This field goes beyond just trees and animals. It combines science, environmental management, policy, and even community engagement to protect forests and wildlife habitats. As climate change, deforestation, and species extinction become major global issues, professionals trained in Forestry and Wildlife are needed more than ever to develop sustainable solutions. Whether you dream of working in national parks, with conservation NGOs, or conducting research in forest ecology, studying Forestry and Wildlife opens up meaningful opportunities that directly impact both the environment and society. In this blog, you’ll discover: A list of Nigerian universities offering Forestry and Wildlife The JAMB subject combination required for this course The O’Level (WAEC/NECO/SSCE) subjects and grades you’ll need to apply
##What is Forestry and Wildlife Course?
Forestry is the science and practice of planting, managing, and conserving forests for sustainable benefits, while wildlife management focuses on the scientific application of knowledge to manage wild animals and their habitats
University of Ibadan (UI)
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
Modibbo Adama University, Yola (MAUTECH)
Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH)
University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK)
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA)
Delta State University (DELSU)
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)
##JAMB Subject Combination for Forestry and Wildlife
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Forestry and Wildlife with other three subjects namely: Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science,Mathematics/Physics
##O'Level Requirements for Forestry and Wildlife
To be eligible for admission into a Forestry and Wildlife 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