List of Courses You Can Study With D7 E8 or F9 in English Language: The 2025 WAEC results are out, and many candidates discovered that English Language always the deal-breaker came back as D7, E8 or even F9.
Before you abandon your admission dreams, breathe. A handful of degree and National Diploma programmes waive the usual “Credit in English” rule. Below is the most up-to-date, brochure-verified list of such courses, along with practical advice to help you secure a space this session.
Why Some Courses Accept a Pass (or Fail) in English
- STEM bias: Science, Technology, Engineering and Agriculture programmes rely more on Maths and core sciences; many institutions agree to remedy English in-house if you show strength elsewhere.
- Institutional waivers: The JAMB brochure records special considerations (“O-level pass accepted”) that individual universities and polytechnics file each year.
- Remedial options: Several schools run compulsory first-year “Use of English” classes—letting them admit students with D7/E8 and upgrade their competence later.
Always double-check each school’s latest brochure page before you apply; policies can change without notice.
List of Courses You Can Study With D7 E8 or F9 in English Language
University Degree Courses
These programmes have at least one Nigerian university that accepts a WAEC/NECO pass in English.
- Animal Science & Fisheries Management
- Agricultural Economics
- Fisheries / Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Crop Science & Biotechnology
- Soil & Environmental Management
- Forestry / Forest Resources Management
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Biological Sciences / Biochemistry
- Botany
- Zoology & Environmental Biology
- Microbiology
- Physiology
- Physics / Industrial Physics / Applied Physics
- Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry
- Mathematics / Statistics / Computer with Statistics
- Computer Science / Computer Science & Mathematics
- Geology
- Geography & Meteorology
- Environmental Management / Environmental Resources Management / Environmental Management Technology
- Architecture
- Surveying & Geo-Informatics
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Education & Chemistry
- Education & Physics
- Education & Biology
- Education & Geography
- Education & Economics
- Agricultural Science & Education
Polytechnic / National Diploma (ND) Courses
These ND options routinely accept D7 or E8 and, in some cases, even F9 provided other subject credits meet the cut-off.
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Food Science & Technology
- Forestry Technology
- Fisheries Technology
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Quantity Surveying
- Survey & Geo-Informatics
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Pharmaceutical Technology
Note on F9: A handful of polytechnics may still consider F9 in English if you present exceptional grades in Maths, Physics and related subjects. Confirm directly with the admissions office before you apply.
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Smart Admission Tips
- Check the JAMB brochure line-by-line. The waiver is usually hidden under “Special Consideration/Remarks.”
- Score high in UTME. A strong UTME can offset the weak English grade in competitive courses.
- Use remedial or pre-degree routes. Programmes at UNICAL, MAUTECH and others admit with passes, then upgrade your English internally.
- Consider ND now, HND/Direct Entry later. Two years in a polytechnic plus a one-year IJMB or JUPEB can land you in 200-level university admission English hurdle solved.
- Prepare for campus English courses. Most schools will enrol you in “Use of English” or remedial classes. Take them seriously; failure there can stall your graduation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does any medical course allow D7 in English?
Only Physiology at a few universities currently waives English to D7, and even then you’ll need distinctions in the core sciences.
Can I study Law with E8 in English?
No. All Law faculties insist on at least a credit (C6). Rewrite WAEC/NECO or use JUPEB with a credit before you apply.
Will NYSC accept my degree if I entered with D7?
Yes NYSC only checks your final Senate-approved result, not O-level details, provided the university admitted you legally.
Conclusion
A sub-credit grade in English feels discouraging, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your academic journey. Science, tech, agriculture and select education programmes still welcome determined students with D7, E8 or, in rare cases, F9. Use the list above as your starting map, verify each waiver in the latest JAMB brochure, and craft an application strategy that showcases your strengths.
Still unsure which path fits you best? Drop your questions in the comments or reach out for one-on-one guidance—I’m here to help you turn that English setback into a stepping-stone toward your dream career.