In Nigeria, where there’s growing demand for improved healthcare, sustainable agriculture, and environmental solutions, biotechnology offers pathways that are not only intellectually rewarding but socially impactful. If you’re considering making your mark in this field, knowing ahead which universities offer the programme, the subjects you’ll need for JAMB, and what your O’Level results should look like will help you plan well and maximize your chances. In this blog, you will find: A list of universities in Nigeria offering Biotechnology The JAMB / UTME subject combination required for admission into Biotechnology O’Level (WAEC / NECO / SSCE) subject requirements:
##What is Biotechnology Course?
Biotechnology is the technological application of biological systems, living organisms, or their derivatives to create or modify products or processes for specific uses.
Nile University of Nigeria
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
Kings University, Ode-Omu
University of Delta, Agbo
##JAMB Subject Combination for Biotechnology
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Biotechnology with other three subjects namely: Biology,Chemistry,Physics/ Mathematics
##O'Level Requirements for Biotechnology
To be eligible for admission into a Biotechnology 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
Chemistry
Physics