Department Of Science Education

Department

Science Education

Introduction to Science Education

About the Department

The Department of Science Education at Plateau State University, Bokkos, established in the 2023/2024 academic session, trains competent, well-grounded science teachers for Nigeria’s schools. We offer four B.Sc.(Ed) degree programmes — Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics — each blending solid science content with practical teaching skills, aligned with national educational standards. From a pioneer cohort of eighteen students, enrolment grew to sixty-three within a single session — clear evidence of rising confidence in the programme. With dedicated academic staff, close mentorship and individualized instruction, the department, led by Mr. Yilteh Shikbagal Chrysantus, is committed to producing skilled educators who will transform science teaching in secondary schools across the country.

Degree Programmes — B.Sc.(Ed)

Semesters — Four Academic Sessions

Students Enrolled — 2024/25 Session

Program Summary

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements — B.Sc.(Ed) Science Education

UTME — 100 Level

In addition to the University minimum entry requirements — five credit passes including English Language and Mathematics — candidates admitted through UTME into the four-year degree programme must hold the required credit passes in relevant subjects at SSCE (WASSCE/NECO) or equivalent, plus an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (JAMB). A minimum of four academic sessions (8 semesters) is required for UTME admissions.

Direct Entry

A pass at merit (lower credit) level in a relevant Diploma programme, with a credit in English.
Two A’Level passes in relevant subjects with O’Level credit passes in three other subjects, at not more than two sittings.
NCE with passes in relevant subject areas plus O’Level credit passes in other subjects (Education accepted as an A’Level subject; a pass in General English accepted in place of O’Level English).
Two passes in IJMB, Basic Studies Terminal Examinations or International Baccalaureate from a recognized institution, with credits in three other subjects.