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Benue State University Courses & Admission Requirements

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Benue State University Courses
Benue State University Courses

Do you want to know the list of courses you can study at the Benue State University, Makurdi (BSU)?

If so, this article will tell you everything there is to know about the institution.

Benue State University (BSU) is a university established and owned by the Benue state government located in Markurdi, the capital of the state of Benue. 

The university is the only state university that admits students irrespective of their religious and cultural backgrounds.

Benue State University offers Bachelor's degrees in programs spanning medicine, law, education, engineering, science, arts, management and social sciences. 

The school has over 19,000 students, seven (7) faculties, and 23 departments.

If you want to attend BSU, this article will give you the school’s list of courses and admission requirements.

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Benue State University (BSU) List of Courses

Below is the list of courses offered at Benue State University.

1. Accountancy/Accounting

2. Anatomy

3. Biochemistry

4. Biological Science(s)

5. Biology

6. Business Administration

7. Business Education

8. Business Management

9. Chemistry

10. Computer Science

11. Economics

12. Education and Biology

13. Education and Chemistry

14. Education and Computer Science

15. Education and English Language

16. Education and Integrated Science

17. Education and Mathematics

18. Education and Physics

19. Education and Religious Studies

20. Education and Social Studies

21. Educational Management

22. Educational Technology / Introductory

Technology

23. English Language

24. Environmental Management And Toxicology

25. Finance

26. French

27. Geography

28. Guidance and Counseling

29. History

30. Home Economics and Education

31. Human Physiology

32. Industrial Chemistry

33. Law

34. Library and Information Science

35. Linguistics

36. Marketing

37. Mass Communication

38. Mathematics

39. Medicine and Surgery

40. Microbiology

41. Nursing / Nursing Science

42. Philosophy

43. Physical and Health Education

44. Physics

45. Plant Science and Biotechnology

46. Political Science

47. Pre-Primary and Primary Education

48. Psychology

49. Public Administration

50. Radiography And Radiation Science

51. Religious and Cultural Studies

52. Religious Studies

53. Sociology

54. Statistics

55. Taxation

56. Teacher Education Science

57. Theatre Arts

58. Urban and Regional Planning

59. Vocational and Technical Education

60. Zoology

Benue State University, BSU Admission Requirements

Securing admission into an Undergraduate Programme at BSU is basically under two (2) entry methods, which include the UTME entry and the Direct Entry.

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BSU Admission Requirements Through UTME 

To gain admission into the Benue State University in 2022/2023, UTME candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Candidates must have reached the age of 16.

2. Candidates must score at least 180 in the JAMB UTME examination

3. Candidates must have at least 6 (six) Cs (Credits) grades in their O_Level result (s). 

That must include English Language, Mathematics and three other subjects related to their course of study. 

For example, a candidate who wants to study law must have a “C” in English Language, Mathematics, Government/History, Economics and Literature in English.

4. Candidates must take the BSU Post UTME screening examination and must perform very well in the examination. (Depending on the course of study)

5. Not more than two sitting results are accepted for admission into the Benue State University (BSU)

6. Candidates must choose the correct subject combination for their courses.

7. Lastly, candidates must meet the stipulated cutoff marks for their courses to gain admission into the university.

BSU Admission Requirements Through Direct Entry 

Candidates who wish to gain admission through direct entry into the Benue State University (BSU) must meet the following requirements:

1. Candidates must possess at least five (5) Credits in their O-Level results. 

That must include English Language and Mathematics. However, not more than TWO sitting results are allowed.

2. Candidates must have also reached the age of 16.

3. Candidates are expected to get the JAMB Directly entry form from JAMB to apply.

4. Candidates should have any of the following certificates: OND, ND, NCE, IJMB, Cambridge A level, BSc, HND, and ICAN.

As an applicant, if you do not meet all the admission requirements, you won’t be able to gain admission into BSU.

So, you should meet all the school admission requirements and perform well in the required exams.

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