Geology In UNIBEN, Cut Off Mark & Admission Requirements: Cut off mark for Geology in UNIBEN?, do UNIBEN offer Geology?, requirements to study Geology in UNIBEN, how many years to study Geology in UNIBEN?, aggregate score for Geology?, School fees.
Hey SAVANT! welcome to “Admission Guide Series“, In today’s episode I will show you everything you need to know about the Faculty of Physical Sciences in UNIBEN, from Cut off mark to UTME/Direct entry requirements, course duration and lots more… STAY TUNED!
| Course🎒 | Geology |
| Faculty🏫 | Physical Sciences |
| Degree Awarded🎗️ | B.Sc. in Geology |
| Course Duration⏲️ | Four (4) Years |
| Suitability😊 | Science Students |
Before applying to study Geology 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 Geology 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 Faculty of Physical Sciences to study Geology.
Do UNIBEN Offer Geology?
Yes, the University of Benin (UNIBEN) is one of the few Universities fully accredited to offer Geology in Nigeria.
Students who wish to become a Geologist 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 Geology In UNIBEN
To study Geology in UNIBEN you must meet with the following JAMB and O’level subject requirements
| JAMB Subject | Use of English and Any three (3) of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Geography. |
| O’ level Requirement | Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other subject. |
| Direct Entry Requirements | Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes from Geology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Geography. |
UNIBEN Cut Off Mark For Geology
To study Geology 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 Faculty of Physical Sciences in UNIBEN to study Geology.
Geology may not be as competitive as medicine, but also require a good JAMB score
JAMB score of 240 and above should do the Job, and also doing very well in UNIBEN Post UTME Exam is a prerequisite.
Post UTME Score For Geology In UNIBEN
A score of 55 in UNIBEN Post UTME is good enough for Geology.
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 Geology.
Based on previous years, the aggregate score for Geology in UNIBEN is 50
now let’s both analyze the JAMB and Post UTME score you will need to get to score above the aggregate 50.
UNIBEN Geology Aggregate Score
UNIBEN Aggregate score for admission to Geology is 50.
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 Geology in UNIBEN and scored 240 in JAMB and 55 in Post UTME, using this formular, the aggregate score can then be calculate as;
240/8 + 55/2 = 30 + 27.5
Making the student’s aggregate score 57.5
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 Geology In UNIBEN
Aside JAMB, you can also be admitted to study Geology 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 Geology 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 Geology, you can apply through JAMB direct entry and be admitted to 200 level.
How Many Years To Study Geology In UNIBEN?
It takes 4 years to study Geology in the University of Benin.
If you add 1 year for NYSC, it makes the entire study duration 5 years.
UNIBEN School Fees For Geology
The current school fees for Geology students in UNIBEN is NGN105,500 for new students and NGN56,000 for returning students.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How Much Is UNIBEN Acceptance Fee For Geology
Students admitted to Study Geology in UNIBEN will pay NGN80,000 as acceptance fee.
Does UNIBEN Accept Two Sittings For Geology
Yes, the University of Benin accept two sittings for Geology.
UNIBEN JAMB Subject For Geology
JAMB subject requirement to study Geology in UNIBEN is; Use of English and Any three (3) of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Geography.
WAEC Subject For Geology In UNIBEN
WAEC subject requirement to study Geology in UNIBEN is; 5 SSC credit passes in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other subject.
In Conclusion
UNIBEN offers Geology, it a 4 years program with JAMB subject requirement of Use of English and Any three (3) of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Geography and O’ level requirement of Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other subject.
Read Also: UNIBEN Cut Off Mark (JAMB & Aggregate Score) For All Courses
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