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

 
Choosing the right course is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a student. If you’re interested in agriculture, the environment, or sustainability, then Soil Science could be the perfect fit for you. This course focuses on understanding soil as a vital natural resource — how it forms, what it’s made of, and how we can manage it for food production and environmental protection. Whether you want to become a soil scientist, work in agribusiness, or contribute to solving climate and land-use challenges, Soil Science opens the door to a wide range of careers. But before you can get started, you need to know where the course is offered, and what the admission requirements are. In this blog, you'll find: A list of Nigerian universities offering Soil Science The correct JAMB UTME subject combination O’Level (WAEC/NECO) subject requirements

##What is Soil Science Course?
Soil science is an interdisciplinary field that studies soil as a natural resource, focusing on its formation, physical, chemical, and biological properties, and its role in sustaining ecosystems, plant life, and human activities.   


University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife

University of Benin (UNIBEN)

University of Calabar (UNICAL)

University of Uyo (UNIUYO)

Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH), Yola

Delta State University (DELSU)

Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma

Abia State University (ABSU)

Imo State University (IMSU)

Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)

Rivers State University (RSU)

Salem University, Lokoja


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

##O'Level Requirements for Soil Science
To be eligible for admission into a SSoil 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/Food & Nutrition/Home Management