UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OFFERED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SIERRA LEONE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Degree Programmes
The University entry requirements for Degree Programmes are five credits obtained in not more than two sittings with a minimum of C5 in English Language at the General Certificate Examination (GCE) ’O’ Level or West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). In addition, applicants must satisfy Faculty and Departmental requirements for admission into the various programmes.
In the case of the GCE ‘O’ Level Exams, only grades ranging from 1 to 6 are recognized as credit passes; for WASSCE A1-C6, whilst for the Associate Examinations Board (London GCE ‘O’ and A Level) only C or better is recognized.
Diploma and Certificate Programmes
For admissions into the Diploma and Certificate programmes, applicants must obtain 4 Credits for Diploma and 3 Credits for certificate courses including C6 in English Language or better at WASSCE/GCE ’O’ Level. Applicants with IGCSE falls in this category.
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FOURAH BAY COLLEGE
Degree Courses
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Chinese
- Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Development Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Studies
- Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Care and Education
- Bachelor of Education in Adult Education and Community Development Studies
- Bachelor in Public Relations and Marketing Communication
- Bachelor in Development Communication
- Bachelor in Print Journalism
- Bachelor in Broadcast Journalism
- Bachelor in Information Studies and Knowledge Management
- Bachelor in Engineering
- Bachelor in Electrical and Electronics Engineering options in Telecommunications, Computer, Power Generation
- Bachelor in Architecture
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Physic, Biology, Geography etc.
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Ecology and Environmental Biology
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Biomedical Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Biology with Education
- Bachelor of Science with Engineering Option
- Bachelor in Economics, Accounting, Commerce, Sociology
- Bachelor in Social Work
- Bachelor in Peace & Conflict Studies
- Bachelor in Population Analysis and Social Statistics
- Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
Diploma and Certificate Courses
- License in Divinity
- Diploma in Cultural Studies
- Certificate in Adult Education and Development Studies
- Diploma in Adult Education and Development Studies
- Diploma in Mass Communication
- Certificate in Journalism and Media Studies
- Diploma in Information Studies and Knowledge Management
- Special Certificate in Information Studies and Knowledge Management
- Diploma in Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy
- Diploma in Gender and Development Studies
- Certificate in Population Analysis and Social Statistics
- Diploma in Peace & Conflict Studies
- Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education
- Diploma in Mathematics & Statistics
- Certificate in Mathematics & Statistics
- Certificate in Deck Officer Training
- Certificate in Fish Handling and Processing Training
- Certificate in Marine Engineering
- Certificate in Radio Communication
- Certificate in Refrigeration Training
- Certificate in Safety at Sea Training
- Certificate in Fishing Gear Technology
- Ordinary National Diploma in Deck Officer Training
- Ordinary National Diploma in Fish Handling and Processing Training
- Ordinary National Diploma in Marine Engineering
- Ordinary National Diploma in Radio Communication
- Ordinary National Diploma in Refrigeration
- Ordinary National Diploma in Safety at Sea Training
- Ordinary National Diploma in Fishing Gear Technology
- Higher National Diploma in Deck Officer Training
- Higher National Diploma in Fish Handling and Processing Training
- Higher National Diploma in Marine Engineering
- Higher National Diploma in Radio Communication
- Higher National Diploma in Refrigeration
- Higher National Diploma in Safety at Sea Training
- Higher National Diploma in Fishing Gear Technology
FACULTY OF ARTS
DEGREE COURSES
Admissions criteria.
Credits obtained in 5 (five) subjects at the General Certificate Examination (GCE) ‘O’ Level or West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with a C5 or better in English Language in not more than two sittings, with at least 3 (three) of the 5(five) subjects in the humanities (Liberal Arts).
- Bachelor of Arts (General)
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Chinese
- Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Development Studies
- Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Care Education
- Bachelor of Education in Adult Education and Community Development
DIPLOMAS,CERTIFICATES AND LICENTIATE COURSES
Certificate in Adult Education and Community Development (1 year)
3 (three) Credits obtained at GCE‘O’ Level /WASSCE or its equivalent including English Language. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Adult Education.
Diploma in Adult Education and Community Development (2 Years)
The minimum requirement for Diploma in Adult Education is 4 WASSCE/GCE ‘O’ Level credits, with C6 in English Language in not more than two sittings. However, holders of other qualifications, e.g. Teachers’ Certificate and have demonstrated some extra-mural competence may be invited for an interview to determine their eligibility.
Diploma in Cultural Studies (2 Years)
The minimum requirement is 4 (four) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits, including English Language and History, in not more than two sittings. Holders of other relevant qualifications e.g. Teachers’ Certificate who have demonstrated aptitude in the arts or cultural skills may be invited for an interview to determine their eligibility.
