COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES

VISION

The College of Natural Sciences is planned to be of International standard with clear and unique focus as well as specialized programmes in science. The College will distinguish itself within the Nigerian University system for scientific break-through and relevance in national development.

DEPARTMENT Of CHEMICAL SCIENCES 

DEGREES OFFERED:
a.         B.Sc. (Hons) Biochemistry
b.         B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry.
c.         B.Sc. (Hons) Industrial Chemistry

Prof A.A Odutuga
Dean, College of Natural Sciences

1.         PHILOSOPHY:
The programmes in Biochemistry, Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry are designed to produce graduates with sound basic knowledge of Biochemistry and Chemistry and their applications in all sectors of human endeavour  public, private, Industries etc. The students will be exposed to the Biochemical, Chemical and related manufacturing industries in Nigeria with a view to their acquiring adequate knowledge of the Biochemical and Chemical raw materials, their local sources, processing, production, quality control, economics and marketing of the industrial products.

2.         OBJECTIVES:

The objectives are to:
Produce self-reliant graduates for self-employment
Prepare well trained personnel for the growing Chemical and allied Industries in this developing country.
Prepare graduates for teaching and research work in Industrial applied Chemistry in higher institutions and research institutes.
Acquire necessary ability to tackle some human and environmental problems.

Offer good background to study Chemical Sciences at postgraduate level.