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BSc Microbiology at Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State

Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State, Nigeria

Programme overview

The BSc Microbiology is an undergraduate programme offered at Western Delta University by the Department of Microbiology in the College of Natural & Applied Sciences, Oghara, Delta State. It runs for 4 years.

The B.Sc. Microbiology programme provides an extensive exploration of microscopic organisms and their pivotal roles in human health, agriculture, biotechnology, and the environment.

Level: Undergraduate  |  Faculty: College of Natural & Applied Sciences  |  Department: Microbiology  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Location: Oghara, Delta State

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Application information

Entry requirements

UTME subjects: English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics. O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. Direct Entry (200 Level): acceptable JUPEB, IJMB, ND or NCE qualifications in relevant disciplines. Minimum UTME 160 (indicative cut-off on programme page).

Published UTME minimum: 160. Confirm the current year's cut-off with the university.

NGN 95,000 a year (2025/2026). Base tuition only for the Science faculty band, 100-200 Level: N110,000 at 300-400 Level, N120,000 at 500 Level+; excludes other charges. Faculty band matched by college name. Source

Admission by UTME (100 Level) with Post-UTME CBT screening, or Direct Entry (200 Level). Resumption is typically September or October.

Postgraduate (PGD, Masters, MPhil, PhD) admission is through the School of Postgraduate Studies, with an entrance interview in June.

Undergraduate application window typically opens in March; Post-UTME screening runs May to June. The application processing fee is N5,000 (subject to change), paid by debit card or bank transfer on the portal.

The postgraduate application window typically runs from March to May.

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

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