Diploma in License Divinity (2 Years)
A two-year course is provided within the Faculty of Arts leading to the award of a License in Divinity in preparation for the Christian Ministry. Candidates of any denomination may apply. The minimum requirement for admission is 4(four) GCE “O” Level/WASSCE credits including English Language and Christian Religious Knowledge obtained in not more than two sittings.
Diploma in Gender and Development Studies (2 Year)
Entry requirements is 4 (four) subjects at G.C.E.’O’ Level/WASSCE, including credit in English Language, in not more than two sittings.
Diploma in Early Childhood Education Care (ECEE) (2 Years)
Entry requirements is 4 (four) G.C.E.’O’ Level/WASSCE subjects with credit in English Language in not more than two sittings.
Certificate in Early Childhood Education Care (ECEE) (1 year)
3 (three) Credits obtained at GCE‘O’ Level /WASSCE or its equivalent including English Language.
FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION, MEDIA AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Admission criteria.
- Credits obtained in 5 (five) subjects at the General Certificate of Examination (GCE) ‘O’ Level or West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with a C5 or better in English Language in not more than two sittings with at least 3 (three) of the 5(five) subjects in the humanities (Liberal Arts). Applicants for all degree programmes except the Bachelor in Information studies and Knowledge management are subjected to a special entrance examination in English conducted by the faculty.
- Applicants with the Diploma in Mass Communication from USL can be admitted into year 2 of the degree program in Journalism and Media studies only if they score the required cumulative grade point average of the University and they would have met the University’s entry requirements for the degree programme.
- Bachelor in Public Relations and Marketing Communication
- Bachelor in Development Communication
- Bachelor in Broadcast Journalism
- Bachelor in Print Journalism
- Bachelor in Information Studies and Knowledge Management
DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES COURSES
Diploma in Mass Communication (2 Years)
Entry requirements are 4 (four) subjects at G.C.E.’O’ Level/WASSCE, including credit C6 in English Language in not more than two sittings. Applicant with over five years’ experience in the media can be admitted into the Diploma programme under the mature age if they had attempted the WASSCE. Applicants in the Diploma programme are not subjected to take the special examination in English.
Certificate in Journalism (1 Years)
3 (three) Credits including English Language obtained at GCE‘O’ Level /WASSCE or its equivalent; preference will be given to candidates with experience in Journalism.
Diploma in Information Studies and Knowledge Management
Entry requirements is 4 (four) subjects at G.C.E.’O’ Level/WASSCE, including credit C6 in English Language in not more than two sittings.
Special Certificate in Information Studies and Knowledge Management
Candidates who have at least five years working experience in a library, documentation center, Registry, Book store or in a related institution may apply. School leavers with 3 (Three) G.C.E.’O’ Level/WASSCE subjects, including a credit in English Language in not more than two sittings may also apply.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
Degree Courses offered in the following Engineering disciplines:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering options in Telecommunication, Computer and Power Generation
- Mechanical & Maintenance Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Architecture
Admission criteria
- The minimum requirements are 5 (five) GCE ‘O’ Level or WASSCE with Grades 1-5 /A1-C6 in not more than two sittings with the subjects combined into three categories for Admission to Year I as follows:-
CATEGORY A | CATEGORY B | CATEGORY C |
*Maths/Further Maths,
*English Language *Physics |
*Chemistry
*Science Core |
*Technical Drawing
*Engineering Science *Biology *Economics, *Geography *Agricultural Science |
- Candidates must obtain a minimum pass of C6 in English Language plus C5 in the three Category
- In addition to the requirements in (a) above, candidates must obtain a minimum credit of C6 in at least one subject each from category B and
- Candidates with ‘A’ levels:- Candidates with the minimum of 5 ‘O’ level Credits, including English Language or ‘C’ or better and with Credit ‘C’ or better in Mathematics and at least one ‘A’ level pass either in Physic or Chemistry, will be admitted into Year II.
- Candidates with Pass or Credit at OND with minimum C6 in English Language at WASSCE will be admitted into Year I.
- Candidates with Pass or Credit at OND and Pass at HND with minimum C6 in English Language at WASSCE will be admitted into Year II.
- Candidates with Pass or Credit at OND and Credit at HND with minimum C6 in English Language at WASSCE will be admitted into Year III.
FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
DEGREE COURSES
Bachelor of Science
The minimum requirements for admission into the faculty are five credits with a C6 or better in English Language obtained at GCE ‘O’ Level or WASSCE in not more than two sittings. The compulsory subjects for admitting students in the faculty are English, Mathematics/ Further Math and any three of the following science subjects Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Agricultural Science, Engineering Science, Geography and Economics.
