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Professor T. O. T. Imoobe Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences

Dean’s Foreward

On behalf of the Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Benin, I welcome you to our vibrant academic community. We are thrilled to have you on board. Are you fascinated by the intricate workings of the natural world? Do you dream of unraveling the mysteries of life, from the microscopic to the macroscopic?  If so, then the Faculty of Life Sciences is the perfect place for you. As you begin your academic journey with us, I want to assure you that you have made an excellent choice. The Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Benin is renowned for its academic excellence, innovative research, and commitment to producing well-rounded graduates who are equipped to make a positive impact in their chosen fields.
The Faculty of Life Sciences created in 2005 was part of the former Faculty of Science, which was the first Faculty in the University of Benin having started with the University in 1970. As presently constituted the faculty is made up of seven fully NUC-accredited Departments of Animal and Environmental Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Management and Toxicology, Microbiology, Optometry, Plant Biology and Biotechnology and Science Laboratory Technology. Our faculty offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the life sciences, as well as the skills and knowledge required to succeed in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

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The University of Benin was founded in 1970. It started as an Institute of Technology and was accorded the status of a full-fledged University by National Universities Commission (NUC) on 1st July, 1971. In his Budget Speech in April 1972, the then Military Governor of Mid-Western State, Col. S. O. Ogbemudia (then also Visitor to the University)

Key Staff- Faculty of Life Sciences

Key Staff- Faculty of Life Sciences – University of Benin, Benin city, Nigeria
Below are the list of the key staff of the faculty of life sciences University of Benin city, Edo state, Nigeria, west Africa. Professor Christopher E. Okaka Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences B.Sc. (Lagos), Ph.D (Leeds, UK)
Dr. Emmanuel

ALL REGULATIONS AND DIPLOMA / DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS UNDER THE COURSE CREDIT SYSTEM

A programme of course shall be specific leading to a bachelor’s degree and diploma certificates. All candidates for part time courses shall sit for an entrance examination except otherwise indicated.

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

DISCIPLINE DURING EXAMINATIONS:
The time allowed for an examination paper, as indicated in the Time-Table, must be strictly obeyed.
Candidates shall be admitted into an examination up to the first half-hour after the start of the examination on

Academics Departments

Department of Animal And Environmental Biology

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Department of Biochemistry

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Department of Microbiology

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Department of Optometry

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Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology

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Environmental Management and Toxicology

Environmental Management and Toxicology

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Science Laboratory Technology

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Courses

Animal And Environmental Biology Courses

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Biochemistry Courses

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Microbiology Courses

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Optometry Courses

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Plant Biology and Biotechnology Courses

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Environmental Management and Toxicology Courses

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Science Laboratory Technology Courses

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Key Staff

Prof. N.E.J. Orhue

Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, UNIBEN

Dr. (Mrs.) Rachel O. Okojie

Assistant Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences

Prof. E.D. Vwioko

HOD- Plant Biology and Biotechnology

Prof. (Mrs) F.I. Akinnibosun

HOD- Department of Microbiology

Prof Jennifer A. EbeigbeOD, PhD, FAAO

Head, Department of Optometry

Prof. E.C. Onyeneke

HOD- Department of Biochemistry

Prof. M.O. Omoigberale

HOD- Department of Animal and Environmental Biology

Prof. E.O. Oshomoh

HOD-Department of Science Laboratory Technology

Prof. Alex Ajeh Enuneku

HOD-Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology

Mrs. D. J. Ekanem

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Testimonials

Oluwakemi Igiehon

In an interview with our Correspondents, Oluwakemi who garnered a CGPA of 4.91 to emerge the best, advised students to work hard and “remember God because true and lasting success comes from Him”.

Linnea Sjödahl

My internship was at the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Benin, in microbiology. I was helping out a PhD-student with his study, looking for bacteria and heavy metals in water from the Ossiomo river

Binta Maria Aleogo

Miss Binta Maria Aleogo, from Etsako Local Government area of Edo State, is the best graduating Masters student of the University of Benin, 2015/2016 academic session. Binta who studied Biochemistry reveals her secrets

Education Gallery

African Centre for mushroom research and technology. Dept of PBB, Faculty of Life Sciences

African Centre for mushroom research and technology. Dept of PBB, Faculty of Life Sciences

Botanical garden, Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences

Botanical garden, Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences

Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Fac of Life Sciences

Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Fac of Life Sciences

Dept of Animal and Environmental Biology museum

Dept of Animal and Environmental Biology museum

Ecotoxicology and forensic Laboratory, Dept AEB, Faculty of Life Sciences

Ecotoxicology and forensic Laboratory, Dept AEB, Faculty of Life Sciences

The 500 Lecture theater, Faculty of Life Sciences

The 500 Lecture theater, Faculty of Life Sciences

The Twin Lecture theater, Faculty of Life Sciences

The Twin Lecture theater, Faculty of Life Sciences

Best Graduating UNIBEN Student- Obaseki John Folorunsho Esewi- CGPA of 4.96 from PBB Dept.

Best Graduating UNIBEN Student- Obaseki John Folorunsho Esewi- CGPA of 4.96 from PBB Dept.

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23 Sep

Prof Jennifer A. Ebeigbe

Head, Department of Optometry

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17 Oct

COVID-19 PANDEMIC: MESSAGE OF HOPE AND GOODWILL TO ALL UNIBEN STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Dear UNIBEN Students,
The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which originated from Wuhan, Hubei, China on December 1, 2019, engulfed Europe, North America, and within 12 weeks spread all over the world with devastating consequences. Its human-to-human mode of transmission via respiratory droplets made students’ gatherings and socialisation at lecture halls,

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17 Oct

Oluwakemi Igiehon Emerges UNIBEN Best Graduating Student

UNIBEN Convocation Ceremony: The 44th Convocation and 48th Founder’s Day Ceremonies of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) for the 2016/2017 academic session held from Monday 19th November to 24th November 2018.
Miss Oluwakemi Igiehon, from the department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Science, emerged the best graduating student of the University of Benin with a CGPA of 4.91

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