is food science and technology a competitive course in fuoye- federal university,oye-ekiti?

Kelvinsmart20

1 month ago

Compared to "heavyweight" courses at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) like Nursing, Law, or Pharmacy, Food Science and Technology (FST) is moderately competitive.
​While it does not have the extreme cut-off marks of the medical sciences, it is one of the more sought-after programs within the Faculty of Agriculture, often requiring a higher aggregate score than courses like Fisheries or Soil Science.
To stay competitive for FST at FUOYE, you must meet these core criteria:
​JAMB Cut-off: While the general university minimum is often 160, aiming for 200+ gives you a much safer cushion for the aggregate calculation.
​Subject Combination: You must have taken English, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and either Mathematics or Physics in your UTME.
​O'Level: You need five credits in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science, and Physics. FUOYE is strict about these core sciences for FST.
Why it is "Moderately" Competitive
​Professional Appeal: FST is popular because it offers clear career paths in food processing, quality control, and manufacturing (with companies like Nestlé or Cadbury).
​Limited Quota: Like all federal universities, there is a specific intake limit (quota) set by the NUC, and FST usually receives more applications than it has available slots.
​Remedies to Secure Admission
​Target a 65%+ Aggregate: Since the cut-off was near 61% last year, aim for an aggregate of 65% to account for any upward shifts in performance this year.