There are a good number of Nigerian university courses that are related to biology. In Nigeria Secondary schools, biology is a very important subject for science students. But, If you failed in getting credit in Biology, or seriously have worries that you might not get admission into the university, you are not alone. There are a good number of Nigerian University aspirants that have the same challenge.

Of recent, biology has turned out to be a difficult subject to pass O-level exams like WAEC, NECO, and GCE. So in the course of this write-up, we would be looking at the complete list of courses that can be offered in Nigerian higher institutions without Biology been a prerequisite.

List of Courses that you can study in Nigerian universities without Biology as a Prerequisite

1. Software Engineering
2. Aeronautic Engineering
3. Natural Gas Engineering
4. Marine Engineering
5. Metallurgical and Materials
6. Engineering
7. Physics
8. Chemical Engineering
9. Systems Engineering
10. Urban and Regional Planning
11. Computer Science
12. Pure and Applied Mathematics
13. Industrial Mathematics
14. Industrial Chemistry
15. Applied Physics
16. Geology
17. Statistics
18. Mathematics Economics
19. Mechanical Engineering
20. Petroleum Engineering
21. Electrical Engineering
22. Electronics Engineering
23. Civil Engineering
24. Computer Engineering
25. Structural Engineering
26. Petrochemical Engineering
27. Quantity Surveying
28. Architecture
29. Geomatics
30. Communication and Wireless Technology
31. Meteorology
32. Engineering Physics
33. Operations Research
34. Telecommunication Sciences
35. Telecommunication Management
36. Management Information System
37. Geological Sciences(Optional)
38. Applied Geology(Optional)
39. Geology and Mining(Optional) Mathematics science
40. Computer science and Informatic
41. Information Technology
42. Data Management
43. Information Science and Media studies
44. Library Information Science
45. Communications Technology
46. Telecommunication and Wireless Technology
47. Cybersecurity services
48. Geography (Optional)
49. Environmental Management(Optional)
50. Surveying(Optional)
51. Geoinformatics(Optional)
52. Building Technology (Optional)
53. Mathematics with Computer Science

With these above-listed courses, one can actually pursue a bachelor’s degree without having to worry about the enigma of passing biology in any entrance examinations.

If would like to proceed into studying the above-listed courses that do not require biology, then you have to at least have an E8 in your WAEC for the aforementioned subject. What I am implying is that you do not need to score a C6 or any grade less than C6.

 Sometimes, it might be because the prospective student failed biology in his/her O-level exams. It could also be that they did not write Biology in their Joint Admission and Matriculation Board exam.

In essence, what I am saying, is that any student that wants to offer a science-related degree should have a minimum credit score, otherwise have a simple pass or fail grade(E8, D7, or F9).

What about studying Courses that are Related to biology?

While most Nigerian secondary school students scale through in biology in their O-level exams, some others see it as a thorn in the flesh.

Let’s now shift our focus to other informative details like; a list of biology-related courses that one can do in Nigerian universities, engineering courses that have a strong correlation with biology, and finally, Jobs that are available in the Job market for such graduates.

Detailed list of University courses related to biology

1. Biochemistry (Honors).
2. Bioinformatics (Honors).
3. Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry.
4. Biostatistics.
5. Environmental Science (Honors).
6.  Environmental Science and Water Management.
7.  Environmental Management.
8. Home Science.
9.  Home Science & Nutrition.
10. Genetics.
11. Medical Biochemistry.
12. Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology.
13. Veterinary Science in Veterinary Anatomy and Histology.
14. Veterinary Science in Veterinary Microbiology.
15. Veterinary Medicine.
16. Technology in Bioengineering.
17. Technology in Bioinformatics.
18. Technology in Biotechnology.
19.  Medicine and Surgery
20. Aquaculture and Fishery Microbiology.
21. Zoology.
22. Zoology and Animal Biotechnology.
23. Molecular Biology.
24. Bachelor of Science in Botany.
25. BSC  in Biology
26. BSC in Biological Science
27. BSC in Biological Science (Honors)
28. Biomedical Sciences (Honors)
29. Biosciences (Honors)
30. Bioinformatics (Integrated).
31. Veterinary Science in Animal Genetics and Breeding.
32. Veterinary Science in Animal Nutrition.
33. Veterinary Science in Animal Production and Management.

Engineering University Degrees that are very much related to Biology

1. Food technologists
2. Research Scientists in the food technology industry
3. Genetic engineering Biomedical Engineering
4. Bio-Technology
5. Genetic Engineering
6. Food Technology
7. Molecular Biology
8. Applied Biology
9. Industrial Microbiology
10. Micro-Biology and Immunology Engineering
11. Environmental Engineering
12. Pharmaceutical Engineering.
13. Biomedical engineering
14. Public Health Entomology
15. Microbiology
16. Applied Botany.

