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PROGRAMME

FACULTY OF ARTS

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• BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN LINGUISTICS AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
  Location: Faculty of Arts
  Admission Requirements:
  (a)  FIVE (5)YEAR PROGRAMME
  Candidates must have credits in five O/level relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
  (b)  FOUR (4)YEAR PROGRAMME
  For Direct entry admission, Candidate must in addition to (a) above possess at least the NCE in Linguistics or any Nigerian or foreign language, a college diploma or certificate in TESL. 

FACULTY OF  ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION

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• BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

The Department currently awards a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Degree in Continuing Education and Development Studies in the following areas.
Literacy and Vocational Education, Community Development, Extension and Social Development, Cooperative Management, Correspondence and Distance Education, Women Education and Development, Industrial and Labour Studies, Social Work Education, Environmental Adult Education, Communication Arts Education, Administration of Adult and Non-Formal Education, Non-Governmental Organisations and Development and Programme Development and Evaluation

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• BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

            Location: Faculty of Arts and Social Science Education
            Admission Requirements:
            (a)FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidates seeking admission into Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Education must possess one of the following qualifications:
(a) NCE or its equivalent in two teaching subjects at MERIT level. The candidate should also possess at least five O/level credits or its equivalent including English Language and Mathematics
(b) Diploma in Education or in any related discipline approved by the University of Calabar obtained at merit level provided the candidate also has at least five credit passes at O/level including English Language and Mathematics.
           (b) FIVE (5) YEAR PPROGRAMME
Applicant must have the SSCE/WACE/GCE/NECO/TC II with passes at Credit level in at least five relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained in not more than two settings.
            Teaching Options:
i) Environmental Education in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Psychology )
ii) Environmental Education in Social Science (Geography, Economics, Political Science, Social Studies)
iii) Tourism Education

FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION STUDIES

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• BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT
•             Location: Faculty of Educational Foundation Studies
              Admission Requirement:
              (a)  FOUR (4)YEAR PROGRAMME
                          (i) Post NCE with credit or merit passes in at least one major subject, credit in English     Language and Mathematics in Non-Science options at O/Level obtained in not more than two sittings.
  (ii) Diploma in Education and other relevant discipline from a recognized tertiary institution with  five (5) credits at O/L including English Language and Mathematics  in not more than two sittings.
           (b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
  Five O/Level credit passes to include English Language, and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
  Teaching Options:
  Educational Administration is offered alongside any of the under-listed options:
• English
• Economics
• Political Science

Social Studies

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• BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (B.ED. EDU.TECHNOLOGY)

            Location: Faculty of Educational Foundation Studies
            Admission Requirements:
            (a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidate seeking admission into the Bachelor’s degree in Education Technology must possess one of the under- listed minimum qualifications:
(i)  NCE with an overall pass at MERIT level or above provided the candidate also has at least three O/level credits or its equivalent, including English Language and mathematics.
(ii)Diploma in Education or in any related discipline approved by the University of Calabar or any recognized University at MERIT level in addition to three credit passes in relevant O/level subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
         (b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Five O’ level credit passes in WACE/GCE/SSCE/NECO/TC II, including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

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• BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING

            Location: Faculty of Management Sciences
            Admission Requirements:
            (a)  FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
(i) Five O/Level GCE/SSCE or NECO credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Economics and any other two (2) Social Science subjects at not more than two sittings.
(ii) In addition to meeting the basic admission requirements stated above, candidates must also have merit in Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Accounting. A University   of Calabar Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) with CGPA of 3.50 or any other   equivalent qualification that may be accepted by the Department.
            (b)  FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Five O/Level GCE, SSCE or NECO credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics and Economics and any other two (2) Social Science subjects obtained at not more than two sittings.

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• BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BANKING AND FINANCE

            Location: Faculty of Management Sciences
            Admission Requirements:
            (a)  FOUR (4)YEAR PROGRAMME
(i) Five O/Level GCE/SSCE or NECO, credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Economics at not more than two sittings.
(ii) In addition candidate must possess a University of Calabar Diploma in Management Sciences, Economics or Computer Science from any recognized institution.
            (b)  FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Five O/Level GCE, SSCE or NECO credit passes which must include English Language, Mathematics and Economics and any other Social Science subject obtained at not more than two sittings.

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• BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

            Location: Faculty of Management Sciences
            Admission Requirements:
            (a) FOUR (4) YEAR DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAMME
Candidate for the four (4) Year Evening Programme must in addition to five (5) credits including English Language and Mathematics at the O/level also posses OND in Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Accounting or Marketing merit level and above from a recognized institution. Candidates with Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least lower credit in the relevant field and equally those with University Degree may also apply.
            (b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidates for the five (5) Year Evening Programme must obtain five (5) credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject in SSCE or its equivalent obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.

