The Department of Biological Sciences at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) has published its entry requirements, covering the O’level credits, the UTME subject combination, two direct entry routes and the JAMB score needed for screening.
Biology and Chemistry are the two subjects that matter most here. They are named in the O’level list, they appear in the UTME combination, and at least one of them is required for direct entry.
The direct entry section is the broadest part of this page, recognising Botany and Zoology at A level as well as an ND or NCE in a related programme.
Each condition is set out below in the department’s own wording, with a note on what it commits you to and one point that needs checking.
The admission requirements include O’level Subject combinations, JAMB UTME Subject combinations, and School and Departmental Cut-Off Marks.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Biological Sciences include Five SSCE credits in the following subjects:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Biology and any other Science subject.
Four credits are named and the fifth is any other science subject, which in most cases means Physics, Agricultural Science or Further Mathematics on a Nigerian result sheet.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following subjects in JAMB
- English Language
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
Five subjects are listed here while JAMB registration takes four papers, and the department does not say which one is optional. Confirm the exact combination with the current JAMB brochure or with FUTO before registering.
Direct Entry Requirement
These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Biological Sciences if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- Two (2) ‘A’ level passes to include one (1) of Botany, Zoology, Biology, or Chemistry.
- ND/NCE in related program/subject.
Only one of the two A level passes has to come from that list of four, which leaves the second pass open. The ND and NCE option stands separately from it.
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JAMB Score
All candidates interested in getting admitted to the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, for the 2026/2027 session should know that to be eligible for the screening, you must have scored 160 or above in your JAMB result.
160 is the screening threshold rather than the admission mark. Places are allocated after the screening exercise, so the JAMB score keeps you in the process without settling it.
About the Federal University of Technology Owerri
The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) is a technology-intensive university in Imo state, south-east Nigeria. It was founded in 1980 in Owerri, the state capital.
FUTO, Nigeria’s premier Federal University of Technology, was established to advance the course of cutting-edge technical education in Nigeria.
The University has earned a well-deserved reputation for producing top talents in diverse areas of Science and Technology over the years.
What FUTO Biological Sciences Applicants Should Verify
The O’level side is clear enough. Five credits including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology, with one further science subject completing the set.
The point to check is the UTME combination, where five subjects are listed but JAMB registration takes four. Settle that with FUTO or the JAMB brochure before registration closes.
Beyond that, aim past the 160 screening threshold, and consider the direct entry route if you hold A level passes in Botany, Zoology, Biology or Chemistry.