Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA change of course form for candidates that scored 50% and above in the just concluded post UTME screening exercise is now on sale.
Following the release of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA merit admission list, authorities of the institution call for application from candidates that scored 50% and above in the post UTME screening exercise but not offered admission.
Applications are hereby invited for admission into the following Departments. Applicants should be qualified candidates who made FUTA their Most Preferred Choice Institution during the 2015 UTME. Such candidates must have scored not less than 180 in the UTME and not less than 50% in the P-UTME of the University. In addition, candidates must have taken the relevant UTME subjects and posses a minimum of five (5) relevant Ordinary Level/SSCE credit passes. The credit passes must have been obtained at not be more than two (2) sittings. Candidates who have been offered provisional admission need not apply. The Departments, relevant UTME subjects and the minimum required Ordinary Level/ SSCE subjects are as follows:
| S/N | DEPARTMENT | DEPT | UTME SUBJECTS | SSCE SUBJECTS |
| 1 | Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology | AEC | English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and Mathematics or Physics. | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and one of Economics, Geography and Physics. At least a pass in Physics is required. |
| 2 | Animal Production and Health | APH | English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics and Biology or Agricultural Science | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science. |
| 3 | Agricultural and Resource Economics | ARE | English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and Mathematics or Physics. | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Economics or Geography. At least a Pass in Physics is required. |
| 4 | Crop, Soil and Pest Management | CSP | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any of Mathematics, Biology or Agricultural Science | At least five credits at a maximum of two sittings to include the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science. At least a Pass in Physics is required. |
| 5 | Ecotourism and Wild Life Management | EWM | English Language, Biology or Agricultural Science and any two of Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Mathematics and Physics | English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Agricultural Science, and any two from Chemistry, Geography or Economics and at least a pass in Physics is required. |
| 6 | Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology | FAT | English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Mathematics or Physics. | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and Economics or Geography. At least a Pass in Physics is required. |
| 7 | Food Science and Technology | FST | English Language, Chemistry, Physics and any of Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science. | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology or Agricultural Science. |
| 8 | Forestry and Wood Technology | FWT | English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and Mathematics or Physics | English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Mathematics and Physics. |
| 9 | Agricultural Engineering | AGE | English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | English Language, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and one of Biology, Agricultural Science and Technical Drawing. |
| 10 | Mining Engineering | MNE | English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one of Biology, Agricultural Science and Technical Drawing. |
| 11 | Applied Geophysics | AGP | English Language, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry | At least five credits passes in subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at NOT more than two sittings. |
| 12 | Marine Science and Technology | MST | English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science. |
| 13 | Remote Sensing & Geosciences Information System | RSG | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and any one of Geography, Biology and Physics. | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Geography or Biology or Agricultural Science. |
| 14 | Industrial Design | IDD | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and any one of Fine Art, Economics, Biology, Physics, Geography and Technical Drawing. | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and any two of Economics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Fine Arts and Geography. Credit or pass in Fine Art will be an added advantage, while a pass grade in Physics is acceptable. |
FUTA Change of Course Application Procedure
Interested candidates are requested to:
Pay the sum of Ten Thousand Naira (N10, 000.00) only using e-Transact platform at any of the following Banks:
- Wema Bank
- Diamond Bank Plc
- First City Monument Bank
- Mainstreet Bank
- Fidelity Bank Plc
- Stanbic IBTC
- Unity Bank
- Skye Bank
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Citi Bank
Note the CONFIRMATION CODE that is generated on the e-transact receipt you receive from the bank.
Thereafter, use the UTME Registration Number and the Confirmation Code on the e-Transact receipt obtained from the bank to log on to the FUTA website and complete the Change of Course Form online appropriately.
Each candidate is expected to make three (3) choices: Most Preferred, More Preferred and Preferred. The UTME subjects and SSCE/Ordinary Level results must be relevant to the three choices.
Submit and print the Change of Course Form online.
Note: Candidates should fill in their Ordinary Level/SSCE results in the space provided in the Form. They should be careful in the choice of courses by ensuring that the Ordinary Level/SSCE subjects fulfill the minimum requirements for the courses chosen.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE PAYMENT, COMPLETION AND SUBMISSION OF THE CHANGE OF COURSE FORM ONLINE IS MONDAY, 21ST SEPTEMBER, 2015.
MSG Team.