UNIMA NORMAL ENTRY PROGRAMMES: 2008/09 ACADEMIC YEAR

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	`University of Malawi University Office` NORMAL ENTRY PROGRAMMES: 2008/09 ACADEMIC YEAR
	Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to apply to write University Entrance Examinations (UEE) for them to be eligible for selection into the normal entry programmes of the University of Malawi for the 2008/09 academic year. The University of Malawi is offering the following programmes in the 2008/09 academic year. (I) BUNDA COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE a) Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - 4 years b) Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics - 4 years c) Bachelor of Science in Agronomy - 4 years d) Bachelor of Science in Animal Science - 4 years e) Bachelor of Science in irrigation Engineering - 4 years f) Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and food Science - 4 years g) Bachelor of Science in AgriBusiness Management - 4 years h) Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education - 4 years i) Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science - 4 years j) Bachelor of Science in Forestry - 4 years k) Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management - 4 years l) Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences - 4 years m) Bachelor of Science in Horticulture - 4 years n) Bachelor of Science in Seed Technology - 4 years (II) CHANCELLOR COLLEGE a) Bachelor of Arts - 4 years b) Bachelor of Arts (Theology) - 4 years c) Bachelor of Arts (Media for Development) - 4 years d) Bachelor of Arts Poloitical Political Science - 4 years e) Bachelor of Arts Public Administration - 4 years f) Bachelor of Education (Language)- 4 years g) Bachelor of education (Social Studies)- 4 years h) Bachelor of Education (Science) - 4 years i) Bachelor of Science - 4 years j) Bachelor of Social Science - 4 years (III) COLLEGE OF MEDICINE a) Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology- 4 years (IV) KAMUZU COLLEGE OF NURSING a) Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifely - 4 years (V) POLYTECHNIC a) Bachelor of Accountancy /Business Administration- 4 years b) Bachelor of Science in (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) Engineering - 4 years c) Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies- 4 years d) Bachelor of Science in Land Economy - 5 years e) Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying - 5 years f) Bachelor of Science in Physical Planning - 5 years g) Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying - 5 years h) Bachelor of Education (Technical) - 4 years i) Bachelor of Education (Business Studies)- 4 years j) Bachelor of Arts Journalism - 4 years k) Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - 4 years l) Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Technology - 4 years m) Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health - 4 years n) Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Science Education - 4 years o) Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems - 4 years ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (a) General Requirements i) Eligible candidates must have the Malawi Scholl Certificate of Education (MSCE ) or International General School Certificate (IGSCE) or other internationally recognised comparable 'O' level certificate with at least six credits including English Language obtained in 2007, 2006 0r 2005. ii) Since IGSCE results are reported on an 8 point scale of grades, the following is the University of Malawi interpretation of IGSCE results for admission purposes: A* = 1; A=2; B=3; C=5; D=7; EFG=8. GCE A-Level results are reported on a 5-point scale and the University of Malawi interpretation of the grades is as follows: A = 1; B = 3; C = 5; D = 7; E = 8. iii) Candidates who failed to satisfy the University entry requirements in 2005 or 2006 but succesfully improved their grades after resit in one, two, three or four subjects in 2006 or 2007 may use their supplementary statements for purposes of accumulating credits. Please not that for purposes for accumulating grades applicants cannot use two independent certificates, ie applicants who passed in 2005 or 2006 and were awarded a full certificae and sat again MSCE in 2007 and obtained a full certificate cannot combine grades from the two independent certificates. iv) Candidates who fulfil the above requirements will be required to write the University Entrance Examination Scheduled for 30th May 2008 in centers to be located in Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu and Zomba. (Further details of the Examination venues and Registration shall be communicated in due course). v) Candidates who for some reasons cannot take the University Entrance Examinations (e.g visually impaired, etc.) should apply to the University Registrar for a waiver prior to the examinations. Such candidates will be considered for selection based on the general criteria of six credits including English Language and specific faculty requirements. b) Selection Criteria Selection into University is based on merit computed from the aggregated score at MSCE or 'O' level equivalent examination and the score from University Entrance Examination score will each contribute 50% towards the final score used in the selection Candidates will be placed in various faculties using specific faculty requirements, bearing in mind the candidates' choice of programmes or otherwise redirected to other programmes where the candidates do not compete succesfully in programmes of their choice. (c) Specific Entry Requirements Candidates with 'A' level requirements must have a minimum of three principle passes with an aggregate of at least 9 points obtained in 2007, 2006 or 2005. For purposes of selection, A level grades are interprated as follows: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1. OR a) Candidates with 'A' levels or IB qualifications are not required to take University Entrance Examinations b) Candidates who were withdrawn from the University of Malawi or any other comparable institution of higher learning on Academic grounds, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE for selection. c) To ensure a level playing field for all candidates sitting UEE, students currently registered in the University of Malawi including premedical training programme or in any other tertiary institutions such as Mzuzu University, Livingstonia University, Catholic University, Natural Resources College, Malawi College of Health Sciences, Malawi College Accountancy, etc. are not eligible to sit for University Entrance Examinations. Such candidates can apply for admission after completing their degrees or Diplomas through the Mature Entry Programmes. Candidates who meet the above requirements can obtain application forms on written request or in person from: The University Registrar University Office P.O Box 278 Zomba (Attention: Deputy University Registrar ) Phone: 01 524 060 Fax: 01 524 760 e-mail: unimaadmiss@unima.mw The forms can also be downloaded from: http://www.unima.mw/downloads Completed application forms should be sent to the University Registrar with application fees of k2000.00 (internals) and k2,500.00 (externals) ans U$300 for international applicants in postal orders or bank certified cheques. (The above fee is non refundable) The closing date for all applications is 2nd May, 2008.
	Content obtained from The Nation of 3 April 2008. © 2008 Malawi SDNP. All rights reserved.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to apply to write University Entrance Examinations (UEE) for them to be eligible for selection into the normal entry programmes of the University of Malawi for the 2008/09 academic year. The University of Malawi is offering the following programmes in the 2008/09 academic year.