Bachelor of Science with Engineering Option
Same requirements apply for Bachelor of Science.
Bachelor of Science in Biology with Education
Same requirements apply as Bachelor of Science, except that this programme is run in collaboration with the Institute of Education and Extra Mural Studies.
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Ecology and Environmental Biology
Same requirements apply as above
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science
Same requirements as above
DIPLOMA COURSES
Diploma in Mathematics and Statistics
Four (4) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits, including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings. Work experience in statistics and data related areas may provide candidate with an added advantage.
Diploma in Statistics
Successful completion of the Certificate in Statistics course makes one eligible for the Diploma programme.
CERTIFICATE COURSES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
- Deck Officer Training
- Marine Engineering Training
- Radio Communication Training
- Safety at Sea Training
- Refrigeration Training
- Fishing Gear Technology Training
- Statistics
Admission criteria
Candidates must possess at least two (3) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits with Grade C6 or better or its equivalent obtained in not more than two (2) sittings. They must have also attempted English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE exam.
Candidates who have at least five years practical experience in a related field may apply.
ORDINARY NATIONAL DIPLOMA (OND) COURSES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
- Deck Officer Training
- Marine Engineering Training
- Radio Communication Training
- Safety at Sea Training
- Refrigeration Training
- Fishing Gear Technology Training
- Fish Handling and Processing Technology
Admission criteria
Candidates must possess at least four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits with Grade 6/C6 or better in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English Language, obtained in not more than two (2) sittings.
All OND candidates with good Grades but without the minimum C6 in English Language at WASSCE will be required to sit to and pass the University Matriculation English Language exam.
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMACOURSES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
- Deck Officer Training
- Marine Engineering Training
- Radio Communication Training
- Safety at Sea Training
- Refrigeration Training
- Fishing Gear Technology Training
- Fish Handling and Processing Technology
Admission criteria
Candidates must possess at least Four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits with Grade C6 or better in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English Language, obtained in not more than two (2) sittings.
All HND candidates with generally good grades but without the minimum C6 in English Language at WASSCE will be required to sit to and pass the University Matriculation English Language exam for admission.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEGREE COURSES
Bachelor of Social Science
The minimum requirements for admission into the faculty are five credits. Candidates must have Grade C5 or better in English Language and C6 in Mathematics. In addition, they must have at least 3 social science subjects with a minimum of 5/C6 e.g. Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Economics, etc.
Bachelor of Social Science in Social Work
Same requirement as for Bachelor of Social Sciences except that Mathematics is not a requirement.
Bachelor of Social Science in Peace and Conflict Studies
Same requirement as for Bachelor of Social Sciences except that
Mathematics is not a requirement.
Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies
The entry requirements are 4 GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits including English Language with at least a grade5/C6.
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Admissions criteria
Bachelor of Social Science in Economics, Accounting, Population Studies
The minimum requirements for admission into the faculty are five credits. Candidates must have Grade C5 or better in English Language and C6 in Mathematics. In addition, they must have at least 3 social science subjects with a minimum of 5/C6 e.g. Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Economics, etc.
Bachelor of Social Science in Population & Development Studies
Same requirement apply as for Bachelor of Social Science
DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE COURSES
Certificate in Population Analysis and Social Statistics
Four (4) credits at GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE including English, Mathematics or Statistics. Candidates without the above qualifications but with at least five years’ experience in population related work may apply.
FACULTY OF LAWS
Bachelor of Laws
- The minimum requirements for admission into the faculty are five credits. Candidates must have a Honours Degree (Second Class Second Division or better) in any discipline, in addition to a very good WASSCE/GCE ‘O’ Level (5 Credits), with a minimum of 3/C5 in English Language and across all the other remaining four (4) related subjects.
- General Degree (Division One) plus a C5 in English Language and a C4 in the remaining four (4) related subjects.
- Five (5) WASSCE/GCE ‘O’ Level subjects with a minimum of 3/B3 in English Language and a 3/C4 in the other remaining four (4) related subjects
2. COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE.
Minimum Entry Requirements for 2022/2023 Academic Year
Premedical 1
A minimum of C5 or better in any of the following subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Further Mathematics and Physics with a maximum aggregate of 18 in not more than two (2) sittings OR an equivalent qualification.
Pre-Dentistry
A minimum of C5 or better in any of the following subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Further Mathematics and Physics with a maximum aggregate of 18 in not more than two (2) sittings OR an equivalent qualification.
