BSc Biotechnology at Bowen University, Iwo

Programme overview

The BSc Biotechnology is an undergraduate programme offered at Bowen University by the Department of Biotechnology in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, Iwo, Osun State.

Focused on harnessing biological systems for technological advancement, Biotechnology trains students in genetic manipulation, biomanufacturing, and molecular diagnostics.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science | Department: Biotechnology | Location: Iwo, Osun State

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Application information

Entry requirements

O-level (WAEC/NECO): Five (5) credit passes in English, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology. UTME subjects: English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics. (official college page)

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

NGN 905,340 a year (2026/2027). Academic Fees (tuition) for 100-level Category A students, 2026/2027 session, as listed in the 100 Level Schedule of Fees. Excludes accommodation (NGN 250,000), other fees (NGN 170,000: BBSF, entrepreneurship, internet and portal, health care, caution fee Source

Domestic applicants: NGN 905,340 a year (2026/2027). "Academic Fees" for 100 Level (Category A, incoming) as listed under "Biotechnology" on the 100 Level fees schedule; excludes accommodation (N250,000), other fees (N170,000) and bench fee where listed. Kobo rounded. Source

Admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session are open; applicants must have sat the 2026 UTME and choose Bowen as first choice; five credits (English and four other subjects) in not more than two sittings (one sitting for Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science and Physiotherapy). Online post-UTME runs 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday, every week.

Application is ongoing and candidates can apply at any time; undergraduate application fee is NGN 2,000 (non-refundable), paid online at ugadmissions.bowen.edu.ng; the form can only be purchased online.

Postgraduate application form fee is NGN 20,000 plus NGN 300 payment gateway fee (total NGN 20,300), non-refundable, paid by card or bank transfer through the applicant portal.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://bowen.edu.ng/admissions-bowen/

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