FORM A UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION FORM FOR THE 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR

FORM A UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION FORM FOR THE 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR This form should be completed in BLOCK LETTERS and returned together with the required attachments to the 2015/16 ADMISSIONS, NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, P/BAG B371, LILONGWE 3 PHOTO Physical Address; HB House, Block A Paul Kagame Road, Lilongwe A. PERSONAL DETAILS 1. Surname: First Name: Initials: 2. Date of Birth: / / Sex: M F Nationality: Home District: T/A: Village: 3. Contact Address: Tel: Mobile: Email: 4. Next of Kin Address: Tel: Mobile: Email: B. CHOICES Programme Applied for (A maximum of three programme choices from one university) (Use programme code as provided in the Appendix) 1 st Choice 2 nd Choice 3 rd Choice 4 th Choice 5 th Choice 6 th Choice 7 th Choice C. ACADEMIC RECORD (MSCE/IGCSE OR OTHER EQUIVALENT INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED QUALIFICATIONS AT O LEVEL) MSCE: O-Level: A-Level : : Other : Specify All candidates except those using MSCE results from only one sitting either 2014, 2013 or 2012 should attach copies of their statement of results or certificates, officially stamped and signed by the headmaster/headmistress of the secondary/high school where they wrote their examinations, or the District Education Manager, or the District Commissioner or any Commissioner of Oaths. Applicants cannot use two independent certificates for purposes of accumulating credits. 1

2012 RESULTS 2013 RESULTS 2014 RESULTS Qualification: Qualification: Qualification: Centre name: Centre name: Centre name: Centre #: Centre #: Centre #: Candidate #: Candidate #: Candidate #: Subject (Highest to Lowest) Grade Subject (Highest to Lowest) Grade Subject (Highest to Lowest) Grade 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 6. 6. 6. 7. 7. 7. 8. 8. 8. D. PREVIOUS SCHOOL Name of School: District: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. E. FINANCIAL ABILITY Are you willing to be considered as a self-sponsored student? Yes No F. REDIRECTION Are you willing to be considered for admission to a programme which was not among your seven choices? Yes G. CURRENT/PREVIOUS STUDIES No Have you ever been registered as a student of any public university in Malawi before or any other comparable institution elsewhere? If yes, when: Programme: Institution: Reason for leaving your previous institution: H. CANDIDATES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS State your physical impairment and any special assistance/facilities that you require: I. APPLICATION FEE All applicants are STRICTLY required to DEPOSIT a non-refundable application fee of K8, 000 for all Malawians and U$100.00 for international applicants to the following bank account: Bank Name NBS Bank Account Name NCHE Fees Account Account Type Current Account Number 0050-957978-018 Branch Lilongwe Branch Swift Code NBSTMWMW Note: A copy of the deposit slip bearing the name of the applicant should be attached to the application form. 2

J. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM A duly completed application form together with a bank deposit slip showing the name of the candidate and any other relevant attachments should be sent or submitted to the address given below and not to any public university or its constituent colleges. 2015/16 Admissions National Council for Higher Education P. Bag B371 Lilongwe 3 Physical Address: HB House, Block A, Paul Kagame Road, Lilongwe The closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 30 th January, 2015. K. DECLARATION I hereby certify that the information given above is true and to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Date: L. APPLICATION CHECKLIST Have you completed all relevant sections of this form? Item Have you deposited an appropriate application fee and attached a deposit slip bearing your name to this form? According to the requirements under Section B of this form, have you attached officially stamped and signed copies of the certificate(s) or statement of result(s) that you have indicated? INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! 3

