List of JAMB Subjects Required for Microbiology Admission 2026

Learn the correct JAMB subject combination for Microbiology, including UTME requirements, O’Level subjects, and tips to boost your admission chances.

Microbiology is a fascinating course under the sciences that focuses on the study of microorganisms, their structure, functions, and effects on humans, plants, and the environment. It is an important course for students interested in careers in medical research, healthcare, biotechnology, and other science-related fields. 

If you are planning to study Microbiology in Nigeria, it is essential to know the JAMB UTME subject combination, cut-off marks, O’Level and Direct Entry requirements, as well as the universities where the course is offered. This guide will provide all the information you need to apply successfully.

JAMB Subject Combination for Microbiology

To study Microbiology in Nigerian universities, candidates must select the correct UTME subjects. Choosing the right combination is crucial because universities will only consider applicants who meet their JAMB requirements.

The approved UTME subject combination for Microbiology is:

• Use of English
• Biology (Compulsory)
• Chemistry (Compulsory)
• Physics or Mathematics (Choose one)

Candidates must also ensure they register for English Language, as it is mandatory for all courses. Selecting these subjects correctly will make you eligible for admission into most universities offering Microbiology in Nigeria.

JAMB Cut-Off Mark for Microbiology

The JAMB cut-off mark for Microbiology in most Nigerian universities is 180 or higher. While some institutions accept 150 to 160, competitive universities often require a score of 200 to 220+ for competitive admission, which is calculated based on a combination of JAMB, Post-UTME, and O'level results. 

However, it is advisable to aim for a higher score than the minimum, especially for competitive courses like Microbiology, to improve your chances of gaining admission into your preferred university. Scoring well above the cut-off gives you a better opportunity to stand out among other candidates.

O’Level Requirements for Microbiology

To gain admission to study Microbiology in Nigerian universities through UTME, candidates must have five (5) credit passes in their SSCE, WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB results. These must include:

• English Language (Compulsory)
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics

Universities in Nigeria That Offer Microbiology

Microbiology is offered in many universities across Nigeria. Candidates who meet the UTME and O’Level requirements can apply to the following institutions:

• Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU)
• Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA)
• Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU)
• Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)
• University of Abuja, Abuja (UNIABUJA)
• Achievers University, Owo (ACHIEVERS)
• Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo (AJAYI)
• Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden (AKSU)
• Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (AL-HIKMAH)
• Anchor University, Ayobo (ANCHOR-UNI)
• Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo (ARTHUR-JARVIS)
• Atiba University, Oyo (ATIBA)
• Adeleke University, Ede (AUE)
• Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos (AUGUSTINE)
• Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo (BABCOCK)
• Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASU)
• Bayero University, Kano (BAYERO)
• Baze University, Abuja (BAZE)
• Bells University of Technology, Ota (BELLS)
• University of Benin, Benin City (BENIN)
• Bingham University, Karu (BINGHAM)
• Benson Idahosa University, Benin City (BIU)
• Bowen University, Iwo (BOWEN)
• Benue State University, Makurdi (BSU)
• University of Calabar, Calabar (CALABAR)
• Caleb University, Imota, Lagos (CALEB)
• Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu (CARITAS)
• Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun (CHRISLAND)
• Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia (CLIFFORD)
• Coal City University, Enugu (COAL-CITY)
• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli (COOU)
• Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota (COVENANT)
• Crawford University, Igbesa (CRAWFORD)
• Crown Hill University, Eiyenkorin, Kwara (CROWN-HILL)
• Cross Rivers University of Technology, Calabar (CRUTECH)
• Crescent University, Abeokuta (CUAB)
• Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
• Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo (EDWIN CLARK)
• Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU)
• Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo (ELIZADE)
• Eastern Palm University, Ogboko, Imo (EPU)
• Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUTECH)
• Edo University, Iyamho (EUI)
• Evangel University, Akaeze (EVANGEL)
• Federal University, Dutse (FED-DUTSE)
• Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FED-DUTSINMA)
• Federal University, Gashua (FED-GASHUA)
• Federal University, Gusau (FED-GUSAU)
• Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi (FED-KEBBI)
• Federal University, Lafia (FED-LAFIA)
• Federal University, Lokoja (FED-LOKOJA)
• Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (FED-NDUFU)
• Federal University, Otuoke (FED-OTUOKE)
• Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FED-OYE EKITI)
• Federal University, Wukari (FED-WUKARI)
• Fountain University, Osogbo (FOUNTAIN)
• Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
• Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
• Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
• Godfrey Okoye University, Uruwguomu-Nike, Enugu (GOUU)
• Gregory University, Uturu (GREGORY)
• Gombe State University, Tudun Wada (GSU)
• University of Ibadan, Ibadan (IBADAN)
• Igbinedion University, Okada (IGBINEDION)
• University of Ilorin, Ilorin (ILORIN)
• Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
• Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji (JABU)
• University of Jos, Jos (JOS)
• Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU)
• Kogi State University, Anyigba (KSU)
• Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA)
• Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil (KUST)
• Kwara State University, Malete (KWASU)
• University of Lagos, Lagos (LAGOS)
• Landmark University, Omu-Aran (LANDMARK)
• Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (LAPAI)
• Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
• Lead City University, Ibadan (LCITY)
• Legacy University, Okija (LEGACY)
• Madonna University, Elele (MADONNA)
• University of Maiduguri, Borno (MAIDUGURI)
• Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (MAKURDI)
• Modibo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY)
• McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun (MCPHERSON)
• Federal University of Technology, Minna (MINNA)
• University of Mkar, Gboko (MKAR)
• Mountain Top University, Makogi-Oba (MOUNTAIN TOP)
• Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NASARAWA)
• Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island (NDU)
• Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja (NILE)
• Novena University, Ogume (NOVENA)
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
• Obong University, Obong, Ntak, Akwa Ibom (OBONG)
• Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu (ODUDUWA)
• Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye (OOU)
• Ondo State University of Medical Sciences, Laje Road (OSUMS)
• Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa (OSUSTECH)
• Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan (PC-UNI)
• University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers (PHC)
• Plateau State University, Bokkos (PLASU)
• Redeemers University, Osun (REDEEMERS)
• Renaissance University, Ojiagu-Agbani, Enugu (RENAISSANCE)
• Rhema University, Aba (RHEMA)
• Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt (RSUST)
• Salem University, Lokoja (SALEM)
• Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa (SAU)
• Skyline University Nigeria, Kano (SKYLINE)
• Sokoto State University, Sokoto (SOSU)
• Spiritan University, Nneoichi, Abia (SPIRITAN)
• Summit University, Offa (SUMMIT)
• Tansian University, Oba, Anambra (TANSIAN)
• Technical University, Ibadan (TECH-IBADAN)
• Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto (UDU)
• Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina (UMYUK)
• University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa (UNI-AFRICA)
• Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun (UNIKINGS)
• Osun State University, Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
• University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom (UYO)
• Veritas University, Abuja (VERITAS)
• Wesley University, Ondo (WESLEYUNI)
• Western Delta University, Oghara (WESTERN-DEL)

It is important to ensure that your O’Level results meet these requirements, as universities will only consider candidates whose results satisfy this criterion. 

All candidates interested in studying Microbiology must ensure they meet the O’Level and UTME/Direct Entry requirements before applying.  If you find this information helpful, share this post with friends and fellow aspirants. Also, if you have any questions or need further clarification, drop them in the comments below, and we will respond to help you out.