List of Universities Offering Crop Production and Soil Science in Nigeria, Jamb UTME and O'level Requirements

 
This program dives deep into the science of growing healthy, high-yield crops — while also exploring the vital role soil plays in farming. It teaches you how to manage land sustainably, understand soil nutrients, combat crop diseases, and increase food production, especially in a country like Nigeria where agriculture is key to the economy. Whether you dream of becoming a crop production expert, soil scientist, agronomist, or agricultural consultant, this course opens the door to impactful careers in farming, research, environmental sustainability, and agri-business. Before you can start this journey, it’s important to know where the course is offered in Nigeria, what JAMB subjects you’ll need, and what your O’Level results should look like. In this Blog, You’ll Discover: The list of universities offering Crop Production and Soil Science in Nigeria The correct JAMB subject combination for the course The required O’Level subjects for admission

##What is Crop Production and Soil Science Course?
Crop Production is the management and growth of plants for food, feed, fuel, and fiber, involving activities like planting, cultivation, harvesting, and storage, while Soil Science is the study of soil's chemical, physical, and biological characteristics, focusing on improving soil health and fertility to sustain crop growth and other land uses.  


Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)

Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM)

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)

University of Calabar (UNICAL)

Ebonyi State University (EBSU)

Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)

University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)

Modibbo Adama University, Yola (MAU)

Delta State University (DELSU)

Bayero University, Kano (BUK)


##JAMB Subject Combination for Crop Production and Soil Science
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Crop Production and Soil Science with other three subjects namely:Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science,Mathematics/Physics

##O'Level Requirements for Crop Production and Soil Science
To be eligible for admission into a Crop Production and Soil Science 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