Admission Criteria

Entry Requirements:

Admission through UME: The basic requirements for admission are as contained in the University’s General Regulations in relation to the science disciplines except that the qualifying subjects must include credit level passes in Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and at least one other science subject at the SSCE or equivalent.

Admission by Direct Entry: “A” level pass in Biology,English and one other science subject in addition to the “O” level requirement.

Requirements for the Award of Degree: The minimum requirement for the award of the degree of B.Sc. Microbiology is satisfactory completion of not less than 147 units and 108 units of course work for UME and Direct Entry candidates respectively. Other requirements are those stipulated by the University for the award of first degree under the course unit system.