Uniben Department of Physics

PROGRAMMES

PHYSICS

INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS

COURSE DURATION OPTIONS

4 Years Full Time

3 Years Full Time (Direct Entry)

5 Years Part Time (Industrial Physics)

6 Years Part Time (Industrial Physics)

PHYSICS 

A. Admission Requirements for the Four Year Full Time Degree Programme:

Candidates seeking admission into this Programme should possess any of the following qualifications:

At least five ordinary level credit passes in WASC, WAEC SSCE/GCE, NECO SSCE/GCE, or at least five credits passes in Teachers Grade Two (TC II) examination or its equivalent recognized by the senate of the University of Benin at not more than two sittings. The subjects should include English language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and any one of the following subjects Biology or Agricultural Science.

The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) subjects are Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

B. Admission Requirements for the Three – Year Full Time Degree Programme (Direct Entry):

In addition to requirement 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 Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent recognized by the senate of the University of Benin at not more than two sittings.  The subjects should include Physics and either one 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 other Universities recognized by the Senate of the University of Benin with at least an upper credit level pass in the areas listed in B (ii) above.

          

(iv)     Ordinary National Diploma (OND) with at least a upper credit level pass in Mathematics, Statistics, Science Laboratory Technology (SLT), Geophysics, Geology/Mining, Physics and Electronics, Polymer Chemistry, Computer Engineering/Science and Surveying from any Polytechnic or College of Technology recognized by the senate of the University of Benin.

(v)      Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit level pass as in B (iv) above.

(vi)     Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) with at least a credit level pass in Physics and Mathematics or Chemistry or Integrated Science from a College of Education recognized by the Senate of the University of Benin in addition candidates should have at least an overall credit level pass.

(vii)   Graduates with Third Class Honours Degree in Science, Engineering and Mathematics other from a University recognized by the Senate of the University of Benin.

INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS

A. Admission Requirements for the Four Year Full Time Degree Programme:

Candidates seeking admission into this Programme should possess any of the following qualifications:

At least five ordinary level credit passes in WASC, WAEC SSCE/GCE, NECO SSCE/GCE, or at least five credits passes in Teachers Grade Two (TC II) examination or its equivalent recognized by the senate of the University of Benin at not more than two sittings. The subjects should include English language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and any one of the following subjects Biology or Agricultural Science.

The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UME) subjects are Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

B. Admission Requirements for the Three – Year Full Time Degree Programme (Direct Entry):

In addition to requirement 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 Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent recognized by the senate of the University of Benin at not more than two sittings.  The subjects should include Physics and either one 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 other Universities recognized by the Senate of the University of Benin with at least an upper credit level pass in the areas listed in B (ii) above.

(iv) Ordinary National Diploma (OND) with at least a upper credit level pass in Mathematics, Statistics,  Science Laboratory Technology (SLT), Geophysics, Geology/Mining, Physics and Electronics,  Polymer Chemistry, Computer Engineering/Science and Surveying from any Polytechnic or College of Technology recognized by the senate of the University of Benin.

(v) Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit level pass as in B (iv) above

(viii) Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) with at least a credit level pass in Physics and Mathematics or Chemistry or Integrated Science from a College of Education recognized by the Senate of the University of Benin In addition candidates should have at least an overall credit level pass.

(vii) Graduates with Third Class Honours Degree in Science, Engineering and Mathematics other from a University recognized by the Senate of the University of Benin.

C.    Admission Requirements for the Six-Year Part Time Degree Programme in Industrial Physics (BIP):

Candidates seeking admission into this programme should possess any of the following qualification:

At least five ordinary level credit passes in WASC, WAEC SSCE/GCE, NECO SSCE/GCE or at least five credit passes in Teachers Grade II Certificate examination (TC II) or its equivalent recognized by the University of Benin in not more than two sittings.  The subject should include English language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and either Biology or Agricultural Science subject.

D.   Admission Requirements for the Five – Year Part Time Degree Programme in Industrial Physics (BIP):

In addition to requirement in C 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 Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent recognized by the Senate of the University of Benin at not more than two sittings. The subjects should include Physics and either one of Chemistry or Mathematics. 

(ii)        At least a merit level 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 other Universities recognized by the senate of the University of Benin with at least an upper credit level pass in the areas listed in D (ii) above.

(iv)       Ordinary National Diploma (OND) with at least a upper credit level pass in Mathematics, Statistics, Science Laboratory Technology (SLT), Geophysics, Geology/Mining, Physics and Electronics, Polymer Chemistry, Computer Engineering/Science and Surveying from a Polytechnic or College of Technology recognized by the Senate of the University of Benin.

(v)         Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit level pass as in D (iv) above.

(vi)       Nigerian Certificate (NCE) with least a credit level pass in Physics and Mathematics or Chemistry or Integrated Science from any Colleges of Education recognized by the Senate of the University of Benin. In addition, candidates should have at least an overall credit level pass.

(vii)    Graduates with Third Class Honours Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Engineering and Mathematics from a University recognized by the Senate of the University of Benin.