JAMB subject combination for physics

Studying physics in Nigeria is proven to be an intelligent move as the course is among the top 30 courses in Nigeria. However, for every Nigerian who aspires to study this course, they must pass the JAMB barricade, while choosing the best JAMB subject combination for physics. This article is here to help in that aspect and more.

Who is a physicist?

A physicist is a person whose job specialty is the area of science that is concerned with the interaction of matter and energy at any time and length in the universe. 

In essence, physicists are experts in the exploration of the fundamental properties and laws that govern space. They may study theories, plan designs, and do practicals that may likely result in the invention of materials and equipment. 

WAEC/NECO subjects requirements for physics

To study physics in a higher institution, there are O’level requirements that must be satisfied in order for the admission to be processed successfully by JAMB. Physics aspirants are expected to have no less than credit in 5 core subjects relevant to physics. The subjects include:

• English Language
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Any other Science subject including Further Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science

JAMB subject combination for physics

The JAMB UTME is the first line of screening for every student who intends to pursue an undergraduate degree in physics in Nigeria. And to sit for this examination, every candidate is expected to register a total of four subjects. The JAMB subject combination for physics is listed below.

1. Use of English

2. Physics

3. Mathematics

4. Chemistry or biology.

Nigerian universities that offer physics 

 As you are registering for physics, you just take to mind that not every university offers physics, so you just try to choose a university that offers your choice course, which is physics. To aid you in that aspect, we have compiled a list of universities that offer physics in Nigeria. Check below for the full list:

1. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma with options in Geophysics–AAU
2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria–ABU
3. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada–UNIABUJA
4. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
5. Achievers University, Owo
6. Adamawa State University Mubi –ADSU
7. Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo– AKSU
8. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
9. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli–COOU
10. Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State
11. Adeleke University Ede -AUE
12. Augustine University
13. Bauchi State University, Gadau–BASUG
14. Bayero University, Kano–BUK
15. Baze University
16. University of Benin –UNIBEN
17. Federal University of Technology, Owerri– FUTO
18. ECWA Bingham University, New Karu
19. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City–BIU
20. River State University of Science and Technology–RSUST
21. Bowen University, Iwo
22. Benue State University, Makurdi– BSU
23. Federal University of Technology, Akure–FUTA
24. University of Calabar–UNICAL
25. Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa (OSUSTECH)
26. Caleb University, Lagos
27. Chrisland University
28. University of Port-Harcourt–UNIPORT
29. Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
30. Coal City University Enugu State
31. University of Agriculture, Makurdi– UNIAGRIC
32. Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
33. Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar–CRUTECH
34. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye with options in Geophysics, Medical Health Physics, and Physics–OOU
35. Delta State University, Abraka–DELSU
36. Igbinedion University Okada (offers the course as Physics and Industrial Physics)
37. Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
38. Edo University Iyamo
39. Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
40. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
41. Evangel University, Akaeze
42. Ekiti State University
43. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State –FULOKOJA
44. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State–FULAFIA
45. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE)
46. Federal University Gashua, Yobe Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua–-FUGASHUA
47. Federal University, Gusau Zamfara–FUGUS
48. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State –FUWUKARI
49. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina Usumanu Danfodiyo University –UDUSOK
50. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State–FUD
51. Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State –FUNAI
52. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State– FU-OYE
53. Fountain University, Oshogbo
54. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta–FUNAAB
55. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
56. Gregory University, Uturu
57. Gombe State University, Gombe
58. Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
59. University of Ibadan–UI
60. University of Ilorin –UNILORIN
61. Imo State University, Owerri –IMSU
62. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
63. Sule Lamido University Kafin Hausa, Jigawa –SLU
64. University of Jos –UNIJOS
65. Kaduna State University, Kaduna –KASU
66. Al-Qalam University, Katsina
67. Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
68. Kogi State University Anyigba
69. Kebbi State University, Kebbi
70. Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil –KUST
71. University of Lagos –UNILAG
72. Landmark University, Omu-Aran
73. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai –IBBU
74. Lagos State University, Ojo –LASU
75. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso–LAUTECH
76. Lead City University, Ibadan
77. Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
78. University of Maiduguri –UNIMAID
79. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola –MAUTY
80. Mountain Top University
81. Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna –NDA
82. Niger Delta University Yenagoa–NDU
83. Federal University of Technology, Minna
84. University of Mkar, Mkar
85. Nasarawa State University Keffi–NSUK
86. Northwest University Kano –NWU
87. Novena University, Ogume
88. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
89. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife –OAU
90. Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
91. Plateau State University Bokkos –PLASU
92. Nigeria Police Academy Wudil –POLAC
93. Renaissance University Enugu
94. Ritman University Ikot Ekpene
95. Akwa Ibom, Salem University, Lokoja
96. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
97. Sokoto State University
98. Southwestern University, Oku Owa
99. Summit University
100. Taraba State University, Jalingo –TSUJ
101. Usumanu Danfodiyo University–UDUSOK
102. Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike–MOUAU
103. Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina –UMYU
104. Hezekiah University
105. Umudi, Kings University, Ode Omu–UNIKINGS
106. University of Nigeria, Nsukka–UNN
107. University of Uyo–UNIUYO
108. Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
109. Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
110. Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo
111. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
112. Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
113. Yobe State University, Damaturu

Frequently asked questions about physics in Nigeria

Question: what is the cut-off mark for physics in JAMB?

Answer: the cutoff mark for physics varies, depending on the number of people that applied for the course at each school, this is different in every higher institution. But a first move is to attain the JAMB cut-off mark for every course which is 160. 

Conclusion.

Studying physics in Nigeria has proven to be a profitable venture both inside and outside Nigeria because of the numerous job opportunities that are available for physics graduates.

This article is to help physics aspirants to make the right choices in the different areas that are involved in the run-up to their admission processing in Nigeria, this includes getting the right O’level requirements, and JAMB subject combination for physics, among other information. Be informed.

Good luck.