BSc Biotechnology at Kaduna State University, Kaduna

Programme overview

The BSc Biotechnology programme was established in 2020 and applies modern scientific methods to health, agriculture, industry and the environment. It combines laboratory work, research and industrial training.

Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences | Department: Department of Biochemistry | Duration: 4 years (3 years via Direct Entry) | Location: Kaduna, Kaduna State

What you will study

Foundation courses in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics lead to molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, biochemistry and bioinformatics, then specialised areas in agricultural, medical, environmental and industrial biotechnology. Students complete six months of SIWES industrial training at 300 level and a final-year project. Graduation requires 140 credit units of core courses (including SIWES and the research project) plus 5 elective units for 100-level entrants, or 100 core units plus 5 elective units for 200-level entrants.

Career pathways

Research scientist, biotechnologist, clinical research coordinator, biomedical scientist, biotech product manager, environmental consultant, agricultural biotechnologist, regulatory affairs specialist, bioinformatics specialist, quality control analyst and entrepreneur.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BSc Biotechnology: credit passes in at least five subjects including Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Biology and Physics at SSCE or equivalent, with results from up to two sittings considered. UTME subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English. Direct Entry to 200 level (3-year degree): good passes (A-E) at Advanced Level in at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, or a National Diploma in a life-sciences related discipline; candidates deficient in communication skills take English/communication courses at 100 level.

Undergraduate admission is through JAMB CAPS: admitted candidates accept the offer on JAMB CAPS, verify O-Level results, upload the JAMB admission letter and result slip on the KASU SAFApply portal, pay the acceptance fee and then pay school fees through the KASU student portal. Registration for new students in the 2024/2025 session ran from 15 January to 2 February 2025.

Applications are submitted online through the KASU SAFApply portal (applicant.safapply.com/kasu for undergraduate, kasupg for postgraduate).

Apply through the university admissions page: https://kasu.edu.ng/apply-to-kasu/

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