Uniport Basic Studies Programme 2008/2009 Application Is Out

Basic Studies Programme 2008/2009 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Basic Studies Programme of the University of Port Harcourt for the 2008/2009 Academic Session.

Admission Requirements

Candidates should possess WASC/SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB Ordinary Level with credit passes in at least Five Relevant Subjects and minimum JAMB score as shown below:

S/No Department Required Core Subjects Jamb Score (Minimum)
1 Chemical, Electrical & Electronics, Gas, Mechanical and Petroleum Engineering Physics, Chemistry, English Mathematics and any other Science  subject e.g. Biology, Technical Drawing  & Agric. Sci. 200
Civil and Environmental Engineering Physics, Chemistry, English Mathematics and any other Science  subject e.g. Biology, Technical Drawing  & Agric. Sci. 180
2 Health Sciences (Medicine, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacy, Nursing and Dentistry) Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Mathematics. 200
3 Animal and Environmental Biology (AEB) English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths. 170
4 Biochemistry English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths,. 170
5 Geology Physics, Chemistry, Biology. English and Maths. 170
6 Computer Science and Maths/Computer English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Biology.  170
7 Maths/Statistics, Statistics and Pure Maths English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Geography or Economics. 170
8 Microbiology English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. 170
9 Physics English, Physics, Mathematics Chemistry and Biology. 170
10 Plant Science and Biotechnology (PSB) English, Maths, Chemistry, Physics and biology 170
11 Pure & Industrial Chemistry (PIC) English, Maths, Chemistry, Physics and biology 170
12 Geography & Environmental Management (GEM) English, Geography and any other three from the Arts, Sciences or Social Sciences with at least a Pass in Mathematics 170
13 Agriculture:                   

Agric Econs & Extension, Animal Science & Fisheries, Crop & Soil Science, and Forestry & Wildlife Mgt.  English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Agric Science or any one of Physics, Geography or Economics. 170

 

Course Duration

The programme is for a period of one year (one academic session)

Method of Application

Application is on-line. Logon to www.uniport.edu.ng. Click on BASIC/CERT Registration and follow the procedure. An all inclusive fee of seven thousand (N7,000) is required with a 45×35 cm passport photograph to be uploaded. Payment shall be made only at designated Banks on campus. Basic Studies Brochure shall also be collected from these Banks.

Closing Date

The closing date for the sale of application forms is on 3rd January, 2009.

Screening Exercise

A screening test shall be conducted on the 10th of January, 2009 in the University of Port Harcourt and all applicants are expected to participate. Candidates Exam No, Seat No, and Exam Hall shall be provided online. Result of the screening test and admission list shall be posted on the internet (www.uniport.edu.ng) 2 weeks after the exercise.

Materials Needed for the Basic Screening Exercise

Candidates are required to come with the following:

A clear copy of Photocard printed on line
HB pencil, eraser and non-programmable calculators
Note:

Candidates' name on their O’Level Certificate and JAMB results must be consistent with what is filled online;
Mobile phones, walkman, ipod and similar gadgets are not allowed into the screening venue;
Candidates are strongly advised to identify their screening venue prior to the screening date as lateness shall not be tolerated;
Candidates must apply within the designated period as the site shall be disabled at midnight on 3rd January, 2009;
Candidates must report to screening venue by 8.00 am prompt
Acceptance Fee

Candidates offered admission shall be required to pay a non-refundable Acceptance Fee of ten thousand naira (N10,000) only.

Registration

Registration will commence on the 26th January 2009 while lectures will start on 9th February 2009.

Contact

For further information, contact the Basic Studies Unit:

Phone: 0803 428 8672, 084 766 367
Email: basicstudies@uniport.edu.ngThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For technical support contact: basicsupport@uniport.edu.ng
 

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