What are the JAMB subjects for Physiology?

English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics. Use of English is compulsory for every course, and the other three are set for Physiology.

What O'level results do I need for Physiology?

English Language (credit); Mathematics (credit); Three other credits in subjects relevant to the course, set by each institution. Institutions set their own subject lists and how many sittings they accept, so check your school's.

Where do I confirm my subject combination?

In JAMB's brochure for the current session, under your chosen institution. Institutions can add requirements, and the brochure is the final word. Choosing the wrong combination can disqualify you at admission screening.

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JAMB Subject Combination for Physiology

To study Physiology, write English Language plus Biology, Chemistry, Physics in the UTME. For O'level, you need credits in English Language and Mathematics, plus three more subjects your institution sets.

UTME

Your UTME subjects

1
English Language
Compulsory for every course
2
Biology
Required for Physiology
3
Chemistry
Required for Physiology
4
Physics
Required for Physiology

O'level

O'level (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB) requirements

English Language (credit)
Mathematics (credit)
Three other credits in subjects relevant to the course, set by each institution

Confirm before you register. Use of English is compulsory. Institutions can add their own requirements, so confirm this combination for your chosen school in JAMB's brochure before you register. You can also check another course.

Sources: JAMB UTME Subject Combination For All Courses (2026) · JAMB subject combinations for all courses · Last checked 30 October 2026

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