BSc Biochemistry at Veritas University, Abuja

Programme overview

The BSc Biochemistry is an undergraduate programme offered at Veritas University by the Department of Biochemistry in the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Bwari, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. It runs for 4 years.

The Department of Biochemistry at Veritas University Abuja, within the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, is dedicated to the study of chemical processes in living organisms. It provides high-quality education and research training focused on understanding the molecular basis of life, health, and disease.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences | Department: Biochemistry | Duration: 4 years | Location: Bwari, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory

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Entry requirements

Admission into the Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Biochemistry is merit-based. Candidates may enter through three primary modes: ; A. Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) ; • Requirement: Minimum of five (5) credit passes in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB, obtained in not more than two sittings. ; • Compulsory Subjects: English Language, and Mathematics. ; • Other Subjects: Three other relevant Science subjects. ; • Process: Must make an acceptable cut-off mark in the JAMB UTME and pass the University's post-UTME screening. ; Direct Entry (DE) ; • Requirement: Five O-Level credits (including English and Mathematics) PLUS one of the following: ; o Advanced Level (A-Level) passes in two relevant subjects (Chemistry and Physics) ; o Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB) qualification.

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

NGN 1,946,480 a year. Tuition for new students from the university fee calculator (undergraduate, local and international students shown the same tuition); returning students pay 1,868,080. Session is not stated on the page. Excludes accommodation, faculty/departmental dues an Source

Domestic applicants: NGN 1,946,480 a year. Veritas fees calculator, undergraduate tuition for new students (returning-student rates differ, e.g. 1,868,080). Excludes accommodation and separate faculty/other dues. Source

Admission is open to UTME candidates with a minimum score of 170 (including those who did not choose Veritas University as first or second choice), Direct Entry candidates and transfer students from other universities. The academic session comprises 2 semesters of 4 months each.

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

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