For computer science what do I need to do in jamb and waec ??

Aliyuus2

6 months ago

For Computer Science, you need English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry for your WAEC, while your JAMB subjects are English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics, or Geography. You must also have at least five credit passes in WAEC, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and one other science subject.
WAEC (O'Level) Requirements
Credit passes: At least five credits in no more than two sittings.
Compulsory subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics.
Additional subjects: Chemistry and one other science subject from the following: Biology, Agricultural Science, or Economics.
JAMB UTME Requirements
Compulsory subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics.
Optional subject: One subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Economics, or Geography.

Adeitan

6 months ago

1. WAEC Requirements for Computer Science (University Level)

To study Computer Science in Nigerian university, WAEC requires five (5) credits, including:

Compulsory WAEC Subjects

1. Mathematics


2. English Language


3. Physics



Other Required Science Subjects (Pick any 2)

4. Chemistry


5. Biology


6. Further Mathematics (Highly recommended)


7. Computer Studies (Optional but useful)


8. Any other science subject like Technical Drawing



Why You Need These WAEC Subjects

Mathematics → Computer Science is FULL of calculations, algorithms, logic, data analysis. Without maths, programming becomes very hard.

English Language → Needed for communication, instructions, writing code comments, and university admission.

Physics → Helps you understand how computers work (electricity, circuits, hardware, logic gates).

Chemistry/Biology → Gives you complete science background; some schools require them.

Further Mathematics → Very important for programming, algorithms, data structures, and university 100-level courses.

Computer Studies → Helps you understand basic computing early, though many schools do not make it compulsory.

2. JAMB Subject Combination for Computer Science

You need 4 subjects in JAMB (UTME):

Compulsory JAMB Subjects

1. Use of English
2. Mathematics
3. Physics

One other science subject (Choose one):

4. Chemistry
or
5. Further Mathematics
or
6. Biology
or
7. Computer Studies
Most universities prefer:

Use of English
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry or Further Maths

Why You Need These JAMB Subjects

1. Mathematics (Core Requirement)

Programming and computing depend on logic, sets, functions, algebra, calculus, probability.

University courses like Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra NEED maths.


2. Physics (Very Important)

Computers use electricity and electronics.
Physics helps you understand:
Digital circuits
Hardware
Networking
Binary system
logic gates

3. Chemistry or Biology (Optional but helpful)

Chemistry helps in electronics and hardware concepts.

Biology helps if you go into bio-informatics or AI in medicine.

You need one extra science subject because Computer Science is a science course.


4. English (Compulsory for all students)

Needed for admission and communication.

Programming languages use English words and grammar-like structure.