201819 PUS Generic Application Form
201819 PUS Generic Application Form
A. ELIGIBILITY
The eligible applicants are as follows:
a) Candidates who completed the MSCE, IGCSE or O level equivalent in the past three years (2016, 2017 and
2018);
b) Candidates with an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) certificate or a National Senior Certificate (NSC) obtained in the
past three years (2016, 2017 and 2018);
c) Candidates who completed the Advanced Level, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A Level equivalent
in the past three years (2016, 2017 and 2018).
NOTE: All those currently enrolled in public universities and those who were withdrawn on academic grounds are
NOT eligible to apply.
B. PERSONAL DETAILS
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C. CHOICES
Choose six (6) programmes by writing programme codes in the spaces provided below (You can choose a maximum of
three programme choices from any one university)
D. REDIRECTION
If you are not selected to any of your chosen programmes due to stiff competition and limited available space, you
may be considered for selection to any programme which you did not choose but is closer to your choice.
You must attach photocopies of your statement of results or certificates, officially stamped and signed by the head
teacher of your last school where you wrote the examinations, or the District Education Manager, or the District
Commissioner or any Commissioner of Oaths. You cannot use two independent certificates for purposes of
accumulating credits.
F. PREVIOUS SCHOOL
State your physical impairment and any special assistance/facilities that you require (Provide medical report):
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H. APPLICATION FEE
All applicants are STRICTLY required to DEPOSIT a non-refundable application fee of K10, 000.00 STRICTLY CASH for all
Malaŵians and U$30.00 for international applicants to the following bank accounts:
Note: A copy of the deposit slip bearing the name of the applicant, the year the candidate sat the exams and the full
examination number should be attached to the application form. Bank deposits will be verified.
A duly completed application form together with a bank deposit slip showing the name of the applicant, the year
the candidate sat the exams and the full examination number and any other relevant attachments should be sent
or submitted to the address given below and not to any public university or its constituent colleges.
2018/19 PU Admissions
National Council for Higher Education
Private Bag B371
Lilongwe 3
Physical Address: NCHE House, Area 47 Sector 2, Next to Chitukuko Petroda Filling Station, Lilongwe
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY, 31ST JANUARY, 2019.
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J. DECLARATION
I_________________________________________________________________________ hereby certify that the
information given above is true and to the best of my knowledge.
K. APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Item
Have you completed all relevant sections of this form?
Have you deposited an appropriate application fee and attached a deposit slip bearing your name, year of
examination results used and the full examination number to this form?
According to the requirements under Section E of this form, have you attached officially stamped and signed
photocopies of the certificate(s) or statement of result(s) that you have indicated?
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APPENDIX
This section contains guidelines as you contemplate choosing the six (6) programmes you would like to pursue. The
actual indication of your six (6) programme choices should be made in section C of the application form.
Candidates who failed to satisfy the admission into public universities in 2016 or 2017 but successfully
improved their grades after re-sitting a maximum of four subjects in 2016 or 2017 may use their supplementary
statements for purposes of accumulating credits.
Candidates cannot combine grades from two independent certificates, i.e. candidates who were awarded a
full certificate in 2016 or 2017 and reattempted MSCE in 2018 and obtained another full certificate cannot
combine grades from the two independent certificates for purposes of accumulating credits.
OR
Candidates with A-level qualifications must have a minimum of three principal passes with an aggregate of at
least 9 points obtained in 2016, 2017 or 2018. For purposes of selection, A-level grades are interpreted as
follows: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. (Please note the difference in the interpretation for the O level grades).
Furthermore, candidates must have passed the subjects relevant to their desired programme either at O level
or Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level.
Candidates with an International Baccalaureate must have a minimum of 30 points obtained in the current year
or the last two years. Candidates with an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) certificate must have at least grade ‘C’ in
four AS-Level subjects plus IGCSE obtained in the 2016, 2017 or 2018. Candidates with a National Senior
Certificate (NSC) must have a minimum score of 60% (Achievement Level 5) in four designated subjects
obtained in 2016, 2017 or 2018.
