WAEC 2025/2026 Compulsory 9 Subjects For Science Students
As the education system evolves, WAEC 2025/2026 Science candidates face uncertainty about the compulsory subjects for their examination, especially within their specific departments.
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What is WAEC?
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), established in 1952, conducts examinations in five English-speaking West African countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia. WAEC offers internationally recognized certificates and supports education through its endowment fund.
For Science students, the WAEC examination requires the selection of up to nine subjects, with English Language and Mathematics being mandatory. This article provides guidance for 2025 Science students on choosing the appropriate subjects for their WAEC exams, tailored to their specific departmental needs.
9 Most important WAEC Subjects for Science Students 2025/2026
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Civic Education
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Geography
- Agricultural Science or Economics
- A Trade Subjects
Compulsory Subjects for All 2025 WAEC Candidates (General)
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Civic Education
- Economics (optional for some candidates)
- Trade Subject
Nigerian language studies are not compulsory for Science or Commercial students, but they are required for Science students. Carefully choose subjects based on your intended higher education path.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For the 2025 WAEC exam, Science candidates must choose nine subjects. Ensure careful selection during registration.
A WAEC Trade Subject refers to the obligation, curve, or instrument serving as the subject of a Trade or subjects closely related to trade.
The West African Examinations Council mandates that a trade subject is a required part of the WASSCE subjects combination.
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Animal Husbandry
Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting
Auto Electrical Work
Auto Mechanical Work
Automobile Parts Merchandising
Block Laying, Brick Laying, and Concreting Work
Book-Keeping
Carpentry and Joinery
Catering Craft Practice
Cosmetology
Data Processing
Dyeing and Bleaching
Electrical Installation and Maintenance Works
Fisheries
Furniture Making
GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair
Garment Making
Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs
Machine Woodworking
Marketing
Mining
Painting and Decorating
Photography
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
Printing Craft Practice
Radio, Television, and Electronic Works
Salesmanship
Stenography
Store Keeping
Tourism
Upholstery
Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice
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