(I) BUNDA COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

a) Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - 4 years

b) Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics - 4 years

c) Bachelor of Science in Agronomy - 4 years

d) Bachelor of Science in Animal Science - 4 years

e) Bachelor of Science in irrigation Engineering - 4 years

f) Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and food Science - 4 years

g) Bachelor of Science in AgriBusiness Management - 4 years

h) Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education - 4 years

i) Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science - 4 years

j) Bachelor of Science in Forestry - 4 years

k) Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management - 4 years

l) Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences - 4 years

m) Bachelor of Science in Horticulture - 4 years

n) Bachelor of Science in Seed Technology - 4 years

(II) CHANCELLOR COLLEGE

a) Bachelor of Arts - 4 years

b) Bachelor of Arts (Theology) - 4 years

c) Bachelor of Arts (Media for Development) - 4 years

d) Bachelor of Arts Poloitical Political Science - 4 years

e) Bachelor of Arts Public Administration - 4 years

f) Bachelor of Education (Language)- 4 years

g) Bachelor of education (Social Studies)- 4 years

h) Bachelor of Education (Science) - 4 years

i) Bachelor of Science - 4 years

j) Bachelor of Social Science - 4 years

(III) COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

a) Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology- 4 years

(IV) KAMUZU COLLEGE OF NURSING

a) Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifely - 4 years

(V) POLYTECHNIC

a) Bachelor of Accountancy /Business Administration- 4 years

b) Bachelor of Science in (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) Engineering - 4 years

c) Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies- 4 years

d) Bachelor of Science in Land Economy - 5 years

e) Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying - 5 years

f) Bachelor of Science in Physical Planning - 5 years

g) Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying - 5 years

h) Bachelor of Education (Technical) - 4 years

i) Bachelor of Education (Business Studies)- 4 years

j) Bachelor of Arts Journalism - 4 years

k) Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - 4 years

l) Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Technology - 4 years

m) Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health - 4 years

n) Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Science Education - 4 years

o) Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems - 4 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

(a) General Requirements

i) Eligible candidates must have the Malawi Scholl Certificate of Education (MSCE ) or International General School Certificate (IGSCE) or other internationally recognised comparable 'O' level certificate with at least six credits including English Language obtained in 2007, 2006 0r 2005.

ii) Since IGSCE results are reported on an 8 point scale of grades, the following is the University of Malawi interpretation of IGSCE results for admission purposes: A* = 1; A=2; B=3; C=5; D=7; EFG=8. GCE A-Level results are reported on a 5-point scale and the University of Malawi interpretation of the grades is as follows: A = 1; B = 3; C = 5; D = 7; E = 8.

iii) Candidates who failed to satisfy the University entry requirements in 2005 or 2006 but succesfully improved their grades after resit in one, two, three or four subjects in 2006 or 2007 may use their supplementary statements for purposes of accumulating credits. Please not that for purposes for accumulating grades applicants cannot use two independent certificates, ie applicants who passed in 2005 or 2006 and were awarded a full certificae and sat again MSCE in 2007 and obtained a full certificate cannot combine grades from the two independent certificates.

iv) Candidates who fulfil the above requirements will be required to write the University Entrance Examination Scheduled for 30th May 2008 in centers to be located in Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu and Zomba. (Further details of the Examination venues and Registration shall be communicated in due course).

v) Candidates who for some reasons cannot take the University Entrance Examinations (e.g visually impaired, etc.) should apply to the University Registrar for a waiver prior to the examinations. Such candidates will be considered for selection based on the general criteria of six credits including English Language and specific faculty requirements.

b) Selection Criteria

Selection into University is based on merit computed from the aggregated score at MSCE or 'O' level equivalent examination and the score from University Entrance Examination score will each contribute 50% towards the final score used in the selection
Candidates will be placed in various faculties using specific faculty requirements, bearing in mind the candidates' choice of programmes or otherwise redirected to other programmes where the candidates do not compete succesfully in programmes of their choice.

Candidates with 'A' level requirements must have a minimum of three principle passes with an aggregate of at least 9 points obtained in 2007, 2006 or 2005. For purposes of selection, A level grades are interprated as follows: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1.

OR

a) Candidates with 'A' levels or IB qualifications are not required to take University Entrance Examinations

b) Candidates who were withdrawn from the University of Malawi or any other comparable institution of higher learning on Academic grounds, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE for selection.

c) To ensure a level playing field for all candidates sitting UEE, students currently registered in the University of Malawi including premedical training programme or in any other tertiary institutions such as Mzuzu University, Livingstonia University, Catholic University, Natural Resources College, Malawi College of Health Sciences, Malawi College Accountancy, etc. are not eligible to sit for University Entrance Examinations. Such candidates can apply for admission after completing their degrees or Diplomas through the Mature Entry Programmes.

Candidates who meet the above requirements can obtain application forms on written request or in person from:

The University Registrar
University Office
P.O Box 278
Zomba
(Attention: Deputy University Registrar )
Phone: 01 524 060
Fax: 01 524 760
e-mail: unimaadmiss@unima.mw

The forms can also be downloaded from: http://www.unima.mw/downloads

Completed application forms should be sent to the University Registrar with application fees of k2000.00 (internals) and k2,500.00 (externals) ans U$300 for international applicants in postal orders or bank certified cheques. (The above fee is non refundable)

The closing date for all applications is 2nd May, 2008.