Department of Chemistry

The intrinsic and utility values of Chemistry in all spheres of human activity necessitated its inclusion in the NCE curriculum.  Consequently, the teaching and learning of Chemistry should be such as to produce competent teachers that can transmit these values to the learners.

The objectives of chemistry programme at the NCE level are to produce highly qualified middle-level manpower knowledgeable in the processes of Chemistry and capable of inculcating these in the students.  Students should have competencies in chemistry teaching including ability to:

1. develop functional knowledge of chemistry concepts and principles;
2. observe and explore the chemical environment;

• apply the skills and knowledge gained through the study of chemistry to solve day-to-day problems;

1. explain simple natural phenomena;
2. develop scientific attitudes such as curiosity, objectivity, creativity etc.
3. manipulate simple apparatus and use of chemicals for purposes of demonstration, production and;

• improvise simple equipment from available junk in the local environment

1. A Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level with credits in 5 subjects including English Language and mathematics at not more than two sittings. Two of the credits must be relevant to the course the candidate wishes to offer.
2. All candidates wishing to be considered for admission must meet the requirements of an accredited body such as JAMB.
3. Candidate must pass RACOED screening tests and interviews.