When most people think about careers in science or agriculture, they rarely consider Fisheries and Aquaculture — yet it’s one of the most important fields for food production, environmental balance, and economic development in Nigeria and around the world. With Nigeria’s vast rivers, lakes, and coastal waters, there's huge potential for building a career that not only puts food on people’s tables but also contributes to sustainability and innovation. So, if you’re someone who’s passionate about aquatic life, interested in solving real-world problems like overfishing or food insecurity, or even dreaming of running your own fish farm someday, Fisheries and Aquaculture might be the perfect course for you. In this blog, we’ll break it all down for you in simple terms. Where you can study it in Nigeria The JAMB subject combination you’ll need The O'level (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) requirements to gain admission
##What is Fisheries and Aquaculture Course?
Fisheries refer to the capture and harvest of wild aquatic animals and plants, while aquaculture is the cultivation of aquatic organisms, such as fish, shellfish, and algae, under controlled conditions
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
University of Calabar (UNICAL)
University of Ibadan (UI)
Niger Delta University (NDU)
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)
Federal University, Wukari (FUWUKARI)
Kogi State University (KSU)
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
Modibbo Adama University, Yola (MAUTECH)
Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA)
University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
##JAMB Subject Combination for Fisheries and Aquaculture
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Fisheries and Aquaculture with other three subjects namely: Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science,Mathematics/Physics
##O'Level Requirements for Fisheries and Aquaculture
To be eligible for admission into a Fisheries and Aquaculture 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