Are you passionate about protecting the environment, managing natural resources, or planning sustainable development projects? Then a degree in Environmental Management might be perfect for you. If you are planning to apply for this course in the 2026/2027 JAMB UTME, it is important to know the correct subject combination. Getting it wrong could cost you admission, even if you score high!
In this blog post, we will break down everything you need to know about the JAMB subject combination for Environmental Management, including WAEC requirements and the best universities in Nigeria offering the course.
UTME Subject Combination for Environmental Management
To study Environmental Management at any Nigerian university through JAMB, you must register for the following four (4) subjects:
- English Language (Compulsory for all courses)
- Geography
- Biology
- Any one of: Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics
O’Level Requirements for Environmental Management
To qualify for admission into Environmental Management, you need at least five (5) credits in your O’Level (WAEC, NECO, or equivalent), including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics or Geography
Direct Entry Requirements for Environmental Management
If you are applying for Environmental Management through Direct Entry (DE) instead of UTME, here is what you need to know.
- Two A-Level passes in relevant science subjects, such as Biology and Chemistry
- National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Environmental Science, Forestry, Biology, or other related fields with a good grade
- NCE (Nigeria Certificate in Education) with merit passes in relevant subjects
- IJMB or JUPEB results with appropriate subject combinations
Nigeria Universities Offering Environmental Management
| S/N | Nigerian Universities to Study Environmental Management |
| 1 | University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) |
| 2 | Niger Delta University (NDU) |
| 3 | University of Benin (UNIBEN) |
| 4 | University of Calabar (UNICAL) |
| 5 | Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) |
| 6 | Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) |
| 7 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) |
| 8 | Rivers State University (RSU) |
| 9 | Bayero University, Kano (BUK) |
| 10 | Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) |
FAQs
Some universities accept Agricultural Science as a substitute for Biology, but it is safer to check the specific requirements of your chosen school.
No, Mathematics is not compulsory in JAMB for this course. However, it is required at O’Level and may be advantageous if chosen as your fourth subject
Not as competitive as Medicine or Law, but it is becoming more relevant and in-demand, especially with global focus on sustainability and climate change.
