Novena University Post UTME/D.E Screening 2020/21 Academic Session 

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION

i. Admission into the University shall be open to all irrespective of religion, ethnic group, gender, creed and disability.
ii. Those who meet the requirements for admission will be subjected to interview to be conducted by the University.
iii. Admission into 200 level will only commence in the third year of the University’s existence.
iv. The University will as much as possible avoid transfer students. Consequently, there will be no transfer students until after the third level of the first set of students.
v. Prospective students would need to satisfy the following general requirements before they are offered admission into the University
vi. All admissions into the University shall be through the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
vii. For admission through 100 level (UME), candidates must:
Obtain five(5) credits at SSCE (or equivalent) in relevant subjects at not more than 2 sitings;
Score a minimum of 160 points in UME in relevant subjects.
viii. For admission to 200 level (direct entry), candidates should (in addition to SSCE credits as in (a) in above), obtain at least two (2) A’ level (or its equivalent) passes in relevant subjects, or posses NCE, OND or ATS with credit passes, or posses a good first degree in another field as the case may be.
ix. Credit passes in both English Language and Mathematics are compulsory for admission into any course in the University.
In addition to the above general requirements, prospective students must satisfy college/department requirements as detailed in Table 4.7 – 4.12

Table 4.7 College of Natural and Applied Science

S/NO Programme Admission Requirements Remark
U. M. E Direct Entry
1 Mathematics; Biology; Physics Physics/Electronics Microbiology; Computer Science (Information Technology); Telecommunications Management; Energy and Petroleum Studies; Biochemistry; Chemistry; Industrial Chemistry; Aquaculture & Fisheries Mgt.; Biotechnology; Biodiversity & Conservation; Environmental Management; Maritime and Aeronautical Studies Five Credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) including English & Mathematics and any other 3 subjects preferably Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science in that order. Two A level passes in Mathematics and either Physics and /or Chemistry. NCE with credit passes in Mathematics and another Science subject plus 5 Credits at SSCE (or equivalent) UME subjects are English, Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology depending on the subject of specialization.

Table 4.8 College of Food Science and Technology

S/NO Programme Admission Requirements Remark
U. M. E Direct Entry
2 Tourism; Food Science and Technology; Home Economics; Agricultural and Resource Economics; Animal Science and Husbandry; Microbiology; Food Science/Biochemistry; Nutrition and Health Studies; Hotel Management; Nutrition and Health Studies. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry; Five Credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English, Chemistry, Biology, Physics & Mathematics Two A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology or Physics. UME subjects are: Chemistry, Physics & Biology.

Table 4.9 College of Management and Social Sciences

S/NO Programme Admission Requirements Remark
U. M. E Direct Entry
1 Accounting; Finance; Management; Marketing Five Credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English, Mathematics, Economics, and any other two relevant subjects. Two A’ level passes including Economics NCE or OND with credit passes in relevant subjects in relevant subjects in addition to 5 Credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) UME subjects are, English, Economics, Mathematics and any other subject
2 Economics; Economics/Statistics Political Science; Public Administration Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) including English, Economics and Mathematics Two A’ level passes in Mathematics, Economics or Government and any other relevant subjects. UME subjects are: English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject
3. Mass Communication Five Credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English and other Arts and/or social science subjects Two A’ level passes in relevant subjects. NCE or OND with credit pass in addition to 5 Credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) UME subjects are: English ad any three Arts and Social Science subjects
4 Intelligence & Security Studies; Int. Relations & Strategic Studies; Sociology and Rural Development; Psychology Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in relevant subjects including English and Mathematics Two A’ level passes in Mathematics, Government and any other relevant subjects. UME subjects are: English, Mathematics, Government and one other subject

Table 4.10 College of Information and Communication Technology

S/NO Programme Admission Requirements Remark
U. M. E Direct Entry
1 Computer Science; Computer with Statistics or Economics; Telecommunication Management; Information Technology; Management Information Systems (MIS); Software Development Five Credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) including English, Mathematics and any other Science subjects Two A’ Level passes in relevant subjects NCE or OND with credit pass in addition to Credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) UME subjects are English, and any three sciences subjects.

Table 4.11 College of Environmental Sciences

S/NO Programme Admission Requirements Remark
U. M. E Direct Entry
1 Architecture; Building & Construction Management; Urban & Regional Planning; Quantity Surveying; Land Surveying Five Credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English, Physics, Mathematics and any other 2 subjects preferably Chemistry Geography & Biology in that order A’ Level passes in Physics and Mathematics UME subjects are English, Physics, Mathematics and any of Chemistry, Geography or Biology.

4.12 College of Science Education

S/NO Programme Admission Requirements Remark
U. M. E Direct Entry
1 Physical and Health Education; Science Education; Technical Education Five Credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) including English and Biology Two A’ level passes in any of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics. NCE with credit pass in Physical Education may be considered provided relevant Credits at SSCE (or its Equivalent) are obtained. UME subjects are English, Biology and any other two relevant subjects.
2 Educational Foundation; Guidance & Counseling Five credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English and four other subjects plus at least a pass in Mathematics Two A’ level passes in relevant subjects with SSCE credit level passes in subjects. UME subjects are English and any three relevant subjects.
3 Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology Five Credit at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English, Mathematics, Physics, Tech. Drawing, and Chemistry Five Credits in City & Guides Part I Credit passes in OND in relevant Engineering disciplines in addition to relevant credits at SSCE (or its equivalent). NCE with Technical Education in addition to relevant Credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) UME subjects are English, Technical Drawing, a subject of specialization and Mathematics or Physics.

ADMISSION DETAILS

i. Admission into the University shall be open to all irrespective of religion, ethnic group, gender, creed and disability.
ii. Those who meet the requirements for admission will be subjected to interview to be conducted by the University.
iii. Admission into 200 level will only commence in the third year of the University’s existence.
iv. The University will as much as possible avoid transfer students. Consequently, there will be no transfer students until after the third level of the first set of students.
v. Prospective students would need to satisfy the following general requirements before they are offered admission into the University
vi. All admissions into the University shall be through the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

For admission through 100 level (UME), candidates must:
i. Obtain five(5) credits at SSCE (or equivalent) in relevant subjects at not more than 2 sitings;
ii. Score a minimum of 160 points in UME in relevant subjects.
iii. For admission to 200 level (direct entry), candidates should (in addition to SSCE credits as in (a) in above), obtain at least two (2) A level (or its equivalent) passes in relevant subjects, or posses NCE, OND or ATS with credit passes, or posses a good first degree in another field as the case may be.
iv. Credit passes in both English Language and Mathematics are compulsory for admission into any course in the University.
v. In addition to the above general requirements, prospective students must satisfy college/department