Applicants who were previously withdrawn on academic grounds from any public university in Malaŵi shall not
be allowed to apply for admission.
In addition to the minimum entry requirements, candidates must also meet the individual programme
requirements.
Note
a. All candidates to be selected as self-sponsored students
b. If you are successful, you shall be admitted on non-residential basis. Issues of accommodation are the
responsibility of the student as individual. However, public universities have limited accommodation. If you
would like to be accommodated on University campus, you would have to apply for the same to your respective
University/College soon after the release of selection results and if accepted, you shall pay the University for
your accommodation and meals. Because the University shall not have the capacity to accommodate all
selected students on their campus, allocation of University accommodation shall be done based on respective
University criteria.
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A. LILONGWE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (LUANAR)
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Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-BOT MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 20
in Biotechnology least six credit passes including English
Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology.
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-HOT MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 30
in Horticulture least six credit passes including English
Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology.
Diploma in Dairy 2.5 LNR-DDST MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 20
Science and least six credit passes including English
Technology Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology. (Candidates
will be selected into the programme ONLY if
they specify this programme as their first
choice)
FACULTY OF FOOD
AND HUMAN dairy
SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-NFS MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 45
in Nutrition and Food least six credit passes including English
Science Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology.
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-HSC MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 35
in Human Sciences least six credit passes including English
and Community Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
Services General Science and Biology.
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-FST MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 40
in Food Science and least six credit passes including English
Technology Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology.
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-BGD MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 35
in Gender and least six credit passes including English
Development Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology.
FACULTY OF
DEVELOPMENT
STUDIES
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-AAE MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 40
in Agricultural least six credit passes including English
Economics Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology.
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-DEC MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 40
in Development least six credit passes including English
Economics Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology.
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-ABM MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 40
in Agribusiness least six credit passes including English
Management Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology.
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-EDM MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 40
in Agricultural least six credit passes including English
Enterprise Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
Development and General Science and Biology.
Microfinance
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Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-EXT MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 40
in Agricultural least six credit passes including English
Extension Language, Mathematics, Social Studies,
Physical Science or General Science and
Biology.
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-AED MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 60
in Agricultural least six credit passes including English
Education Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology.
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-ADC MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 25
in Agricultural least six credit passes including English
Development Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
Communication General Science and Biology.
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-AGI MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 40
in Agricultural least six credit passes including English
Innovations Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology.
FACULTY OF
NATURAL
RESOURCES
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-AQF MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 40
in Aquaculture and least six credit passes including English
Fisheries Science Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology.
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-FOR MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 40
in Forestry least six credit passes including English
Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology.
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-AGF MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 40
in Agro-Forestry least six credit passes including English
Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology.
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-ENV MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 40
in Environmental least six credit passes including English
Sciences Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology.
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-NLW MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 40
in Natural Resources least six credit passes including English
Management (Land Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
and Water) General Science and Biology.
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-NWE MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 40
in Natural Resources least six credit passes including English
Management Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
(Wildlife and General Science and Biology.
Ecotourism)
Bachelor of Science 4 LNR-BFST MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 40
in Food Science and least six credit passes including English
Technology (NRC) Language, Mathematics, Physical Science or
General Science and Biology.
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B. MALAŴI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MUST)
FACULTY AND DURATION PROGRAMME MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT AVAILABLE
PROGRAMME (YEARS) CODE COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE ENROLMENT
MALAWI INSTITUTE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS SPACE
OF TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of 5 MST-BME MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 30
Engineering (Hon) in least six credit passes including English
Biomedical Language.
Engineering In addition, the candidate should have a
grade of no more than 4 in each of the
following subjects: Physical Science (or
Physics and Chemistry), Biology and
Mathematics for MSCE or B for IGSCE in all
the above subjects.
