PHILOSOPHY
The department aims to train biologist in life process in plants and micro organisms as it relates to natural environment, and to harness these natural resources for national development.
OBJECTIVES
DEGREE OPTION
The department offers a single degree option: B.Sc. (Hons) Botany.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
UME Requirements
In addition to an acceptable score in UME, candidates must have SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level credit passes in at least five subjects including Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry and any other subject.
Direct Entry Requirements
Candidates for direct admission (200 level) must in addition to (a) above, have two HSC/GCE ‘A’ level passes in Biology or Agricultural Science and Chemistry.
DURATION
The programme will last for four years for those who are coming through UME and three years for those coming in through Direct Entry.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
STAFF PROFILES
Botany