Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management - Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Nigeria

• Fisheries and Aquaculture

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Requirements

• Students are admitted into the University degree Programmes through a competitive entrance examination (University Matriculation Tertiary Examination-UTME) organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) provided that they possess
• a minimum of 5 credit passes at the SSCE or equivalent obtained at not more than 2 sittings in relevant subjects and which will include: Chemistry Mathematics or Physics Biology or Agricultural Science

(a) Direct Entry Admission is based on a combination of ‘O’ Level results with the following qualifications:

(i) OND/ND (Distinction)

(ii) HND (Credit)

(iii) NCE (Double Major) at Credit Level

(iv) OND/ND (Credit)

(v) NCE (Double Major/Merit Level)

Candidates with qualifications as in (i), (ii) and (iii) may be admitted into the 200 level while those as in (iv) or (v) may be admitted into the 100 level. Diploma, HND (Higher National diploma) and equivalents in addition to ‘O’ level passes in addition to O level credit passes are normally admitted into the 200 level of the programme while holders of HND certificates may be admitted into the 300 level except for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programme For UTME admissions, the B. Agriculture programme, for example, requires five credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE ‘O’ Level which must include Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, Mathematics/Physics and English Language.

The exact requirements of different programmes, which may be modified from time to time by the university Senate could be obtained from the University Registry as well as JAMB’s information publications for potential students.

Direct Entry Candidates:

• The degree duration shown for most programmes are for UTME candidates. Candidates with ND and HND or their equivalents spend fewer years in their programmes (as stated above), e.g. four or three years, respectively, in the B. Agric. compared to five years for UME candidates.

Admission by Transfer

• The University may admit on transfer, a student undergoing undergraduate degree programme in another recognized University provided such a student meets the minimum admission requirements of this University and is seeking transfer to a programme similar to the one he is transferring from.
• Application for transfer shall be made on the approved application obtainable from the Academic Affairs Unit or the Registrar’s Office on payment of the stipulated application fee approved by Senate.

Interested candidates should additionally visit the university website or contact the admissions office for further information on both the university and departmental entry requirements for this course. 

Visit the University website or contact the admissions department for more details on how to apply. In case of any questions/enquiries contact us using the details below:

Telephone: +234 (0) 9027427974

Emails:

• registrar@mouau.edu.ng
• officeoftheregistrar@mouau.edu.ng
• pro@mouau.edu.ng