Premedical 2
A minimum C4 or better in the following subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Further Mathematics and Physics with a maximum aggregate of 12 in not more than two (2) sittings OR an equivalent qualification.
Medicine
Direct entry into the MBChB Programme
Students can be admitted into the first year of the MBChB programme if they fulfil one of the requirements:
- Successful completion of the Premedical 2 Programme.
- 3 GCE ‘A’ levels (A-C) in any of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics in not more than two sittings or an equivalent qualification.
- Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree with a Division -2 or better from a recognized university.
Pre-Pharmacy
A minimum of C5 or better in the following subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Physics/Core Science (at WASSCE) with a maximum aggregate of 21 in not more than two sittings OR an equivalent qualification.
- Pharm (Hons) Direct entry into the 1stYear B.Pharm (Hons) Programme
Candidates can be admitted to the First (1st) year B.Pharm (Hons) programme if they fulfil the following requirements:
- Successful completion of the Pre-Pharmacy programme.
- Diploma in Pharmacy with 5 credits at WASSCE in English Language, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry Physics/Core Science.
- 3 GCE ‘A’ levels (A-D) in any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics; or an equivalent qualification.
- Graduates with a science degree preferably in Chemistry with a Division 2 or better from a recognized university.
Diploma in Pharmacy
A minimum credit of C6 or better in the following five subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Further mathematics and Physics/Core Science (at WASSCE) in not more than two sittings OR an equivalent qualification.
BSc. (Hons) Medical Laboratory Sciences (Level 100)
- A minimum of C5 or better in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Physics/Core Science (at WASSCE) with a maximum aggregate of 22 in not more than two (2) sittings OR its equivalent qualification.
BSc. (Hons) Medical Laboratory Sciences (Level 200)
- Candidates with Five WASSCE OR its equivalent qualification and a Good passin the 3-year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
A minimum of C6 or better in the following five subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology/ Health science, Mathematics/Further Mathematics and Physics/Core Science (at WASSCE) in not more than two sittings OR an equivalent qualification.
Pre-Nursing (BSN)
- A minimum of C5 or better in the following five subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Further mathematics, Physics (at WASSCE) with a maximum aggregate of 22 in not more than two sittings OR an equivalent qualification.
BSc. (Hons) Nursing (Level 200)
- Candidates with Five WASSCE OR GCE O Levels in the following subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Physics/ Core Science in not more than two (2) sittings and a Good pass in the 3-year Diploma in Nursing (SRN) and three (3) years’ work experience as SRN.
BSc. (Hons) Nursing (Level 300)
- Candidates with a Diploma in Nursing (SRN) and Diploma in Midwifery (SCM) or any Post Basic Diploma in Nursing with at least five years’work experience (with the 2nd Diploma).
Diploma in Nursing
- A minimum credit of C6 or better in the following five subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Further mathematics Physics/Core Science (at WASSCE) in not more than two sittingsOR an equivalent qualification.
- Certificate in Nursing (SECHN) five credits C6 or better in the following Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, Chemistry and any other subjects.
3. INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
FACULTY OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
The minimum entry requirements for all programmes are 5 (five), GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE Credits, including English Language, Mathematics and any other three subjects in the social science in not more than two sittings.
Undergraduate Courses
B.Sc. in Applied Accounting – Honours and General
B.Sc. in Financial Services – Honours and General
B.Sc. in Financial Economics – Honours and General
B.Sc. in Auditing, Internal Control and Taxation – Honours and General
BSc. in Banking and Finance – Honours and General
FACULTY OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
Undergraduate Courses
B.Sc. (Hons) in Computer Networking
B.Sc. (Hons) in Information Technology
B.Sc. (Hons) in Information Systems
Candidates must possess five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE Credits with a C6 or better in Mathematics and English Language, plus any three of the following commercial subjects; Principles of Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Commerce, Economics and Business Management. Applicants must pass an entrance exam conducted by the faculty.
FACULTY OF LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
Undergraduate Courses
B.Sc. in Public Sector Management – Honours and General
B.Sc. in Leadership and Sustainable Development – Honours and General
Candidates must possess five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE Credits with a C6 or better in English Language and Mathematics, plus any three of the following commercial subjects; Principles Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Commerce, Economics and Business Management.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Undergraduate Courses
B.Sc. in Business Administration – Honours and General
B.Sc. in Human Resource Management – Honours and General
B.Sc. in Project Management – Honours and General
B.Sc. in Sales and Marketing – Honours and General
B.Sc. In Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Honours and General
B.Sc. In Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Candidates must possess five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE Credits with a C6 or better in English Language and Mathematics, plus any three of the following commercial subjects; Principles of Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Business Management etc.