Faculty of Physical SciencesUniversity of Benin
Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry

The bedrock of industries and technological progress.

Established in the 1970/1971 session, Chemistry cuts across practically every facet of human development. It is the principal discipline in the technology for processing all natural resources, both renewable and non-renewable.

Our Programmes
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2Degree Programmes
1970Year Established
6 MosIndustrial Training
NUCBMAS Compliant
Our Programmes

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Chemistry programme

B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry

Fostering an appreciation of the centrality of chemical science to human well-being and its links with other sciences.

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Industrial Chemistry programme

B.Sc. (Hons) Industrial Chemistry

Producing qualified and competent Chemists to meet the manpower requirements in chemical and allied industries.

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Classroom Instruction

Classroom & Lab Focus

Theoretical learning combined with hands-on laboratory activities to build continuous scientific enquiry.

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Industrial Training

Industrial Training

Mandatory 6-month ITF hands-on training built into the 300 Level second semester to bridge theory and industry.

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Philosophy, Aims & Objectives

Excellence in Chemical Education and Research

Chemistry is essential to the enhancement of the quality of life, technological progress, the synthesis of new compounds, and the control and modification of the environment. Our programme consists of systematic classroom instruction, laboratory activities, and industrial training designed to measure students' increasing level of competence annually.

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Curriculum Updates

Programme Structure & ITF

To comply with the NUC BMAS and accommodate the mandatory Industrial Training Fund (ITF) requirements, the curriculum is structured to optimize student success:

  • 100 Level: Students take designated PBB courses.
  • 300 Level (First Semester): Students register for a maximum of 26 credits. A minimum of 12 credits must be earned to progress to 400L (or 6 credits to remain on probation).
  • 300 Level (Second Semester): Dedicated entirely to the 6-month Industrial Training. No exams or carry-over courses are taken during this period.
  • Remaining 6 credits from 300L are pushed to 400L.
Direct Entry

3-Year Full-Time Programme

In addition to the O'Level requirements, Direct Entry candidates may be admitted with:

  • At least two A-level passes (GCE/HSC) in Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics.
  • A credit pass in UNIBEN Diploma (DAIC, DSLT, DIG) or Upper Credit from recognized University Diplomas.
  • OND (Upper Credit) or HND (Lower Credit) in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) or Polymer Chemistry.
  • NCE with credit level in Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics, plus an overall merit pass.
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Head of Department & Department Leaders

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Classroom Instruction

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Laboratory session

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Results and reporting