ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

ALL PROGRAMMES ADVERTISED IN UTME BROCHURE AND REQUIREMENTS

COURSE/DEGREE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS

AWARDING
DIRECT ENTRY UTME
INSTITUTIONS UTME
SUBJECTS
BIOCHEMISTRY Two ‘A’ level credit Five SSCE credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, DIRECT ENTRY:
passes chosen from English Language, Physics or FUNAAB accepts:
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE(S) : Chemistry, Mathematics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Mathematics. (a) ND (Upper Credit) in Analytical and Industrial Chemistry,
i. Pure and Applied Botany Physics and Biology. Physics and Biology. Science Laboratory Technology or related fields.
(b) NCE (Credit) in Biology or Chemistry.
ii. Pure and Applied Zoology
(c) Two A’ level credit passes in Chemistry, Biology/Botany/
Zoology, Physics and Mathematics.
MICROBIOLOGY

CHEMISTRY Chemistry, Physics

and Biology or
Mathematics.
PHYSICS Five SSCE credit passes in Physics, DIRECT ENTRY:
English Language, Mathematics and FUNAAB accepts:
Chemistry, Mathematics, Chemistry (a) ND (Upper Credit) in related fields.
Physics and Biology. (b) NCE (Credit) in Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science.
STATISTICS: (c) Two A’ level credit passes in Physics, Chemistry or
Mathematics
MATHEMATICS
UTME:
COMPUTER SCIENCE FUNAAB requires a credit pass in Biology Science.

UTME SUBJECTS
FUNAAB requires Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
The University does not accept Economics as UTME subject

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AGRICULTURE

COURSE/DEGREE REQUIREMENTS UTME SUBJECTS SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS

AWARDING DIRECT ENTRY UTME
INSTITUTIONS
AGRICULTURAL Two ‘A’ level credit passes Five SSCE credit passes in Chemistry, Biology/ DIRECT ENTRY:
or equivalent in English Language, Agricultural Science FUNAAB accepts:
ECONOMICS & FARM
Chemistry and one of Mathematics, Chemistry, plus Mathematics or (d) Two ‘A’ level credit in Chemistry and one of
MANAGEMENT Biology/Botany/Zoology/ Biology and Physics Physics. Zoology/Botany/Agricultural Science, Biology,
Agric Science/ Mathematics/Physics.
Mathematics or Physics. (e) HND/OND in Agriculture obtained at upper credit level
from a recognized institution.
AGRICULTURAL
(f) NCE in Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry or
ADMINISTRATION Physics (minimum of credit) plus UTME requirement.

UTME:
AGRIC EXTENSION AND FUNAAB requires:
RURAL DEVELOPMENT a) Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics,
Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY & b) Candidates with pass grade in Biology must possess
CROP PRODUCTION credit pass in Agricultural Science. It does not accept
Agricultural Science in lieu of Biology.

CROP PROTECTION U.T.M.E. SUBJECT:

(i) FUNAAB does not accept Economics or Geography.

HORTICULTURE

PLANT BREEDING & SEED

TECHNOLOGY

SOIL SCIENCE AND LAND

MANAGEMENT

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COURSE/DEGREE REQUIREMENTS UTME SUBJECTS SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS

AWARDING DIRECT ENTRY UTME
INSTITUTIONS
Two ‘A’ level credit passes Five SSCE credit passes in Chemistry,
ANIMAL PRODUCTION or equivalent in Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agric. Science DIRECT ENTRY
AND HEALTH Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics and and FUNAAB accepts:
Biology/Botany/Zoology/ English Language. Physics/Mathematics. (a) Two A’ level credit passes in Chemistry and one of
Agric. Science/ Zoology/Botany/Agricultural Science/Biology,
PASTURE AND RANGE Mathematics or Physics. Mathematics or Physics.
MANAGEMENT (b) ND/HND (Upper credit) in Agriculture from a
recognized institution in any one of Animal Sciences,
Animal Production and Health, Husbandry, Agric-
Economics, Fisheries and Forestry and Wildlife
ANIMAL NUTRITION Management plus UTME requirements.
(c) NCE in Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry or
Physics (credit) plus UTME requirements.
ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY:
UTME:
Candidates with pass grade in Biology must possess credit
pass in Agricultural Science. It does not accept Agricultural
ANIMAL BREEDING AND Science in lieu of Biology
GENETICS
U.T.M.E. SUBJECT:
FUNAAB does not accept Economics or Geography.

ENVIRONMENTAL Five (5) SSCE credit passes Chemistry, Biology DIRECT ENTRY:
MANAGEMENT AND in English Language, and Mathematics/ FUNAAB accepts upper credit in NCE, OND and HND in
TOXICOLOGY: Chemistry, Biology Physics related programmes into 200 & 300L respectively but
Science, Physics and candidates must possess UTME requirements.
Mathematics.

AQUACULTURE AND Two ‘A’ level credit passes Five (5) SSCE credit passes Chemistry, DIRECT ENTRY:

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COURSE/DEGREE REQUIREMENTS UTME SUBJECTS SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS

AWARDING DIRECT ENTRY UTME
INSTITUTIONS
FISHERIES in Chemistry and in English Language, Biology/Agric. Science FUNAAB accepts upper credit in NCE, OND and HND in
MANAGEMENT Biology/Botany/Agric. Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/ related programmes into 200 & 300L respectively but
Science/Zoology/Physics. Science, Physics and Physics. candidates must possess UTME requirements.
Mathematics.
UTME:
FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE Candidates with pass grade in Biology must possess credit
MANAGEMENT pass in Agricultural Science. It does not accept Agricultural
Science in lieu of Biology.