Jobs in the labor market that are available for graduates of biology related courses

1. Florist
2. Botanist
3. Geneticist
4. Forester
5. Mycologist
6. Plant Biochemist
7. Weed Scientist
8. Forest Ranger
9. Farming Consultant
10. Molecular Biologist
11. Plant Explorer
12. Conservationist
13. Ecologist
14. Biological Technician
15. Horticulturist
16. Agricultural Scientist, etc

Economics is a subject that cuts across all the departments that we have in secondary schools. In Arts, Science, and Commercial departments, economics is very much offered, though it is not compulsory in O’level exams (WAEC, NECO, and GCE).

In Nigerian Universities, there are a lot of courses that you can study without economics as a compulsory prerequisite. There are also,  over 800 undergraduate courses that do not require economics.

In the course of this write-up, we would be looking at a detailed list of courses that you can pursue in the university without economics. This write-up is for individuals that either failed economics, or are looking for a course that has no relationship whatsoever with economics.

Complete List of Courses in Nigerian Universities That Do Not Require Economics

• Christian Religious Studies
• English and Literary Studies
• Fine and Applied Arts
• Igbo
• Music
• Yoruba
• Demography and Social Statistics
• Library Science
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Arabic and Islamic Studies
• Geography
• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Biomedical Technology
• Dentistry and Dental Surgery
• Human Anatomy
• Human Nutrition and Dietetics
• Medical Biochemistry
• Foreign Languages and Literature
• French
• Hausa
• History and International Studies
• Linguistics
• Theatre Arts 
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Medical Rehabilitation
• Medicine and Surgery
• Nursing/Nursing Science
• Nutrition and Dietetics – Medicine
• Optometry
• Pharmacology
• Veterinary Medicine
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Computer Engineering,
• Telecommunication Engineering,
• Information and Communication Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering
• Food Engineering
• Material and Metallurgical Engineering
• Automobile Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Marine Engineering
• Polymer/Textile Engineering
• Wood Engineering
• Accounting Technology
• Agricultural Engineering
• Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
• Agricultural and Bio-resources Engineering
• Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Pharmacy
• Physiology
• Physiotherapy
• Prosthesis and Orthopaedic Technology
• Public Health Technology
• Radiography
• Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
• Automobile Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical and Polymer Engineering
• Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Technology
• Food Engineering
• Food Science and Technology
• Food Science and Engineering
• Gas Engineering
• Glass Technology
• ICT Engineering
• Irrigation Engineering
• Industrial Production and Engineering
• Industrial Production Engineering
• Information and Communication Technology Engineering
• Information and Communication Engineering
• Information and Communication Technology
• Information Technology
• Marine Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Education And Biology
• Education And Chemistry
• Education And English Language
• Education And French
• Education And Geography/Physics
• Educational / Psychology Guidance And Counselling
• Health and Physical Education
• Computer Science
• Geology
• Physics and Astronomy
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Mechatronics and System Engineering
• Mechanical/Production Engineering
• Metallurgical and Material Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Meteorology
• Mining Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Petroleum and Gas Engineering
• Polymer and Textile Engineering
• Polymer Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Shipping and Maritime Technology
• Software Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Transportation and Management Technology
• Telecommunication Engineering
• Textile Science and Technology
• Visual Arts and Technology
• Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
• Wood Production Engineering
• Wood Products Engineering
• Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies
• Arts Education
• Geophysics
• Pure and Industrial Chemistry
• Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Industrial Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmacognosy
• Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Civil Engineering/Hydrology
• Computer and Communication Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Communication Technology
• Communication Technology and Wireless Technology
• Electrical Engineering

What About University Courses That are Related to Economics

I’m pretty sure that the majority of the visitors checking out this article; don’t want to have anything to do with economics. Peradventure you change they have changed at heart, or for the sake of curiosity, here is a detailed list of courses that are related to economics.

 It would be noteworthy to state that with a degree in an economics-related course, you can actually boost you’re your chances of employability in many areas, notwithstanding the industry that you work in.

As observed in the Nigerian labor market, there is a very strong demand for graduates that have good analytical and problem-solving skills. What better way can you be readily employed other than having a degree in an economics-related course? Without further ado, let us envisage our list of courses that are related to economics.

• Accountancy
• Financial Consultant
• Mathematics
• Business Administration
• Economist

List of Jobs that are Related to Economics

If you have a bachelor’s degree in economics or any economics-related course from a Nigerian university, you can surely land a job in sectors ranging from Finance to research and sales. It would be noteworthy to state that some of these entry-level jobs come with very high salaries. A review of salary scales is not our major focus now, so let us look at a list of jobs that are very much relatable to economics.

