Obafemi Awolowo University Ile ife, Nigeria started up with five faculties on its establishment in 1961. The faculty of Science is one of the five faculties. Currently, OAU has thirteen faculties. seven more have been added.
The Faculty of Science at OAU is as old as the university itself. This faculty ranks as the most prominent faculty at OAU. The Faculty of Science has 49 professors, 14 Readers, 34 senior lecturers, and 81 academic staff. It has produced three National Merit Award Winners, Vice-Chancellors, and other great scholars. The faculty of Science houses 10-degree programs which can be undergraduate or postgraduate
Out of the over 90 accredited courses in OAU, ten are from the Faculty of Science, and they include:
1. Biochemistry/ Biological Chemistry
Biochemistry, called mainly by students, is now Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This effect took place in 2015. This course explores the chemistry related to living things as a molecular basis for the changes in living cells.
OAU is ranked one of the best ten universities to study Biochemistry in Nigeria
2. Botany
It is a branch of Biology that studies plants. OAU is ranked 2nd best in Nigeria, 12th best in Africa, and 544th in the world to study Botany. It is a four-year course at Obafemi Awolowo University.
3. Chemistry
Chemistry is a four-year program, and you will receive a Bachelor of Science(BSc.) in Chemistry once you have completed the required years. OAU is ranked the 3rd best university to study Chemistry in Nigeria.
4. Geology
Geology is also known as Geoscience or Earth Science. In 1974/75, Geology was changed from a BSc degree in Geology to a BSc Applied Geophysics degree program at OAU.
5. Industrial Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry is a four-year course at OAU. Once you have completed the required year, you will bag a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry.
6. Mathematics
Yes, OAU offers Mathematics, and the course is accredited. It is one of the pioneering courses since the Obafemi Awolowo University’s establishment in 1961.
7. Microbiology
This course is carved out from the former Biological sciences. It is also a four-year course program. Microbiology is the branch of science that deals with the study of microorganisms.
8. Physics
Physics, too, is an accredited science course at OAU. Obafemi Awolowo University runs a 4-year program for it and is ranked the third best to study this course in Nigeria.
9. Zoology
Zoology was established in the year 1962 at the Obafemi Awolowo University. The former Department of Biological science formed it. Zoology is a branch of biology that deals with animals’ structure, development, classification, habits, etc. OAU ranks as the 7th best university to study this course in Nigeria.
10. Statistics
Now, last but not least, Statistics. Statistics is a course under the Faculty of Science at OAU though some schools may have it under a different faculty. Statistics do exist in OAU, although many people are not aware of this. OAU runs a Bachelor’s degree program in it ( BSc in Statistics).
Are you interested in any course from the Faculty of Science? You can feel free to pick from any of them. For further inquiry, drop your comment in the comment section.
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