BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
IN NIGERIA INSTITUTIONS
| INSTITUTIONS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | UTME REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJESTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASARAWA
ZAMFARA |
Two (2) 'A' Level passes chosen from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology. NCE/ND/HND in related programmes plus the UTME requirements. |
Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology. | Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology. |
| (i) FUTA accepts; a) National Diploma with a minimum of Upper Credit or equivalent from recognized Polytechnic or College of Technology; or b) GCE 'A' Level or equivalent with passes in Mathematics and at least one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science at minimum of grade C. |
(i) FUTA requires five (5) five SSC credit passes or its equivalent at a maximum of two (2) sittings in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science. | (i) AAU and EKSU require Mathematics. | |
| (ii) BINGHAM and ILORIN require 'A' Level passes in Chemistry and Biology. | (ii) OAU accepts Physics or Biology. | (ii) OAU requires Chemistry, Mathematics and either Biology or Physics. | |
| (iii) COOU accepts ND credit in related programmes | (iii) ABSU requires 'O' Level credit pass in Physics. | (iii) ILORIN requires Biology, Chemistry and Physics. | |
| (iv) MINNA, COOU and UDU accept ND/HND lower credit plus four (4) 'O' Level credit passes in relevant subjects. | (iv) IMSU and COOU accept 'O' Level pass in English Language. | (iv) SALEM, MAKURDI, OSUSTECH, OSUSTECH, ABU and BENIN require Biology, Chemistry and Physics. | |
| (v) BABCOCK, KSU, PHC, ABSU and IMSU No Direct Entry | (v) UMUDIKE same as in Food Science and Technology | (v) BOWEN requires Chemistry and any two (2) of Physics, Mathematics and Biology. | |
| (vi) BENIN does not accept Mathematics at 'A' Level. In addition to UTME requirements accepts (a) ND upper credit / HND lower credit in Food Technology or Science Laboratory Technology. (b) NCE credit in Biology or Chemistry. |
(vi) NDU requires five (5) 'O' Level credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings. | (vi) AJAYI - Same as Chemistry. | |
| (vii) UMUDIKE requires 'A' Level passes in Chemistry and Biology/Botany/Zoology. | (vii) CRUTECH- Same as Biological Science. | (vii) BELLS does not require Biology in lieu of Mathematics. | |
| (viii) OOU accepts ND/HND in relevant programmes plus the UTME requirements. | (viii) AJAYI requires five (5) 'O' Level credit passes which must include English language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology at one (1) sitting or six (6) 'O' Level credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings. | (viii) WESTERN-DEL requires Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. | |
| (ix) EKSU - ND upper credit from recognised institution. | (ix) MAIDUGURI accepts 'O' Level passes in English Language and Mathematics. | (ix) FUTA requires Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and Mathematics/Physics. | |
| (x) BIU accepts ND and NCE in relevant programme/subjects. | (x) CUAB accepts 'O' Level credit pass in Agricultural Science in lieu of Biology. | (x) KWASU requires Chemistry, Biology plus any one (1) of Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics or Geography. | |
| (xi) AAU accepts first degree and five (5) 'O' Level credit passes in relevant subjects for Direct Entry. | (xi) EBSU requires 'O' Level credit pass in Mathematics or Physics. | (xi) CUAB and SAU require Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics. | |
| (xii) UNN accepts 'A' Level passes in Chemistry, Biology Botany or Zoology and Physics plus the UTME requirements and Degree in relevant programmes. | (xii) BELLS require five (5) 'O' Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology/ Geography/ Further Mathematics/ Agricultural Science. | (xii) OSUSTECH requires Chemistry, Biology and Physics. | |
| (xiii) AJAYI accepts two (2) 'A' Level passes or equivalents in Chemistry and Biology including the UTME requirements. | (xiii) REDEEMER'S requires five (5) 'O' Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology/ Agricultural Sciences. | (xiii) SOUTHWESTERN - Same as Microbiology. | |
| (xiv) EBSU requires three (3) 'A' Level passes in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics. | (xiv) WESTERN-DEL requires five (5) 'O' Level credit passes which must include Chemistry, English Language, Biology, Mathematics and Physics. | (xiv) UNIOSUN requires Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. | |
| (xv) CUAB accepts (i) two (2) 'A' Level passes in Chemistry and any one (1) of Physics, Mathematics or Biology or (ii) IJMB at acceptable grades. (iii) NCE, ND, HND lower credit may be admitted to the appropriate level. | (xv) PLASU - Same as in Chemistry. | (xv) NILE accepts any three (3) Science subjects. | |
| (xvi) COOU accepts ND/HND lower credit in Food Science Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Biogenetic Engineering or its equivalent. | (xvi) GOUU accepts 'O' Level credit pass in any other Science subject in lieu of Physics. | (xvi) FED-DUTSINMA requires English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics. | |
