This is to notify the general public and all aspiring University of Jos (UNIJOS) students that the Department of Zoology 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 Zoology include the following:
Five (5) SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and two (2) other science subjects.
Special Consideration (Waiver) Remarks
UNIJOS requires five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and one other Science subject.
The UNIJOS version is more specific than the general line. It names Chemistry alongside English Language, Mathematics and Biology, leaving just one free science slot.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language.
- Biology and any two subjects from below:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
Direct Entry Requirement
These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Zoology if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- Two (2) ‘A’ level passes or NCE in Biology, Zoology, or Botany and one other Science subject
Special Consideration (Waiver) Remarks
UNIJOS accepts:
- Two ‘A’ level GCE/HSC passes in Chemistry and Biology/Botany/Zoology plus UTME requirement.
- A degree in relevant fields plus UTME requirements, HND, and NCE credit pass is acceptable.
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.
Biology With One Free Science Slot at UNIJOS Zoology
Two O level statements sit side by side. The general line asks for English Language, Mathematics, Biology and two other sciences, while the UNIJOS version names Chemistry as one of those two.
In JAMB you take Biology with any two of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Direct Entry accepts A level or NCE passes in Biology, Zoology or Botany with another science, and a relevant degree, HND or NCE credit pass is also recognised. The minimum JAMB score is 180.