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• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MARKETING

            Location: Faculty of Management Sciences
            Admission Requirements:
            FOUR (4) YEAR DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAMME
Candidate for the four (4) Year Evening Programme must in addition to meeting the requirements stated above also posses the University of Calabar Diploma (ND) or (OND) in the relevant field at merit level and above from a recognized institution. Candidates with the Higher National Diploma (HND) with Lower Credit in the relevant field, and equally those with University Degree may also apply. Academic Transcripts are required in all cases for the Direct Entry Admission.
            (b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidate for the five (5) Year Evening Programme must obtain five (5) credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject in SSCE or its equivalent obtained at not more than two sittings.

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• 5.  BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (BPA)

            Location: Faculty of Management Sciences
            Admission Requirements:

• FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME

              In addition to the basic entry requirement, applicant should possess a Diploma from a recognized institution in these relevant fields. Public Administration, Personnel Management, Applied Economics, Political Science, Social Work, Business Administration, Law, Mass Communication and Philosophy
                 OR
Hold ND/ HND/NCE or equivalent qualifications in a relevant course from institutions recognized by the University.

• FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME

 Five O/Level credits in GCE, SSCE,WAEC, NECO or its equivalent to include English               Language, Government and Mathematics in not more than two (2) sittings.

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• 6. BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES(PAS)
•             Location: Faculty of Management Sciences
              Admission Requirements:
              (a) FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAMME
  Any applicant should possess a diploma from a recognized institution in any of these relevant fields: Public Administration, Personal Management, Applies Economics, Political Science, Social Work, Business Administration, Law Mass Communication and Philosophy.
       OR
  Hold ND/ HND/NCE or equivalent qualifications in a relevant course from institutions recognized by the University.
              (b) FIVE (5)YEAR PROGRAMME
  Admission is open to holders of the following :
  5 Credit passes in SSCE/GCE/WACE/NECO which must include English Language, Government, Mathematics and any two Art or social Science subjects obtained in not more than two sittings.

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

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• 1. BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK (SWK)

            Location: Faculty of Social Sciences
            Admission Requirements:
Entry into the degree programme could be obtained either through the University Matriculation             Examination (UME) or Direct Entry (DE). Students with acceptable score points (above 200) and as to be determined by the (Central Admission Board) in the Joint Matriculation Examination are expected to have five O’level credits in relevant Arts or Social Sciences subjects, Viz: English Language, Mathematics, Government, History, Economics, Geography, Christian Religious knowledge, Tourism and Civic Education.
            Direct Entry
For Direct Entry (3 years) the department accepts Diploma in Social Work with a pass at the Credit level from its own University or equivalent qualification from a recognized University. In addition to the above, the candidate must also possess the basic qualification of at least five (5) credits at the GCE/WASC/SSCE/NECO in one sitting or two sittings, one of which must be English Language and Mathematics.
            OR
(i) Five (5) papers in GCE/WASCE/SSCE including at least 2 papers at the advanced level (A- Level): the O-Level papers must include a credit in English and Mathematics.
            OR
(ii) Practicing professionals with Diploma in Social Work, or equivalent (e.g. Social Welfare, Social Development, Youth Development, Rural-Development, Community Development), Theatre Arts, H.Sc., OND, Philosophy, English, DBA with at least three (3) years post qualification experience.
          It should be noted that all direct entry candidates shall be admitted for 3 years programme and  UME students will run 4 years full time programme.

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• 2. BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY

            Location: Faculty of Social Sciences
            Admission Requirements:
Entry into the degree programme could be obtained either through the University Matriculation             Examination (UME) or Direct Entry (DE). Students with acceptable score points (above 200) and as to be determined by the (Central Admission Board) in the Joint Matriculation Examination are expected to have five O’level credits in relevant Arts or Social Sciences subjects, Viz: English Language, Mathematics, Government, History, Economics, Geography, Christian Religious knowledge, Tourism and Civic Education.
            Direct Entry
For Direct Entry (3 years) the department accepts Diploma in Social Work with a pass at the Credit level from its own University or equivalent qualification from a recognized University. In addition to the above, the candidate must also possess the basic qualification of at least five (5) credits at the GCE/WASC/SSCE/NECO in one sitting or two sittings, one of which must be English Language and Mathematics.
            OR
(i) Five (5) papers in GCE/WASCE/SSCE including at least 2 papers at the advanced level (A- Level): the O-Level papers must include a credit in English and Mathematics.
            OR
(ii) Practicing professionals with Diploma in Social Work, or equivalent (e.g. Social Welfare, Social Development, Youth Development, Rural-Development, Community Development), Theatre Arts, H.Sc., OND, Philosophy, English, DBA with at least three (3) years post qualification experience.
            It should be noted that all direct entry candidates shall be admitted for 3 years programme and  UME students will run 4 years full time programme.

