Courses Offered In IMSU And Admission Requirements
Below is the list of courses offered at IMSU (Imo State University) and the admission requirements for each course. Candidates are enjoined to go through the courses offered at IMSU before applying to the University.
You must meet IMSU cut-off mark before you are eligible for admission.
Faculty of Medicine
UTME: Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in one sitting.
Direct entry: IMSU accepts a good Honours degree (minimum of second class upper) in relevant discipline.
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Medical Biochemistry
- Community Medicine
- Medical Microbiology/ Parasitology
- Chemical Pathology
- Morbid Anatomy/ Histopathology
- Haematology and Blood Transfusion Medicine
- Medicine and Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Pediatrics
- Pharmacology
Recommended: Direct Entry Requirements for Medicine and Surgery
Faculty of Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
Five O’ level credit not more than two sittings in English language, mathematics, physics, chemistry and any other from agricultural science, further mathematics, economics, biology, technical drawing and geography.
Direct Entry: Candidates with upper credit level passes in national diploma (ND) or its equivalent qualification in agricultural engineering may be admitted into the 200level of the department.
- Electrical Engineering
Candidates must have a credit passes not more than two sittings in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent as approved by the senate of Imo State University in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other subject from Agricultural Science, Further Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Technical Drawing and Geography.
Direct Entry: Candidates with Upper Credit level passes in National Diploma (ND) or its equivalent qualification in Electrical /Electronic Engineering and Computer Engineering may be admitted into the 200 level of the department.
- Civil Engineering
Candidates must have credit level pass not more than two sittings in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent as approved by the Senate of Imo State University in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other science or technical subject.
Direct Entry: Candidates with upper credit level passes in OND or its equivalent qualification in Engineering may be admitted into the 200 level.
- Mechanical Engineering
- Food Science and Technology
Faculty of Law
UTME: Candidates of this category must possess Senior Secondary Certificate, or an ‘0’ Level Certificate with credit passes in five (5) subjects, including English Language and English Literature obtained at not more than two sittings. At least one of the credits must be in a science subject or at least pass in Mathematics, such a candidate must also have an acceptable pass in the Joint Matriculation, Examination.
Direct Entry: Candidates of this mode of admission must conform with the National Universities requirements for direct entry. Those include:
* Must satisfy U.T.M.E. requirements in (i) above plus A two-year or three-year Diploma certificate or second class upper or lower division degree in related courses;
* Must satisfy U.T.M.E. requirements in (i) above plus Three (3) papers at Principal or Advanced level in the Higher School Certificate or G.C.E.
* Must satisfy U.T.M.E. requirements in (i) above plus two papers at principal or Advanced level or H.S.C or G.C.E.
Faculty of Health Science
- Optometry
UTME ENTRY: Candidates must have at least five O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in one sitting; applicants must also satisfy the PUTME requirements.
DIRECT ENTRY:
WASC/GCE A’ Level passes in Physic, Chemistry and Biology with SSCE/GCE O’Level credit passes in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English Language in one seating.
Holders of 1st Degree at least second class lower division in relevant health courses, with five credit in one seating as at (1) above are eligible for admission into 200 level.
Holders of HND with minimum of Upper Credit Pass are eligible for admission into 200 level, with five credit in one seating as at (1) above, depending on the appropriateness of their requisite academic preparation.
- Nursing Science
UTME: Candidates must have an appropriate pass in UTME examination of the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB). In addition the candidate must hold WASC/SSCE/ GCE/NECO or its equivalent with at least credit in 5 subjects (at not more than two sittings) including English language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Direct Entry:
Candidate with Registered Nurse certificate must have five credits at ordinary level which must include English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics at credit level at not more than two sittings,
b. Candidates with GCE Advanced level certificate must also have appropriate pass in the screening test of the university.
c. Degree holders in science disciplines with not less than 2nd Class Honours may be admitted through direct entry.
Direct Entry students will be placed at 200 level of study. The non-nursing qualified direct entry students will be expected to sit for at least 2 professional examinations like UTME candidates. Already trained nurses can sit for the professional examination not already possessed.
4. Medical Laboratory Science
5. Nutrition and Dietetics
Faculty of Science
- Animal Science and Environmental Biology
- Plant Science and Biotechnology
- Physics/ Industrial Physics
- Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry
- Microbiology/Industrial Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Computer Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
- Geography & Environmental Management
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Mass Communication
Faculty of Business Administration
- Management
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Marketing
- Accountancy
- Banking and Finance
- Insurance and Actuarial Science
Faculty of Agric. And Veterinary Medicine
- Agric. Economics, Extension & Rural Dev.
- Animal science and Fisheries
- Crop Science And Biotechnology
- Soil Science and Environment
Faculty of Education
- Arts Education
- Physical Science Education
- Life Science Education
- Language Education
- Library and information Science
- Foundation and Counseling
Faculty of Environmental Science
- Surveying & GeoInformatics
- Architecture
- Building
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Quantity Surveying
- Fine & Applied Arts
- Estate Management
