O' Level Requirements For Admission

Is It Possible To Study A Course With D7, E8, Or F9 At The University?

Many students who have just completed their O'level exams may wonder if they can still study their desired course at a university with low grades such as D7, E8, or F9. The answer to this question is not straightforward, as it depends on various factors, including the subject's relevance to the course and the university's admission policies.

Firstly, it's important to note that D7, E8, or F9 grades are generally considered low-level grades in the ranking of O'level results. In the WAEC and NECO marking schemes, these grades are considered failures and have no points attached to them. This means that they do not contribute to the calculation of the aggregate score used for university admission.

Despite the general rule that low grades in O'level results do not contribute to university admission calculations, there are some exceptions to this. Certain universities may take into account lower grades in specific subjects that are not relevant to the course of study.

For example, a student who wishes to study Law may not be affected by a D7 grade in Agricultural Science, as it is not considered a relevant subject for the course. Therefore, this lower grade may not impact their admission chances.

In addition, it's important to note that certain universities may have strict policies regarding the grades they accept for admission. For instance, some universities may require a minimum of a C6 in both English Language and Mathematics for admission into any course.

In such cases, a student with a D7 or E8 grade in either of these subjects would fall short of the minimum requirement and would not be eligible for admission.

Here are some courses that require a minimum grade of C6 in their relevant subjects for admission. Relevant subjects refer to the specific subjects that are necessary to study the course in question.

Top Courses requirements

Note that to study any course in Nigerian universities, polytechnics, or colleges of Education, you are required to pass at least 5 relevant subjects. 

Medical/Pharmaceutical/Health Science

To be eligible for admission into any of the courses falling under this category, candidates must have at least a minimum of C6 in Mathematics, English, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. Admission into 

1. Anatomy 

2. Biochemistry 

3. Biomedical Technology 

4. Dentistry and Dental Surgery 

5. Human Anatomy 

6. Human Nutrition and Dietetics 

7. Medical Biochemistry 

8. Medical Laboratory Science 

9. Medical Rehabilitation 

10. Medicine and Surgery 

11. Nursing/Nursing Science 

12. Nutrition and Dietetics – Medicine 

13. Optometry 

14. Pharmacology 

15. Pharmacology and Therapeutics 

16. Pharmacy 

17. Physiology 

18. Physiotherapy 

19. Prosthesis and Orthopaedic Technology 

20. Public Health Technology 

21. Radiography 

22. Veterinary Medicine

will not be granted to those who have a D7, E8, or F9 in any of Mathematics, English, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.

Engineering/Environmental/Technology

Students who have passed D7, E8, or F9 in Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry will be ineligible to pursue the following courses:

1. Accounting Technology
2. Aeronautical Engineering
3. Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering
4. Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
5. Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
6. Agricultural and Management Engineering
7. Agricultural Engineering
8. Architecture
9. Automobile Engineering
10. Automotive Engineering
11. Banking and Finance
12. Biomedical Engineering
13. Biotechnology
14. Building
15. Building Technology
16. Business Management
17. Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering
18. Chemical and Polymer Engineering
19. Chemical Engineering
20. Civil Engineering
21. Communication Technology
22. Communication Technology and Wireless Technology
23. Computer and Communication Engineering
24. Computer Engineering
25. Computer Science
26. Computer Science with Economics and Mathematics
27. Economics
28. Electrical / Electronic Engineering
29. Electrical and Information Engineering
30. Electrical Engineering
31. Electronics and Computer Engineering
32. Electronics Engineering
33. Entrepreneurship Management Technology
34. Environmental Management
35. Environmental Management Technology
36. Estate Management
37. Financial Management Technology
38. Fine and Applied Arts
39. Fine and Industrial Arts
40. Fine Art under Engineering
41. Food Engineering
42. Food Science and Business
43. Food Science and Engineering
44. Food Science and Technology
45. Food Technology
46. Gas Engineering
47. Geography
48. Geography and Environmental Science
49. Geography and Meteorology
50. Geography and Planning
51. Geography Regional and Planning
52. Glass Design
53. Home Economics and Food Management
54. Hotel Management and Tourism
55. Industrial Design
56. Industrial Production Engineering
57. Information and Communication Engineering
58. Information and Communication Technology Engineering
59. Information and Management Technology
60. Information and Media Technology
61. Information System
62. Information Technology
63. Irrigation Engineering
64. Land Surveying
65. Management Technology
66. Marine Engineering
67. Maritime Management Technology
68. Materials Engineering
69. Mechanical / Production Engineering
70. Mechanical Engineering
71. Mechatronics and System Engineering
72. Mechatronics Engineering
73. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
74. Metallurgical Engineering
75. Meteorology
76. Mining Engineering
77. Nutrition and Dietetics
78. Petroleum and Gas Engineering
79. Petroleum Engineering
80. Polymer and Textile Engineering
81. Polymer Engineering
82. Production Engineering
83. Project Management Technology
84. Quantity Surveying
85. Remote Sensing and Geosciences Information System
86. Shipping and Maritime Technology
87. Software Engineering
88. Statistics under Engineering
89. Structural Engineering
90. Subject Combinations for Geography
91. Surveying and Geoinformatics
92. Systems Engineering
93. Technological Management
94. Telecommunication Engineering
95. Textile Science and Technology
96. Transport Management Technology
97. Urban and Regional Planning
98. Visual Art and Technology
99. Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
100. Wood Production Engineering

Law

For civil law, you must have a minimum of a credit pass in Literature in English, English, and Mathematics.D7, E8, or F9 grade is not appreciated.

Islamic Law required at least C6 in the following subject: Arts or Social Science courses, English, Islamic study, and Arabic. 

Common Law: A level passes in GCE/IJMB or social course

Arts/Humanities

All art courses required a minimum of C6 in English.

Science

To be eligible for enrollment in any of the science courses listed below, students are required to have a minimum grade of C6 in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. In some cases, Mathematics and English Language may also be necessary, depending on the specific course requirements.

The science courses listed below cover a wide range of subjects, including biology, chemistry, physics, and more specialized areas such as neuroscience, genetics, and materials science.

1. Biology

2. Chemistry

3. Physics

4. Environmental Science

5. Geology

6. Astronomy

7. Mathematics

8. Computer Science

9. Neuroscience

10. Biochemistry

11. Genetics

12. Ecology

13. Oceanography

14. Meteorology

15. Anatomy

16. Physiology

17. Microbiology

18. Zoology

19. Botany

20. Materials Science

Therefore, students who are interested in pursuing a career in any of these fields should ensure that they meet the required minimum grade in their science subjects to be eligible for admission.