BSc Biotechnology and Environmental Biology at Veritas University, Abuja

Programme overview

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

The Department of Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary programme that integrates the biological sciences, agricultural sciences, medical and pharmaceutical sciences, as well as aspects of engineering, computational sciences, and business studies. The programme provides students with broad-based theoretical knowledge and practical skills designed to meet the demands of industry, academia, government, and private sect

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

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Entry requirements

The entry requirements for a four-year degree programme shall be senior secondary certificate (SSC) (WASC; NECO or equivalent) with credit passes in five subjects at not more than two sittings. Such subjects shall include English language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In addition, an acceptable pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is required for admission into 100 Level. Candidates with five credit passes in SSCE (or equivalent) with at least two passes including Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at the GCE Advanced Level or IJMB or JUPEB may be considered for admission into 200 Level. Expected duration of study for Direct Entry (DE) candidates shall be three (3) years.

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

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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