What is the JAMB subject combination for Nutrition and Dietetics?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Nutrition and Dietetics are English Language plus English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

What O'Level subjects are required for Nutrition and Dietetics?

Candidates need credit passes in 5 O'Level subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

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Complete JAMB subject combination, O'Level requirements, departmental cut-off marks, and list of Nigerian universities offering Nutrition and Dietetics.

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UTME Subject Combination

These four subjects must be selected during your JAMB UTME registration:

1. English Language2. Biology3. Chemistry4. Physics

* English Language is compulsory for all candidates.

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Common Candidate Mistakes to Avoid

Assuming Physics doesn't matter because the course sounds purely biological — it's compulsory for JAMB and O'Level.
Forgetting that O'Level Mathematics is required even though it isn't one of your 4 JAMB subjects.
Not checking that all 5 O'Level credits are from a maximum of two sittings if the institution doesn't accept combined sittings.

Admission Quota & Screening Policy for Nutrition and Dietetics

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into Nutrition and Dietetics is governed by official JAMB admission quota guidelines:

45% Merit Quota

Reserved strictly for candidates with the highest aggregate scores regardless of state of origin.

35% Catchment Area

Allocated to candidates originating from geographically linked states for federal universities.

20% ELDS Quota

Designated for Educationally Less Developed States (e.g. Sokoto, Zamfara, Taraba, Bayelsa) to promote access.

Universities Offering Nutrition and Dietetics

Historical Cutoff (2026)

Coal City University

Enugu State · CCU

192

Cut-off (2026)

Redeemer's University

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