McPherson University (MCU) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the 2023/2024 academic session into its wide array of programmes. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate programmes designed to equip students with a well-rounded, globally competitive education.
McPherson University (MCU) Courses
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
- Nursing
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES (COLHUM)
- Department of History and International Studies
- Department of Languages
- Department of Religious Studies
COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Physical and Computer Sciences
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
- Department of Accounting and Finance (Accounting and Banking and Finance Programme);
- Department of Business Administration (Business Administration and Marketing Programme);
- Department of Economics;
- Department of International Relations; and
- Department of Mass Communication
McPherson University Types of Degrees
The curricula of McPherson University have been designed to lead to the award of the following degrees:
1. Bachelor of Arts
This degree comprises:
- Languages
- Religious Studies
- History and International Studies
2. Bachelor of Science
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This degree comprises:
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Banking and Finance
- International Relations
- Mass Communication
- Marketing
3. Bachelor of Nursing Science
MCU Admission Requirements
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COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
| COURSES | SSCE REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJECTS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| BIOCHEMISTRY | Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. | English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics. | Two ‘A’ level passes in relevant subjects particularly Biology and Chemistry. |
| BIOTECHNOLOGY | Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. | English, Biology, Chemistry and any other two science subjects. | Two ‘A’ level passes in Biology/Botany/Zoology and Chemistry or Physics. |
| CHEMISTRY | Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. | English, Chemistry and any other two of Biology, Physics and Mathematics. | Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and any one of Physics, Mathematics or Biology. |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE | Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and two other science subjects. | English, Mathematics, Physics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography. | 1. Two ‘A’ level passes in science subjects including Mathematics. 2. Diploma in Data Processing with at least a merit pass from a recognized University or OND/HND in Data Processing, Engineering and Mathematics with an overall B grade may be considered. |
| MATHEMATICS | Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. | English, Mathematics, and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics or Geography. | 1. Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and any other science subjects. 2. NCE with at least merit in Mathematics and on of Physics, Chemistry or Economics. |
| MICROBIOLOGY | Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry. | English, Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics. | Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and any one from Biology / Zoology/Botany. |
| PHYSICS | Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and any other science subject from Further Mathematics and Biology or Agric Science. | English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology. | NCE/Two ‘A’ level passes in and Mathematics or Chemistry. |
| STATISTICS | Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, and at least three subjects from Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Economics and Geography. | English, Mathematics and two of Physics, Chemistry and Economics. | 1. Two ‘A’ level passes to include Mathematics or Statistics. 2. NCE (credit) in relevant subjects. |
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
| COURSES | SSCE REQUIREMENTS | UTME SUBJECTS | DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE | Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two relevant subjects. | English, Mathematics, Economics and any Social Science subject. | Three ‘A’ level passes chosen from Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Government and Geography. |
| BANKING AND FINANCE | Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two relevant subjects. | English, Mathematics, Economics and any Social Science subject. | Three ‘A’ level passes chosen from Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Government and Geography. |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Economics or Commerce and any other two relevant subjects. | English, Mathematics, Economics and any Social Science subject. | Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Government, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology and Sociology. |
| ECONOMICS | Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Economics or Commerce and any other two relevant subjects. | English, Mathematics, Economics and any Social Science subject. | Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Government, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology and Sociology. |
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Government/History and any other two relevant subjects. | English, Mathematics and any two of the following: Economics, History, Government, Geography, Literature-in-English and French. | Three ‘A’ level passes in the relevant subjects. |
| MARKETING | Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics, Economics or Commerce and any other two relevant subjects. | English, Mathematics, Economics and any Social Science subject. | Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Accounting, Business Management, Government AND Geography. |
| MASS COMMUNICATION | Five SSCE credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and four other subjects in Arts or Social Sciences. | English and three from Arts or Social Sciences subjects. | Two ‘A’ level passes in Arts and Social Science subjects. |
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
a. UTME i.e. ENTRY INTO 100 LEVEL
- Candidates who wish to study Nursing Sciences must have obtained at least credit level passes in five subjects including Biology, Chemistry, English Language, Physics and Mathematics at the SSCE, NECO, GCE or their equivalent at not more than two sittings. Also required is an acceptable UTME score as well as satisfactory performance at McPherson University Screening examinations/interviews.
b. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR A 4 – YEAR B.N.Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME i. e. DIRECT ENTRY INTO 200 LEVEL
- Candidates for Direct Entry admission shall possess five credit passes in the SSCE, NECO, GCE or equivalents in addition to two ‘A’ level passes (graded A-E) at the Advanced Level in Biology and Chemistry. Also, OND/HND in Medical/Biological Sciences may also be admitted by direct entry into 200 level, provided they satisfy other University admission requirements. In addition, Registered Nurse or Midwifery Certificate and five credits at ordinary level GCE or SSCE which must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry at not more than two sittings can be considered for admission.
c. TRANSFER TO B.N.Sc.
- Transfer from other faculties of this or other Universities recognized by McPherson University. After successfully completing a B.Sc. degree course in Biological Sciences/ basic or pure sciences in part or whole in this or any other Universities/recognized by McPherson University, a candidate may be considered for admission into 200 level of the B.N.Sc. degree of this University provided such a candidate satisfies the admission requirements as prescribed in (b) above.
- A candidate from B.N.Sc. degree programme of a recognised university may be allowed to transfer into the programme after the faculty has been satisfied that the candidate has a genuine reason for applying for transfer and has met all the criteria for transfer into the programme. However, such transfer students shall be admitted at a level to be determined by the faculty but not higher than 300 level.
How to Apply for McPherson University (MCU) post UTME Form
Interested candidates can apply online via the McPherson University Admission Portal. Follow these steps to complete your application:
- Click on the ‘Create New Application Portal’.
- Fill in the necessary details correctly in the boxes provided to create an account.
- Login with the registered details to fill and submit the online application form.
McPherson University is committed to providing a conducive and enriching academic environment. The University looks forward to receiving applications from ambitious students ready to embark on an exciting academic journey.
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