One of the most asked questions is the JAMB and WAEC subject combination for Neurosurgery. If you are among those asking this question, ask no more as this content got you covered. Details about the subjects required in JAMB and WAEC to study Neurosurgery are below.
Who is a Neurosurgeon?
A neurosurgeon is one who specializes in the treatment and condition of the brain and the nervous system and for years it has been very useful as it has helped treat various nervous system diseases including Congenital anomalies, trauma, tumours, infection of the brain, and a lot more.
So, if you would like to study the course in any Nigerian institution, it will be better to know the subject requirements in JAMB and WAEC.
Subject Combination in JAMB and WAEC for Neurosurgery
One of the things that brings difficulties in securing admission is the combination of the wrong subject, and to avoid that, students are advised to select the subjects for the various courses and neurosurgeons carefully; the subject needs will be given below.
WAEC Subject Combination for Neurosurgery
For WAEC, the student is expected to come out with at least five credits on the required subject combination for a neurosurgeon, which will be given below.
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- With any trade subjects
JAMB Subject Combination for Neurosurgery
For JAMB, the subject’s combination for neurosurgeon will be given below
- English Language
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
If you would like to study neurosurgery at any of the universities in Nigeria, these are the subject combinations needed in JAMB and WAEC.
List of Universities in Nigeria Offering Neurosurgery
Universities Offering Neurosurgery in Nigeria is also a critical point that students must note. They should also carry out studies about their admission requirements. Below are the universities that offer the course.
Federal Universities
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
- Bayero University, Kano
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- University of Calabar (UNICAL)
- University of Ibadan (UI)
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- University of Jos (UNIJOS)
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
- University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
- Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- University of Uyo.
State Universities
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- Ekiti State University
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT)
- Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
- Kogi State University Anyigba
- Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)
- Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU)
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
- Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (OSUMS)
- Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
Private Universities
- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
- ECWA Bingham University, New Karu
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Gregory University, Uturu
- Gombe State University, Gombe
- Igbinedion University Okada
- Madonna University, Okija
- Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
Admission Requirements
JAMB score, Post UTME score and WAEC Grade determine if one chance to study Neur or surgery also depends on the University’s admission screening process.