B.Sc. Hons (Physics)
Faculty:
Physical Sciences
Department:
Physics
Type:
Part time
Duration:
4 Years
Admission Requirements for the Six-Year Part Time Degree Programme (UME):
Candidates seeking admission into this Programme should possess any of the following qualifications:
At least five Ordinary level credit passes in WAEC SSCE/GCE/NECO SSCE or
at least five merit passes in Teachers' Grade II Certificate Examination (T.C II) or
its recognized equivalent in not more than two sittings.
The subjects should include, English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and either Biology or Agricultural Science subject.
The University Central Examination (UCEE) subjects are:
* Use of English
* Physics
* Chemistry and
* Mathematics
Five-Year PartTime Degree Programme (Direct Entry)
In addition to the requirements in A above, candidates who possess any of the following qualifications may be considered for admission:,
(i) At least two advanced level passes in the General Certificate of Education (GCE) or the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its recognized equivalent at not more than two sittings. The subjects should Physics and either of Chemistry or Mathematics.
(ii) At least a merit level pass in the University of Benin Diploma only in any of the following:
(a). Analytical and Industrial Chemistry (DAIC)
(b). Science Laboratory Technology (DSLT)
(c). Geology (DIG)
(d). Computer Engineering (DICE)
(e). Chemical Engineering (DICHE)
(f). Maritime Studies, Information and Communication Technology.
(iii) Diploma from recognized Universities with at least an Upper Credit level pass in areas listed in B(ii) above.
(iv) Ordinary National Diploma (OND) with at least an Upper credit level passes in Science Laboratory Technology (STL), Geology/Mining, Polymer Chemistry, Computer Engineering/Science and any other related subject area from any recognized Polytechnic or College of Technology.
(v) Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least an lower credit level passes in Science Laboratory Technology (STL) in relevant area, Computer Engineering and other related subject from any recognized Polytechnic or College of Technology.
(vi) Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) with at least a credit level passes in Physics from a recognized College of Education. In addition candidates should have at least overall credit level pass
(vii) Graduates with at least 3rd Class Honours Degree in Science, Engineering and other related subject area from a recognized University.
C. Admission Requirement for the Five-Year PartTime Degree Programme (Direct Entry):
In addition to requirement in A above, candidates who possess any of the qualification in B may be considered for admission.
Note: Waiver for Mature Candidates:
To qualify for admission under this category, a candidate should satisfy the following conditions:
a. Should not be less than 35 years.
b. Should have at least five years cognate experience
c. Should possess at least four ordinary level credit passes in WASC, WAEC SSCE, NECO SSCE, WAEC GCE, NECO GCE or atleast four merit passes in Teachers' Grade two (TCII) examination or its recognized equivalent in not more than two sittings. The Subject should include English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or any other science subject - Biology or Agriculture Science subject.