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BSc Biology at Usumanu Danfodiyo University

Usumanu Danfodiyo University, Nigeria

Programme overview

The BSc Biology is a four-year degree programme in the Department of Biology covering botany, zoology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, ecology and physiology.

Faculty: Faculty of Chemical and Life Sciences  |  Department: Biology  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Location: Sokoto, Sokoto State

What you will study

100 level covers General Biology, General Chemistry and General Physics. 200 level includes Genetics, Biostatistics, General Microbiology, Seed Plants, Chordates and Introductory Ecology. 300 level includes Molecular Biology, Cytology, Immunology, Animal Behaviour and Field Course I. 400 level includes Parasitology, Population Ecology, Hydrobiology, Systematics, Industrial Attachment and a 6-unit Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students intending to read B. Sc. Biology on the 4 year Degree Programme must have five credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at the Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent. In addition, an acceptable pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) into 100 level is required.

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

Undergraduate admission is through the JAMB CAPS portal (UTME and Direct Entry); candidates must upload their O'Level results on JAMB CAPS to be considered for admission.

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

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