Candidates seeking admission into Biochemistry should possess any of the following qualifications: At least five Ordinary Level credits passes in WASC, WAEC SSCE/GCE, NECO, SSCE or at least five merit-level passes in Teachers Grade II Certificate Examination (TC II) or any of their recognized equivalents at not more than two sitting. The subjects should include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
In addition to (a) above, candidates for direct entry must have the following;
(i) At least two Advanced Level passes in the General Certificate of Education (GCE) or the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or any of their recognized equivalents at not more than two sittings. The subjects should include any two of the three core science subject namely – Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
(ii) At least a Credit level pass in Diploma from a recognized university in any of the following:
(iii) Ordinary National Diploma (OND) with at least an Upper Credit level pass in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) or Food technology from recognized Polytechnic or College of Technology.
(iv) Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a Lower Credit level pass in Food Technology or Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) in a relevant area from a recognized Polytechnic or College of Technology.
(v) Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) with at least a Credit level pass in Biology or Chemistry from a recognized College of Education. In addition, candidates should have at least an overall Merit level pass.
First Year (100 Level) Admission
Admission into preliminary courses for a degree in Microbiology at Benson Idahosa University will be the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which shall be open to candidates who have obtained credits in at least five subjects at the G.C.E. ordinary level or at the West African School Certificate Examination/Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or equivalent at not more than two sittings. The five subjects obtained must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Direct Entry Admission
In addition to satisfying the matriculation requirements as stated for candidates seeking admission to first year courses, candidates for direct entry into the second year courses must: