O Level & A Level Requirement – Subject Combination for Home Science; including the List of Nigeria Universities Offering the Course, WAEC, NECO, GCE, JAMB UTME, Direct Entry, IJBM, JUPEB, CAMBRIDGE, NABTEB, Course Description and Career Opportunities 

 

The admission requirement to study Home Science in Nigeria Universities includes one or a combination of ‘O’ level results or A-level result if you’re going through Direct Entry. This page will literally answer questions such as WAEC subject combination, JAMB UTME subject combination, Direct Entry requirements, Special consideration (waivers), where you can work with the degree and the required documents for admission into Nigeria universities. If you’re still having difficulties with getting admission in Nigeria Universities, we have some post that may be of benefit to you.

• How to study online course and earn a degree
• Study abroad for free through scholarships
• How to gain admission easily into Nigeria Universities

 

What is O level/WAEC subject combination (requirement) for Home Science?
The subjects needed to study Home Science in WAEC must contain five (5) credit. This subject combination is also applicable to NECO AND GCE… The O level requirement that is the compulsory WAEC subject combination for Home Science must include

1. Chemistry
2. Biology/ Agric Science
3. Mathematics
4. At least a pass in English and Physics.
5. General Metal Work, General Wood Work, Building/Engineering Drawing, Furniture Design and Construction, Upholstery Design and Construction, Spray Painting and Period Furniture, Spinning, Weaving, Surface Design and Printing, Bleaching, Dyeing and Finishing and Basic Electricity
6. A trade subject

 

What is JAMB UTME subject combination (subject needed) for Home Science?
You should aim for a score of 180 – 200 and above in JAMB UTME to be on a safe side (Just an advice) because anything short of that may deny you of Admission/Post UTME. Of course, if you have a score below 180, you can consider College of Education or Polytechnic… Don’t expect JAMB score upgrade. White collar Scammers are everywhere. JAMB UTME subject combination (subject needed) for Home Science are

1. Chemistry
2. Biology or Agriculture
3. Mathematics or Physics

 

What is Direct Entry requirement (that is the required A-level result you need) to study Home Science?
Two ‘A’ level passes or equivalents in Chemistry and Biology/Botany/Agric Science/ Economics/Physics/Math ematics/Geography/Accounting.

 

Just a reminder: Everything you have read so far is a general requirement, it is expedient that you also check the special consideration for this course below. If for some reasons you are not satisfied or cannot meet up with the subject combination above, perhaps you should consider taking a look at Polytechnic or College of Education related course subject requirements. You can also study online with a foreign university right from your bedroom or apply for a scholarship to study abroad. Education is now a choice.

 

So now that you know the compulsory WAEC, JAMB subject combination for Home Science, (which is also applicable to NECO and GCE) as well as A-level result/certificate.
Before you make a decision on which University to choose, please consider

• The Fees
• The Distance
• The Environment
• The Degree Certificate
• Vulnerability to Strike
• Acceptable O Level and A-level Result
• Academic Calendar

See useful guides on how to choose a course and university

List of Nigeria Universities offering Home Science are

1. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
2. Kogi State University Anyigba

 

Where can I work with a Degree in Home Science? 
I believe you now know the subjects required to study Home Science. I urge you to also find out where you can work with the degree. Please take your time to read The Act of Getting a Job – so you would know what you’re up against after graduating. Career opportunities will be added when we revisit this page.

 

The SSCE O level and A-level subject needed to study Home Science have been listed above but, some Universities may accept D7 or E8 in some a compulsory subject instead of Credit. And some may accept or reject two sittings. That is combinations of WAEC, NECO, or GCE results. You will know more when you take a look at the special consideration (waiver) for this course if available. Please take note that when you see Check, it simply means the special consideration for this course had been merge with a related course to save space. So it is advisable to click the link or search with the search bar.

See also:

• WAEC, JAMB Subject for Home and Hotel Management
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• Home Economics and Food Management – Under Agriculture
• WAEC, JAMB Subject for Home Science and Management
• WAEC, JAMB UTME Subject for Home Economics
• WAEC, JAMB UTME Subject for Family, Nutrition and Consumer Science
• WAEC, JAMB Subject Combinations for Food Science
• WAEC, JAMB Subject Combinations for Soil Science
• Study Nutrition and Consumers Services
• Hospitality and Tourism Management – Under Agriculture