This is to inform the general public and all aspiring University of Benin (UNIBEN) students that the admission requirements for the Department of Fisheries have been published.
The admission requirements include O’level Subject combinations, JAMB UTME Subject combinations, and School and Departmental Cut-Off Marks.
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About the University of Benin
The University of Benin is a federal government-owned university funded and managed by the federal government of Nigeria. The university was founded in 1970. University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a research university located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
The university is one of the oldest in Nigeria and has a large student and staff population. Resulting in a student-staff ratio of about 10:1.
The University has a diverse student population with students from different parts of the country and age brackets. The University of Benin courses cut across various levels in agriculture, science, etc.
University of Benin admission is extremely competitive as Many candidates apply for admission into the university annually. University of Benin’s school fees are also very affordable, and it provides its students with facilities and infrastructure. They have good hostels, roads, electricity, etc.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited faculties and departments in the university.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Fisheries include the following:
- Biology/Agricultural Science
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- English Language plus any other Science subject.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language
- Chemistry
- Biology/Agricultural Science, and any other Science subject.
Special Consideration (Waiver) Remarks
You need to fulfill these conditions to gain Direct Entry admission to study Fisheries if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Agricultural Science, Geography, Mathematics (pure & applied), Physics, Geology, and Economics.
- NCE in Agriculture.
Special Consideration (Waiver) Remarks
UNIBEN accepts:
- ND upper credit/HND lower credit in any one of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, and Cooperatives, Fisheries, Forestry & Wildlife Mgt., Geology, Advanced Microbiology, Food and Brewing Science, Science Laboratory Technology plus the UTME requirements.
- NCE merit in Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics plus the UTME requirements. Does not accept ‘A’ Level pass in Health Science
JAMB Score
All candidates interested in getting admitted into UNIBEN for the 2023/2024 session should know that you must have scored 200 or above in your JAMB result to be eligible for the screening.
Conclusions
We hope this article clarifies the admission requirements for UNIBEN’s Department of Fisheries. RealMina wishes good luck to all students who wish to attend UNIBEN.
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