AAU Admission Into Foundation Programmes For 2013/2014 Session

AAU Admission Into Foundation Programmes For 2013/2014 Session

The Directorate of Foundation runs a two Semester Programme aimed 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 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: Agriculture Economics, Animal Science, Crop Science and Soil Science.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must possess at least five (5) credit passes in the WASC/GCE O’ Level/SSCE/NECO or NABTEB in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Agricultural Science or Biology at not more than two sittings. A pass in physics is acceptable for candidates with credit in chemistry.


FOUDATION PROGRAMME IN NATURAL SCIENCES

The Foundation Programme in the Sciences prepares candidates for entry into any of the following degree options: Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geo-physics, industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics and Zoology.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must possess at least five (5) credit including a credit in English Language and mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’ Level/NECO/NABTEB examination provided that at least three (3) of the credits are in relevant Science subjects. Credit pass in Physics may not be mandatory for Departments of Botany, Zoology and Statistics.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

This Programme candidates for entry into the following degree options: B.Sc: Physiology and Medical Laboratory Sciences.

REQUIREMENTS

Same as for Natural Sciences in (2) above.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN SCIENCE EDUCATION

The Foundation programme in science Education prepares candidates for entry into any of the following degree option: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Five credits at SSCE/NECO/GCE/NABTEB or its equivalent at not more than two (2) sittings. Requirements vary with subject areas as shown below:

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
i Biology Education: Candidates must possess credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Biology in addition to two other subjects.
ii Chemistry Education: Candidates must possess credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Chemistry in addition to two other subjects.
iii Mathematics Education: Candidates must possess credit pass in English Language, Mathematics and any other science subjects in addition to two other subjects.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN ENVIRONMENTSL STUDIES

The Foundational Programme in Environmental Studies prepares candidates for entry into the following degree options: Building, Fine and Applied Arts.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
i BUILDING: Applicants must possess at least, five credit passes in the WASC/GCE O’ Level/SSCE/NECO or NABTEB in Mathematics, English Language, Physics and any other two (2) subjects from Geography, Economics, Arts, Technical Drawings, Biology and Agricultural science.
ii FINE AND APPLIED ARTS: Applicants must possess at least five credit passes including English Language in WASC/GCE/ O’ Level/SSCE/NECO or NABTEB. A credit or pass in Fine and Applied Arts is an additional advantage. Candidates having TC II with at least a merit grade in Fine and Applied Arts may also apply.


FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL PLANNING: Applicants must possess at least, five credit passes in the WASC/GCE O’ Level/SSCE/NECO or NABTEB in English Language, Geography and Mathematics and any other two (2) 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 Materials and Production Engineering
Iv Mechanical Engineering


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must obtain a minimum of five (5) credit passes in the WASC/GCE O’ Level/SSCE/NECO or NABTEB in not more than two sittings, including credit passes in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, English Language and any other subject.


FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN FRENCH

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must possess at least five (5) credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’ Level/NECO/NABTEB or its equivalent, in English Language and four (4) other subjects at not more than two (2) sittings.


FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN ENGLISH

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must possess at least five (5) O’ Level credits including English Language and Literature in English, in not more than two (2) sittings.


EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AND MANAGEMENT

The options available are:
i B.A (Ed) English
ii B.A (Ed) French
iii B.A (Ed) Geography


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS


The same as required for B.A English, French and B.Sc Geography and Regional planning.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
i Business Education with options in:
a B.Sc (Ed) Accounting
b B.Sc (Ed) Agriculture
c B.Sc (Ed) Home Economics
d B.Sc (Ed) Secretarial Studies
e B.T (Ed) Technical


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Accounting Education

A candidate must possess at least five (5) credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), or NECO, or NABTEB or Teacher’s Grade II or its equivalent certificate recognized by the senate of Ambrose Alli University in not more than two (2) sittings. The credit passes must include Mathematics, English Language, Economics or Commerce and two other subjects.