| (xvii) FUTO requires; a) At least two (2) 'A' Level passes not below Grade C in Chemistry and Biology. b) ND/HND at Upper Credit level in life sciences. c) First Degree in life sciences. d) Very good passes in three JUPEB subjects namely Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics. It does not accept NCE. Candidates must in addition meet the 'O' Level requirements. |
(xvii) KWASU accepts 'O' Level credit passes in Further Mathematics and Agricultural Science. | (xvii) DELSU requires Biology, Chemistry and Physics. | |
| (xviii) BOWEN accepts 'A' Level/IJMB/NCE/ND or approved equivalent in Chemistry and either Mathematics or Physics. | (xviii) RENAISSANCE requires (5) five 'O' Level credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings. | (xviii) FED-GASHUA accepts Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics. | |
| (xix) BIU requires in addition to the UTME requirements specified, a minimum of two (2) 'A' Level passes in relevant subjects or NCE 3 merits or ND credit in relevant programme. | (xix) MAKURDI - Candidates seeking admission into any of these programmes must possess five (5)'O' Level credit passes from one (1) examination body (i.e. either WAEC or NECO) and obtained at not more than two (2) sittings. The department does not accept the combination of both WAEC and NECO. Students of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi Pre-degree Remedial Science Programme who pass their end of session examinations are considered for admission on the condition that they also pass the UTME. NOTE: Agricultural Science and Health Science shall not be accepted in place of Biology. Further Mathematics shall not be accepted in place of Physics or Mathematics. | (xix) AAUA requires Biology, Chemistry and Physics. | |
| (xx) WESLEYUNI accepts two (2) 'A' Level passes in Chemistry and any one (1) of Biology, Physics and Mathematics. | (xx) SAU accepts 'O' Level credit passes in Technical Drawing, Agricultural Science or Geography in lieu of Physics | (xx) FED-DUTSE accepts Chemistry, Biology and Physics. | |
| (xxi) UNIOSUN also accepts 'A' Level pass in Botany, ND lower credit and approved equivalents. | (xxi) UMYUK requires five (5) 'O' Level credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings. | (xxi) RSUST requires Mathematics, Biology Chemistry. | |
| (xxii) CRAWFORD accepts ND upper credit or HND in relevant programmes. 'O' Level credit pass in either Physics or Mathematics in addition to 'A' Level passes in Chemistry and Biology is acceptable. | (xxii) SOUTHWESTERN - Same as Microbiology. | (xxii) MAIDUGURI requires Chemistry and any two (2) of Biology, Mathematics and Physics. | |
| (xxiii) BELLS accepts (a) two (2) 'A' Level passes chosen from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. (b) ND/HND in related programme plus the UTME requirements. |
(xxiii) LANDMARK accepts in lieu of Physics 'O' Level credit passes in any of the following subjects: Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Agricultural Science, Food and Nutrition. | (xxiii) FED-OYE EKITI requires Biology, Chemistry and Physics. | |
| (xxiv) WESTERN-DEL accepts (a) two (2) 'A' Level passes obtained at one (1) sitting from Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics in addition to 'O' Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. (b)) ND upper credit in relevant programmes, Food Chemistry, Brewing Science, Food Technology, Science Laboratory Technology in addition to the 'O' Level requirements. HND lower credit in relevant programme. NCE credit in Biology or Chemistry. |
(xxiv) SOSU accepts HND lower credit or ND upper credit in Science Laboratory Technology, Food Science Technology or its equivalent. | (xxiv) FUTO requires Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics. | |
| (xxv) JABU requires Chemistry and any other one (1) from Biology, Physics and Mathematics. | (xxv) ODUDUWA accepts 'O' Level credit pass in Agricultural Science or Health Science in place of Biology. | (xxv) FED-WUKARI requires Biology, Chemistry and any of Physics or Mathematics. | |
| (xxvi) RHEMA accepts ND in Chemistry, Food Science and Technology or NCE in Biology/Chemistry. | (xxvi) FED-DUTSINMA accepts Five 'O' level Credits including: English Language, Mathematics, Physic, Chemistry and Biology. | (xxvi) CARITAS requires Physics, Chemistry, Biology. | |
| (xxvii) EVANGEL same as in Chemistry. | (xxvii) UNIKINGS accepts five (5) credits at SSC in English Language, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Biology. | (xxvii) MAUTY requires Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. | |
| (xxviii) KWASU accepts a) two (2) 'A' Level passes or its equivalent, one (1) of which must be in relevant subject. b) ND upper credit in relevant programme. c) HND lower credit in the relevant programme. |
(xxviii) EUI requires five (5) credit passes at SSC or its equivalent in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology at not more than two (2) sittings. | (xxviii) LAGOS requires English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. | |
| (xxix) OSUSTECH accepts a) two (2) 'A' Level passes in Chemistry Biology or Physics. b) ND distinction and credit in relevant programmes. |