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Bachelor of Science 4 MST-CSS MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 30
in Computer least six credit passes including English
Systems and Language.
Security In addition, the candidate should have a
grade of no more than 4 in each of the
following subjects: Physical Science or
Physics and Mathematics for MSCE or B for
IGSCE in all the above subjects.
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following subjects: Mathematics, Physics
and Chemistry with minimum grades of ‘B-
B-C’ for A-LEVEL. Candidates will join in
second year.
NDATA SCHOOL OF
CLIMATE AND
EARTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science 4 MST-ESC MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 25
in Earth Sciences least six credit passes including English
(Geology) Language.
In addition, the candidate should have a
grade of no more than 4 in each of the
following subjects: Physical Science (or
Physics and Chemistry), Mathematics,
Biology and Geography for MSCE or B for
IGSCE in all the above subjects
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Bachelor of Science 4 MST-DRM MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 30
in Disaster Risk least six credit passes including English
Management Language.
In addition, the candidate should have a
grade of no more than 4 in each of the
following subjects: Physical Science (or
Physics and Chemistry), Mathematics,
Biology and Geography for MSCE or B for
IGSCE in all the above subjects.
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Bachelor of Science 4 MST-PRE MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 20
in Petroleum least six credit passes including English
Geoscience (Oil and Language.
In addition, the candidate should have a
Gas)
grade of no more than 4 in each of the
following subjects: Physical Science (or
Physics and Chemistry), Mathematics,
Biology and Geography for MSCE or B for
IGSCE in all the above subjects.
ACADEMY OF
MEDICAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science 4 MST-MMB MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 30
in Medical least six credit passes including English
Microbiology Language.
In addition, the candidate should have a
grade of no more than 4 in each of the
following subjects: Biology, Physical
Science or Chemistry and Mathematics for
MSCE or B for IGSCE in all the above
subjects.
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Bachelor of Science 4 MST-IMM MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at 30
in Immunology least six credit passes including English
Language.
In addition, the candidate should have a
grade of no more than 4 in each of the
following subjects: Biology, Physical
Science or Chemistry and Mathematics for
MSCE or B for IGSCE in all the above
subjects.
BINGU SCHOOL OF
CULTURE AND
HERITAGE
Bachelor of Science 4 MST-SPS MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at
in Sports Sciences least six credit passes including English
Language. 20
In addition, the candidate should have a
grade of no more than 4 in the following
subjects: Biology, Physical Science (or
Physics and Chemistry), and Mathematics
for MSCE or B for IGSCE in all the above
subjects.
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C. MZUZU UNIVERSITY (MZUNI)
FACULTY AND DURATION PROGRAMME MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT AVAILABLE
PROGRAMMES (YEARS) CODE COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART ENROLMENT
OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS SPACE
FACULTY OF
EDUCATION
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FACULTY OF HEALTH
SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science 4 MZU-BSBS Malawi School Certificate of Education or its 30
(Biomedical Sciences) equivalent with at least SIX credits. Credits in
Mathematics or Additional Mathematics,
Physical Science or General Science or
Chemistry and Physics, English (Language or
Literature) and Biology
FACULTY OF
HUMANITIES AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES
FACULTY OF SCIENCE,
TECHNOLOGY, AND
INNOVATION
Bachelor of Science in 4 MZU-BICT Malawi School Certificate of Education or its 30
Information and equivalent with at least SIX credits. Credits in
Communication English (Language or Literature), Mathematics
Technology or Additional Mathematics, Biology, Physical
Science or Chemistry and Physics or General
Science.
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Bachelor Science in 4 MZU-BRET Malawi School Certificate of Education or its 30
Renewable Energy equivalent with at least SIX credits. Strong
Technologies credits in Mathematics or Additional
Mathematics, Physical Science or Physics and
Chemistry or General Science, English
(Language or Literature) and credits in any
three of the following subjects; Geography,
Agriculture, Computer studies, Home
Economics, Business Studies, Social and
Development Studies and Biology.
