Dentistry In UNIBEN: cut off mark for Dentistry in UNIBEN?, do UNIBEN offer Dentistry? requirements to study Dentistry in UNIBEN, how many years to study Dentistry in UNIBEN?, aggregate score for Dentistry?, School fees.
Hey SAVANT! welcome to “Admission Guide Series“, In today’s episode we will show you everything you need to know about the College of Medicine & Dentistry in UNIBEN, from Cut off mark to UTME/Direct entry requirements, course duration and lots more… STAY TUNED!
Course🎒 | Dentistry |
Faculty🏫 | College of Medicine & Dentistry |
Degree Awarded🎗️ | Bachelor of dental surgery (BDS) |
Course Duration⏲️ | Six (6) Years |
Suitability😊 | Science Students |
Before applying to study Dentistry in the University of Benin (UNIBEN), it is only logical you familiarize yourself with what the program entails, JAMB and O’level requirements, Cut off mark, duration of study and lots more.
At the end of this writeup, you will be fortified with all the necessary information you need on studying Dentistry in UNIBEN… ENJOY!
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Below is a detailed response to all you need to know and guide to securing admission in UNIBEN college of Medicine & Dentistry.
Do UNIBEN Offer Dentistry?
YES, the University of Benin (UNIBEN) is one of the nine (9) Universities fully accredited to offer Dentistry in Nigeria.
Students who wish to become Dentists and finds UNIBEN as a suitable school for study can either through JAMB or other direct entry like JUPEB do so.
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Requirements To Study Dentistry In UNIBEN
To study Dentistry in UNIBEN you must meet with the following JAMB and O’level subject requirements
JAMB Subject | Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
O’level Requirement | Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
Direct Entry Requirements | (i) ‘A’ Level passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Zoology in addition to the UTME requirements. (ii) BSC, BOS, etc in relevant programme. |
P.S, Mathematics is not needed in JAMB for those who want to study Dentistry in UNIBEN
Cut Off Mark For Dentistry In UNIBEN
To study Dentistry in UNIBEN you must score at least 200 in JAMB to qualify for Post UTME.
But scoring 200 in JAMB won’t guarantee your admission into the College of Medicine & Dentistry in UNIBEN.
Dentistry being a very competitive course in Nigeria require you score well in JAMB, a JAMB score of 280 and above should do the Job, and also doing very well in UNIBEN Post UTME Exam is a prerequisite.
Post UTME Score For Dentistry In UNIBEN
A score of 75 in UNIBEN Post UTME is good enough to secure your spot in the college of medicine & Dentistry UNIBEN.
You may be asking, why do I need to score that high in JAMB and still do well in Post UTME?
Well, the truth is, admission to student is dependent on varying factors, such as Merit, ELDS, general students performance etc.
Students admitted on the merit list must score well above the aggregate score for Dentistry.
Based on previous years, the aggregate score for Dentistry in UNIBEN is 70, now let’s both analyze the JAMB and Post UTME score you will need to get to score above the aggregate 70.
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UNIBEN Dentistry Aggregate Score
UNIBEN Aggregate score for admission into Dentistry is 70.
To calculate UNIBEN admission aggregate score, you divide your JAMB Score by 8 and your Post UTME score by 2 and sum them up.
We can then say that your aggregate score is the summation of your JAMB score divided by 8 and your Post UTME score divided by 2.
A student who wishes to study Dentistry in UNIBEN and scored 280 in JAMB and 80 in Post UTME, using this formular, the aggregate score can then be calculate as;
280/8 + 75/2 = 35 + 37.5
Making the student’s aggregate score 72.5
So you see that the higher your JAMB and Post UTME score the higher your average aggregate score which consequently increases your chances of being admitted.
Other Direct Entry Requirement
JUPEB Program For Dentistry In UNIBEN
Aside JAMB, you can also be admitted to study Dentistry through JUPEB
To kick start this process you will first need to buy the form NGN15,000 and sit for the entrance exam.
There is really no passing or failing in the entrance exam, it’s actually just a formality as most student if not all will be allowed to participate in the JUPEB program thereafter.
The program spans for 1 year (2 semesters) and successful candidates would then be given admission to study Dentistry beginning from 200 level.
During the course of the program you will need to pay a fee of NGN150,000, this can be paid in installment.
JAMB Direct Entry
For student who have studied other courses before now and want to study Dentistry, you can apply through JAMB direct entry and be admitted to 200 level.
The student must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree (second class Hons) from a recognized University in chemistry or the biological sciences.
How Many Years To Study Dentistry In UNIBEN?
It takes 6 years to study Dentistry in the University of Benin.
If you add 1 year of compulsory internship and 1 year for NYSC, it makes the entire study duration 8 years.
UNIBEN School Fees For Dentistry
The current school fees for Dentistry students in UNIBEN is NGN115,000 for new students.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How Much Is UNIBEN Acceptance Fee For Dentistry
Students admitted to Study Dentistry in UNIBEN will pay NGN80,000 as acceptance fee.
Does UNIBEN Accept Two Sittings For Dentistry
Yes, the University of Benin accept two sittings for Dentistry.
UNIBEN JAMB Subject For Dentistry
JAMB subject requirement to study Dentistry in UNIBEN is; Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
WAEC Subject For Dentistry In UNIBEN
WAEC subject requirement to study Dentistry in UNIBEN is; 5 SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
In Conclusion
The University of Benin offers Dentistry, it a 6 years program with JAMB subject requirement of Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics and O’ level requirement of Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
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please whats the recent school fees for dentistry in uniben?
and also for direct entry do i need to write jamb again?
For direct entry, you will be sitting for JAMB again.
The current school fee is NGN115,000.00