Computer Science is a course which many higher institutions offer in Nigeria; and with tech skills in high demand many secondary school students are choosing computer science. WAEC candidates can now know the subjects they can combine to be able to get admission into the university to study computer science.
Studying computer science in the Nigerian university aims to make the candidate become a computer scientist who majorly deals with software, software systems in theory, design, development and application.
Computer Science as a Profession in Nigeria
The study of computation, automation, and information is known as computer science. Algorithms, computation theory, information theory, and automation are examples of theoretical disciplines in computer science (including the design and implementation of hardware and software).
Computer science is typically thought of as a field of academic study separate from computer programming.
Data structures and algorithms are essential to computer science.
Artificial intelligence, computer systems and networks, security, database systems, human-computer interaction, vision and graphics, numerical analysis, programming languages, software engineering, bioinformatics, and computing theory are the main areas of computer science studied in Nigeria.
Computer Science as a Course to Study
Problem solving, a necessary life skill, is the most significant aspect of computer science. The design, development, and analysis of hardware and software used to address issues in various business, scientific, and social contexts are topics covered by students. Computer science also has a sizable human component because they solve problems for people’s benefit.
A computer science degree will give you a thorough understanding of theories and cutting-edge technologies. Your expertise and knowledge will enable you to create innovative solutions to today’s problems. Students can use their other areas of interest, such as biology, business, cyber security, economics, engineering, information assurance, languages and linguistics, mathematics, physics, public policy, etc. when applied in an interdisciplinary manner to tackle a wider range of complex problems.
Studying computer science in Nigeria can open doors for job opportunities such as,
- Application analyst
- Applications developer
- Cyber security analyst
- Data analyst
- Forensic computer analyst
- Game designer
- Games developer
- Machine learning engineer
- Penetration tester
- Software engineer
- Systems analyst
- UX designer
- Web designer
- Web developer
- Business analyst
- IT sales professional
- IT trainer
- Nanotechnologist
- Network engineer
- Telecommunications researcher
WAEC Subjects Combination for Computer Science
The approved WAEC subjects’ combination for Computer Science include subjects such as.
- Mathematics
- English
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
That means for your chances to get admission into an institution that offers Computer Science, one has to make sure in WAEC that he/she gets at least a C6 in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Other additional subjects that the candidate can write include Civic Education, Igbo, Data science, Computer science, Geography, Fishery and many others.
A computer science degree can get you jobs in Nigeria such as: Games developer, Information systems manager, IT consultant, Multimedia programmer, SEO specialist, Systems analyst, Systems developer, Web designer, Web developer.
A computer scientist in Nigeria is expected to earn between ₦300,000 to ₦2 million. All these depend on the organization and company the computer scientist is working for as well as the amount of time required to meet specific demands.
For your chances to get admission into an institution that offers Computer Science, one has to make sure in WAEC that he/she gets at least a C6 in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Studying computer science in Nigeria requires you to have at least a credit (C6) in Physics, Mathematics, English, Chemistry and Biology.
No, you cannot study computer science with D7 in Physics especially in Federal and State universities in Nigeria. However, some private universities in Nigeria can allow you study computer science with a D7 in Physics.
