write English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Direct Entry Requirement
These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Veterinary Medicine if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Zoology, Physics, or Mathematics.
Direct Entry brings Mathematics back as an option, listing Chemistry, Biology or Zoology, Physics and Mathematics among the acceptable A level subjects.
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.
A Fixed Science Five for UNIJOS Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medicine leaves no room to choose at O level. Five credit passes are required in English Language, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with no alternative subjects offered.
In JAMB you write English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Direct Entry accepts A level passes in Chemistry, Biology or Zoology, Physics or Mathematics, and candidates need a minimum JAMB score of 180 for the 2026/2027 session.