List of UNICAL Courses and Requirements

UNICAL Courses and Admission Requirements – Read this article to learn about the courses offered by the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and their corresponding admission requirements.

For anyone looking to study at UNICAL, it is important to understand both the available programs and the specific qualifications needed. This ensures you know whether the course you are interested in is available and what prerequisites must be met. Read on to see the full list of UNICAL Courses and requirements for admission.

Meeting the entry requirements for each course greatly increases your chances of gaining admission. This includes having a JAMB score that meets the minimum cut off mark for your chosen program, selecting the correct subject combinations, and fulfilling any additional requirements specific to the department or faculty.

Failing to meet these requirements can result in not being considered for admission, regardless of whether you meet other general criteria. To guide you through the process, this article provides a well-curated list of the courses offered by the University of Calabar along with the corresponding requirements for both UTME and Direct Entry candidates.

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University of Calabar Courses

UNICAL courses are as follows:-

Accounting
Adult Education
Agricultural Economics and Extension
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Science and Education
Agriculture
Animal Science
Applied Chemistry
Applied Geophysics
Banking and Finance
Biochemistry
Botany
Business Education
Business Management / Management Science
Chemistry
Computer Science
Christian Religious Studies (CRS)
Dentistry And Dental Surgery
Dentistry and Dental Technology
Economics
Education and Biology
Education and Chemistry
Education and Economics
Education and English Language
Education and French
Education and Geography
Education and Geography / Physics
Education and History
Education and Mathematics
Education and Physics
Education and Political Science
Education and Religious Studies
Education and Social Science
Education and Social Studies
Education Arts
Educational Administration and Planning
Educational Foundation
Educational Technology
Electronics and Computer Technology
Elementary Education
English and Literary Studies
Environmental Education
Environmental Protection And Resources Management
Fisheries
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Food Science and Technology
Food Science and Technology
Forestry And Wildlife Management
French
Genetics and Bio-Technology
Geography and Environmental Management
Geography and Environmental Science
Geology
Guidance and Counseling
History and International Studies
Home Economics and Education
Human Anatomy
Human Kinetics and Health Education
Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Human Physiology
Law
Library and Information Science
Linguistics and Communication Studies
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics / Statistics
Medical Laboratory Science
Medicine and Surgery
Nursing / Nursing Science
Pharmacology
Philosophy
Physical and Health Education
Physics
Policy and Administrative Studies
Public Administration
Public Health Technology
Pure Chemistry
Radiography
Religious Studies
Science Laboratory Technology
Social Works
Sociology
Soil Science
Special Education
Statistics
Technology and Vocational Education
Theatre Arts
Tourism Studies
Zoology

Now that you have seen a list of all the courses offered by UNICAL, head over to the next section to see the requirements you need to meet to gain admission into this university.

UNICAL Admission Requirements For All Courses

As you may already know, the University of Calabar (UNICAL) offers two main entry pathways for candidates seeking admission: the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) route and the Direct Entry (DE). All candidates must meet the specific requirements for the mode of entry they choose. Only those who satisfy these conditions will be considered for admission.

Admission Requirements for UTME (JAMB) Applicants

Candidates must have at least five credits in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE/GCE) Ordinary Level. These credits should be in no more than two sittings.
It’s essential to choose the correct subject combination for your course in the UTME.
Candidates must score at least 180 in the most recent JAMB UTME to be considered for admission.
UNICAL must be your first choice of institution in the JAMB registration.
Participation in the UNICAL Post UTME or Screening is mandatory (if applicable for the year).
Candidates must be at least 16 years old by the time of admission.

Admission Requirements for Direct Entry (DE) Applicants

As with UTME applicants, candidates must have at least five credits in the SSCE/GCE Ordinary Level, obtained in no more than two sittings.
Direct Entry candidates need ‘A’ Level/IJMB passes in at least two subjects that are relevant to their chosen course of study.
JUPEB/A’ Level passes in subjects related to the chosen course can also be considered.
A merit pass in NCE, ND, or other relevant Advanced Level Certificates is required for Direct Entry.

These are general requirements, other admission requirements may apply. Check the requirements for the specific department you want to apply for and meet them.

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