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BSc Animal Science and Animal Technology at Benson Idahosa University, Benin City

Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Nigeria

Programme overview

The BSc Animal Science and Animal Technology is an undergraduate programme offered at Benson Idahosa University by the Department of Department of Animal Science & Animal Technology in the Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Benin City, Edo State.

Faculty page states the faculty enjoys full NUC accreditation for most of its programmes.

Level: Undergraduate  |  Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology  |  Department: Department of Animal Science & Animal Technology  |  Location: Benin City, Edo State

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates need credits in at least five subjects (WASSCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB/GCE) at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology/Agricultural Science plus one of Physics, Geography, Economics, Statistics or Additional Mathematics; at least a pass in Physics. Credit in Biology and Agricultural Science with English, Chemistry and Mathematics may be admitted (waiver). Direct Entry (second year): A-level GCE/HSC/HND in Chemistry and one of Biology, Zoology, Botany, Agricultural Science, Physics, Geography, Economics or Mathematics; OND/NCE (Agric Science)/ND/HND in relevant agriculture fields with at least credit pass.

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

Admission is through JAMB UTME with Benson Idahosa University as first choice (minimum UTME score 150 for general admission; 200 for Medicine, Law and Nursing). The university does not conduct post-UTME screening. Direct Entry candidates obtain the JAMB Direct Entry form using A-level qualifications such as JUPEP, IJMB, BSc, OND, HND or NCE, and admission is based on the aggregate score on that form.

The application form is completed and submitted online, and an application fee must be paid online immediately upon submission. The admission letter is downloadable once admission is given. A non-refundable acceptance fee must be paid on the portal no later than two weeks after admission is given.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://biu.edu.ng/admissions/undergraduate-admission/

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