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Course Entry Requirements

a) Direct entry

i, UCE certificate with at least 3 passes of which two must be in physics and math
ii, UACE Certificate with at least one principal pass in either physics or Math and 2 subsidiary passes at principal level obtained at the same sitting.

Essential – Physics and math
Relevant – Chemistry, Economics, Entrepreneurship
Desirable – General paper, any other science/technical subject taken at the subsidiary level

(b) Certificate scheme

i. UCE with at least three passes two of which should be in,
math and physics.
ii. Advanced craft certificate from a recognized constitution in
any of the following fields.
-Welding and metal fabrication
-Motor vehicle technician
-Mechanical engineering craft practice
-Refrigerator and air conditioning
-Agricultural engineering mechanics

(c) Diploma in an engineering or physical science field from a recognized institution

Subjects for Admission


Essential Subjects (X3) [?]
Mathematics
Physics

Relevant Subjects (X2) [?]
Desirable Subjects (X1) [?]
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Item Fees
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