Have you ever admired vast grazing fields, wondered how wildlife and livestock thrive together in semi-arid areas, or thought about how grasslands and rangelands can be managed sustainably? If so, then Animal Science and Range Management might be a course that speaks to you. It's a blend of caring for animals (their nutrition, health, breeding) and understanding how to manage rangelands — sustainably using pasture, soil, and water resources so animals can thrive without damaging the land. In Nigeria, with diverse ecosystems and lots of grazing land, skilled experts in both animal science and range management are critical. They help ensure food production stays strong, pastoral livelihoods are supported, and natural ecosystems aren’t degraded. If you're considering this path, you’ll want to know where you can study it, what JAMB will ask of you, and the O’Level grades you’ll need. Let’s dive into those details. In this Blog Here’s what we’ll cover: List of Nigerian universities offering Animal Science and Range Management The JAMB / UTME subject combination required for the course The O’Level (WAEC/NECO etc.) subject & grade requirements you must meet
##What is Animal Science and Range Management Course?
Animal Science is the study and management of domestic livestock, including their nutrition, genetics, reproduction, physiology, and welfare, for efficient production and other purposes. Range Management is a natural science focused on the conservation and sustainable use of rangelands—naturally vegetated areas used for grazing—by regulating factors like grazing pressure to maintain forage production, soil health, and ecosystem services for society's benefit
Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTY)
##JAMB Subject Combination for Animal Science and Range Management
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Animal Science and Range Management with other three subjects namely:Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science,Mathematics/Physics
##O'Level Requirements for Animal Science and Range Management
To be eligible for admission into a Animal Science and Range Management 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