Science Laboratory Technology JAMB/WAEC Subject Combination

Science Laboratory Technology is a course for science students and is very competitive in the country. The system produces technicians who conduct laboratory analysis; the JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination for Science Laboratory Technology will fall under science subjects.

Subject Combination for Science Laboratory Technology

 

The careers in the course are also very high, and the admission requirement for the course in the various universities will be very high as it is a very competitive course in the country. This article will cover what you need to know about Science Laboratory Technology, the JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination for Science Laboratory Technology, and the system’s admission requirements.

  • What You Need to Know About Science Laboratory Technology

The course deals with carrying out laboratory analysis and practical work. That is, it produces technicians who can carry out laboratory analysis. The average duration required to study the course in Nigerian universities will take four years if there is no carry-over. The course is also a science course and one of the country’s most competitive courses.

Science Laboratory Technology also has many job opportunities in the country, so one with a degree in this course can work in different departments. One with a degree in this course can work as a

  • Radiologic Technologist
  • Chemical Technician
  • Pathologist
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • Laboratory Technician

These are some of the careers available for studying Science Laboratory Technology; one with a degree in the course can work in Hospitals, Oil companies, Pharmaceutical companies, Food industries and other science and health-related fields.

The JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination for Science Laboratory Technology will be under science subjects, including biology and chemistry, as the course is a pure science course.

WAEC Subject Combination for Science Laboratory Technology

The five credits needed in WAEC (West African Examination Council) for Science Laboratory Technology include

  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

JAMB Subject Combination for Science Laboratory Technology

These are the subjects needed in WAEC, while that of JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board) will include

  • English Language
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics or Mathematics

Direct Entry Requirements

Below are the generally accepted Direct-Entry requirements of most universities in Nigeria offering this course.

Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and any one (1) from Biology, Zoology, or
Botany.

ND/HND upper credits in relevant field.

Note: The above are the requirements that most universities in Nigeria accept, although some universities have specific criteria that aspirants are to meet for admission. So, prospective students should check the direct-entry admission requirements of the University they wish to attend to study Science Laboratory Technology.

Conclusion

To study the course in Nigerian universities, the general JAMB cut-off mark for Science Laboratory Technology is 160. In WAEC and NECO, candidates are expected to have five credits, and the subjects are science subjects.

As the course is very competitive, candidates should score 200 and above in JAMB for a better chance of admission.

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