APPENDIX PROGRAMME INFORMATION AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This section contains guidelines as you contemplate choosing the seven (7) programmes you would like to pursue. The actual indication of your seven (7) programme choices should be made in section B above. Minimum entry requirements You must be a holder of MSCE/IGSCE or other internationally recognised qualification comparable to O level certificates with at least six credit passes (a minimum of grade 6 at MSCE or C at IGCSE) including English Language obtained in 2014, 2013 or 2012. The following is the interpretation of IGCSE results for admission purposes: A*= 1; A = 2; B = 3; C = 5; D = 7; EFG = 8. Candidates who failed to satisfy the admission into public universities in 2012 or 2013 but successfully improved their grades after re-sitting a maximum of four subjects in 2013 or 2014 may use their supplementary statements for purposes of accumulating credits. Candidates cannot combine grades from two independent certificates, i.e. candidates were awarded a full certificate in 2012 or 2013 and reattempted MSCE in 2014 and obtained another full certificate cannot combine grades from the two independent certificates for purposes of accumulating credits. In addition to the minimum entry requirements, candidates must also meet the individual programme requirements. Note a. If you fail to qualify for selection as a government sponsored student, you will only be considered for selection as a self-sponsored student if you expressly indicate your willingness to be considered for self-sponsored entry in section E. b. If you fail to compete successfully in the programmes of your choice during selection of government sponsored students, you will only be considered for redirection to programmes you did not choose if you expressly indicate your willingness to be considered for redirection by ticking in a box in section F. Redirection of candidates does not apply to selection of self-sponsored candidates. c. If you are successful, you shall be admitted on non-residential basis. Issues of accommodation are the responsibility of individual public university and not NCHE. If you would like to be accommodated on University campus, you would have to apply for the same to your respective University College soon after the release of selection results and if accepted, you shall pay the University for your accommodation and meals. Because University shall not have the capacity to accommodate all selected students on their campus, allocation of University accommodation shall be done based on respective University criteria. A. Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) FACULTY AND PROGRAMME DURATION PROGRAMME CODE I. Faculty of Agriculture Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering 4 LNR-AGE Bachelor of Science in Irrigation Engineering 4 LNR- IRE Bachelor of Science in Animal Science 4 LNR-AS Bachelor of Science in Agronomy 4 LNR-AGRO Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 4 LNR -AGRI Bachelor of Science in Soil Science 4 LNR-SSC MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS Science and Biology or Agriculture or Geography Science and Biology or Agriculture or Geography Science and Biology or Agriculture or Geography 4

FACULTY AND PROGRAMME DURATION PROGRAMME CODE Bachelor of Science in Seed Systems 4 LNR-SSY Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology 4 LNR-BIOT Bachelor of Science in Horticulture 4 LNR-HORT II. Faculty of Food and Human Sciences MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS Science and Biology credit passes in English, Mathematics, Physical Science or General Science and Biology or Geography or Agriculture. Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Food Science Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences and Community Services Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology 4 LNR-NFS 4 LNR-HSCS 4 LNR-FST III. Faculty of Development Studies Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics 4 LNR-AE Bachelor of Science in Development Economics Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Enterprise Development and Microfinance 4 LNR-DE 4 LNR-ABM 4 LNR-EDM Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension 4 LNR-EXT Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education 4 LNR-AED Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Development Communication 4 LNR-ADC credit passes including English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Physical Science or General Science, Biology or Agriculture or Geography Or Home Economics or Geography Or Home Economics or Geography Or Home Economics 5