Agricultural Science

A candidate must possess at least five (5) credit passes in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or NECO or NABTEB or Teacher’s Grade II or its equivalent certificate recognized by the senate of Ambrose Alli University in not more than two (2) sittings. The credit passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Agricultural science or Biology. A credit in Chemistry or Physics is an advantage.


Secretarial Education

A candidate must possess at least five (5) credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), or NECO or NABTEB or Teachers‘s Grade ll or its equivalent certificate recognized by senate of Ambrose Alli University in not more than two (2) sittings. The credit passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Commerce or Economics.


Technical Education and Home Economics

i A candidate must possess at least five (5) credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or NECO or NABTEB or Teacher’s Grade ll or its equivalent certificate recognized by senate of Ambrose Alli University in not more than two sittings.

The credit passes must include English Language , Mathematics , Physics or Chemistry , plus any two of the following subject s, Fine-Art, Biology, Agricultural Science, Applied Electricity, Basics Electronics, Woodwork, Building Construction, Block Laying and Concreting, Metal works, Automobile, Technical Drawing etc.


ii Teacher’s Grade ll Certificate with Credit/Merit passes in at least five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and General or Basics 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 , 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 Basics Science.


iv National Technical Certificate (NTC) with passes in five subjects in not more than two sittings which must include English Language, Mathematics, physics or Chemistry.


v Candidates for the programme must have Senior Secondary School Certificates (SSCE), NECO, NABTEB, GCE or other equivalent minimum of five (5) subjects passed at credit level at not more than two (2) sittings. The subjects must include English Language, Biology or any other science subject, plus at least a pass in Mathematics. TC II with relevant qualifications will also be considered for admission.


PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Candidate seeking admission into the department must pass at least five subjects at credit level at not more than two sittings in any of the following WASC/SSCE/NECO/TC II/NABTEB. Passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, or Agric Science, Health Science, Physical or Health Education. Credit pass in Physical and Health Education will be an added advantage. A pass in Mathematics may be accepted.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

One (1) Academic Session

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Candidates are to purchase the transact application PIN (Payment Voucher) of N15, 000.00

(Fifteen thousand Naira) Only from any of the under listed banks Nation Wide.

ACCESS BANK NIGERIA LTD
ECOBANK NIGERIA LTD
FIDELITY BANK, PLC
FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA , PLC
FIRST CITY MONUMENT BANK
GUARANTY TRUST BANK (GTB), PLC
KEYSTONE BANK, PLC
UNION BANK OF NIGERIA , PLC
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA, PLC
ZENITH INTERNATIONAL BANK, PLC

On the purchase of the eTransact PIN, candidates are to visit the Ambrose Alli University portal at https://aaue.waeup.org/applicants to complete and submit the Foundation Programme online application form.

Please, follow the application instruction on the University website and portal for guidance as any form not properly filled will not be treated.

DURATION OF APPLICATION

The foundation Programme Online Application forms will be available for completion and submission from Monday, 17th June, 2013 to Monday, 26th July, 2013.

NOTE

i. Technology fee and bank charges will be charged at the point of the eTransact PIN (Payment voucher).

EXAMINATION

Candidates may be required to sit for a written examination on a date to be made public.

NOTE

i. Parents, sponsors and candidates are advised to purchase the eTransact PIN. Personally from the designated banks as cases of fraudulent practices in the Admission process will not be entertained.
ii. The serial numbers on the forms would serve as examination numbers where necessary.

ADVICE

Candidates are to check the University websites at www.aauekpoma.edu.ng and https://aaue.waeup.org for further details on the application/admission procedure.

PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THAT THEY SHALL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR AND WRITE THE UNIFED TERTIARY MATRICULATION EXAMINATION (UTME) FOR 2014/2015 ADMISSION YEAR.

Signed:

Mr. F.A. Ojo –Maliki, MNIM, MANUPA

Ag. Registrar

Above, is for the information, guidance and further necessary action of qualified candidates.

This supersedes our earlier publication on same dated Monday, 10th June, 2013.

Chris Adamaigbo, KSC

Deputy Registrar, Information/Public Relation Officer


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