Department of Anatomy

DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY

B.SC ANATOMY

PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY

The programme is designed to expose students to the basic field of specialization in Anatomy.  It is geared towards the in-depth acquisition of the right type of skills, scientific knowledge, competence and norms in both the theoretical and the experimental aspects of the subjects.  This will ensure that the products of the programme are capable of making meaningful contributions towards the realization of the national dream of a sound scientific base for technological and industrial advancement which furthers Edo University’s vision of excellence in quality teaching, research, innovations and community development

The Bachelor of Science programme in Anatomy is designed to empower the students with the basic general knowledge and skills in various areas of Anatomy, which they can develop to function as Anatomy in Medicine, HUman research areas.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

U.T.M.E Requirements

Admission into preliminary courses for a degree in Anatomy at Edo University will be the University Matriculation Examination (UME), which shall be open to candidates who have obtained credits in at least five subjects at the G.C.E. ordinary level or at the West African School Certificate Examination/Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or equivalent at not more than two sittings.  The five subjects obtained must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Direct Entry Requirements:

In addition to satisfying the matriculation requirements as stated for candidates seeking admission to First Year courses, candidates for direct entry into the second year courses must:

1. Have passes at the advanced level GCE or HSC in Chemistry and in at least one of the following: Biology, Physics, or Mathematics; or
2. Have OND in relevant area from a recognized polytechnic with at least a credit pass.