IV. FACULTY AND PROGRAMME DURATION PROGRAMME CODE Faculty of Natural Resources MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science 4 LNR-AQUA Bachelor of Science in Forestry 4 LNR-FORE Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management (Land and Water) Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management (Wildlife and Ecotourism) 4 LNR-ENV 4 LNR-NRMLW 4 LNR-NRMWE credit passes in English, Mathematics, Physical Science or General Science and Biology or Geography or Agriculture. credit passes in English, Mathematics, Physical Science or General Science and Biology or Geography or Agriculture. credit passes in English, Mathematics, Physical Science or General Science and Biology or Geography or Agriculture. credit passes in English, Mathematics, Physical Science or General Science and Biology or Geography or Agriculture. credit passes in English, Mathematics, Physical Science or General Science and Biology or Geography or Agriculture. B. Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) FACULTY AND PROGRAMME DURATION PROGRAMME CODE Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Metallurgy and Mineral Processing Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Earth Sciences 5 5 MST-CHE 5 MST-MET 5 MST-BME MST ESC MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS At least six credits at MSCE, IGSCE or O-Level their equivalent which must include Physical Science or Physics and Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics with minimum grade of 3 points for MSCE or B for IGSCE in all these three subjects. At least six credits at MSCE, IGSCE or O-Level their equivalent which must include Physical Science or Physics and Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics with minimum grade of 3 points for MSCE or B for IGSCE in all these three subjects. At least six credits at MSCE, IGSCE or O-Level their equivalent which must include Physical Science or Physics and Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics with minimum grade of 3 points for MSCE or B for IGSCE in all these three subjects. At least six credits at MSCE, IGSCE or O-Level their equivalent which must include Physical Science or Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Geography with minimum grade of 3 points for MSCE or B for IGSCE in all these three subjects. 6

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Meteorology and Climate 5 MST MEC At least six credits at MSCE, IGSCE or O-Level their equivalent which must include Physical Science or Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Geography with minimum grade of 3 points for MSCE or B for IGSCE in all these three subjects. C. Mzuzu University (MZUNI) FACULTY AND PROGRAMME DURATION PROGRAMME CODE I. FACULTY OF EDUCATION MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS Bachelor of Arts (Education) Generic Bachelor of Arts (Education) French Generic 4 MZU-BAE 4 MZU-BAEF at least credits in English (Language or Literature), and in any 3 of the following subjects: Geography, History, French, Bible Knowledge, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Art, Chichewa, and Social and Development Studies at least credits in English (Language or Literature), and French and in any 3 of the following subjects : Geography, History, Bible Knowledge, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Art, Chichewa and Social and Development Studies Bachelor of Science (Education) Generic 4 MZU-BScE at least credits in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Physical Science or Chemistry and Physics or General Science and English (Language or Literature) and in any two of the following subjects: Biology, Agriculture, Geography, Home Economics and Technical Drawing 7

Bachelor of Arts (Theology and Religious Studies) Generic Bachelor of Science (Education) in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - Generic 4 MZU-BTRS 4 MZU-BSEIT at least credits in English (Language or Literature) and Bible Knowledge or History and in any of the following: Social and Development Studies, Geography, Chichewa and French II. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES at least 6 credits that should include English, Mathematics and any two science related subjects Bachelor of Science (Forestry) Generic 4 MZU-BScF Bachelor of Science (Renewable Energy Technologies) Generic 4 MZU-BRET at least credits in Biology, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Physical Science or Chemistry and Physics or General Science, English (Language or Literature) and any other two credits six subjects obtained in not more than 2 sittings, and Strong credits in English and Mathematics and at least a credit in any three of the following; Geography, Physical Science, Agriculture and Biology. Bachelor of Science (Fisheries) Generic 4 MZU-BSFS at least credits in Biology, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Physical Science or General Science or Physics and Chemistry, English (Language or Literature) and any other two credits 8

Bachelor of Science in Land Management (Land Surveying) Generic Bachelor of Science in Land Management (Estates Management) Generic Bachelor of Science in Land Management (Physical Planning Generic 4 MZU-BSLS 4 MZU-BSLE 4 MZU-BSLP : An aggregate of not more than 30 points in the best six subjects obtained in not more than two sittings, and at least credits in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Geography, Physical Science or Chemistry and Physics or General Science, English (Language or Literature) and a credit in any of the following : Agriculture, Biology An aggregate of not more than 30 points in the best six subjects obtained in not more than two sittings, and at least credits in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Geography, Agriculture, English and a credit in any of the following: Physical Science or Chemistry and Physics or General Science, Biology, Business Studies : An aggregate of not more than 30 points in the best six subjects obtained in not more than two sittings and At least credits in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Geography, Agriculture, English and a credit in any of the following: Physical Science or Chemistry and Physics or General Science, Biology, Social Development Studies Bachelor of Science (Water Resources Management and Development) Generic 4 MZU-BSWR Malawi Schools Certificate of Education or its equivalent, : at least credits in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Physical Science or General Science or Chemistry and Physics, English (Language or Literature) and in any one of the following: Agriculture, Geography or Biology 9

