Offered at big schools including: University of Lagos, University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Ahmadu Bello University, University of Benin, University of Ilorin, University of Port Harcourt, Lagos State University, University of Calabar, University of Jos, University of Uyo, Bayero University Kano, University of Maiduguri, University of Abuja, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ekiti State University, Delta State University, Abraka, Rivers State University, Osun State University, Kwara State University, Niger Delta University, Covenant University, Babcock University.
Microbiology at UNILAG
- UTME subjects: requires English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- UTME subjects: JAMB's live brochure lists: English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
- O'level: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (ILORIN, DELSU as stated; no exception)
Microbiology at UI
- UTME subjects: JAMB's live brochure lists: English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Geography or Mathematics
- O'level: same as in Botany: five (5) or six (6) credits at one or two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and one or two of Physics, Geography and Agricultural Science
Microbiology at UNN
- O'level: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (ILORIN, DELSU as stated; no exception)
Microbiology at ABU
- UTME subjects: requires Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
- O'level: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (ILORIN, DELSU as stated; no exception)
Microbiology at UNIBEN
- UTME subjects: require Biology, Chemistry and Physics (a later remark says UNIOSUN requires Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry)
Microbiology at UNILORIN
- UTME subjects: require Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- O'level: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (ILORIN, DELSU as stated; no exception)
Microbiology at UNIPORT
- UTME subjects: Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics; for Science Laboratory Technology: Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics OR Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Microbiology at UNICAL
- UTME subjects: require Physics as the third subject
Microbiology at UNIJOS
- O'level: accepts candidates who pass the University of Jos Remedial Science Programme
Microbiology at UNIUYO
- UTME subjects: require Physics as the third subject
- O'level: accept an O'level pass in English Language (another remark says UYO requires a credit in English)
Other schools have their own rules too. Requirements differ between schools and can change each year. Before you register, check your chosen school's entry in the official JAMB brochure on ibass.jamb.gov.ng (Brochure, then View by institution) and the school's own admission notice.
From JAMB's brochure, checked 9 October 2026. How we check these figures
