The School of Basic and Remedial Studies (SBRS) at Umaru Musa Yar'adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has commenced the sale of application forms into its Remedial, IJMBE, Diploma, Certificate, and Language Immersion programmes for the 2021/2022 academic session.
1. Remedial Programme (1 Year)
- Entry Requirements: At least three (3) O'Level credit passes in Science, Arts, or Social Science subjects and two (2) relevant passes in not more than two sittings.
- Conditions for 100L Transition: Admitted Remedial students must register and pass WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS at credit level in their deficient subjects, and sit for the UTME (choosing UMYU as first choice and meeting the approved cut-off mark).
2. IJMBE Programme (1 Year)
- Entry Requirements: At least five (5) O'Level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, and three (3) relevant Science, Arts, or Social Science subjects at not more than two sittings (candidates from Educationally Less Developed States with a deficiency in English may remedy it before completing the programme).
- Direct Entry Requirement: All IJMBE students must also purchase the JAMB Direct Entry (DE) form for 200-level admission.
3. Basic Studies: Diploma, Certificate & Immersion Programmes
| Programme Category | Available Courses | Minimum Entry Requirements & Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Science Education | Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Physics, Mathematics Education | 5 O'Level credits including English, Maths, and 2 from Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Geography (2 Years) |
| Diploma in Social & Mgt Sciences | Public Administration, Advanced Diploma in Public Admin (ADPA), Accounting, Security Studies, Local Govt & Dev. Studies | 4 to 5 O'Level credits including English and Maths (or relevant pass Diploma / GL 06-07 experience) (4 Semesters) |
| Diploma in Humanities & Law | Arabic Studies, Shari'a and Civil Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Diploma in French | 5 O'Level credits in relevant Arts/Social Science subjects or HIS/NBAIS equivalent (2 to 4 Semesters) |
| Diploma in Sciences | Industrial Chemistry, Environmental Resource & Disaster Mgt, GIS and Remote Sensing | 3 to 5 O'Level credits including Geography/Chemistry/Maths/English (4 Semesters) |
| Certificate & Immersion Courses | Forensic Science, Professional Certificate in English, Translation & Subtitling, Arabic/French Proficiency, Immersion (7 Months) | Primary School Certificate (for basic Arabic/French) or 3 O'Level credits / WASSCE (for Forensic Science/English) |
How to Apply (₦3,000 Application Fee)
- Visit the UMYU SBRS application portal at collegeportal.umyu.edu.ng/rem/applicant/index and create an applicant profile.
- Generate your payment invoice and pay the sum of ₦3,000 (Three Thousand Naira) only, which covers both the application form and online screening.
- Log back into the portal to complete and submit your online application form.
Remedial and Direct Entry applicants can also prepare with the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS.
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