III. FACULTY OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS DURATION PROGRAMME CODE Bachelor of Library and Information Science Generic Bachelor of Science (Information and Communication Technology) (ICT) Generic 4 MZU-BLIS 4 MZU-BICT at least a credit in English (Language or Literature) and any other five credits at least six credits that should include English, Mathematics and any two science-related subjects IV. FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences) Generic Bachelor of Science (Optometry) Generic 4 MZU-BSBS 4 MZU-BSOPT at least credits in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Physical Science or General Science Chemistry and Physics, English (Language or Literature) and Biology at least credits in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Physical Science or Chemistry and Physics or General Science, English (Language or Literature) and Biology 10

Bachelor of Science (Nursing and Midwifery) Generic V. FACULTY OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 4 MZU-BSNM at least 6 credits including Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Physical Science or Chemistry, Physics or General Science, English (Language or Literature), Biology and any other subjects candidates shall undergo written and oral interviews Bachelor of Science (Tourism) Generic 4 MZU-BSTO BSc (Hospitality Management) Generic 4 MZU-BSHM six subjects obtained in not more than 2 sittings, and at least credits in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and English (Language or Literature) and in any 3 of the following subjects: French, Geography, Home Economics, Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry or General Science, Business Studies, History and Agriculture at least credits in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and English (Language or Literature) and in any 3 of the following subjects: French, Geography, Home Economics, Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry or General Science, Business Studies, History and Agriculture 11

D. University of Malawi (UNIMA) FACULTY AND PROGRAMME I. FACULTY OF EDUCATION (CHANCELLOR COLLEGE) Bachelor of Education (Language) Chancellor College Bachelor of Education (Science) Chancellor College Bachelor of Education (Social Studies) Chancellor College II. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES (CHANCELLOR COLLEGE) DURATION PROGRAMME CODE 4 UMA-LED 4 UMA-ESC 4 UMA-SED Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies 4 UMA-COM Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) 4 UMA-HU Bachelor of Arts (Media for Development) 4 UMA-MFD Bachelor of Arts (Theology) 4 UMA-HUT III. FACULTY OF SCIENCE (CHANCELLOR COLLEGE) Bachelor of Science 4 UMA-SC Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition 4 UMA-SCFN Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences IV. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (CHANCELLOR COLLEGE) 4 UMA-SCFC MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS English Language and any other two Humanities subjects e.g. another language, Bible Knowledge, Geography or History. English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and Physical English Language and two social sciences e.g. History, Bible Knowledge, Social Studies, Geography and Home Economics. English Language, plus any other two humanities subjects, e.g. another language, History or Geography. English Language, plus any other two humanities subjects, e.g. another language, History or Geography. English Language, plus any other two humanities subjects, e.g. another language, History or Geography. English Language, plus any other two humanities subjects, e.g. another language, History or Geography. English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Physical English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Physical English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Physical Bachelor of Arts Political Science 4 UMA-PS English Language and Mathematics. Bachelor of Arts Public Administration 4 UMA-PA English Language and Mathematics. Bachelor of Social Science. 4 UMA-SS English Language and Mathematics. Bachelor of Social Science (Social Work) 4 UMA-SSSW English Language. 12

