The Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMINNA) has published the entry requirements for its Department of Surveying & Geo-Informatics, covering the O’Level credits, the JAMB UTME combination and two Direct Entry routes.
Three subjects are compulsory at both stages. English Language, Mathematics and Physics appear in the O’Level credits and again in the UTME, which leaves one flexible slot in each list.
Chemistry is where the two lists part company. The department requires it as a fourth O’Level credit, but in the UTME it is only one of five subjects competing for the final slot.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Surveying & Geo-Informatics include Five (5) SSCE credit passes in the following subjects:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry and any one subject from below:
- Fine Art
- Geography or Wood Work
- Biology
- Economics
- Technical Drawing
- Further Mathematics
- Introduction to Building Construction
- Bricklaying/Block laying
- Concreting, Wall, Floors, and Ceiling Finishing
- Joinery
- Carpentary
- Decorative Painting
- Lining, Sign & Design
- Wall Hanging
- Colour Mixing/Matching & Glazing
- Ceramics
- Graphics Design
- Graphic Printing
- Basic Electricity
Surveying is a field that draws on drawing and measurement as much as on laboratory science, and the fifth-credit list reflects that. Technical Drawing, Fine Art and a range of building trades all qualify.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB
- English Language
- Physics
- Mathematics, and any one subject from below:
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Art
- Biology
- Economics
Only five subjects compete for the fourth UTME slot, and Art is the single creative option among them. Candidates who used a trade subject for their fifth O’Level credit must still pick from this shorter list.
Direct Entry Requirement
You need to fulfil these conditions to gain Direct Entry admission to study Surveying and Geo-Informatics if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, or Fine Arts.
- ND/HND upper credits in relevant field.
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About the Federal University of Technology, Minna
Since its founding in 1980, the university has been dedicated to educating its students in science and technology. FUTMINNA, located in Minna, Niger State, has aided in developing drugs and vaccines in the country.
The University’s Vision is to become a world-class, leading university in Nigeria known for its capacity building and service delivery excellence. The university has achieved this vision through its focus on technological education.
Chemistry Is a Required Credit but Only an Option in the JAMB Four at FUTMINNA Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Candidates often assume a compulsory O’Level subject must also be written in JAMB. Here it is not, because Chemistry shares the final UTME slot with Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.
Direct Entry candidates need two A Level passes from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography or Fine Arts, or an ND or HND at upper credit in a relevant field. A JAMB score of 180 or above is required for screening.