(xxix) DELSU requires five (5) 'O' Level credits and must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. | (xxix) FED-LOKOJA requires Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Physics. | |
| (xxx) MAKURDI requires 'A' Level passes in Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics must be obtained. NCE, ND, and HND credit in Science/ Technology would be considered in addition to the UTME requirements. | (xxx) FED-GASHUA requires five (5) SSC credit passes in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics. | (xxx) ABU requires Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. | |
| (xxxi) FUNAAB accepts a) ND upper credit in Analytical and Industrial Chemistry, Science Laboratory Technology or related programmes. b) NCE credit in Biology or Chemistry. c) two (2) 'A' Level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Botany/ Zoology, Physics and Mathematics. |
(xxxi) AAUA requires five (5) 'O' Level credit passes to include English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. | (xxxi) PHC requires Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. | |
| (xxxii) MCPHERSON accepts ND upper credit or HND lower credit in relevant programme. 'O' Level credit pass in either Physics or Mathematics in addition to 'A' Level passes in Chemistry and Biology is acceptable. | (xxxii) FED-DUTSE requires five (5) 'O' Level credit passes at SSC level or its equivalent to include Englsih Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. | (xxxii) FED-KASHERE requires Biology, Chemistry and any of Physics or Mathematics. | |
| (xxxiii) CALEB - Same as Microbiology and Industrial Biotechnology. | (xxxiii) RSUST requires five (5) 'O' Level credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. | (xxxiii) KASU requires Biology, Chemistry and one other Science subject. | |
| (xxxiv) UMYUK accepts candidates with 'A' Level, IJMB, with a minimum of nine (9) points. 'A' Level candidates must have Chemistry. NCE candidates must have Chemistry and Biology. | (xxxiv) MOUNTAIN TOP requires five (5) credit passes at SSC or its equivalent to include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at not more than two (2) sittings. | (xxxiv) LANDMARK requires Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. | |
| (xxxv) SOUTHWESTERN - Same as Microbiology. | (xxxv) FUTO requires five (5) 'O' level credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology in not more than two (2) sittings. | ||
| (xxxvi) LAGOS accepts Very good passes in the following three (3) JUPEB/A-level subjects Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Candidates must satisfy the UTME requirements. | (xxxvi) ILORIN requires five (5) 'O' Level Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. | ||
| (xxxvii) NILE accepts any two (2) 'A' Level passes in Science subjects. Also accepts ND/HND lower credit or NCE merit in relevant subjects/programmes. | (xxxvii) FED-WUKARI requires Candidates must obtain Five (5) Credits at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and any one from the following subjects; Physics/Agricultural Science/Health Science/Animal Husbandry obtained from Senior School Certificate(SSCE), National Examination Council(NECO), National Business and Technical Examination Board(NABTEB) or its equivalent. | ||
| (xxxviii) UNIKINGS requires two (2) 'A' Level passes in Chemistry and any one of Physics, Mathematics or Biology. It also accepts ND/NCE with good grades in relevant 'O' Level subjects. | (xxxviii) CARITAS requires Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science. | ||
| (xxxix) FED-DUTSINMA accepts Two 'A' level passes in Chemistry and any one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics. ND/NCE with good grades and relevant 'O' level subjects. | (xxxix) MAUTY requires Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology. | ||
| (xl) PLASU accepts a) degree in any programmes provided the candidate meets the UTME requirements. b) HND lower credit in relevant programme with the UTME requirements c) ND lower credit in relevant programme with the UTME requirements. d) IJMB minimum of seven (7) points with passes in relevant subjects, with the UTME requirements. e) PLASU does not accept University diplomas and other diplomas not accredited by the relevant accrediting bodies. |
(xl) LAGOS requires Five O/Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. | ||
| (xli) UMYUK accepts a minimum of nine (9) points in IJMB/ 'A' Level/NCE in Chemistry and Biology. Candidates with ND lower credit in Nutrition and Dietetics and Science Laboratory Technology from recognised institutions may also be admitted. | (xli) FED-LOKOJA requires Five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. | ||
| (xlii) EUI accepts; a) Two (2) 'A' Level passes chosen from Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics and Biology/Botany/Zoology. b) NCE/ND/HND with credit passes in related field plus UTME requirement. c) A very good pass in JUPEB in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. d) IJMB passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. |
(xlii) ABU requires Five 'O' level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. | ||