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• 3. BACHELOR DEGREE IN ECONOMICS
•             Location: Faculty of Social Sciences
              Admission Requirements:
              (b) FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
  Credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any              Social Science / Science subjects in SSCE/WAEC/GCE/NECO, in not more than two(2)             sittings.

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

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• 1. BACHELOR’S DEGREE (B.SC) IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ERM)

            Location: Faculty of Environmental Sciences
            Admission Requirements:
            (a) FOUR (4)YEAR PROGRAMME
(i) Holders of the Ordinary Diploma of the Environmental Education of Unical or any other approved equivalent at Merit Level or above, with additional (5) (five credits at not more than two sittings in the GCE, O/L, WASC, NECO, SSCE or NABTECH,            including English Language and Mathematics and any other three related subjects.
(ii) Holders of NCE with Geography and any Social/Natural Sciences as main teaching               subject, provided the candidates has the minimum University entry requirement of five               credits in not more than two sittings, including English Language and Mathematics and               any other Science, Arts or Social Science subjects.
          (b)FIVE (5) YEAR PROGRAMME
Candidates with minimum University entry requirements of five (5) credits, including                 English Language and Mathematics and any other Science, Arts or Social Science             Subjects will be considered. 

INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION (IPPA)

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• DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (DPA):

            Duration: Two Academic Sessions.
            Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA).
            Admission Requirements:
For admission into this programme, candidate must possess a minimum of four (4) credits in             GCE O/L, SSCE, NECO, TC II from the following subjects: Government, Economics or Commerce, C.R.K, Literature, Accounting or Mathematics with at least a Pass in English             Language in not more than two sittings.

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• 2.  DIPLOMA IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DLG)

            Duration: Two Academic Sessions
            Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA)
            Admission Requirement:
For admission into this programme, candidate must possess a minimum of four (4) credits in             GCE O/L, SSCE, NECO, TC 11 from the following subjects:  Government, Economics or             Commerce, C.R.K, Literature, Accounting or Mathematics with at least a Pass in English             Language in not more than two sittings.

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• 3. DIPLOMA IN PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (DPM)

            Duration: Two Academic Sessions
            Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA)
            Admission Requirements:
For admission into this Programme, candidate must have a minimum of four (4) credits in GCE O/L, SSCE, NECO, TC II with at least a Pass in English Language in not more than two sittings.

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• 4. DIPLOMA IN TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT

            Duration: Two Academic Sessions
            Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA)
            Admission Requirements:
For admission into the above programme, candidate must have a minimum of four (4) credits in             relevant subjects, including English Language in GCE O/L, SSCE or NECO in not more than             two sittings.
Note that French is an advantage.

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• 5. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA)

            Duration: Two Academic Sessions
            Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA)
            Admission Requirements:
At least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects in GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE/NECO at not more             than two sittings. Subjects to include; English, Mathematics and Economics.

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• 6. DIPLOMA IN LAW (DL)

            Duration: Two Academic Sessions
            Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA)
            Admission requirement:
The minimum entry requirement for admission into Diploma in Law programme will be: Five (5) credits at maximum of two (2) sittings in GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE/NECO, including English Language and Literature.

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• 7. DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK (DSW)

            Duration: Two Academic Sessions
            Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA)
            Admission requirement:
The minimum entry requirement for admission into Diploma in Social Work programme will be: credit pass in English Language, Christian Bible Knowledge, Economics, Tourism, Citizenship Education, Government, Coomerce and at least a pass in Mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings in GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE/NECO..

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (IOE )

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• 1. DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (DEE)

            Duration: Two Academic Sessions
            Location: Institute of Education
            Applicant  must be holder of GCE O/L, WAEC/SSCE/NECO or equivalent with four (4)             credits in four (4) relevant teaching subjects and at least a credit level Pass in English Language             in at most two sittings

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• 2. DIPLOMA IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (DET)

            Duration: Two Academic Sessions
            Location: Institution of Education
Candidates withGCE O/L, WAEC/SSCE/NECO or equivalent withat least four(4) credits in             relevant teaching subjects, including  English Language and Mathematics in one sitting.

