MATURE ENTRY INTAKE FOR THE 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR

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1 MATURE ENTRY INTAKE FOR THE 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR The University of Malawi is inviting applications from suitably qualified sons for admission into its mature entry programmes for the academic year. 1. Requirements for all applicants Interested applicants should meet the following minimum requirements: a) A Malawi School Certificate of Education or any equivalent O-Level qualification with at least 4 subjects passed with credit (6 subjects for some programmes) including ENGLISH LANGUAGE and other subjects specified in the table under point (d) below. b) A University of Malawi Diploma or, a relevant Diploma from accredited programmes of the University of Malawi such as those offered at Domasi College of Education, Natural Resources College, Malawi College for Health Sciences, Theological College, St. John of God College or an equivalent Diploma from a recognized Institution of higher learning. c) A minimum of 2 years post Diploma relevant work exience in a field related to the programme applied for. d) Applicants MUST also meet the additional entry requirements for each programme as outlined in the table below: College and Faculty of Humanities Chancellor College a. Bachelor of Arts Humanities (Philosophy) b. Bachelor of Arts (Theology) BAHP BAHT c. Bachelor of Arts (Communication & BACCS Cultural Studies) Faculty of Science Chancellor College a. Bachelor of Science BSCG (Geography) Additional Requirements to those contained under Section 1 (a c) 6 Subjects passed with credit at MSCE and a 3 year Certificate or a 2 year recognized Diploma in Philosophy. Recognized Diploma in Theology with credit or Diploma in Education majoring in Theology 4 subjects passed with credit including English at MSCE or its equivalent and minimum of Diploma related to Media, and Communication, Journalism and Education. 6 Subjects passed with credit at MSCE including Geography and Mathematics and a recognized Diploma in Physical Planning,

2 College and Additional Requirements to those contained under Section 1 (a c) Environmental Studies, Land use Management, Transportation, Geographical Information System, Health Geography and Development, Ecotourism, Climate Change, Water Resources and any other Geography related fields b. Bachelor of Science (Geology) c. Bachelor of Science (Food & Nutrition) d. Bachelor of Science (Family and Consumer Science) e. Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (Hons) BSCGE BSCFN BSCFCS BSCAS f. Diploma in Statistics DPSTA Faculty of Social Science Chancellor College a. Bachelor of Arts (Human Resource Management) 2-week block release /3 /3 USD 2,850 2 years HRM Weekend Malawi- K620, SADC USD 1, 200 NON-SADC USD 2,000 6 Subjects passed with credit at MSCE including Geography and Mathematics and a recognized Diploma in Physical Planning, Environmental Geology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Mining, Mineral, Exploration, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Systems, Seismology, Climate Change, Geophysics and Geochemistry. 4 subjects passed with credit at MSCE including 3 Science subjects and English and a recognized Diploma in Home Economics or related programmes such as Community Health, Nutrition, Family Studies, Early Childhood Development and Education. a) Holders of Bachelor s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or any other quantitative bachelor s degree with an average pass of at least 55% in mathematics subjects. b) Those who have successfully completed 2 or more subjects (including financial mathematics) of the UK, US, Australian or South African actuarial boards. c) Holders of Chartered Actuarial Analyst (CAA) qualification. d) Professionals holding the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification or who have completed at least the first level of the CFA program (with an average pass of at least 55% in mathematics subjects). Category 1 Holders of a Certificate in Statistics or its equivalent and currently working in civil service within the National Statistical System including the National Statistical Offices and Government line ministries. They should have at least 2 years of relevant work exience. In addition, they must be holders of MSCE or O Level certificate or IGSCE of GCE or its equivalent with at least four credits including mathematics and English. Potential candidates should apply through their line suvisors. Category 2 Holders of a non-statistical bachelor s degree. These should apply straight to the address provided. 4 credits including English at MSCE or its equivalent and Recognised Diploma in Management, Administration or Human Resource fields. Those with a recognised Bachelor s degree with two years exience would also

