Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) is usually the first choice for Nigerian students all over the country especially those who want a solid education in the sciences and technology.
Years of excellence situated it among one of the best-ranking tech universities in Nigeria. FUTA is located in Akure the capital city of Ondo state. It boasts of about 300 administrative staff 15,000 students 13000 undergraduates and 2000 postgraduates.
This great school contains about 9 faculties and 30 departments, it has been ranked as the eighth best university in Nigeria by webometrics and as such, it is a very competitive School to get into, besides that FUTA is one of the best schools in Nigeria with up-to-date standard laboratories, good professors and a conducive environment for learning and affordable tuition.
In this article, we will answer all the questions you have about studying food science in this tertiary institution of learning. Questions like does FUTA offer food science and technology? Requirements for direct entry cut-off mark, Jamb subject combination, and many more important questions will all be answered.
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Does FUTA Offer Food Science And Technology?
Yes FUTA offers food science and technology. As a science and technology University, it would be strange if they did not offer the course, it also offers food science and technology under 3 faculties which include the faculty of agriculture, faculty of engineering environment and technology, and faculty of sciences.
The requirements needed to study food science and technology in the faculty of agriculture is not the same requirements needed to study food science and technology in the faculty of science and faculty of engineering environment and technology so please be guided and go through the requirements in your choice faculty.
Requirements To Study Food Science And Technology In FUTA
there are different requirements for the different faculties which offer food science and technology in FUTA as stated earlier I’ll be listing them below;
1. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
For O’level, you require at least five credit passes which must include English agriculture or biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. O level here refers to WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB (for students from technical secondary schools).
Other requirements include;
- You must be at least 16 years of age
- You must need the jamb cut off Mark
- You must have a correct O’level and jamb subject combination
- You must have a good O’level jam post-utme score and meet the cut-off mark.
2. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
To study food science and technology in the faculty of engineering environment and technology you need a slightly different O’level requirement which includes; English, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and any other science subject.
This is a bit different in the faculty of agriculture where you need agricultural science or biology as an important requirement.
Other requirements include;
- You must be at least 16 years of age
- You must need the jamb cut off Mark
- You must have a correct O’level and jamb subject combination
- You must have a good O’level, jamb, and post-utme score and also meet the cut-off mark.
3. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-FACULTY OF SCIENCES
The O’level requirements for the faculty of science are similar to that of The faculty of agriculture they include; chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology or agricultural science, and English language.
Other requirements include;
- You must be at least 16 years of age
- You must need the jamb cut off Mark
- You must have a correct O’level and jamb subject combination
- You must have a good O’level, jamb, and post-utme score and also meet the cut-off mark.
FUTA Direct Entry Requirements For Food Science And Technology
These are the requirements for direct entry students seeking admission into FUTA to study food science and technology.
The faculty of engineering environment and technology need an A’level pass in physics, chemistry, and mathematics but if you don’t have any of these you only need an ND or HND upper credit in the relevant course of study
In the faculty of sciences, you need an A’level pass in chemistry biology/physics/agricultural science/botany/zoology, and also an upper credit in the ND or HND exams.
The faculty of agriculture is the same as the faculty of sciences above.
In addition to this, you also need your:
- O’ level results (compulsory)
- Bachelor’s degree (optional)
Cut Off Mark For Food Science And Technology (FUTA)
FUTA being very competitive is sure to have a high cut-off mark. The general jamb cut-off mark for FUTA in the 2022 to 2023 session is 180 but to have an upper hand in the admissions it is advised that you score at least 200 and above to gain admission easily.
FUTA Subject Combination For Food Science And Technology
As usual, the subject combination may vary at faculty levels. But the general subject combinations required by FUTA for food science and technology are;
- English language
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
However, the faculty of agriculture may require a combination such as this;
- English language (very compulsory)
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Agricultural science.
The faculty of engineering environment and technology requires;
- English language
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
The faculty of sciences require;
- English language
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Biology
Does FUTA Accept Two Sittings For Food Science And Technology?
FUTA accepts two sittings for food science and technology, however, it should not be more than two sittings. Two sittings are the maximum.
How Many Years Is Food Science And Technology In FUTA?
4 years for UTME candidates and 3 years for direct entry students.
Conclusion
We hope we have answered all your questions regarding the admissions process for the food science and technology course at FUTA in this carefully researched article.
FUTA like many good federal universities is highly competitive and with this article will be able to know if you stand a chance in an institution of that caliber.
