The collective research expertise and programs of this Department provide a broad diversity of knowledge in the field of Marine science which thereafter offers employment opportunities for students. We encourage applications from talented, motivated students to join our international department. To learn about the programme and admission process, contact us. The B.Tech.(Marine Science & Technology) programme is designed for five academic sessions for candidates who gained admission into the University through U.M.E. However, Direct Entry candidates are expected to spend Four Academic Sessions in the programme. The first two sessions of the programme are devoted to grounding the students in basic sciences and introducing them to various aspects of Life and Earth Sciences, such as Ecology, Meteorology and Geology, which are relevant to the programme. The following two sessions will expose the students to the core courses in Marine Science and Technology including six months Industrial Experience Scheme (SIWES). There will also be a lot of opportunities to learn practical skills during the long vacation field work and during SIWES. The last year of the programme will be focused on a range of courses which are designed to provide detailed specialist knowledge of strategies for monitoring and managing the marine environment. The degree programme culminates in an original and supervised independent research project.

Structural components

Research Project

Prerequisites

Admission requirement

Admission into the Department is only for candidates that are physically and medically fit and is through JAMB U.M.E. and Direct Entry.

FOR U.M.E. APPLICANTS

Admission through U.M.E. takes the student to 100 Level. To be eligible for admission, candidate is expected to pass both the U.M.E. and the University screening test. The candidate must have in addition a minimum of credit pass in five subjects at not more than two sittings in SSCE, NECO or GCE (Ordinary Level). The credit passes are required in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. The U.M.E. subjects are: English Language, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.

FOR DIRECT ENTRY APPLICANTS

Admission by direct entry is into second year (200 level) of the programme. In addition to the Senior School Certificate requirements for U.M.E. admission, eligible student for direct entry should further possess National Diploma (ND) at a minimum of Upper Credit level in Oceanography, Mineral Exploration, Mineral Resources Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Meteorology, Marine Biology and Science Technology from any recognized institution or good passes at GCE (advanced level) at one sitting in at least two of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.