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BSc Plant Biology at University of Ilorin

University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Programme overview

The BSc Plant Biology is an undergraduate programme offered at University of Ilorin by the Department of Plant Biology in the Faculty of Life Sciences, Ilorin, Kwara State. It runs for 4 years.

Undergraduate programme of the Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin. The department's page gives the duration as 4 years through UTME.

Level: Undergraduate  |  Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences  |  Department: Plant Biology  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Location: Ilorin, Kwara State

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Application information

Entry requirements

Credit level passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Expected duration 4 years for UTME candidates and 3 years for Direct Entry candidates (two A-level passes in relevant subjects such as Biology, Botany and Chemistry for the 200-level entry).

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

Admission is by UTME and Direct Entry through Post-UTME (Pre-Admission Screening). Candidates must choose the University as first choice on JAMB CAPS. Admission is based on an aggregate of UTME/DE score (50%), Post-UTME screening score (30%) and five relevant O'Level grades (20%). The 2025/2026 UTME minimum was 180.

2026/2027 Post-UTME screening: registration for UTME and Direct Entry candidates closes on Sunday 9 August 2026; scheduled slips can be printed from Monday 10 August 2026; screening tests run from Thursday 13 to Saturday 15 August 2026.

2025/2026 Post-UTME screening registration ran from 28 July to 10 August 2025 on the University portal; the registration fee was N2,000.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://www.unilorin.edu.ng/admissions/

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