PROGRAMME PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of the Ondo State University of Sciences and Technology, Okitipupa is to produce practical oriented graduates. The programme is designed to provide manpower training in condensed matter Physics, Space physics Radiation and Health Physics, Communication Physics and Electronic Instruction Physics and other sub-fields of Physics which are relevant to the economics and technological development of the country.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the programme are to:

1. provide a comprehensive training in all aspects of Physics so as to prepare graduates of the programme for services in the energy, communications, space science, medical, robotics, electronics and other related industries and establishments, and in the academia;
2. develop the necessary manpower in the area of Physics needed for industrial and technological advancement of the country;
3.  provide in-depth training for research in the areas of Physics that are of particular and immediate relevance to national and regional developments in Nigeria and other African countries.
4. produce Physicists that are professionally sound enough to be self-employed. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(a) UTME Admission

Admission to 100 level is through the Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). To be eligible for admission, candidates must have the GCE (OL) or WASSCE or NECO or equivalent with at least five credit passes in subjects which include English Language, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Agricultural science or Biology at NOT more than two (2) sittings.

U.T.M.E. Subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

(b) Direct Entry

Candidates may be admitted to 200 level if they have:

1. satisfied the general entry requirements for the University as specified in (a) above;
2. obtained National Diploma (with a minimum of Upper Credit) or equivalent in Physics, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or any other course adjudged relevant by the Department; or
3. good passes at GCE (Advanced Level) or its equivalent in the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. In addition, candidates in this category may be required to audit and pass some first year courses to remedy deficiencies.

PROGRAMME DURATION

The normal duration of the programme is four academic sessions for students admitted to 100 level through UTME and three academic sessions for those admitted into 200 level by Direct Entry. Students may take longer than the normal duration to complete the requirements for graduation but will not be allowed to exceed twelve (12) semesters for candidates admitted through UTME and ten (10) semesters for candidates admitted by Direct Entry.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for a B.Tech. degree in Physics of Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, a candidate must

1. pass all prescribed core courses, Faculty and University required courses as well as electives;
2. complete successfully a minimum of 200 units for candidates admitted through UTME and 153 units for candidates admitted through Direct Entry, and obtain a CGPA of not less than 1.5, and
3. complete successfully all prescribed industrial attachments, projects and seminars.

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