FACULTY OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science 4 MZU-BScF Malawi School Certificate of Education or its 30
(Forestry) equivalent with at least SIX credits. Strong
credits in Biology, Mathematics or Additional
Mathematics, English (Language or Literature)
and any other three credits in Physical Science
or General Science or Physics and Chemistry,
Agriculture, Geography, Computer Studies
and Home Economics.
Bachelor of Science 4 MZU-BSFS Malawi School Certificate of Education or its 30
(Fisheries and Aquatic equivalent with at least SIX credits. Credits in
Sciences) Biology, Physical Science or General Science
or Chemistry and Physics, Mathematics or
Additional Mathematics, English (Language or
Literature) and any two credits from the
following; Geography, Agriculture, Social and
Development Studies, Home Economics and
Business Studies.
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Bachelor of Science in 4 MZU-BSTCD Malawi School Certificate of Education or its 30
Transformative equivalent with at least SIX credits. Credits in
Community English (Language or Literature), Mathematics
Development
or Additional Mathematics, Biology, Physical
Science or General Science or Chemistry and
Physics, Agriculture, and any one credit in the
following subjects: Geography, Social and
Development Studies, Business Studies, Home
economics and Computer Studies.
FACULTY OF
TOURISM,
HOSPITALITY AND
MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Science 4 MZU-BSTO Malawi School Certificate of Education or its 40
(Tourism) equivalent with at least SIX credits. Credits in
English (Language or Literature) and
Mathematics or Additional Mathematics
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D. UNIVERSITY OF MALAWI (UNIMA)
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Bachelor of Arts 4 UMA-MFD Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 40
Media for including English, plus any other two
Development humanities subjects, e.g. another language,
History or Geography.
Bachelor of Arts 4 UMA-HUT Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 20
(Theology) including English, plus any other two
humanities subjects, e.g. another language,
History or Geography.
FACULTY OF
SCIENCE
(CHANCELLOR
COLLEGE)
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-SC Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 50
including English, Mathematics, Biology and
Physical Science/General Science.
Bachelor of Science 5 UMA-SCIAS Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent with a 20
in Actuarial Sciences minimum of 4 points in English, and a
(Hons) minimum of 2 points in
Mathematics/Additional Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-SCIBIO Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 40
in Biological including English, Mathematics, Biology and
Sciences Physical Science/General
Science/Chemistry/Physics.
Bachelor of Science 5 UMA-SCICHE Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 40
in Chemistry (Hons) including English, Mathematics, and Physical
(with an option of Science/General Science/Chemistry and
BSc in Chemistry Physics.
after 4 years)
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-SCINET Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 26
in Computer including English, Mathematics, and Physical
Network Science/General Science/Chemistry/Physics.
Engineering
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-SCICOM Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 36
in Computer Science including English, Mathematics, and Physical
Science/General Science/Chemistry/Physics.
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-SCIELE Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 30
in Electronics including English, Mathematics, and Physical
Science/General Science/Chemistry/Physics.
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-SCIFC Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 34
in Family and including English, Mathematics, Biology and
Consumer Sciences Physical Science/General Science.
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-SCIFN Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 24
in Food and including English, Mathematics, Biology and
Nutrition Physical Science/General Science.
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-SCIGEO Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 30
in Geography including English, Mathematics, Geography,
Biology and Physical Science/General
Science/Chemistry/Physics.
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-SCIGLY Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 20
in Geology including English, Mathematics, Geography,
Biology and Physical Science/General
Science/Chemistry/Physics.
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-SCIIS Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 26
in Information including English, Mathematics, and Physical
Systems Science/General Science/Chemistry/Physics.
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Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-SCIMAT Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 30
in Mathematics including English, Physical Science/General
Science, Biology plus a minimum of 4 points
in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-SCIPHY Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 30
in Physics including English, Mathematics, and Physical
Science/General Science/Chemistry/Physics.
