JAMB subject combination for surveying

There is a course that is concerned with the art and science of evaluating two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) positions of points, and also the angle and distance between those points. This course is called surveying, a man who performs a such activity on land is called a land surveyor.

This course area is among the top 30 courses in Nigeria. To study this course, a candidate must meet some requirements including choosing a JAMB subject combination for surveying. This article addresses this and other requirements necessary for this course.

WAEC/NECO requirements for surveying

To study surveying in a higher institution in Nigeria, there are some requirements to be met, and they include having no less than 5 credits in subjects relevant to surveying. The subjects include:

1. English Language

2. Mathematics, 

3. Physics, 

4. Chemistry 

5. Any of Fine Art, Geography or Wood Work, Biology, Economics.

Other optional subjects include Technical Drawing

•  Further Mathematics
•  Introduction to Building Construction
•  Bricklaying/Block laying
•  Concreting
•  Wall
•  Floors and Ceiling Finishing
•  Joinery
•  Carpentry
•  Decorative Painting
• Lining
•  Sign and Design
•  Wall Hanging
•  Colour Mixing/Matching and Glazing
•  Ceramics
•  Graphics Design
•  Graphic Printing
•  Basic Electricity.

JAMB subject combination for surveying

JAMB is the major line of screening for any candidate who wishes to study at a Nigerian university. To study surveying in the Nigerian universities, there is a JAMB subject combination for surveying, and they include:

1. Use of English

2. Physics

3. Mathematics.

4. Any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology, and Economics.

Universities that offer surveying in Nigeria.

Not every university offers a top-rated course like surveying, that is why we have compiled a list of universities that offer this course in Nigeria. Check below for the full list: 

1. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State – ABSU
2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State – ABU
3. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State – ATBU
4. Baze University, Abuja, Fct – 
5. Bells University Of Technology, Ota, Ogun State – 
6. University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo State – UNIBEN
7. Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu, Enugu State – ESUT
8. Federal University Of Technology, Akure, Ondo State – FUTA
9. Federal University Of Technology, Owerri, Imo State – FUTO
10. Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State – 
11. University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State – UNIILORIN
12. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State – IMSU
13. University Of Lagos, Lagos State – UNILAG
14. Modibo Adama University Of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State – MAUTY
15. Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Niger State –FUTMINNA
16. Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State – NAUB
17. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State – OAU
18. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State – UNIZIK
19. University Of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State – UNN

Frequently asked questions about surveying in Nigeria

Question: How many year’s course is surveying in the university?

Answer; the normal duration for surveying as an undergraduate degree is 5 years, but it can be 4 years if a candidate is admitted into the course through the direct entry method.

Conclusion

This course, surveying is among the top 30 courses in Nigeria. This is why this article was compiled to aid aspirants of this course, to help them to to make the right decision in some of the most important sections of this course’ admission process, which include getting the right SSCE and JAMB subject combination for surveying.

Making the right choice among candidates is the aim of this article.

Good luck