BSc Biochemistry at Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State

Programme overview

The BSc Biochemistry is an undergraduate programme offered at Thomas Adewumi University by the Department of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Computing and Applied Sciences, Oko-Irese, Kwara State. It runs for 4 years.

Biochemistry is the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level. It emerged as a distinct discipline around the beginning of the 20th century when scientists combined chemistry, physiology, and biology to investigate the chemistry of living systems.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Computing and Applied Sciences | Department: Biological Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Location: Oko-Irese, Kwara State

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Entry requirements

O'Level Requirements Five O’ Level Credit passes in English Language, Biology, Chemistry and either Mathematics or Physics at not more than two sittings. Direct Entry Requirements At least two A’ Level passes chosen from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics or other relevant science subjects in addition to UTME requirements. UTME Subjects English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

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

NGN 450,000 a year (2025/2026). 100L school fees (TOTAL FEE column under the SCHOOL FEES heading) for 2025/2026 from the 100L school fees and accommodation structure; the schedule groups several programmes under one figure. 200L-500L figures are lower and listed separately in the docume Source

Domestic applicants: NGN 400,000 a year. Official 'Tuition Fees Breakdown (Fresh Students)' on the BSc Biochemistry page: Tuition N400,000 (others N225,000; hostel room of four N150,000; total N775,000). Only tuition recorded. Published for this programme only; academic year not stated. Source

Freshmen arrive on 28 September 2025 and registration and lectures begin on 29 September 2025 (2025/2026 session). Entry is by UTME (candidates must choose the university in JAMB or change institution) with a minimum UTME cut-off of 140 for 2024/2025; five O'Level credits including English and Mathematics.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://www.tau.edu.ng/admissions.php?i=16&a=admission-requirements

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