U.T.M.E. SUBJECT:
FUNAAB does not accept Economics or Geography.

WATER RESOURCES Two ‘A‘ level credit passes Five (5) SSCE credit passes Physics, Mathematics DIRECT ENTRY:
MANAGEMENT AND in Mathematics, Physics in English Language, and Chemistry. FUNAAB accepts ND/NCE or HND in Agriculture, Meteorology
AGROMETEROROLOGY or Chemistry. Chemistry, Biology or other related programme into 200 and 300 levels
Science, Physics and respectively.
Mathematics.
UTME:
FUNAAB requires credit passes in Geography.

FOOD SCIENCE AND Five (5) SSCE credit passes Chemistry, Biology DIRECT ENTRY:
TECHNOLOGY: in English Language, and Mathematics/ FUNAAB accepts upper credit in ND and HND in Food
Chemistry, Biology Physics Science and Technology, Agricultural Programmes from
Science, Physics and recognized institutions in addition to UTME requirements.
Mathematics.
UTME:
FUNAAB does not accept Agricultural Science in lieu of
Biology.

HOSPITALITY AND Two ‘A’ level credit passes Five (5) SSCE credit passes Chemistry, Biology DIRECT ENTRY:
TOURISM MANAGEMENT or equivalents in in English Language, and Mathematics/ FUNAAB accepts ND (minimum of upper credit) and NCE
Chemistry and Chemistry, Biology Physics (minimum of Credit) in Hospitality and Tourism, Catering
Biology/Botany/Physics/ Science, Physics and Management, Hotel Management, Home Economics from a
Mathematics Mathematics. recognized Institution in addition to UTME requirements

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COURSE/DEGREE REQUIREMENTS UTME SUBJECTS SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS

AWARDING DIRECT ENTRY UTME
INSTITUTIONS
HOME SCIENCE AND DIRECT ENTRY:
MANAGEMENT: FUNAAB accepts upper credit in NCE and ND in Food Science
options in: and Technology, Home Economics, Hotel Management and
Tourism, Clothing and Textile from a recognized institution in
(i) Child Dev. & Family
addition to UTME requirements.
Studies
(ii) Clothing & Textile
(iii) Rural Dev. &
Extension.
NUTRITION AND DIRECT ENTRY:
DIETETICS: FUNAAB accepts:
(a) Two ‘A’ level credit passes in Chemistry, Biology or
Physics
(b) NCE or ND (Upper Credit) in Nutrition and Dietetics,
Food Science, Home Economics from a recognized
institution plus UTME entry requirements into 200
level.
(c) Certificate of Registered Nurse of Nigeria plus UTME
requirement.
UTME:
FUNAAB does not accept Agricultural Science in lieu of
Biology.

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COURSE/DEGREE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS

AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS UTME
DIRECT ENTRY UTME SUBJECTS
AGRICULTURAL Two ‘A’ level credit Five (5) SSCE credit passes Mathematics, DIRECT ENTRY:
ENGINEERING: passes or equivalent in in English Language, Chemistry and FUNAAB accepts GCE `A' Level credit passes in Mathematics,
Physics and Chemistry, Biology Science, Physics. Physics and Chemistry or equivalent.
Mathematics. Physics and Mathematics. FUNAAB accepts ND (Upper Credit) in Agricultural / Civil /
Electrical Electronics / Mechanical Engineering or relevant
CIVIL ENGINEERING disciplines.

UTME:

ELECTRICAL /ELECTRONICS FUNAAB requires credit pass in Biology.

ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

MECHATRONICS
ENGINEERING

VETERINARY MEDICINE: Two A' level credit Five O' level credit passes Physics, Chemistry DIRECT ENTRY:
passes in Chemistry, to include English and Biology. FUNAAB requires at least HND (Upper Credit) to 200 level in
Biology/Zoology, Language, Biology, Physics, addition to UTME requirements.
Physics or Chemistry and
Mathematics. Mathematics.

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COURSE/DEGREE REQUIREMENTS SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS

AWARDING
INSTITUTIONS UTME
DIRECT ENTRY UTME SUBJECTS
ACCOUNTING Five SSCE credit passes Mathematics, DIRECT ENTRY:
including English Language, Economics and FUNAAB requires A’ level passes in Accounting and at least one
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Mathematics and any other Social of Mathematics, Business Management, Economics and
Economics. Science subject Government plus UTME requirement. It accepts ND (Upper
Credit) in Accounting or Business Administration. It does not
accept NCE.
BANKING AND FINANCE UTME
FUNAAB requires other two relevant credit passes from any of
Principles of Accounts, Commerce, Government or Geography.

ENTREPRENEURIAL UTME SUBJECTS:

STUDIES FUNAAB requires Economics, Mathematics, and any one of
Principles of Accounts, Commerce, Government or Geography.

ECONOMICS Five SSCE credit passes in Economics, DIRECT ENTRY

English Language,
Mathematics, Economics
and any two of Social
Science subjects.
Mathematics and FUNAAB requires A’ level passes in Economics and at least one of
any of Social Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Government plus UTME
Science Subject requirement. It does not accept NCE.
UTME:
FUNAAB requires two other relevant subjects from any of
Government, Geography, Commerce, Physics, History or Statistics.

UTME SUBJECTS:
FUNAAB requires one of Government, Commerce or Geography as
the third subject.

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