| (xliii) DELSU requires 'A' Level passes in Chemistry and Biology or (Zoology/Botany). | (xliii) PHC requires Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology. | ||
| (xliv) FED-GASHUA accepts OND/ND Upper credit. HND Lower and NCE Merit and above, IJMB 6 Points and above will be admitted into 200 Level. It also accepts three (3) 'A' Level passes chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. | (xliv) FED-LAFIA requires Five (5) Credit passes at SSCE, GCE, NECO and NABTEB O' Level examination in Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics in not more than two sittings. | ||
| (xlv) FED-DUTSE requires: (a) two (2) 'A' Level passes, one in Chemistry, and the other from; Biology (Botany/Zoology), Physics or Mathematics. (b) IJMB with minimum of ten (10) points in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics/Mathematics. (c) National Diploma with Upper Credit in MLS, SLT, ND, FST, and other related courses. (d) HND with at least Lower Credit; B.Sc. in related courses with at least Third Class. |
(xlv) FED-KASHERE accepts Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. | ||
| (xlvi) RSUST in addition to 'O' Level requirements accepts: (a) HND (Lower Credit) in relevant discipline. (b) OND/ND (Upper Credit) in relevant discipline. (c) HSC/GCE 'A' Level passes in at least two (2) relevant subjects; One of which must be Chemistry. |
(xlvi) KASU accepts Five 'O' level credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. | ||
| (xlvii) FED-OYE EKITI requires two (2) 'A' Level passes chosen from Chemistry and any one of Physics, or Biology. | (xlvii) LANDMARK accepts Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and one of the following Physics, Agricultural Science, Food and nutrition. | ||
| (xlviii) MOUNTAIN TOP requires at least five (5) 'O' Level credit passes with a minimum of two (2) relevant subjects at GCE/IJMB 'A' Level or any approved equivalents in relevant Science subjects. Or Foundation/JUPEB obtained from Mountain Top University or other recognized Universities. | |||
| (xlix) ILORIN accepts two (2) 'A' Level passes or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. | |||
| (l) FED-WUKARI - Direct Entry candidates must obtain two 'A' Level passes in Science subjects which must include Biology, Chemistry or any other relevant subjects at GCE A/ Level /IJMB/Advanced NABTEB or merit pass at NCE at least credit in OND/HND in relevant field. Candidate must also satisfy UTME admission requirements in Five (5) Credits of relevant subjects including English and Mathematics. | |||
| (li) MAUTY accepts Two (2) A level passes or Equivalent chosen from Chemistry and Biology. ND/HND with Lower Credit in relevant Fields. | |||
| (lii) FED-LOKOJA accepts In addition to UTME Entry Requirement; Two (2) 'A' Level passes chosen from Chemistry and any one (1) of Biology, Physics or Mathematics. IJMB minimum of 7 points with passes in relevant subjects. NCE Credit pass in Chemistry and Biology. ND upper credit in Analytical and Industrial Chemistry, Science Laboratory Technology or related programmes from a recognised institution. HND lower credit in relevant programmes from Accredited Tertiary Institutions. Degree (Third Class) relevant to the programme. | |||
| (liii) PHC accepts Two (2) A/level passes in JUPEB or IJMB or HSC or GCE in Biology and any one of Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics including UTME entry requirements. | |||
| (liv) CARITAS accepts; a) Bachelor's Degree in one (1) of Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology and Zoology. b) NCE/ND/HND Lower credit in one (1) of Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology and Zoology. c) Two (2) GCE A'Level/IJMB/JUPEB Passes chosen from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
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| (lv) ABU accepts 'A' level /IJMB passes in Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. | |||
| (lvi) FED-LAFIA accepts In addition to UTME requirements, DE candidate must have any of the following: Two A' level credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics; Minimum of 9 points in IJMB; Department does not accept NCE. ND: Lower credit in relevant disciplines/ HND. | |||
| (lvii) FED-KASHERE accepts In addition to the 'O' Level requirement, candidate must have 10 Points in IJMB in relevant subjects or ND with at least Lower Credit in relevant discipline. | |||
| (lviii) LANDMARK accepts Two (2) A level passes chosen from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology. NCE/ND/HND in related programmes plus the UTME requirements. | |||
| (lix) KASU accepts Two 'A' passes in Chemistry and Biology. 'A' Level Mathematics is not accepted in lieu of Biology. ND/HND/NCE in related field with a minimum of merit and Upper Credits in addition to 'O' Level requirements. IJMB minimum of 7 points and above. | |||
| (lx) FUTO requires; a) At least two (2) 'A' Level passes not below Grade C in Chemistry and Biology. b) ND/HND at Upper Credit level in life sciences. c) First Degree in life sciences. d) Very good passes in three JUPEB subjects namely Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics. It does not accept NCE. Candidates must in addition meet the 'O' Level requirements. |
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