• Auditor
• Environmental Economist
• Insurance underwriter
• Personal Finance Advisor
• Healthcare Analytics Specialist
• Statistician
• Stock Trader
• Business Journalist
• Real Estate Analyst
• Accountant Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Accountant
• Mortgage loan associate
• Securities Trader

Chemistry is a major and compulsory subject for science students in Nigeria, secondary schools to be specific. It s also a major prerequisite for aspiring students that want a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Medicinal, pharmaceutical, and most Physical science-related degrees. 

On the contrary, there are over 250 science courses and over 400 art courses that one can study without chemistry.

Normally, Nigerian university aspirants applying for some major courses need to have a minimum credit pass in chemistry in their O-level exams.

There are definitely a lot of science courses that you can offer with either less than a credit pass or no chemistry at all.

Without further mouthing, let us delve into our detailed list of course that one can offer without chemistry.

The Complete List of Courses that you can offer without Chemistry in Nigeria are;

• Technical Education
• Vocational and Technical Education
• Anthropology
• Arabic and Islamic Studies
• Arabic Language
• Communication Studies
• Comparative Religious Studies
• Creative and Visual Arts
• Creative Arts
• Criminology and Securities Studies
• Criminology and Security Studies
• Drama/Dramatic/Performing Art
• Economics
• Economics and Development Studies
• Arabic Language and Literature
• Arabic Studies
• Archaeology
• Art
• Chinese
• Christian Religious Knowledge/Studies
• Christian Studies
• Civil Law
• Classical Studies
• Common-Law
• Communication and Language Arts
• Communication Arts
• Efik Ibibio
• English and International Studies
• English and Literary Studies
• English Language
• English Language and Communication Studies
• English Language and Literature
• English Studies
• European and Nigerian Languages
• Fine Art / Fine and Applied Arts
• Fine Art and Design
• French
• French and International Relation
• French, German or Russian
• Fulfulde
• Geography
• German
• German Combined with French and Russia
• Hausa
• History
• History and Archaeology
• History and Diplomacy
• History and Diplomatic Studies
• History and International Relation
• History and International Studies
• History and Strategic Studies
• Igbo
• Igbo/Linguistics
• International Studies and Diplomacy
• Islamic Studies
• Islamic/Sharia Law
• Kanuri
• Languages and Linguistics
• Languages and Literature
• Law
• Linguistics
• Linguistics and African Languages
• Linguistics, Igbo and other African Languages
• Linguistics/Edo
• Literature In English Language
• Mass Communication
• Modern Languages
• Music
• Religious Studies
• Russia
• Russia with French / German
• Sociology
• Sociology and Anthropology
• •Theatre Arts
• Theatre and Film Studies
• •Theatre and Media Arts
• Theology
• Yoruba
• Yoruba and Communication Arts
• Agricultural Science and Education
• Nigerian Languages
• Performing Arts
• Philosophy
• Philosophy and Religious Studies
• Political Science
• Political Science and Conflict Resolution -Under Art
• Portuguese
• Portuguese / English
• Private and Islamic Law
• Psychology
• Public and Private International Law
• Religious and Cultural Studies
• Religious and Human Relations
• Architecture
• Building
• Building Technology – Under Engineering
• Computer Science – Under Engineering
• Home Economics and Education
• Home Economics and Education
• Industrial Mathematics
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Project Management Technology

Courses that you can study with Good Grades In Chemistry

If you are a university aspirant, and you have a good grade like credit pass, here is another list of courses that are related to chemistry.

• Geochemistry
• Forensic
• Chemical physics
• Environmental science
• Biochemistry
• Pharmacy
• Pharmacology
• Agricultural Chemistry

Admission Requirements and Institutions where you can study chemistry

For a vast majority of the Nigerian Universities, in other to study chemistry, you need to meet a couple of academic requirements.

Prospective students who are seeking admission through the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board need to have minimum credit pass in the SSCE or equivalent exam. These should also include Chemistry, Mathematics, English language, and any of the following: Biology/Agricultural Science/Physics. For the JAMB exam, is should be Biology/Agric Mathematics, Chemistry, physics, and the English language.

Nigerian Universities where you can study Chemistry

• Ambrose Alli University
• University of Ibadan
• University of Mkar
• University of Nigeria
• University of Port-Harcourt
• Veritas University, Abuja
• Bayero University Kano
• Bells University of Technology
• Benue State University
• Bingham University
• Bowen University
• Caleb University
• Chrisland University
• Achievers University
• Adekunle Ajasin University
• Adeleke University
• Afe Babalola University
• Ajayi Crowther University
• Covenant University
• Crawford University
• Crescent University
• Delta State University
• Ekiti State University
• Enugu State University of Science and Technology
• Joseph Ayo Babalola University
• Kaduna State university
• kogi State University
• Landmark University
• Micheal and Cecilia Ibru University
• Modibbo Adama University of Technology
• Obong University
• Oduduwa University
• Olabisi Onabanjo University
• Ondo State University of Science and Technology
• Osun State University
• Federal University of Petroleum Resource
• Federal University of Technology Akure
• Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
• Federal University, Dutsin-ma
• Federal University, Oye-ekiti
• Federal University, Wukari
• Godfrey Okoye University
• Hallmark University
• Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University
• Redeemers University
• Renaissance University
• Samuel Adegboyega University
• Tansian University
• Umaru Musa Yaradua University
• University of Benin
• Wesley University of Science and Technology
• Western Delta University

