UNN Biochemistry is one of the best science departments in the university.

It is a less competitive course as many students don’t know its existence.

If you are one of those students, the post will tell you all you need to know about Biochemistry at UNN.

Biochemistry is a department under the Biological Sciences faculty.

About the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

University of Nigeria, Nsukka Offers Biochemistry as a course of study.

it is one of the best universities to attend if you want a solid foundation in Biochemistry as a career, especially at the undergraduate level.

it is one of the universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to teach Biochemistry.

Expected study duration for Biochemistry is 4 years for undergraduates.

Study duration for direct entry students is 3 years.

UNN Biochemistry School Fees

The school fees for undergraduate Biochemistry is N 112, 400

Biochemistry Admission Requirements 

To be admitted to study Biochemistry in UNN, you must be

  • Be at least 16 years of age at the time of admission.
  • have at least five (5) credits in your O’Level results, which can be from WAEC, NECO, or  NABTEB. These credits must include English Language and Mathematics.
  • Your O’level must not exceed two sittings.
  • Be at least 16 years of age at the time of admission.
  • Score higher than JAMB cutoff mark .

JAMB Subject Combination for Biochemistry.

The JAMB subject combination for Biochemistry.

  1. English
  2. Biology
  3. Chemistry
  4. Physics

O’Level Requirements For Biochemistry.

You must  satisfy the minimum university requirements for admission

You can use WAEC, NECO, NABTECH or GCE.

You are required to obtain credit level passes in

  • English language,
  • Biology,
  • Chemistry,
  • Physics and
  • Mathematics

Departmental cutoff mark 

The departmental cutoff mark for Biochemistry  is between 160 – 200.

Direct Entry Admission Requirements 

  • To be eligible for direct entry into Zoology and Environmental Biology in UNN, you must have a minimum of five (5) credits in your O’Level results, which can be from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB.  These credits must include English Language and Mathematics.
  • Your O’level must not exceed two (2) sittings.
  • Be at least 16 years of age at the time of admission.

Alternatives to Biochemistry

These courses are in the same faculty as Biochemistry and they possess same admission requirements. Other courses under the faculty of Biological Sciences are:

  1. Plant Science and Biotechnology
  2. Zoology and Environmental Biology
  3. Genetics and Biotechnology
  4. Microbiology

Alternatives to UNN

UNN is a very competitive school, if you feel your chances are slimmer there due to the population, you can apply to other schools who study Biochemistry.

Fore more information on other courses and university, click here.

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