Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, AAU has announced the commencement of the sale of Admission Form into Foundation (Pre-Degree) Programme for 2019/2020 Academic Session.
The Foundation (Pre-Degree) Programme is designed at preparing candidates who could not gain admission into the University through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), but possess the minimum entry requirements for admission into 100 level in their respective courses. The programme runs for one academic session of two semesters.
The available degree options currently offered through the programme and with the entry requirements are as stated below.
- FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN AGRICULTURE
The Foundation Programme in Agriculture prepares candidates for entry into any of the following degree options:
i. Agricultural Science and Extension
ii. Animal Science
iii. Crop Science
iv. Soil Science
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credits in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’ Level/NECO/NABTEB at not more than two (2) sittings in English Language, Mathematics, Agric Science or Biology, Chemistry and Physics. - FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN ARTS
The Foundation Programme in Arts prepares candidates for entry into any of the following degree
options:
i. English
ii. French
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’ Level/NECO/NABTEB at not more than two (2) sittings in English Language, Mathematics, Literature – in – English and two (2) other subjects. - FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
The Foundation Programme in Basic Medical Sciences prepares candidates for entry into any of the following degree options:
i. Anatomy
ii. Medical Laboratory Science
iii. Nursing
iv. Physiology
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’ Level/NECO/NABTEB at not more than two (2) sittings in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. - FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN EDUCATION
The Foundation Programme in Education prepares candidates for entry into the following departments with degree options available indicated.
A. EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND MANAGEMENT
The degree options available are:
i. B.A. (Ed) English
ii. B.A. (Ed) French
iii. B.A. (Ed) Geography and Environmental Management.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The same as required for B.A English, B.A French and B.Sc Geography and Environmental Management.
B. HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH
EDUCATION
Candidates seeking admission into the Department of Human Kinetics must possess at least, five (5) credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’ Level/NECO/NABTEB/TC II or its equivalent certificate recognized by the Senate of Ambrose Alli University at not more than two (2) sittings. The credit passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Agric. Science, Health Science, Physical and Health Education.
C. VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
The Foundation Programme in the Department of Vocational and Technical Education is in Business Education with the following degree options:
i. B.Sc (Ed) Accounting
ii. B.Sc (Ed) Agriculture
iii. B.Sc (Ed) Home Economics
iv. B.Sc (Ed) Secretarial Studies
v. B.Sc (Ed) Technical Education
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a). Accounting Education
Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’ Level/NECO/NABTEB/ TC II or its equivalent certificate recognized by the Senate of Ambrose Alli University at not more than two (2) sittings. The credit passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics or Commerce and two (2) other subjects.
(b). Agricultural Science
Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’ Level/NECO/NABTEB/TC II or its equivalent certificate recognized by the Senate of Ambrose Alli University at not more than two (2) sittings. The credit passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Agric. Science or Biology and two (2) other science subjects.
(c). Home Economics
Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’ Level/NECO/NABTEB/ TC II or its equivalent certificate recognized by the Senate of Ambrose Alli University at not more than two (2) sittings. The credit passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology and two (2) other science subjects.
(d). Secretarial Studies
Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’ Level/NECO/NABTEB/ TC II or its equivalent certificate recognized by the Senate of Ambrose Alli University at not more than two (2) sittings. The credit passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics or Commerce and two (2) other subjects.
(e). Technical Education
i. Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’ Level/NECO/NABTEB/ TC II or its equivalent certificate recognized by the Senate of Ambrose Alli University at not more than two (2) sittings. The credit passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry, plus any two of the following subjects, Fine Art, Biology, Agricultural Science, applied Electricity, Basic Electronics, Woodwork, Building Construction, Block laying and Concreting, Metal Works, Automobile and Technical Drawing.
ii. Teacher’s Grade II Certificate with Credit/ Merit passes in at least five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and General or Basic Science plus two of the above named subjects.
iii. City and Guilds Certificate at intermediate level with passes at first written and credit at second written in practical Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Concrete practice, Carpentry and Joinery, Furniture Craft, Building Construction etc. plus federal Craft Certificate with at least a “C” grade in five subjects which must include English Language, Mathematics and Basic Science.
iv. National Technical Certificate (NTC) with credit passes in five (5) subjects in not more than two (2) sittings which must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.
