Science programmes span Computer Science, the natural sciences, Mathematics and Architecture. Computer Science consistently sits at the top of the science tier nationally, with strong demand from candidates entering Nigeria's growing technology sector.
Courses in this category
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
SciencesA four-year programme covering agricultural extension, rural sociology and farmer education.
Agricultural Science
SciencesA five-year programme covering crop science, animal science, soil science and agricultural economics.
Anatomy
SciencesA four-year programme covering human and comparative body structure.
Animal Science
SciencesA four-year programme covering livestock production, nutrition and animal breeding.
Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
SciencesA four-year programme covering fish farming, aquatic resource management and aquaculture.
Architecture
SciencesA five-year programme covering building design, drawing and the built environment.
Artificial Intelligence
SciencesA four-year programme covering machine learning, AI systems and intelligent applications.
Biochemistry
SciencesA four-year programme covering molecular biology, metabolism and biomolecules.
Biotechnology
SciencesA four-year programme blending biology, chemistry and engineering for industrial applications.
Botany
SciencesA four-year programme covering plant biology, ecology and applied botany.
Building Technology
SciencesA five-year programme covering construction technology, building services and project supervision.
Chemistry
SciencesA four-year programme covering organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry.
Computer Science
SciencesA four-year programme covering software, algorithms, data and computing systems.
Crop Science
SciencesA four-year programme covering crop production, plant breeding and soil management.
Cybersecurity
SciencesA four-year programme covering information security, ethical hacking and cyber defence.
Data Science
SciencesA four-year programme covering data analytics, machine learning and statistical modelling.
Environmental Management
SciencesA four-year programme covering environmental science, sustainability and policy.
Fisheries and Aquaculture
SciencesA four-year programme covering aquatic resources, fish biology and aquaculture.
Food Science and Technology
SciencesA four-year programme covering food processing, preservation and product development.
Forestry and Wildlife
SciencesA four-year programme covering forest ecology, wildlife management and conservation.
Genetics
SciencesA four-year programme covering heredity, molecular genetics and genetic technologies.
Geographic Information Systems
SciencesA four-year programme covering GIS, remote sensing and spatial analysis.
Geology
SciencesA four-year programme covering rocks, minerals, earth structure and resource geology.
Geophysics
SciencesA four-year programme covering applied physics to earth, seismology and exploration.
Industrial Chemistry
SciencesA four-year programme covering applied chemistry for manufacturing and industry.
Industrial Mathematics
SciencesA four-year programme applying mathematics to industry and business problems.
Information Technology
SciencesA four-year programme covering IT systems, networks and applied computing.
Marine Biology
SciencesA four-year programme covering marine ecosystems, oceanography and aquatic biology.
Mathematics
SciencesA four-year programme covering pure mathematics, applied mathematics and computational methods.
Microbiology
SciencesA four-year programme covering microorganisms, infection, immunology and applied microbiology.
Physics
SciencesA four-year programme covering classical, modern and applied physics.
Physiology
SciencesA four-year programme covering the function of organs and body systems.
Pure and Applied Mathematics
SciencesA four-year programme covering theoretical and applied mathematical methods.
Quantity Surveying
SciencesA five-year programme covering construction cost estimation, contract management and procurement.
Soil Science
SciencesA four-year programme covering soil chemistry, fertility and land management.
Statistics
SciencesA four-year programme covering probability, inference, modelling and data analysis.
Surveying and Geoinformatics
SciencesA five-year programme covering land surveying, GIS and geospatial technology.
Urban and Regional Planning
SciencesA five-year programme covering urban design, land use planning and environmental policy.
Wildlife and Ecology
SciencesA four-year programme covering wildlife biology, conservation and ecology.
Zoology
SciencesA four-year programme covering animal biology, behaviour and ecology.
Average cut-offs by course, 2026
| Course | Lowest | Average | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 238 | 245.1 | 261 |
| Biotechnology | 224 | 232.5 | 246 |
| Computer Science | 214 | 228 | 247 |
| Microbiology | 219 | 227.7 | 248 |
| Biochemistry | 217 | 226.1 | 246 |
| Statistics | 212 | 221.2 | 239 |
| Mathematics | 205 | 215.8 | 235 |
| Physics | 204 | 213.9 | 233 |
| Chemistry | 201 | 213.4 | 232 |
| Agricultural Science | 197 | 205.3 | 224 |
Top institutions for sciences courses
| # | Institution | Type | State | Avg 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNILAG | federal | Lagos | 240.8 |
| 2 | UI | federal | Oyo | 238.7 |
| 3 | OAU | federal | Osun | 235.9 |
| 4 | UNN | federal | Enugu | 230 |
| 5 | CU | private | Ogun | 228 |
| 6 | ABUAD | private | Ekiti | 227.9 |
| 7 | AUN | private | Adamawa | 227.4 |
| 8 | PAU | private | Lagos | 227.3 |
| 9 | NDA | federal | Kaduna | 226.9 |
| 10 | FUTMINNA | federal | Niger | 225.3 |
Ranking based on institution-level average UTME cut-off across sciences programmes in this guide for the 2026 cycle. Of 50 institutions tracked, those listed above offer at least one programme in the category.
Common questions
What is the average UTME cut-off for Sciences courses in 2026?
Across the 40 Sciences courses tracked in this guide, the 2026 cut-offs range from 197 to 261. The average across the category sits at 223.
Which Nigerian university has the highest cut-off in Sciences for 2026?
UNILAG runs the highest average cut-off for Sciences programmes in this guide at 240.8, followed by UI and OAU.
What subjects do I need for Sciences courses?
Subject combinations vary by course within the Sciences category, but typically include English Language as a constant alongside subject-specific requirements. Check the specific course page for the required UTME and O'level subjects.
Are Sciences courses competitive in Nigeria?
Science programmes span Computer Science, the natural sciences, Mathematics and Architecture. Computer Science consistently sits at the top of the science tier nationally, with strong demand from candidates entering Nigeria's growing technology sector.