JAMB and WAEC (O’Level) Subject Combination for Pure and Applied Mathematics

For students who would like to study pure and applied mathematics in school, the subject combination needed in JAMB and WAEC will be provided in this article.

Subject Combination for Pure and Applied MathematicsTo study pure and applied mathematics at the UUniversity, you must be a science student and fill in the right subject combination in JAMB and WAEC to avoid difficulty securing admission.

 

Below in this content, I will be telling you more about pure and applied mathematics, the subject combination for it in JAMB and WAEC, universities to study the course, the cut-off mark for pure and applied mathematics in any of the Nigerian universities, and a lot more you need to know concerning the system.

What You Need to Know About Pure and Applied Mathematics

Applied mathematics deals with real-life experience, while pure mathematics deals with the theories of mathematics itself. Hence, they are not the same as pure mathematics, which deals mainly with finding facts and solving problems.

In Nigeria, you will have to study pure mathematics and applied mathematics at the university until you reach your final year level, deciding whether to have a degree in pure mathematics or applied mathematics.

There is a lot of job opportunity in Nigeria for one who studied pure and applied mathematics at the university, like careers in accountancy and finance, statistician careers, engineering and a lot too numerous to mention.

For students who love mathematics, you can try studying pure and applied mathematics in any Nigerian university offering it. The course is exciting to look at as it can predict and explain things regarding the natural world and solve problems regarding the rules and theory of mathematics.

Subject Combination for Pure and Applied Mathematics

As I said earlier, the subject combination in JAMB and WAEC for pure and applied mathematics will be provided in this content, and the student is expected to have at least five credits, including the ones below for WAEC.

WAEC Subject Combination for Pure and Applied Mathematics

  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Geography or any science subject

JAMB Subject Combination for Pure and Applied Mathematics

These are the needed subjects in WAEC for pure and Applied Mathematics, while that Jamb includes

  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry or any science subject

Also, below, I will list some universities offering the course in Nigeria.

List of Universities in Nigeria Offering Pure and Applied Mathematics

Universities Offering Pure and Applied Mathematics 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

State Universities

Private Universities

Admission Requirements

One must pass with at least five credits; the subjects vary according to the courses. Like for instance, the subject combination to study Law at the university will not be the same as Medicine, and the same principle applies to Pure and Applied Mathematics. So it is will be best for the student to fill in the correctly.

JAMB’s cut-off mark for pure and applied mathematics is usually 160. Still, to be safer, it will be advisable to score above 200 in Jamb to quickly secure admission into the university, as it is a very competitive course to study.

Note: JAMB score, Post UTME score, and WAEC Grade determine the study of Pure and Applied Mathematics and extend the University’s admission screening process.

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