Department of Biological Sciences

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Department Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences at the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti, is committed to advancing the scientific understanding of life and the environment through teaching, research, and innovation. The Department integrates classical and modern approaches to the study of living organisms, their structure, function, evolution, and interactions with the environment. It provides a strong foundation for addressing global challenges such as biodiversity loss, food insecurity, environmental degradation, disease control, and sustainable resource management.

The Department offers diverse academic programmes in Microbiology, Plant Science (Botany), and Animal and Environmental Biology (Zoology), all designed to train graduates who are intellectually sound, technically skilled, and ethically grounded. Students engage in rigorous coursework, laboratory practices, field studies, and research projects that develop scientific reasoning, analytical competence, and problem-solving skills essential for global scientific and environmental leadership.

Philosophy

The philosophy of the Department of Biological Sciences is founded on the belief that biology is central to understanding life and sustaining ecosystems. The Department seeks to produce graduates with a broad and integrated knowledge of biological systems who can apply scientific principles to solve real-world problems in health, agriculture, conservation, and biotechnology. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, empirical observation, and innovation in the pursuit of sustainable development.

Objectives

To provide students with a sound theoretical and practical understanding of biological principles and their applications.
To equip students with laboratory, field, and research skills necessary for careers in biological and environmental sciences.
To promote interdisciplinary approaches to solving problems related to health, agriculture, and the environment.
To develop graduates who can engage in independent scientific inquiry and contribute to national and global development.
To foster an ethical, professional, and entrepreneurial orientation among students in the biological sciences.

Admission Requirements

UTME Entry: Candidates must possess at least five (5) credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and any other relevant science subject (e.g., Physics or Geography) at SSCE, GCE, or NECO level, obtained in not more than two sittings. UTME subjects typically include English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics.

Direct Entry: Applicants seeking Direct Entry admission must possess two (2) A-Level passes in Biology and Chemistry or related science subjects. Candidates with OND, NCE, or HND in relevant biological or environmental disciplines with at least Upper Credit may be considered for admission into 200 or 300 level, depending on qualifications and programme equivalence.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Department of Biological Sciences are well prepared for professional opportunities in research institutions, healthcare, agriculture, biotechnology, conservation, education, and environmental management. They may work as laboratory scientists, environmental consultants, microbiologists, ecologists, biotechnologists, or educators. Additionally, they are equipped to pursue postgraduate studies in specialized fields and to contribute to national and international development through research, policy, and innovation.