That’s the power of Petrochemical Engineering — a fascinating and highly valuable field that combines chemistry and engineering to process petroleum and natural gas into useful materials. In a country like Nigeria, where oil and gas are major pillars of the economy, petrochemical engineers play a critical role in innovation, sustainability, and industrial development. If you’re passionate about science and want a hands-on, impactful career in one of Nigeria’s most important industries, studying Petrochemical Engineering at a polytechnic might be your perfect start. In this blog, we’ll walk you through: A list of polytechnics offering Petrochemical Engineering in Nigeria The JAMB subject combination required The O’Level subjects you’ll need to be eligible
##What is Petrochemical Engineering Course?
Petrochemical engineering is a specialized branch of chemical engineering that focuses on the design, operation, and management of plants that process crude oil and natural gas into useful petrochemicals and products
Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State
Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua
Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro
Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Jigawa State
##JAMB Subject Combination for Petrochemical Engineering
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Petrochemical Engineering with other three subjects namely: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
##O'Level Requirements for Petrochemical Engineering
To be eligible for admission into a Petrochemical Engineering program, candidates must meet specific O'level requirements. Generally, you are required to have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, which typically include:
English Language
Mathematics
Biology/Agricultural Science
Chemistry
Physics/Geography/Economics/Computer Studies