BTech Science Laboratory Technology at University of Port-Harcourt

Programme overview

The School of Science Laboratory Technology runs a full-time Bachelor of Technology degree approved by Senate in 2011. The school aims to produce technologists with practical skills to manage institutional, industrial and research laboratories and workshops.

Faculty: School of Science Laboratory Technology | Duration: 5 years minimum (7 years maximum) | Location: Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

What you will study

The B.Tech. is offered with options in Biochemistry and Chemistry Technology, Biomedical Technology, Geology and Mining Technology, Industrial Chemistry and Petrochemical Technology, Microbiology Technology, Physics with Electronics Technology, and Physics with Production Technology. Year one covers General Chemistry, General Biology, Algebra and Trigonometry, Calculus, Mechanics and Properties of Matter, Engineering Drawing and Communication Studies.

Career pathways

Management of institutional, industrial and research laboratories and workshops; design, testing and maintenance of devices and systems; laboratory-based research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

SSCE or equivalent with credit passes in five subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, plus an acceptable UTME score. Post-UTME screening and Direct Entry routes are not detailed for this programme.

Undergraduate admission is by UTME with Post-UTME screening; candidates must be 16 years or above by September 2026. Direct Entry candidates go through separate Direct Entry screening.

Graduate programmes (PGD, Master's, PhD, MD/MS, DBA) are advertised for the 2026/2027 session through the School of Graduate Studies. PhD admission is based on interview performance.

The Post-UTME screening form fee is N2,000, paid via Remita (card or bank) before completing the online form.

Sale and submission of graduate application forms for the 2026/2027 session closes on Monday 2 November 2026. Applications are made online at pgs.uniportdatacenter.net; the application fee is N15,000 and a mandatory prospectus fee of N15,000 is also payable online. The application fee is non-refundable.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://aris.uniport.edu.ng/

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