Marine Engineering is a course that is becoming popular among secondary school students who are preparing for the WAEC/WASSCE examinations. In this article, we would look at subject combinations for marine engineering. These subject combination would be relevant as it would determine placement into the university.
Marine Engineering As A Profession In Nigeria
A marine engineer is one with training in marine engineering, also known as maritime engineering, is in charge of operating, maintaining, and repairing all significant mechanical and engineered equipment on board a ship.
Any vessel’s mechanical operations are aided by a number of mechanical systems, such as the propulsion system, electricity and power generation system, lubrication and fuel systems, water distillation system, lighting system, and air conditioning system, among others.
Marine Engineering As A Course To Study
Design, invention, construction, and maintenance of seagoing vessels and navigational aids are all topics covered by the field of marine engineering. Marine engineering is primarily concerned with the design and production of the internal machinery found in boats, ships, and submarines. Students who study marine engineering are prepared to create propulsion systems, auxiliary power sources, and operational tools. Working with and maintaining these systems is a part of the technical duties.
WAEC Subjects Combination For Marine Engineering
The approved WAEC subjects combination for marine engineering include subjects such as;
- Mathematics
- English
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Geography
That means for your chances to get admission into an institution that offers marine engineering, one has to make sure in WAEC that he/she gets at least a C6 in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Other additional courses that can be an added advantage include; Further Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Data Science etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The approved WAEC subjects combination for marine engineering include subjects such as;
Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology. The candidate needs to get at least a credit (C6) in the five core subjects to be able to study marine engineering.
Like other engineering and natural science fields, marine engineering is primarily based on mathematics. Calculus, differential equations, and statistics courses are prerequisites for all marine engineering programs.
To stand a chance to get admitted into marine engineering, the candidate should strive hard to get a minimum mark of 180 marks in JAMB/UTME.
Further Maths is not compulsory for marine engineering, however; it is an added advantage for the candidate who wants to study marine engineering in the university.
Physics is an essential course needed to study marine engineering in the university. The candidate is expected to get at least a credit (C6) in Physics to be considered eligible.
A Marine Engineer is expected to make about ₦300,000 per month working in the marine engineering industry in Nigeria.
Students interested in studying marine engineering in Nigeria can apply to the only six (6) fully accredited universities in Nigeria. They include; Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), University of Benin (UNIBEN), Federal University Petroleum Resource Effurun (FUPRE), Niger Delta University, Yenagoa (NDU), and Rivers State University (RSU)