D. SCIENCE EDUCATION
The Foundation Programme in Science Education prepares candidates for entry into any of the following degree options:
i. B.Sc (Ed) Biology
ii. B.Sc (Ed) Chemistry
iii. B.Sc (Ed) Mathematics
iv. B.Sc (Ed) Physics
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’ Level/NECO/NABTEB/TC II or its equivalent certificate recognized by the Senate of Ambrose Alli University at not more than two (2) sittings. Requirements vary with subject area as shown below.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
i. Biology Education: Candidates must posses credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Biology in addition to two other subjects
ii. Chemistry Education: Candidates must posses credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Chemistry in addition to two other subjects
iii. Mathematics Education: Candidates must posses credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and any other science subject in addition to two other subjects
iv. Physics Education: Candidates must possess credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Physics in addition to two other subjects.
- FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
The foundation Programme in Engineering and Technology prepares candidates for entry into any of the following degree options:
i. Civil Engineering
ii. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
iii. Industrial and Production Engineering
iv. Mechanical Engineering.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’Level / NECO/NABTEB at not more than two (2) sittings in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other subject.
- FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
The Foundation Programme in Environmental studies prepares candidates for entry into any of the following degree options:
i. Building
ii. Visual Arts and Creative Design
iii. Geography and Environmental Management
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
i. Building: Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credit passes in SSCE/ WASC/GCE O’ Level, /NECO,/NABTEB at not more than two (2) sittings in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any other two (2) subjects from Geography, Economics, Arts, Technical Drawings, Biology and Agric Science.
ii. Visual and Creative Design: Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics in SSCE/ WASC/GCE O’ Level /NECO /NABTEB at not more than two (2) sittings. A credit or pass in Fine and Applied Arts is an additional advantage. Candidates having TC11 with at least merit grade in Fine and Applied Arts may also apply.
iii. Geography and Environmental Management: Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’Level/NECO/NABTEB at not more than two sittings in English Language, Mathematics, Geography and any other two (2) subjects.
- FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN LIFE SCIENCES
The Foundation Programme in life Sciences prepares candidates for entry into any of the following
degree options:
i. Biochemistry
ii. Botany
iii. Microbiology
iv. Zoology
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credit passes including a credit in English Language and Mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’Level/NECO/NABTEB provided that at least three (3) of the credits are in relevant science subjects. A credit pass in Physics may not be mandatory for the Departments of Botany and Zoology.
- FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN PHYSICAL SCIENCES
The Foundation programme in Physical Sciences prepares candidates for entry into any of the following degree options:
i. Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry
ii. Computer Science
iii. Mathematics/Industrial Mathematics /Statistics
iv. Physics / Geophysics.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credit passes including a credit pass in English Language and Mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’Level/NECO/NABTEB provided that at least three (3) of the credits are in relevant science subjects. A credit pass in Physics may not be mandatory for Statistics option in the Department of Mathematics.
PURCHASE OF FORM
Application form costs N17,250.00 (Seventeen Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty Naira)
PROCEDURE FOR ON – LINE APPLICATION
Please visit the University website @
www.aauekpoma.edu.ng and portal @ https://aaue.waeup.org for details on purchase of form and procedure for application.
DURATION OF APPLICATION
Application forms for the Foundation (Pre-Degree) Programme will be available online for completion and submission from Wednesday, 2nd October 2019 to Saturday, 30th November 2019.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Candidates admitted into the Pre-Degree Programme are required to register with JAMB and write the 2020 UTME and score a minimum of AAU JAMB cut-off point as prescribed for the session. They are also required to take AAU as first choice in JAMB and register the same course as in the AAU Pre-Degree Programme.