The Directorate of Foundation runs a two semester programme aimed at preparing candidates who could not gain admission into the University through the Joint Matriculation Examinations, but possess the minimum entry requirements, for admission into 100 level.

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

1.    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 REQUIREMENT
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.

2.    FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN NATURAL SCIENCES

The Foundation Programme in the Sciences prepares candidates for entry into any of the following degree options:  Mathematics, Industrial Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Geo-physics, Botany, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Statistics, Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry 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.

3.    FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

This programme prepares candidates for entry into the following degree options; B.Sc: Physiology and Medical Laboratory Sciences.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Same as for Natural Sciences in (2) above.

4.    FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN SCIENCE EDUCATION

The Foundation Programme in Science Education prepares candidates for entry into any of the following degree options; B.Sc (Ed.):  Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Five credits at SSCE/NECO/GCE/NABTEB or its equivalent at not more than two (2) sittings.  Requirements vary with subject areas as shown below:

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Mathematics Education:  Candidates must possess credit pass in English Language, Mathematics, any other Science subject in addition to two other subjects.
2. Biology Education:  Candidates must possess credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Biology in addition to two other subjects.
3. Physics Education:  Candidates must possess credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Physics in addition to two other subjects.
4. Chemistry Education: Candidates must possess credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Chemistry in addition to two other subjects.

5.    FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

The Foundation Programme in Environmental Studies prepares candidates for entry into any of the following degree options; Fine and Applied Arts, Building and Geography and Regional Planning.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. 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.
2. GEOGRAPHY & 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.
3. FINE & APPLIED ARTS:  Applicants must possess at least, five credit passes including English Language in WASC/GCE O/Level/SSCE/NECO or NABTEB.  A credit or pass in Fine & Applied Arts is an additional advantage.  Candidates having TC II with at least a merit grade in Fine & Applied Arts may also apply.

6.    FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

The Foundation Programmes in Engineering & Technology prepare candidates for entry into any of the following degree options:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials and Production Engineering.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must obtain a minimum of five (5) credit passes in the WASC/GCE O’Level/SSCE/NECO or NABTEB at not more than two sittings, including credit passes in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, English Language and any other subject.

7.    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, Literature in English and three other subjects at not more than two (2) sittings.

8.    FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN ENGLISH

Applicants must possess at least five (5) O/L Credits including English Language and Literature in English, in not more than two (2) sittings.

9.    EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS AND MANAGEMENT

The Options available are:

• B.A. (Ed) English.
• B.A. (Ed) French
• B.Sc. (Ed) Geography.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The same as required for B.A. English, French and B.Sc. Geography and Regional Planning.

10.    FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

I.    Business Education with option in:

• B.Sc (Ed) Accounting
• B.Sc (Ed) Secretarial
• B.Sc (Ed) Agricultural
• B.T. (Ed) Technical

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A.    Accounting 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 Senate of Ambrose Alli University at not more than two (2) sittings.
The credit passes must include Mathematics, English Language, Economics or Commerce, and two other subjects.

B.    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 Senate of Ambrose Alli University at not more than two sittings.
The credit passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Commerce or Economics.

C.    Agricultural 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 Senate of Ambrose Alli University at not more than two (2) sittings.

D.    Technical education.

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 at not more 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 Sciences, Applied    Electricity, Basic Electronics, Woodwork, Building Construction, Block laying and   Concreting, Metal Work, Auto Mobile, 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 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 at not more than two sittings which must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

One (1) Academic Session.          

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Application forms are to be obtained at the Director’s Office on presentation of the University Bursary receipt for a non-refundable fee of N10,000.00 (Ten thousand Naira only).  Bank drafts from reputable banks made payable to Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, are to be converted to the University Bursary receipts before presentation to the Directorate for forms.

Completed forms should reach the Directorate’s Office on or before Friday, 30th November, 2007.

EXAMINATION:    Candidates are advised to prepare for a written examination scheduled to hold on Saturday, 5th January, 2008.

NOTE:   
i.    Parents, Sponsors and candidates are advised to purchase their Bank drafts     and collect their forms personally, as cases of fraudulent practices in the     admission process will not be entertained by the Directorate.

ii.    The form’s serial number would serve as candidates’ examination number.



Signed
L.I. EDOKPAYI (KSM), FCAI, JP
REGISTRAR