2016/2017 AAU Admission Into Foundation Programmes Announced

The Directorate of Foundation runs a one year (two semesters) and two years (4 semesters) programme aimed at preparing candidates who could not gain admission into the University
through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), but possess the minimum entry requirements, for admission into 100 Level in their respective courses. 

The Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB) certificate which enables candidates to gain Direct Entry Admission into 200 level of the degrees offered by the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and Certificate is equivalent to the Advance Level GCE and Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJAMB).

The available degree options currently offered through the programme and with the entry requirements are as stated below:

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN AGRICULTURE:
The Foundation Programme in Agriculture prepares candidates for entry into any of the following degree options. Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Crop Science and Soil Science.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess at least, five (5) credit passes in the WASC/GCE O’ Level/SSCE/ NECO or NABTEB in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Agricultural Science or Biology at not more than two sittings. A pass in Physics is acceptable for candidates with credit in Chemistry.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN NATURAL SCIENCES
The Foundation Programme in the Sciences prepares candidates for entry into any of The following degree options: Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geo-Physics, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology,
Physics, Statistics and Zoology. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess at least five (5) credits including a credit in English Language and Mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings in SSCE/WASC/GCE/ O’ Level/NECO/NABTEB examination provided that at least three (3) of the credits are in relevant science subjects. Credit pass in Physics may not be mandatory for Departments of Botany, Zoology and Statistics.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
This programme prepares candidates for entry into the following degree options:
B.Sc: Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Laboratory Sciences and Nursing.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Same as for Natural Sciences in (2) above.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
The Foundation Programme in Science Education prepares candidates for entry into any of the following degree option: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Five credits at SSCE/NECO/GCE/NABTEB or its equivalent at not more than two (2) sittings. Requirements varies with subject areas as shown below:
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
i Biology Education: Candidates must possess credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Biology in addition to two other subjects.
ii Chemistry Education: Candidates must possess credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Chemistry in addition to two other subjects.
iii Mathematics Education: Candidates must possess credit pass in English Language, Mathematics, any other science subject in addition to two other subjects.
iv Physics Education: Candidates must possess credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Physics in addition to two other subjects.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
The Foundation Programme in Environmental Studies prepares candidates for
entry into any of the following degree options: Building, Fine and Applied Arts. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
i BUILDING: Applicants must possess at least, five credit passes in the WASC/GCE O’
Level/SSCE/NECO or NABTEB in Mathematics, English Language, Physics and any other Two (2) subjects from Geography, Economics, Arts, Technical Drawings, Biology and Agricultural Science.

ii FINE AND APPLIED ARTS: Applicants must posses at least, five credit passes including English Language in WASC/GCE O’ Level/SSCE/NECO or NABTEB. A credit or pass in Fine and Applied Arts is an additional advantage. Candidates having TC II with at least a merit grade in Fine and Applied Arts may also apply.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL PLANNING: Applicants must possess at least, five credit passes in the WASC/GCE O’ Level/SSCE/NECO/ or NABTEB in English Language, Geography and Mathematics and any other two (2) subjects.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
The Foundation Programme in Engineering and Technology prepares candidates for entry into any of the following degree options:
i Civil Engineering
ii Electrical/Electronics Engineering
iii Materials and Production Engineering
iv Mechanical Engineering
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must obtain a minimum of five (5) credit passes in the WASC/GCE O’ Level/ SSCE/NECO or NABTEB in not more than two sittings, including credit passes in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, English Language and any other subject.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN FRENCH
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must possess at least five (5) credit passes in SSCE/WASC/GCE O’ Level/ NECO/NABTEB or its equivalent, in English Language and four (4) other subjects at not
more than two (2) sittings. 

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN ENGLISH
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess at least five (5) O’ Level credits passes including English Language and Literature in English, in not more than two (2) sittings.

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AND MANAGEMENT
The options available are:
i B.A. (Ed) English
ii B.A. (Ed) French
iii B.Sc (Ed) Geography
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The same as required for B.A. English, French and B.Sc Geography and Regional Planning.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
1 Business Education with options in:
a) B.Sc (Ed) Accounting
b) B.Sc (Ed) Agriculture
c) B.Sc (Ed) Home Economics
d) B.Sc (Ed) Secretarial Studies
e) B.T (Ed) Technical
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A Accounting Education
A candidate must posses at least five (5) credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), or NECO, or NABTEB or Teacher’s Grade II or its equivalent certificate recognized by the Senate of Ambrose Alli University in not more than two (2) sittings. The credit passes must include Mathematics, English Language, Economics and two other subjects.

Agricultural Science
A candidate must possess at least five (5) credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or NECO or NABTEB or Teacher’s Grade II or its equivalent
certificate recognized by the Senate of Ambrose Alli University in not more than two (2) sittings. The credit passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Agricultural Science or Biology. A credit in Chemistry or Physics is an advantage. 