3 College and Faculty of Medicine - College of Medicine a. Bachelor of Science in Internal Medicine BIM b. Bachelor of Science in Obstetrics & Gynecology BOG c. Bachelor of Science in General Surgery BS d. Bachelor of Science In Trauma and Orthopedics BTO e. Bachelor of Science in Pediatrics & Child Health BPCH f. Bachelor of Science in Anesthesia & Intensive BAI Care g. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery MBBS /Int ernational Faculty of Biomedical Sciences and Health Professions a. Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) BPharm mature/inte rnational Foundati on year SADC, SADC, SADC, Additional Requirements to those contained under Section 1 (a c) be considered. 6 Subjects passed with credit at MSCE including Mathematics and a recognised Diploma in Clinical Medicine or its equivalent from a recognised institution plus at least two years working exience as a clinical officer providing surgical and other clinical care services at a district or rural hospital. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate evidence of leadership skills, excellent communication skills, commitment and exience of doing the degree programme of their choice, excellence in data recording and record keeping, academic capacity and potential, commitment to providing clinical services at district or rural/mission hospitals in Malawi. 3 A-Level passes with a grade of at least C in Biology, Chemistry and a third science subject like Mathematics or Physics obtained in the current year or the previous 2 years. Candidates must have MSCE/O-Level credit passes in English and Mathematics if these two subjects were not done at A-Levels. Or At least an average of 60% in Chemistry, Biology and a third Science subject like Mathematics, Physics or Statistics at the end of second year of a recognised Bachelor of Science/Education Science Degree programme. Or A recognized Bachelor of Science/Education Science Degree majoring in Biology and Chemistry. Or A recognized Diploma in Clinical Medicine with at least two years relevant work exience and 6 MSCE/O-Level credits including English Language, Biology and Physical Science. Or A Degree or Diploma in any field plus 6 MSCE or O-Level credits including Biology and Chemistry/Physical Science a third science subject like Physics or Mathematics. Interested candidates should have a grade of not more than 4 points or C in Biology, Chemistry/Physical Science. 3 A-Level passes with a grade of at least C in Biology, Chemistry and a third science subject like Mathematics or Physics obtained in the current year or the previous 2 years. Further, candidates must have MSCE/O-Level credit passes in English and Mathematics if these two subjects were not done at A-Levels. Or At least an average of 60% in Chemistry, Biology and a third Science subject like Mathematics, Physics or Statistics at the end of second year of a recognised Bachelor of Science/Education Science Degree programme. Or

4 College and b. Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) c. Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Hons) BPHYS BMLS /Int ernational mature/inte rnational /Int ernational /Int ernational Foundati on year Foundati on Year Foundati on year SADC, SADC, SADC, SADC, SADC, Additional Requirements to those contained under Section 1 (a c) A recognized Bachelor of Science/Education Science Degree majoring in Biology and Chemistry. Or A recognized Diploma in Pharmacy with at least two years relevant work exience and 6 MSCE/O-Level credits including English Language, Biology and Physical Science. Or A Degree or Diploma in any field plus 6 MSCE or O-Level credits including Biology and Chemistry/Physical Science a third science subject like Physics or Mathematics. Interested candidates should have a grade of not more than 4 points or C in Biology, Chemistry/Physical Science. 3 A-Level passes with a grade of at least C in Biology, Chemistry and a third science subject like Mathematics or Physics obtained in the current year or the previous 2 years. Further, candidates must have MSCE/O-Level credit passes in English and Mathematics if these two subjects were not done at A-Levels. Or At least an average of 60% in Chemistry, Biology and a third Science subject like Mathematics, Physics or Statistics at the end of second year of a recognised Bachelor of Science/Education Science Degree programme. Or A recognized Bachelor of Science/Education Science Degree majoring in Biology and Chemistry obtained from a recognised institution. Or Diploma in Rehabilitation Technician with at least two years relevant work exience and 6 MSCE/O-Level credits including English language, Biology and Physical Science. Or A Degree or Diploma in any field plus 6 MSCE or O-Level credits including Biology and Chemistry/Physical Science a third science subject like Physics or Mathematics. Interested candidates should have a grade of not more than 4 points or C in Biology, Chemistry/Physical Science. 3 A-Level passes with a grade of at least C in Biology, Chemistry and a third science subject like Mathematics or Physics obtained in the current year or the previous 2 years. Further, candidates must have MSCE/O-Level credit passes in English and Mathematics if these two subjects were not done at A-Levels. Or At least an average of 60% in Chemistry, Biology and a third Science subject like Mathematics, Physics or Statistics at the end of second year of a recognised Bachelor of Science/Education Science Degree programme. Or Bachelor of Science/Education Science Degree obtained from a recognised institution majoring in Biology and Chemistry. Or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science with at least two years relevant work exience and 4 MSCE/O-Level credits in Biology and Physical Science. Applicants will be admitted to the Foundation year of the programme and shall be exempted from studying the 3 rd year of the programme. Or

