History of the School

The School of Science and Computer Studies, formerly known as School of Technology, was established in 1978 as one of the pioneering schools in the then Federal College of Technology, Akure (later known as Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti) with three pioneering departments; Building Technology, Food Technology and Science Technology. Another department, Glass and Ceramics Technology came into existence in 1986 courtesy of then Czechoslovakia Government, followed by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science in 1991. In November 1996, the Department of Building Technology was transferred to the newly created School of Environmental Studies.

Right from the inception of the Polytechnic, the school has been in the forefront of scientific and technological research. The school has been recruiting competent staff to aid effective and efficient teaching of practicals and theories in the relevant academic fields. However, the school has embarked on staff development to update knowledge of staff in modern training in scientific and technological fields. This includes long and short-term training in equipment maintenance and acquisition in order to equip and modernize our various laboratories.

The School has also established a central research laboratory which is expected to be equipped adequately to enable it cope with research in Biotechnology among others.

Objectives

• To train National and Higher National diplomats in Computer Science, Food Technology, Glass and Ceramic Technology, Statistics and Science Technology who would be able to contribute meaningfully to the technological and industrial development of the country
• To develop and nurture a culture of academic research in the school among academic members of staff especially in areas of Applied Research and Adaptation of Techniques. This is achieved partly through the organisation of periodic seminars where the outcomes of research activities are presented. The School also encourages departments to organise national conferences and workshops.

Entry Requirements for National Diploma

The minimum entry requirement into the National Diploma Programme in the School of Science and Computer Studies is at least five credit passes in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or General Certificate of Education (GCE O/L) or National Examinations Council (NECO) or NABTEB in not more than two sittings. The subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and any other three subjects, depending on the Department.

In addition to the basic requirements listed below, applicants must pass the relevant subjects in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) administered by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

Entry Requirements for Higher National Diploma

The minimum entry requirement for the Higher National Diploma Programmes in the School of Science and Computer Studies include:

i) All the conditions and requirements for National Diploma (ND) in the relevant Programme,

ii) At least a lower credit level pass in ND in the relevant Programme and one year post-ND industrial training in a relevant Industry.

OR

A pass in ND in the relevant Programme with at least two years industrial training in a relevant industry.

Higher National Diploma Progammes (HND) in Science Technology in Biology/Microbiology, Applied Chemistry, Physics with Electronic and Biochemistry options

i) Candidate offering Applied Chemistry at HND must possess credit in Chemistry at SSCE/NECO/NABTEB.

Candidate offering Physics/Electronics at HND must possess credit in Physics at SSCE/NECO/NABTEB.

Candidate offering Biochemistry at HND must possess credit in Chemistry and Biology at SSCE/NECO/NABTEB.

Candidates offering Microbiology at HND must possess credit in Chemistry and Biology at SSCE/NECO/NABTEB.

ii) The applicant must possess the requirements for National Diploma as listed above.

iii) The applicants must possess at least a lower credit level pass in National Diploma in Science Technology Programme.

iv) The Applicant must possess a minimum of one (1) year post-National Diploma in Science Technology Programme.

v) In exceptional cases, National Diplomate with pass in the ND examinations with two or more years of cognate experience in his/her specific field may be considered for admission into the HND Programme.