Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into BOWEN UNIVERSITY Weekend Full Time Undergraduate degree programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session. The programme will run for 3 – 5 years depending on the mode of entry and entry qualifications.
Bowen University is a private Institution established by the Nigerian Baptist Convention. The University was granted operational license by the Federal Government in July 2001 and started academic activities in November, 2002.
It is strategically located in Iwo, Osun State, about 30-minute drive from Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. Osogbo Campus of the University is located on Ilobu Road, about one hour drive from Ibadan. The University has graduated nine sets of students and will commence its thirteenth Academic Session in September, 2015 (i.e. 2015/2016). The University is committed to adding a distinctly moral dimension and Godly values to tertiary education in Nigeria.
Bowen University runs full-time weekend undergraduate degree programmes at its campuses in Iwo and Osogbo in the following areas of specialization.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
B. Agric. Agric Economics & Farm Management
B. Agric. Agric Extension & Rural Development
B. Agric. Animal Science & Fisheries Management
B. Agric. Crop Production & Soil Management
B. Sc Environmental Technology and Management
B. Sc. Food Science & Technology
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
B.A. Religious Studies
B.A. Christian Religious Studies
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND SCIENCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. Microbiology
B.Sc. Plant Biology
B.Sc. Zoology
FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
B.Sc. Accounting
B.Sc. Business Administration
B.Sc. Economics
B.Sc. Mass Communication
(A) GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(i) All applicants are required to have credits at SSCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or approved equivalents in, at least, 5 subjects which must include English Language and four other subjects as may be specified by each Faculty.
(ii) The five credits should be obtained in not more than two sittings.
(iii) Candidates awaiting results may apply, provided such result would be available before resumption.
(iv) All applicants will be required to go through the Bowen University’s Screening Exercise.
(B) DIRECT ENTRY
All applicants for direct entry must satisfy any of the following:
(a) NCE at credit level, ND and approved equivalents with at least Lower Credit in relevant fields.
(b) At least two Advanced Level passes
(c) The Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB), Joint Universities Preliminary Examination
Board (JUPEB) or Cambridge Moderated School of Basic Studies at acceptable grade levels.
(d) In addition to the NCE/ND/IJMB/JUPEB or two Advanced Level papers to be specified by
the Faculty or programme, candidates must also satisfy Ordinary Level requirements.
(e) HND holders may be admitted into 200 or 300 Level depending on the regulation guiding
admission into each department / programme
(f) Professionals and people in working class will be given preference.
(C ) MODE OF APPLICATION
(a) On-Line Application
To complete the application form on-line:
i. Visit Bowen University website @ http//www.bowenuniversity.edu.ng to create an identity using the undergraduate application submenu located under the Portal menu.
ii. After pre-registration, pay a sum of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) only as application form fee using your ATM Cards/Quick teller options at any bank of your choice.
iii. Upon confirmation of payment, use your unique identity to complete and submit the e-application form via the Bowen University website.
For further information, please visit our website www.bowenuniversity.edu.ng or contact: the Registrar, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, through:
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
( b) Off-line Application Form Sale Centres
The Off-line Application can also be obtained at the following centres:
(i) Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State
(ii) Bowen University Pre-Degree Programme Centre, Osogbo, Osun State
(iii) Bowen University Liaison Office, Baptist Building Annexe, (after Shoprite)
Oke Bola, Ibadan.
(iv) Bowen Microfinance Bank, Baptist Academy Compound, Ikorodu Road,
Obanikoro, Lagos
(v) Baptist College of Theology NTA/TV Road, Benin-City, Edo State.
(vi) Baptist Model Secondary School, Obinze, Along Owerri/Port-Harcourt Road, Owerri,
Imo State.
(vii) Fullness of God Nursery and Primary School, Ijapo Estate, Akure, Ondo State.
(viii) Baptist Theological Seminary, Kaduna, Kaduna.
(ix) Faith Baptist College,#1 Rumuaparaeli Sreet, Beside Holy Rosary Secondary School, Old
GRA Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.
(x) First Baptist Church, Area 11, Garki, Abuja.
(xi) Union Baptist Grammar School, Ga-Akanbi, Ilorin, Kwara State.
(xii) Baptist Girls High School, Missions, Idi Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
(D) SCREENING OF CANDIDATES
(i) All applicants are to appear for Bowen University Screening Exercise to be conducted by the University on Saturday, 5th September, 2015 at the Iwo and Osogbo centres.
(ii) The screening of candidates will start at 10.00am.
(E) COMMENCEMENT
The programmes commence on the 14th September, 2015.
Signed
Kayode A. Ogunleye, PhD.
Registrar