5 College and School of Public Health and Family Medicine College of Medicine a. Bachelor of Science in Health Management BHM s Additional Requirements to those contained under Section 1 (a c) A Degree or Diploma in any field plus 6 MSCE or O-Level credits including Biology and Chemistry/Physical Science a third science subject like Physics or Mathematics. Interested candidates should have a grade of not more than 4 points or C in Biology, Chemistry/Physical Science. A recognized Diploma with at least two years working exience in the health sector as either a Health Service Manager (hospital administrator), Clinical Officer, Assistant Environmental Health Officer, Pharmacy Technician, Human Resource Officer, Health Information Officer and Registered Nurse/Midwife. Faculty of Nursing Kamuzu College of Nursing a. Bachelor of Science in Midwifery b. Bachelor of Science in Nursing with the following options 1. Nursing Education 2. Health Service Management 3. Community Health Nursing KCN-ME 4. Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing 5. Adult Health Nursing 6. Child Health Nursing 2 years K714, (1st year), K775, (2nd year) 1. MSCE/O-Level credits in Biology, Physical Science, English and Mathematics 2. University Diploma in Nursing 3. Registered Nurse/Midwife In addition, all candidates are expected to have at least 2 years of work exience in either nursing or midwifery Applicants with distinction or credit passes in their previous records shall have an added advantage c. University Certificate in UCM Midwifery Faculty of Built Environment Polytechnic a. Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies b. Bachelor of Science in Land Economy BARC-M BLE-M 1 year K714, Be a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution. Diploma in Architectural Studies and be a member of the Malawi Institute of Architects and MSCE with additional credits in Mathematics and Physical Science. A Diploma in in Land Economy, Valuation Surveying or any other related programme plus MSCE with additional credits in Mathematics and Physical Science.

6 College and c. Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying d. Bachelor of Science in.quantity Surveying BLS-M BQS-M Additional Requirements to those contained under Section 1 (a c) Higher National Diploma (HND) or Diploma in Land Surveying, Cartography, Photogrammetry, Hydrographic Surveying or Civil Engineering and be a member of the Surveyors Institute of Malawi plus MSCE with additional credits in Mathematics, Physical Science and Geography. A Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Quantity Surveying Technician Certificate Part 1 and 2 from a recognized institution or City and Guilds Advanced Diploma in Construction and be a member of the Architects and Quantity Surveying Board plus MSCE with additional credits in Mathematics and Physical Science. e. Bachelor of Science in Physical Planning Faculty of Commerce Polytechnic a. Bachelor of Business Administration (Generic) b. Bachelor of Accountancy c. Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management BPP-M BBA- PCH BAC- PCH BPLM-M Parallel Parallel During College Holidays (option 1) or offered during weeken ds (option 2) During College Holidays (option 1) or offered during weeken d (option 2) Weeken d classes Diploma in Physical Planning/City & Guilds Advanced Diploma in related fields & be a member of Malawi Institute of Physical Planners. MSCE with additional credits in Mathematics, Physical Science and Geography. Diploma in Business Studies from University of Malawi and an Advanced Diploma in Business Studies/Administration from a recognized institution or examining body plus MSCE with an additional credit in Mathematics. Diploma in Accounting from a recognized examining body and an additional MSCE/O-Level credit in Mathematics. Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management or Diploma in Business Studies from a recognized examining body and an additional MSCE/O-Level credit in Mathematics.

