Before we go into details, we need to understand the definition of Biochemistry as this would be helpful for those searching for universities in Nigeria that offer this course and the admission requirements for studying Biochemistry.
Having a firsthand knowledge on what the course is all about can help candidates know why they should choose the course.
Now, What is Biochemistry? This is the branch of science, laboratory based science precisely, that brings together biology and chemistry by making use of chemical knowledge and techniques. It is exclusively related to organisms and explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms. To study this course in Nigeria, it is expected candidates meet the subject combination and requirements and cut off mark (240 and above) which you can also summarize as entry admission requirements.
Aside giving you list of universities in Nigeria that offers Biochemistry and the admission requirements for the course, we are sure you would fancy the idea of knowing the career optunities for graduates Biochemistry upon graduating from the university or polytechnic after completing the compulsory NYSC scheme.
Biochemist can work in the following fields and departments:
a) Hospitals (Lab and Pharmacy department)
b) Laboratories
c) Clinics
d) Pharmaceutical Companies
e) Universities (Lecturer in Biochemistry)
f) Construction companies (Soil Testing Department)
Admission Requirements For Studying Biochemistry in Nigeria
i) The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Biochemistry; You require; Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology.
ii) In UTME, please note that English Language is Compulsory for this course. Therefore, the three (3) other JAMB UTME subject combination needed to study Biochemistry under the Faculty of Sciences in the above Universities include; Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
iii) Scoring above the prescribed cut off mark as approved by the department in the respective university.
In Nigeria, Biochemistry has grow to be a very important course that cuts across various medical fields because of its relationship with organisms and chemical. It is the only course that cuts across these two major science courses. There are many universities in Nigeria but not all offer Biochemistry, to cut the stress of searching individually for schools that offers this course, we went into research for schools that currently accept both UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates for admission into this department (Biochemistry).
List of Universities In Nigeria That Offers Biochemistry As A Course of Study
Abia State University, Uturu
Achievers University Owo
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
Afe Babalola University , Ado-Ekiti
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
Al- Hikmah University, Ilorin
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Anambra State University, Uli
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi State
Bayero University, Kano
Bells University Of Technology, Ota
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
Bingham University, Karu
Bowen University, Iwo
Caleb University, Imota
Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu
Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State
Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota
Crawford University,Faith City, Km 8, Atan-Agbara Road, Igbesa
Crescent University, Abeokuta
Cross Rivers University Of Technology, Calabar
Delta State University, Abraka
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu
Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State
Federal College Of Education, Yola (Affiliated To Ahmadu Bello University, Zar
Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Federal University Of Agriculture, Makurdi
Federal University Of Technology Minna
Federal University Of Technology, Akure
Federal University Of Technology, Owerri
Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State
Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State
Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
Fountain University, Osogbo
Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu- Nike
Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe
Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
Hallmark University,Ijebu-Itele,Ogun State
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City
Imo State University, Owerri
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
Kaduna State University, Kaduna
Kano University Of Science And Technology, Wudil
Kebbi State University Of Science And Technology, Aliro
Kogi State University, Anyigba
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin
Lead City University , Ibadan
Madonna University, Okija
Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State
Michael And Cecilia Ibru University, Owhrode, Delta State
Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike
Modibo Adama University Of Technology, Yola
Mountain Top University, Makogi/Oba, Ogun State
Niger Delta University , Wilberforce Island
Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
Northwest University, Kano, Kano State
Novena University Ogume
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
Ondo State University Of Medical Sciences Laje Road, Ondo, Ondo State
Ondo State University Of Science And Technology, Okitipupa
Osun State University, Osogbo
Plateau State University, Bokkos
Redeemers University
Renaissance University, Ojiagu-Agbani, Enugu
Rhema University , Obeama, Rivers State
Rivers State University Of Science And Technology, Port Harcourt
Salem University, Lokoja
Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State
Sokoyo State University, Sokoto
Southwestern University, Okun-Owa, Ogun State
Tansain University, Oba, Anambra State
Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina
University Of Benin, Benin City
University Of Calabar, Calabar
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin
University Of Jos, Jos
University Of Lagos
University Of Maiduguri
University Of Mkar, Gboko
University Of Nigeria Nsukka
University Of Port-Harcourt
University Of Uyo
Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto
Wesley University Of Science And Technology. Ondo
Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
As at today, the above universities are the only schools offering Biochemistry in Nigeria, though not cast in stones, we shall continue to update this post should there be a disaccreditation or accreditation by the NUC from any of the above universities currently offering this course.
We hope this was informative? You can send your questions to us via the comment section below as regards the list of universities in Nigeria offering Biochemistry and the admission requirements for the course and we shall be on ground to respond as fast as possible.
