UNICAL Pre-Degree Courses And Requirements
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) offers a pre-degree program primarily for science students. Science is a prominent subject in most of the pre-degree courses at UNICAL. Before delving into the list of courses offered, let’s first understand what pre-degree entails.
Pre-degree is a one-year remedial program at the University of Calabar. Upon successful completion, students are admitted to the 100 level of a degree program. However, it’s important to note that not all full-time degree programs at UNICAL are accessible through the pre-degree route.
If you have incomplete O’level results, you can still apply for the pre-degree program as long as you plan to retake the WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB exams to fulfill the requirements. To gain a deeper understanding of pre-degree in Nigeria, we have an in-depth article available. If pursuing college admission through a pre-degree program is your goal, we encourage you to explore this option.
It’s worth mentioning that the pre-degree program at UNICAL is not overly demanding. Pre-degree lectures are conducted at UNICAL from 7 am to 8 am every day, Monday through Friday, and from 8 am to 2 pm on Saturdays.
Here is a list of the different pre-degree courses offered at UNICAL:
- Pre-degree Science:
- Entry requirement: Minimum of five (5) SSCE credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. A maximum of two (2) sittings is allowed.
- Pre-degree Agricultural Science:
- Entry requirement: Minimum of five (5) credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Agricultural Science, Chemistry, and any other science or social science subject. These credits should be obtained in a maximum of two (2) sittings.
- Pre-degree Education Science:
- Entry requirement: Minimum of five (5) SSCE credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Agricultural Science, Chemistry, and any other social science subject. A passing grade in Physics is also required. These credits should be obtained in a maximum of two (2) sittings.
- Pre-degree Arts:
- Entry requirement: Minimum of five (5) SSCE credits in English Language, English Literature, Economics, CRS, and any other arts or social science subject. These credits should be obtained in a maximum of two (2) sittings.
Upon completion of the one-year pre-degree program at UNICAL, the following courses are eligible for admission into the 100 level:
Pre-Degree Science Program:
- Faculty of Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Biological Sciences
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Oceanography
- Faculty of Management Sciences
Pre-Degree Agricultural Science Program:
- B.Agric. Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
- B.Agric. Agricultural Economics
- B.Agric. Soil Science
- B.Agric. Crop Science
- B. Forestry & Wildlife Resource Management
- B. Fisheries & Aquaculture
- B. Food Science & Technology
Pre-Degree Arts Program:
- B.A. Mass Communication & Digital Media
- B.A. Modern Languages & Translation Studies
Pre-Degree Education Science Program:
- B.Ed. Social Studies Education
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Economics Education
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Political Science Education
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Geography Education
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics Education
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Agric. Education
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Physics Education
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Chemistry Education
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Biology Education
- B.Ed. Elementary Education
- B.Ed. Business Education
- B.Ed. Educational Psychology
- B.Ed. Special Education
- B.Ed. Educational Technology
- B.Ed. Guidance & Counseling
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Home Economics
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Human Kinetics Education
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Human Education
- B. (LIS) Library & Information Science
- Adult/Continuing Education
Please note that not all UNICAL courses are available for admission through the pre-degree program. You have the option to select your preferred course during enrollment in the program. Keep in mind that the availability of courses may be periodically updated.
We hope you find this information helpful. If you have any further questions, feel free to leave a comment below.