7 College and d. Bachelor of Commerce in BCOMIA Internal Auditing e. Bachelor of Commerce in BAF Banking and Finance Faculty of Applied Sciences Polytechnic a. Bachelor of Science in Information BIT Technology b. Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems Evening Parallel Classes BMLS Additional Requirements to those contained under Section 1 (a c) Diploma in commerce related fields or Diploma in Business Studies from a recognized examining body and an additional MSCE/O-Level credit in Mathematics. Diploma in Banking and Finance or a Diploma in a related field from a recognized examining body and an additional MSCE/O-Level credit in Mathematics. University of Malawi Diploma in Information Technology or Information Systems, City and Guilds Advanced Diploma or any Diploma in ICT related programmes and additional MSCE credits in Mathematics and Physical Science (BIT); and University of Malawi Diploma in Information Technology or Information Systems, City and Guilds Advanced Diploma or any Diploma in ICT related programmes and additional MSCE credits in Mathematics (BMLS) Faculty of Education and Media Studies a. Bachelor of Education (Business Studies) b. Bachelor of Technical Education (Science) c. Bachelor of Education (Technical) EBS TED-S TED-T entry entry year 1 Recognized Diploma in Education or Diploma in a business / management field or equivalent plus an additional MSCE credit in Mathematics. Recognized Diploma in Education and Diploma in a business / management field or equivalent plus an additional MSCE credit in Mathematics. Recognized non-technical Diploma in Education or equivalent obtained plus an additional MSCE credit in Mathematics and Physical Science/Biology/Gen Science. Recognized Diploma in any technical related field or equivalent obtained plus an additional MSCE credit Mathematics and Physical Science/Biology/Gen Science. Recognized Diploma in Education and Diploma in any Technical field or equivalent plus an additional MSCE credit in Mathematics and Physical Science/Biology/Gen Science. Recognized non-technical Diploma in Education or equivalent obtained plus an additional MSCE credit in Mathematics and Physical Science. Recognized Diploma in any technical related field or equivalent obtained plus an additional MSCE credit Mathematics and Physical Science. Recognized Diploma in Education and Diploma in any Technical field or equivalent plus an additional MSCE credit in Mathematics and Physical

8 College and d. Bachelor of Arts in Journalism JOU-P Parallel Weeken d classes Additional Requirements to those contained under Section 1 (a c) Science. Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication from a recognized institution (from Internationally recognized universities and those recognized by the African Commonwealth Universities) plus MSCE with additional credits in any other social science subjects. 3. NOTE: Candidates who were withdrawn from the University of Malawi or any other comparable university on academic grounds and those already registered with the University of Malawi or any comparable university as residential, non-residential or mature students ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADMISSION. Candidates who applied for a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Communication and Cultural Studies) last year need not apply again. 4. TUITION FEES PER ANNUM Please note that the fees indicated are subject to change anytime. 5. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Application forms can be obtained on written request or in son from the address given below and it can also be downloaded from Duly completed application forms together with proof of payment of a non-refundable application fee of K11, for candidates and U$25 for international applicants should be sent to the same address and not to any constituent college of the University of Malawi. Applicants should attach a deposit slip as proof of payment of an appropriate application fee. ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO DEPOSIT THEIR APPLICATION FEE TO THE FOLLOWING BANK ACCOUNT: BANK NAME: NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI ACCOUNT NAME: UNIMA REVENUE ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER: SWIFT CODE: NBMAMWMW SORT CODE/BRANCH CODE: 006 The address for obtaining and submitting application forms is: The University Registrar University Office P.O. Box 278 ZOMBA (Attention: Admissions Office)

9 Phone : Fax : APPLICATION PACKAGE A complete application package MUST include the following: a. Copies of all relevant degrees/diplomas/certificates/academic transcripts which have been indicated on the application form. These must be duly certified as true copies of the originals by a recognized Commissioner of Oaths. b. Original proof of availability of funds for training i.e. official sponsorship letter or bank statements of the applicant. c. Copy of a bank deposit slip showing the name of the applicant and the amount of application fee paid. d. Curriculum vitae (CV) with names and contact details of three traceable referees. e. A clear specification of a programme applied for as well as the candidate s preferred mode of its delivery. f. Official reference letter(s) from the current and/or previous employer(s) showing proof of at least 2 years relevant work exience. ANY APPLICATION FORM THAT WILL NOT INCLUDE THE ABOVE-MENTIONED DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! 7. CLOSING DATE The closing date for receiving applications is 27 th March, 2016