FACULTY OF SCIENCE

The  faculty of sciences is headed by Prof. B.E.B. Nwoke

The  science faculty helps develops your investigative skills and teaches the  students the tools of critical analysis and communication - skills for lifelong  learning. Many of the programs are specifically designed to cater to the  diverse needs of students who have a passion for science and would like to learn  more about their environment and where this exciting area could take them. The  comprehensive scope of the Faculty of Science at the Imo state University,  allows students to advance in data management and new computing developments,  understanding our environment and understanding human behaviour.

Departments

The Faculty of  Science has eight departments as follows:
1.   Animal and Environmental Biology
2.   Biochemistry
3.   Computer Science
4.   Pure and Industrial Chemistry
5.   Mathematics/Industrial Mathematics and  Statistics
6.   Microbiology and Industrial Microbiology
7.   Physics and Industrial Physics
8.   Plant Science and Biotechnology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

University  Matriculation Examination (UME) candidates are expected to possess the Senior  Secondary Certificate (SSC) or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5)  subjects which must include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and any  other subject with a minimum of pass in English Language. The five credits must  not be in more than two sittings.

HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Mr. C. N.  Apakama	Chemistry  & Industrial Chemistry
Prof.  P.I.K. Onyeka	Animal  & Environmental Biology
Dr. Mike  Nwachukwu	Microbiology/Industrial  Microbiology
Dr. Ezeibekwe,  I.O.	Plant  Science & Biotechnology
Dr. P. C.  Chikezie	Biochemistry
Assoc.  Prof. O.K. Nwafor	Physics  & Industrial Physics
Mr. M.N.  Annozie	Mathematics
Dr. Chigbo  Ajero	Computer  science