PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES OF PROGRAMME

The disciplines of Science are the foundation of technological development and advancement with attendant contributions to national growth and development. B. Tech degree programme in Biochemistry is structured to train students in biology/chemistry oriented academic environment - specifically, understanding the Chemistry of living organisms and metabolic activities taking place within the system of living organism (Plant and Animals) in relation to revealing its alteration effects as apparent in human physiological disorders and diseases.

The biochemistry courses are structured to allow assortment of theoretical concepts with their applications in a growing scientific world, growth of chemical industries coupled with the training of professional Biochemists has an enormous influence on human life and paramount in national development

On these premise, Biochemistry programme would be involved in the following:

1. Provision of basic education in the science of biochemistry.
2. Produce graduates who will be sound in basic biochemical principles and techniques also who will possess good character that can be employed in chemical and allied industries, brewery, food and beverage industries, research institutes, academics and self-employed thereby contributing to national development.
3. Provide centre of excellence in Biochemistry at postgraduate level to provoke academic staff to carry out research and to encourage internationally acclaimed biochemists for collaboration.
4. Provide adequate services to students and staff from other programmes that require the knowledge of biochemistry.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Candidates should possess GCE, WASC or NECO ‘O’ level result with passes at credit level in at least five subjects which must include English language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology or Agricultural science.
2. UTME Entrance Requirements: The UTME subjects for candidates seeking admission into Biochemistry degree programme include English language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
3. Direct Entry Requirements: The 4 year degree programme is for direct entry candidates who must possess ‘O’ level credits in English language and Mathematics plus at least 2 ‘A’ level HSC passes in the relevant science subjects including Chemistry, Biology and Physics. A good National Diploma from recognized Polytechnics and College of Technology with a minimum of Upper Credit at National Diploma level along with the GCE, WASC or NECO ‘O’ level requirements for UTME admission.
4. Transfer of candidate: Students can be allowed to transfer from other programmes into 200 level  of Biochemistry programme if they satisfy the university conditions of transfer and existence of vacancies in biochemistry programme.

PROGRAMME DURATION

The duration for the B.Tech Biochemistry shall be five academic sessions for students that entered the University by UTME admission and four academic sessions for those by direct entry admission.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for the award of B. Tech (Biochemistry), a student must have

1. Passed all compulsory courses, and minimum units of elective courses
2. Accumulated a minimum of 180 course units for students admitted through UTME and 136 for students admitted through Direct Entry.
3. Completed the compulsory 6 month industrial training.