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• 3. DIPLOMA IN PRE-PRIMARY AND BASIC EDUCATION (DPBE)

            Duration: Two Academic Sessions
            Location: Institute of Education
            Admission Requirements:
Candidate with GCE O’L/WAEC/SSCE/NECO or equivalent at least four (4) credits in relevant             subjects including English Language and Mathematics in one sitting.
Any other qualification acceptable to the University of Calabar for a Diploma Programme admission.

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• 4. DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (DLIS )

            Duration: Two Academic Sessions
            Location: Institute of Education
            Admission Requirements:
Minimum requirement for admission into Diploma in Library and Information Science Programme is four (4) O/level credits or its equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.

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• 5. DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (DE)

            Duration: Two Academic Sessions
            Location: Institute of Education
            Admission Requirements:
Candidates must be holder of GCE O’L/WAEC/ SSCE/NECO/TCII with credits in four (4) relevant teaching subjects including English Language and Mathematics.

BASSEY ANDAH INSTITUTE FOR ASIAN AND AFRICAN STUDIES (BAIFASS )

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• 1. DIPLOMA IN THEATRE AND MEDIA STUDIES (DTMS )

            Duration: Two academic sessions
            Location: Bassey Andah Institute for African and Asian Studies
            Admission Requirements:
Interested candidates for Diploma in Theatre and Media Studies programme must possess a minimum of four (4) credits which must include English Language and Mathematics and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects nor more than two (2) sittings. A candidate of GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE or NECO is acceptable.

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• 2. DIPLOMA IN AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES (DAAS)

            Duration: Two academic sessions
            Location: Bassey Andah Institute for African and Asian Studies
            Admission Requirements:

• Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 4 credits passes in WASSE/NECO/GCE in English Language, English Literature, Economics, History/Government, Christian Religious Studies and Mathematics
• Certificate in Theatre Studies, Journalism and mass Communication or related disciplines from recognized universities, provided the candidate has at least four (4) credits passes including English Language, English Literature, History/Government and Mathematics at the Ordinary level.
• The Teacher Grade II Certificate with at least a credit at the Merit level including English Language.

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• 3. DIPLOMA IN GENDER DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (DGDS)

            Duration: Two academic sessions
            Location: Bassey Andah Institute for African and Asian Studies

            Admission Requirements:
Applicants must have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects in GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE at not more than two sittings but which must include English Language and Mathematics.

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• 4. DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL RELATION AND DIPLOMACY (DIRD)

            Duration: Two academic sessions
            Location: Bassey Andah Institute for African and Asian Studies

            Admission Requirements:

• Applicants must have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects in GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE at not more than two sittings but which must include English Language and Mathematics.

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• 5. DIPLOMA IN ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY (DAA)

            Duration: Two academic sessions
            Location: Bassey Andah Institute for African and Asian Studies

            Admission Requirements:

• Applicants must have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects in GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE at not more than two sittings but which must include English Language and Mathematics.

INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY      

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• DIPLOMA IN MARINE SCIENCE

 
Duration: Two academic sessions
Location: Faculty of Marine Sciences

Admission Requirement:

Applicants must have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects in GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE at not more than two sittings but which must include English Language and Mathematics.

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Four (4) year programme (Direct Entry)

A pass at Merit level in a relevant Diploma in Education (provided the University Matriculation requirement has been satisfied)

• Two (2) passes in relevant subject areas at A/level with SSCE/GCE O’Level Credit passess in three (3) other subjects at not more than two sittings or
• Merit passes in two (2) major subjects in relevant areas in NCE with GCE O’Level Credit or its equivalent in five (5) other subjects.
•  Five (5) Credit passes in the Senior Secondary School (SSCE) Certificate, including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings or its equivalent in relevant subject areas in addition to an acceptable pass in University Matriculation (UME) qualifications for admission into the University.
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•  Five (5) year programme (CES)
• Holders of Diploma at pass level from the Department of Continuing Education and Development Studies or its equivalent from recognized institutions are eligible to apply. In addition to the above, candidates must also possess five (5) Credits O/Level including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings.
• Holders of GCE/WASCE/SSCE/NECO/TCII or NABTECH with five (5) Credits at not more than two (2) sittings including English Language and Mathematics are eligible to apply.
• Holders of two (2) A/Level papers or IJMB or equivalent qualification at one sittings plus three (3) O/Level Credit in two other subjects from those obtained at the A/Level are eligible to apply.