There are over hundreds of commercial courses that are available for study in Nigerian universities. But of a truth, you have to choose one of these commercial courses to the Nigerian university of your choice.  Flashacademy has come up with 10 ten best commercial courses in Nigeria in 2021 after much research and study.

The list below consists of the career prospects of the courses, admission requirements and detailed course description. Without further ado, let us look at a detailed list of commercial courses for a student in Nigeria.

The Best Courses for commercial students are:

• Psychology
• Marketing
• Economics
• Mass communication
• Human Resources Management
• Office And Information Management
• Accounting/Accountancy
• Business Administration

Psychology

Psychology is one of the most important commercial courses to study in Nigerian universities. Psychology is definitely not a course for Art students.  Psychology would expand your knowledge base into major areas of contemporary psychology like human cognition, clinical science and cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, social psychology and neuroscience.

Students that want to study psychology have a chance to gain valuable work experience during the industrial placement and graduates would have to choose within a wide range of careers. With the aid of psychology, you can be better equipped to have problem solving skills, analytical and generally critical skills. The foundation that a student has in commerce can better equip a student to thrive in psychology.

 Marketing

This is one of the best commercial courses a student can study at a Nigerian university. Studying Marketing gifts you with a broad understanding that would help customers to meet the needs of an organization’s services and information.

One of the superb reasons why marketing is one of the best commercial courses is that you can build a strong foundation in your business skills. Marketing course for a commercial student covers a lot from psychology, advertising to market research and social studies.

Economics

Another best commercial courses to study as a commercial student is economics. It would be noteworthy to say that economics is not just a course that deals with money, it deals with much more. They can work in fields related to public finances, Microeconomics, financial economics, international economics, and macroeconomics.

Mass Communication

Another very good course that suits commercial students is Mass communication. Mass communication in Nigerian Universities is a very good interdisciplinary course. It opens doors to a lot of other interesting career paths. We are talking about the likes of Advertising, Publishing, Broadcasting and publishing.

Nigerian students that study Mass communication are usually very much interested in careers in broadcasting, digital communication, sales, media management, and Journalism.

Human Resource Management

This Article would not b e deemed complete without mentioning Human Resource management. With a Bachelors degree in Human resource management, you as a commercial student would be better equipped with the basic tools needed for a business setting. 

The human resource bachelor’s degree program always includes core business training subjects. So a background in commerce is very profiting in this Endeavour. Some of the subjects that Human Resource management students study include accounting, Information technology, Marketing, etc.

Office And Information Management

Office and management is a university degree are that is readily pursued in Nigerian Universities. In the Nigerian job market, statistics prove that there is a high demand in Office administrators and office managers.

The course has the sole purpose to develop articulate minds so that they can be effective in the management and administration of business technology and information technology.

Accountancy /Accounting

The accounting course is one that aids its students in understanding financial information. It is very suitable for a student that has secondary school background in commerce. Classes in accounting include organizational behaviour, financial economics, accounting information systems, financial planning etc.

A degree in accounting obtained from a Nigerian university is called Bachelor of Accounting. It is a very professional course to pursue in Nigerian Universities. Accounting is a really good career, it gives you an opportunity to develop yourself in terms of problem-solving, leadership, team building, and most especially communication.  

Though there are four major types of accountants, the four types actually reflect the major accounting roles that are available throughout the profession. The four major branches of accounting include the following; Forensic, Government, Public, and cooperate accounting.

Business Administration Degree

Another course that is best for commercial students is a Business Administration degree. This course is designed to provide prospective students with a very strong academic foundation in the core business functions including accounting, finance, project management, general business administration, marketing, International and so on.

In Nigeria, a degree in business administration is one of the best ways to break into a very legitimate business career. Graduates of business administration from Nigerian universities do not find it hard to get hired in the job market. In the Nigerian labor market, statistics have shown that there is a 12% increase in the number of jobs in this field.

Now that you know the best commercial courses to study in Nigeria, I actually didn’t put up this article so that you will pick the best for yourself, I wrote it so will have comprehensive information and knowledge about the best commercial courses in Nigeria and you will use this knowledge when choosing the course you want to study in the university.

Hope this article was helpful?