V. FACULTY OF MEDICINE (COLLEGE OF MEDICINE) Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery 6 UMA-MBBS Bachelor of Science Medical Laboratory Science (Hons) 5 UMA-MLS Bachelor of Science Physiotherapy (Hons) 5 UMA-PHYS Bachelor of Science Pharmacy (Hons) 5 UMA-PHARM VI. FACULTY OF NURSING KAMUZU COLLEGE OF NURSING (KCN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery 4 UMA-NM Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Child Health Option) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Adult Health Option) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Community Health Option) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing) VII. FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES (THE POLYTECHNIC) 4 UMA-CHI 4 UMA-AH 4 UMA-CHN 4 UMA-MH Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health 4 UMA-EH Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Technology Bachelor of Science in Industrial Laboratory Technology 4 UMA-EST 4 UMA-BILT English Language and Mathematics plus a minimum of 4 points in Biology and Physical Science. English Language, Mathematics and any Science subject(s) e.g. Physics, Chemistry and Biology. English Language and Mathematics plus a minimum of 4 points in Biology and Physical Science. English Language and Mathematics plus a minimum of 4 points in Biology and Physical Science. English Language, Mathematics, Physical Science/General Science and Biology. Candidates must specify Nursing as their first choice. All registered nurses should attach certified copies of their registration certificates. English Language, Mathematics, Physical Science/General Science and Biology. Candidates must specify Nursing as their first choice. All registered nurses should attach certified copies of their registration certificates English Language, Mathematics, Physical Science/General Science and Biology. Candidates must specify Nursing as their first choice. All registered nurses should attach certified copies of their registration certificates English Language, Mathematics, Physical Science/General Science and Biology. Candidates must specify Nursing as their first choice. All registered nurses should attach certified copies of their registration certificates English Language, Mathematics, Physical Science/General Science and Biology. Candidates must specify Nursing as their first choice. All registered nurses should attach certified copies of their registration certificates English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Physical English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Physical English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Physical 13

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences Education VIII. FACULTY OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT (THE POLYTECHNIC) 4 UMA-INTEC 4 UMA-MIS 4 UMA-BMSE Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies. 4 UMA-BARC Bachelor of Science in Land Economy 5 UMA-BLE Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying 5 UMA-BLS Bachelor of Science in Physical Planning 5 UMA-BPP Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying 5 UMA-BQS IX. FACULTY OF COMMERCE (THE POLYTECHNIC) English Language, Mathematics, Physical English Language, Mathematics, Physical English Language, Mathematics, Physical English Language, Mathematics, Physical English Language, Mathematics, Physical English Language, Mathematics and Physical English Language, Mathematics, Geography and Physical Science/General. English Language, Mathematics and Physical Bachelor of Accountancy 4 UMA-BAC English Language and Mathematics. Bachelor of Business Administration (Generic) Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) 4 UMA-BBAG English Language and Mathematics. 4 UMA-BBAM English Language and Mathematics. Bachelor of Commerce (Internal Audit) 4 UMA-BCOMIA English Language and Mathematics. X. FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND MEDIA STUDIES (THE POLYTECHNIC) Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication 4 UMA-BBC English Language and at least a pass in Mathematics. Bachelor of Education (Business Studies) 4 UMA-EBS English Language and Mathematics. Bachelor of Education/Science (Technical). 4 UMA-TED English Language, Mathematics, Physical Candidates with other credits in Technical Drawing with either Wood Work or Metal Work will have an added advantage. Bachelor of Arts (Journalism). 4 UMA-JOU English Language and at least a pass in Mathematics. 14

XI. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (THE POLYTECHNIC) Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Transportation) (Hons) 5 UMA-CET English Language, Mathematics and Physical Science. Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Water) (Hons) 5 UMA-CEW English Language, Mathematics and Physical Science. Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Structures) (Hons) Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Hons) Bachelor of Electronics and Computer Engineering (Hons) Bachelor of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering (Hons) 5 UMA-CES English Language, Mathematics and Physical Science. 5 UMA-EEE English Language, Mathematics and Physical Science. 5 UMA-ECE English Language, Mathematics and Physical Science. 5 UMA-ETE English Language, Mathematics and Physical Science. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) 5 UMA-ME English Language, Mathematics and Physical Science. NCHE /December, 2014 15