Physical & Health Education — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Medicine & Health Offered at 16 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English Biologyany two (2) relevant subjects

To study Physical & Health Education in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Biology and any two (2) relevant subjects.. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

Verified against the JAMB brochure

O’Level & JAMB Requirements

i) Five (5) SSC credit passes/TC II merit passes including English Language, Biology or its equivalent. ii) Five (5) SSC credit passes/TC II merit passes to include English Language and Mathematics.

16 Institutions offering Physical & Health Education

AH Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria University Federal AL Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike University Federal AM Ambrose Alli University University State BA Bayero University, Kano University Federal BE Benue State University University State DE Delta State University University State EK Ekiti State University University State EN Enugu State University of Science and Technology University State FE Federal University, Wukari University Federal LA Lagos State University University State NI Niger State University of Education University State NN Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka University Federal OB Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife University Federal UN University of Calabar University Federal UN University of Delta University State UN University of Ilesa University State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Physical & Health Education in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Biology and any two (2) relevant subjects..

Is Use of English compulsory for Physical & Health Education?

Yes. Use of English is compulsory in the UTME for Physical & Health Education and for every other course.

Can I study Physical & Health Education through Direct Entry?

Yes. Candidates with A-Level, NCE, ND or HND qualifications can apply for Physical & Health Education through JAMB Direct Entry (DE) instead of sitting the UTME, subject to the institution's DE requirements.

What O'Level result do I need for Physical & Health Education?

You need at least five (5) SSCE credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings, including the subjects listed under JAMB Requirements above.

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