Why Your IJMB Subject Combination Matters
The three subjects you choose for your IJMB A-Level programme must match the faculty requirements of the university course you want to study. Choosing the wrong combination could disqualify you from your desired course even if you score highly. This guide covers every major course area.
Science & Health Courses
Medicine & Surgery / Dentistry
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
This is the most competitive IJMB combination. You will need very high scores — most medical schools require 13–15 points and your O-Level must include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, and Mathematics.
Pharmacy
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
Nursing / Medical Laboratory Science / Physiotherapy
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Agricultural Science / Food Science
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
Engineering & Technology Courses
Electrical / Mechanical / Civil / Chemical Engineering
Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Engineering is one of the most popular IJMB combinations. Strong performance in Mathematics is essential.
Computer Science / Computer Engineering
Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics, Physics, Further Mathematics
Architecture / Quantity Surveying / Estate Management
Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics, Physics, Fine Art
Arts & Law Courses
Law
Subjects: Literature in English, Government, CRS/IRS or Literature in English, Government, Economics
Law is highly competitive. Most universities require 13–15 points for IJMB candidates. Your O-Level must include Literature in English.
English Language / Linguistics
Subjects: Literature in English, Government, French or Literature in English, Government, History
History / International Relations
Subjects: History, Government, Economics or History, Government, Literature in English
Mass Communication / Journalism
Subjects: Literature in English, Government, Economics or Government, Economics, Geography
Social Science & Commercial Courses
Economics / Development Economics
Subjects: Economics, Mathematics, Government or Economics, Mathematics, Geography
Accounting / Banking & Finance
Subjects: Accounting, Economics, Commerce or Accounting, Economics, Mathematics
Business Administration / Management
Subjects: Economics, Accounting, Commerce or Economics, Government, Mathematics
Political Science / Public Administration
Subjects: Government, Economics, History or Government, Literature in English, Economics
Psychology / Sociology
Subjects: Government, Economics, Biology or Biology, Chemistry, Economics
Geography / Urban & Regional Planning
Subjects: Geography, Economics, Mathematics or Geography, Government, Economics
Education Courses
Education (Science)
Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Education (Arts)
Subjects: Literature in English, Government, History
Education (Social Science)
Subjects: Economics, Government, Mathematics
Key Rules to Remember
- You must choose exactly 3 subjects from the IJMB approved subject list
- Your O-Level credits must include at least 3 subjects that match your IJMB combination
- English Language and Mathematics O-Level credits are required for almost all courses
- If unsure, always check the specific requirements of your target university's prospectus
- You cannot change your subject combination after registration without penalty