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-SCISTA Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 30
in Statistics including English, Physical Science/General
Science, Biology plus a minimum of 4 points
in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL
SCIENCE
(CHANCELLOR
COLLEGE)
Bachelor of Arts in 4 UMA-DEC Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 30
Developmental including English and Mathematics.
Economics
Bachelor of Arts in 4 UMA-ECO Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 30
Economics including English and Mathematics.
Bachelor of Arts in 4 UMA - PSY Six credits at MSCE, O' Level, IGCSE, GCE 30
Psychology including English and Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts in 4 UMA - SOC Six credits at MSCE, O' Level, IGCSE, GCE 30
Sociology including English and Mathematics
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FACULTY OF
MEDICINE (COLLEGE
OF MEDICINE)
Bachelor of 6 UMA-MBBS Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 100
Medicine Bachelor including English and Mathematics plus a
of Surgery minimum of 4 points in Biology and Physical
Science/Chemistry.
Candidates will join in foundation year.
FACULTY OF
BIOMEDICAL
SCIENCE AND
HEALTH
PROFESSIONS
(COLLEGE OF
MEDICINE)
Bachelor of Science 5 UMA-MLS Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 40
Medical Laboratory including English and Mathematics plus a
Science (Hons) minimum of 4 points in Biology and Physical
Science/Chemistry.
Candidates will join in foundation year.
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FACULTY OF
NURSING (KAMUZU
COLLEGE OF
NURSING)
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-AH Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 20
in Adult Health including English, Mathematics, Physical
Nursing Science/General Science and Biology.
Candidates must specify Nursing as their first
choice.
All registered nurses should attach certified
copies of their registration certificates.
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-CHI Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 20
in Child Health including English, Mathematics, Physical
Nursing Science/General Science and Biology.
Candidates must specify Nursing as their first
choice.
All registered nurses should attach certified
copies of their registration certificates.
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-CHN Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 20
in Community including English, Mathematics, Physical
Health Nursing Science/General Science and Biology.
Candidates must specify Nursing as their first
choice.
All registered nurses should attach certified
copies of their registration certificates.
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-MH Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 20
in Mental Health including English, Mathematics, Physical
and Psychiatric Science/General Science and Biology.
Nursing Candidates must specify Nursing as their first
choice.
All registered nurses should attach certified
copies of their registration certificates.
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-NM Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 150
in Nursing and including English, Mathematics, Physical
Midwifery Science/General Science and Biology.
Candidates must specify Nursing as their first
choice.
All registered nurses should attach certified
copies of their registration certificates.
FACULTY OF
MIDWIFERY,
NEONATAL AND
REPRODUCTIVE
HEALTH STUDIES
(KAMUZU COLLEGE
OF NURSING)
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-MID Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 20
in Midwifery including English, Mathematics, Physical
Science/General Science and Biology.
Candidates must specify Nursing as their first
choice.
All registered nurses should attach certified
copies of their registration certificates.
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FACULTY OF
APPLIED SCIENCES
(THE POLYTECHNIC)
Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-EH Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 30
in Environmental including English, Mathematics, Biology and
Health Physical Science/General Science.
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Bachelor of 5 UMA- BBME Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 40
Biomedical including English, Mathematics, Biology and
Engineering (Hons) Physical Science or Chemistry.
Bachelor of Civil 5 UMA-BCES Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 15
Engineering including English, Mathematics and Physical
(Structures) (Hons) Science or Chemistry.
Bachelor of Civil 5 UMA-BCET Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 15
Engineering including English, Mathematics and Physical
(Transportation) Science or Chemistry.
(Hons)
Bachelor of Civil 5 UMA-BCEW Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 15
Engineering (Water) including English, Mathematics and Physical
(Hons) Science or Chemistry.
Bachelor of 5 UMA-BECE Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent 15
Electronics and including English, Mathematics and Physical
Computer Science or Chemistry.
Engineering (Hons)
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