University of Lagos, 2016/2017 Admission into School of Foundation Studies


Posted on: Tue 12-04-2016

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates into the School of Foundation Studies, University of Lagos for the 201612017 Academic Session. Candidates who have two A­level passes, HND holders and graduates of recognised Institutionsare exempted from the entrance examination and may be considered for admission into the School of Foundation Studies. Highly successful candidates after an 'approved examination administered by the Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB), are eligible for consideration for Direct Entry admission into the 200 Level of the Degree Programmes of the University through JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board), or admission into the University of Bedfordshire, University of Central Lancashire, University ofthe Westof England, De Montfort University, Leicester, and University of Birmingham, UK and Soochow University, China. 
 
This is strictly a non-residential programme. (Please note that the programme does not currently have facilities for the visually impaired). 
The School of Foundation Studies will provide an intensive one year taught subjects in line with JUPEB Syllabus for admission into the following Faculties: 
 
(A) PHARMACY (Enquiries:- +234-803936336 1) 
 
(B) COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (Enquiries:- +234-8023059033 ) 
(i) Dentistry 
(ii) Medicine 
(iii) Nursing Sciences 
(iv) Medical Laboratory Science 
(v) Pharmacology 
(vi) Physiology 
(vii) Physiotherapy 
(viii) Radiography 
 
SOOCHOW UNIVERSITY, CHINA, PROGRAMME: Medicine (only) (Enquiries­ +234-9093621958; +234-8086757464) 
 
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE (U-K.) PROGRAMMES: (Enquiries +234-9093621958;+234-806757464
Accounting, Advertising, Biomedical Science, Business Studies, Computer Science, General Media Studies (Mass Communication), Law, Marketing and Psychology. 
 
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND (UWE), BRISTOL (Enquiries - +234-9093621958; 234-8086757464) 
Science-Related Programmes: Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Conservation Biology, Sports Science, Forensic Science, Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry. 
 
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES (Enquiries-+234-9093621958; +234-8086757464) 
Art, Design and Architecture; Business and Management; Computing Sciences; Creative Technologies and Media; Engineering; Health, Society and Community; Humanities.-Law; Life Sciences; Music; Performance Arts and Arts and Festivals Management. 
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 
A minimum of FIVE credits (English Language, Mathematics and three relevant subjects) obtained in one sitting at the SSCElWASSC, GCE/OIL, NECO with results obtained before registration. Note that Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics and Actuarial Science candidates require credit in Further Mathematics. Candidate must be 16 years and above by 1st October, 2017 to be eligible for Direct Entry into the University of Lagos. 
 
PROCEDURE FOR COMPLETING SCHOOL OF FOUNDATION STUDIES e-APPLICATION FORM: visit the University of Lagos website (www.unilag.edu.ng) on the prospective students menu, click on the School of Foundation Studies go through the information on subject combinations for completing the Application Form. 
 
complete the Pre-Application Form to obtain a payment reference number (PRN) using the applicant's names. 
 
For University of Lagos Staff Children: 
* Click the staff biological child link, povide 5 digit staff number and select appropriate name on the staff children list to obtain a payment reference number (PRN). 
* Cost of Application Form (including on line practice tests (excluding Bank Charges»: N = 25,000.00 (non-refundable). 
* Make payment at any Commercial bank in Nigeria with the payment reference number (PRN) 
* Return to the Uuiveristy website, click on School of Foundation Studies and click on continue Application. Log in with PRN and applicant's surname in lowercase as password. 
 
Complete the application form, print two copies and bring along to the entrance examination on 29th August, - 1st September 2016 
N.B.: Please read the information on subject combinations before completing the application forms online 
 
The Application opens on Monday, 4th April, 2016 and closes on Friday, 19th August, 2016. 
 
Examination Dates: 29th August, - 1st September, 2016. 
 
Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Testing (please check the Unilag Website a week before examination to verify your venue and examination date). 
• All Questions are Multiple Choice. 
 
Examination subjects are: Mathematics, English Language (20 questions each) and 3 other relevant subjects of 15 questions each, that is, a total of 85 questions to be answered in I hour. 
 
* Students are to report at designated venues - according to the schedule on the Examination Pass. 
* All candidates must be at the designated venues two hours before the scheduled Examination time. 
 
Results:- Results will be released on the University website and at the Faculties on: Tuesday, 8th September, 2016. 
Registration/Verification: 12th - 16th September, 2016 
Lecture begins: 19th September, 2016 
Period of Programme: 12th September, 2016 - 30th June, 2017 
 
All Enquiries are to be made to Director, School of Foundation Studies +234-9093621958; +234-8086757464; +234-8039193089; +2348038295355 (Please call during Office Hours only, 8am - 6pm)