C Secretarial Education
A candidate must possess at least five (5) credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), or NECO or NABTEB or Teacher’s Grade II or its equivalent certificate recognized by the Senate of Ambrose Alli University in not more than two (2) sittings. The credit passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Commerce or Economics.

D Technical Education and Home Economics
i A candidate must possess at least five (5) credit passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or NECO or NABTEB or Teacher’s Grade II or its equivalent certificate recognized by Senate of Ambrose Alli University in not more than than two (2) sittings.

The credit passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry, plus any two of the following subjects, Fine Art, Biology, Agricultural Science, Applied Electricity, Basic Electronics, Woodwork, Building Construction, Block laying and Concreting, Metal Works, Automobile, Technical Drawing etc.

ii Teacher’s Grade II Certificate with Credit/Merit passes in at least five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and General or Basic Science plus two of the above named subjects.

iii City and Guilds Certificate at intermediate level with passes at first written and credit at second written in practical Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Concrete practice, Carpentry and Joinery, Furniture Craft, Building Construction etc. plus Federal Craft Certificate with at least a ‘C’ grade in five subjects which must include English Language, Mathematics and Basic Science.

iv National Technical Certificate (NTC) with credit passes in five subjects in not more than two sittings which must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.

v Candidates for the programme must have Senior Secondary School Certificates (SSCE), NECO, NABTEB, GCE or other equivalent minimum of five (5) subjects passed at credit
level at not more than two (2) sittings. The subjects must include English Language, Biology or any other science subject, plus at least a pass in Mathematics. TC II with
relevant qualifications will also be considered for admission. 

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Candidates seeking admission into the department must pass at least five subjects at credit level at not more than two sittings in any of the following WASC/SSCE/NECO/TC II/NABTEB. Passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Agric Science, Health Science, or Physical and Health Education. Credit pass in Physical and Health Education will be an added advantage. A pass in Mathematics may be accepted.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME
One year (two Semesters) and two years (4 semesters)

PROCEDURE FOR ON-LINE APPLICATION

-Visit aaue.waeup.org, click “Application” and select the type of application form you would like to fill.

-Click on 'Register for application' at the top left of this page to proceed.

-Provide all necessary information. Note that * means compulsory fields. Your ID and Password will be displayed on the browser (a copy of your username and password will also be sent to the email address you provided).

-Click on 'Login' (top right of the front page) and enter your username and the password to login.

-To start the application process, please click on 'Edit application record' and provide all required information and upload your passport photograph.

Payment Instructions

-Go to https://aaue.waeup.org/login.

-Enter your user name and the password as sent to your email to login.

-To make payment, click 'Edit application record'. At the bottom of the page click on 'Add online payment ticket'.

Etranzact Payment

-Click on the ticket you just created to print your payment slip which you will be required to present at the bank.

-Proceed to any of the designated banks to purchase the eTranzact application PIN (payment voucher) with the payment slip.

-Use the eTranzact confirmation order number (PIN) generated for you at the bank to complete your payment transaction by clicking on the ticket generated above and re-querying it using your PIN. Interswitch Payment: ATM-Enabled Verve, Visa or Master Card from any commercial Bank.

-Click on the Payment_ID of the ticket created.

-Click on ‘CollegePAY’ at top of your page. Confirmation page will appear to enable you crosscheck your payment details. If ok, Click ‘Submit’ to proceed with the payment through Interswitch payment gateway.

-Select your card type from the ‘drop down’ ( Verve, Visa or Master Card), enter your card details i.e Card number, expiry date, CVV2, pin and click “Pay”.

-Note : Your CVV2 is the 3- digit number printed at the back of your card.

-If your payment is successfully validated, click "submit" and print your application slip.

PURCHASE OF FORM
The application form will cost N16,250.00 (Sixteen thousand two hundred and fifty naira only).

ADVICE
Candidates should check the University Portal for further details from time to time.

NOTE
All candidates are to note that:
i. Technology fee and bank charges will be charged at the point of purchase.
ii. All names should be written in full when completing the online application form as No initials shall be entertained.

EXAMINATION
Candidates may be required to sit for a written examination on a date to be announced later.

NOTE:
i. Parents, Sponsors and Candidates are advised to purchase their eTranzact personally, as cases of fraudulent practices in the admission process will not be entertained.
ii. The Form’s serial number would serve as your examination number, where necessary.

PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THAT THEY SHALL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR AND WRITE THE 2017 UNIFIED TERTIARY MATRICULATION EXAMINATION (UTME) FOR 2017/2018 ADMISSION YEAR AND EXPECTED TO OBTAIN A MINIMUM SCORE OF 180 POINTS 

DURATION OF APPLICATION
Application forms for the Foundation Programme will end Saturday, 10th September, 2016.