9 WAEC Subjects for Nursing

If you are an O’Level student who wants to start a nursing career but is confused about the subject combination for the WAEC Examination, then worry no more—this content is specifically for you.

Nursing as a profession comes with a lot of benefits and rewards, the profession makes you become a very vital person in society and gives you the opportunity to earn in foreign and local currencies.

Nurses play a vital role in the healthcare sector and contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities. Aside from working in the healthcare sector, they also perform diverse responsibilities.

Before you can become a nurse in Nigeria you have to pass through a lot of processes and steps, the first step is to register and sit for the O’Level Exam.

When registering for your WAEC Exam you must ensure that you choose only those subjects that are in line with your Nursing dream, if you choose the wrong subject combination you will automatically not be able to study nursing in the university and other Nursing Schools.

This content is going to provide you with the right subject combination for Nursing and how you can successfully pass them all, therefore you are to make sure you read this content from the beginning to the end.

9 WAEC Subject Combination for Nursing 

In order not to avoid any mistake that will jeopardize your chance of venturing into your dream career. Here are Nine compulsory subjects you need to register and write in your WAEC

• English Language: English Language proficiency is essential in healthcare for clear communication with patients, doctors, and other professionals.
• Mathematics: You need a solid understanding of math, especially for handling medical dosage calculations, patient records, and other quantitative aspects of nursing.
• Biology: Biology is fundamental to nursing, as it covers the key concepts related to the human body, health, and diseases.
• Chemistry: Chemistry is critical for understanding the composition and reactions of medications, as well astreatments used in patient care.
• Physics: Although not always mandatory, many institutions require Physics as part of their Nursing Science admission criteria.
• Civic Education: Understanding societal laws and ethics is important for nurses, who must adhere to strict professional standards.
• Agricultural Science: This science-related elective can add value to your subject combination, especially if you excel in it.
• Economics: Studying economics will help you understand the economic aspects of healthcare, such as resource management and the financial side of hospital operations.
• Animal Husbandry: This Subject helps you to understand the anatomy and physiology of farm animals 

Guidelines on how to pass all your 9 WAEC Subjects for Nursing

After registration the 9 subjects in WAEC, the next thing you need to do is to prepare fully for the exam and ensure you pass all the subjects with flying colors, to pass them, here are some tips and guidelines you need to follow 

Master the Syllabus

Most people fail WAEC simply because they do not study online with the recommended syllabus. You need to become smarter if you want to pass the WAEC exam. With the syllabuses, you will get to know the important areas you will be tested on and avoid wasting your time on irrelevant materials.

Build a Personal Study Plan

Passing all the Nine subjects in WAEC requires extra effort and studies. You need to create your study plans in line with the WAEC Syllabus. Start by creating a reading time-table for each subject and ensure you study and review past WAEC questions to have an overview of what the WAEC questions look like 

Prepare Early

WAEC Syllabus for the Nine subjects is very vast and voluminous, in order for you to thoroughly cover each topic before the exam date, you need to start studying earlier as soon as possible. Don’t wait till you get to SS 3; don’t wait till the WAEC Exam Timetable is out. 

Starting early will allow you to gradually absorb information. You will also be able to practice regularly and identify areas you need to pay more attention to.

Do not allow procrastination to steal your time. Do not cram the night before your exam. All that would lead to stress, panic, and poor performance.

Take Notes

“The palest pen is better than the most retentive memory”. While studying, always endeavor to write down some important points while studying and review the notes regularly, this will aid you in always refreshing your memory and also aids recall. 

Engage In Group Study

Sometimes, studying alone can be isolating and boring. If you feel that way while studying alone, join or form a study group with classmates who share your goals and commitment. Discuss difficult concepts, quiz each other on key points and share study materials.

There are several benefits of engaging in group studies, it helps create motivation, fosters understanding, and increases your problem-solving skills and competence 

FAQs

What area of Specialization is available for Nursing Sciences at the University 

The are various areas of specialties for nursing sciences at the university, some of them include 

• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing
• Psychiatric Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Critical Care Nursing
• Gerontological Nursing

Is 2025 WAEC Registered ongoing?

Yes the 2025 West African Senior Secondary  Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) registration is 

Final Thought 

The 9 subjects listed above are the basic ones you need to register and write in WAEC if you want to start a nursing career in Nigeria.

The first five subjects are compulsory and you are to obtain a minimum of five credits in these first five subjects in not more than two sittings before you can be considered for admission into any University or Nursing School for the Nursing program.

After writing WAEC, the next thing you need to do is to register for JAMB. The JAMB Subject Combination for nursing includes English Language, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.

You can study nursing without JAMB as there are several nursing colleges that accept students into the basic Nursing and Midwifery program without just a WAEC result.