Hello! Welcome to Studynaija…Are you a secondary school science student who is thinking on which science courses is the best to study in the university? Or are you looking for admission to study a degree courses in the science field? If YES, then worry no more as this post is for you. In this article, we have compiled the complete list of pure science courses you can study in the universities in Nigeria as a science student.
Science is the study of physical and natural world. It can also be define as the application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a well ordered approach based on proof .
Why Study Science Courses?
You might be wondering “why do I even want to study science courses in the university”.
Some of the reason why you need to study science courses are listed below:
- Having a science degree helps in securing a good paying job because science graduates are mostly in high demand.
- Studying science makes you understand the world and how it functions in a better way.
- Science graduates that are expert attract the employers.
- Science is the foundation of development and societal growth.
- Studying Science enhances your sense of reasoning in both logical and scientific ways.
Science courses can be studied under the following faculties depending on the institutions
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Faculty of Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Environmental Studies e.t.c
Required Subject To Study Science Courses
The generally considered important subject to study science courses in the university are listed below:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Agricultural science
- Geography
List Of Science Courses You Can Study As A Science Student
The list below is the compiled list of science courses you can study as a science student in the university:
- Animal and Environmental Biology
- Animal Biology and Environment
- Anthropology
- Applied Botany
- Applied Biology
- Applied Biochemistry
- Applied Geology
- Applied Geophysics
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Microbiology
- Applied Microbiology and Brewing
- Applied Zoology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Agricultural Science
- Applied Biology and Biotechnology
- Anatomy
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biological Science
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Botany
- Biotechnology
- Building Technology
- Biomedical Technology
- Botanik and Microbiology
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Cell Biology and Genetics
- Computer Science and Mathematics
- Computer, Information and Communication Science
- Computer with Statistics
- Chemical Science
- Computer with Electronics
- Computer Science with Economics
- Chemistry
- Combinations for Geology
- Communication and Wireless Technology
- Computer Science
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Cyber Security Science
- Computer Science and Information Science
- Computer Science and Informatics
- Dentistry and Dental Surgery
- Data Management
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Ecology
- Earth Science
- Ecology and Environmental Science
- Environmental Biology and Fisheries
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Electronics
- Energy Studies
- Energy and Petroleum Studies
- Electronics and computer Technology
- Environmental Science and Toxicology
- Engineering Physics
- Estate Management
- Environmental Science and Technology
- Engineering Management
- Forensic Science
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Fisheries
- Food Science and Technology
- Geography
- Geography and Geoscience
- Geophysics
- Geography and Environmental Management
- Genetics and Biotechnology
- Geography and Planning
- Geology and Geophysics
- Geography and Regional Planning
- Geoscience
- Geology and Mineral Science
- Geology and Mining
- Geology and Petroleum Studies
- Health Science
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Human Anatomy
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial and Environmental Chemistry
- Nursing
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Information and communication Science
- Industrial Mathematics and Applied Statistics
- Information Science and Media Studies
- Industrial Mathematics
- Industrial Physics
- Industrial Microbiology
- Information and Communication Technology
- Industrial Physics and Applied Geophysics
- Industrial Physics and Renewable Energy
- Industrial Mathematics/Computer
- Industrial Physics with Electronic and I.T Application
- Laboratory Technology
- Library and Information Science
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Science
- Marine Biology
- Marine Biology and Fisheries
- Management Information System
- Mathematics and Economics
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Marine Science and Technology
- Mathematics with Computer Science
- Meteorology
- Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Medicine and Surgery
- Microbiology
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Medical Rehabilitation
- Microbiology and Industrial Biotechnology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Natural and Environmental Science
- Optometry
- Operation Research
- Oceanography
- Parasitology and Entomology
- Physics
- Physical Science
- Physics/Industrial Physics
- Physics and Applied Physics
- Petroleum Chemistry
- Plant Biology
- Physics and Computational Modelling
- Physics with Electronics
- Physics and Solar Energy
- Plant Science
- Plant Science and Biotech
- Plant Science and Forestry
- Plant Science and Microbiology
- Pure and Applied Chemistry
- Pure and Applied Biology
- Pure and Applied Physics
- Pure and Applied Mathematics
- Pure and Industrial Chemistry
- Pure and Industrial Physics
- Physics with Mineral Science
- Pure Physics
- Physics/Astrology
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Sport Science
- Soil Science
- Statistics/Computer Science
- Statistics
- Statistics and Demography
- Surveying and Geoinformatics
- Telecommunication Science
- Telecommunication Management
- Telecommunication and Wireless Technology
- Textile Science and Technology
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Zoology
- Zoology and Environmental Biology
- Zoology and Aquaculture
General Admission Requirements For Science Courses
Below is the general requirements that you must possess before being eligible for admission to study science courses in the university
- You must possess minimum of five(5) O’level credit at not more than two sittings which Include Mathematics, English Language and other three relevant subject. The combinations depends on the institution and its requirements.
- UTME subject combination for science courses include use of English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology depending on your choice of course
- Direct Entry candidates must possess at least an Upper Credit in courses related science . Also, candidates that wants to apply with A’ level result must have minimum of B’s in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. Three from these subjects are required depending on your choice of course.
- Candidates must score above the Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination cut-off mark and the required institution cut-off mark to stand a chance of being selected.
I hope the information provided here will be helpful in making a proper decision on the science courses you can study as a science student. If there’s other questions regarding the science courses you can study as a science student, feel free to ask in the comments section below as i will appreciate if I could help you more.
