By | September 13, 2019

University Of Energy And Natural Resource ( UENR ) School Of Science

Welcome to the School of Sciences

The School of Sciences commenced running programmes during the 2014/2015 Academic Year. The overall objective of the School is to provide students with competitive skills and competencies within the science technology sector as well as equip students with the necessary leadership skills required to function in the technological world.Departments

Computer Science and Informatics

Chemical Sciences

Basic and Applied Biology

Mathematics and Statistics

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Actuarial Science (Regular /Weekend)

Biological Science

Chemistry

Computer Science

Information Technology

Mathematics

Medical Biodiagnostic Sciences

Nursing

Statistics (Regular/Weekend)

Diploma in Statistics

Diploma in Insurance

Diploma in Information Technology

Diploma in Computer Science

Formal Employment Opportunities

Research institutes such as plant medicine and cocoa research;

Mines, water and Sanitation, environmental consultancy;

Hospitals/Health Centres;

Atomic Energy Commission;

Teaching;

All manufacturing and Production Industries including cement and wood;

Cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals;

Banking;

Statistical analysis;

Investment Advisory;

Insurance companies;

Internet Services;

Network Computing;

Network monitoring;

System Administrators;

Database Experts;

Software Development Companies;

Opportunities for Self-Employment

Graduates can also be self-employed in the areas of soap, juice, drinking water production, beer and gin preparation

Graduates can also set up their inorganic industries such as petroleum and metal industries.

Graduates from Computer Science for instance have the opportunity to work independently as system Engineers, System Analysts, Programmers, Software/ Hardware Developers, Network Engineers, Database Analysts, /Engineers, etc. They can also set up training schools.

Opportunities for Further Academic and Professional Development

Advanced degree programmes can lead to the MPhil or PhD in Environmental or Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacy. PhD level students could also branch into law, and in some cases medicine.

Further studies in Computer Science for example may lead to the following major branches and specialisations: Software Development, Computer Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, etc. This includes Master’s Programmes and Degrees up to the PhD level.

General Entry Requirements {Diploma Programmes}

* Programmes leading to the award of diploma in the Sciences shall require electives from Chemistry, Physics and Elective Mathematics or Geography.

WASSCE Applicants

For admission into diploma programmes in the Sciences, applicants must possess grades A1-D7 in 3 core subjects namely English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science and 3 elective subjects relevant to the choice of programme.

SSSCE Applicants

For admission into diploma programmes in the Sciences, applicants must possess grades (A–E) in 3 core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science and 3 electives relevant to the choice of programme.

General Admission Requirements {Bachelor’s Degree Programmes}

* Programmes leading to the award of BSc Biological Sciences: Three (3)

Electives from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Elective Mathematics

The University has four entry routes into Bachelor’s Programmes:

  • Entry by means of SSSCE/WASSCE (Entry at Level100)
  • Foreign student (Entry at Level 100)
  • Entry by means of the mature students’ examination (Entry at Level 100)
  • Entry by means of professional certificates and tertiary level diplomas depending on assessment of the diploma and performance at a selection interview (Entry at Level 100, 200 or 300 depending on the Class obtained and performance during selection interview).

WASSCE Applicants

To be admitted to any degree programme in the Sciences, applicants must possess grades (A1-C6) in 3 core subjects (i.e. English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science) and 3 elective subjects relevant to the choice of programme.

SSSCE Applicants

To be admitted to any degree programme in the Sciences, applicants must possess grades (A-D) in 3 core subjects (i.e. English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science) and 3 elective subjects relevant to the choice of programme.

Foreign Applicants

  • Required subjects for Sciences: English, Mathematics, Biology/Agriculture, Physics and Chemistry, Further Mathematics and one Arts subject.
  • Other Qualifications: Other qualifications acceptable for consideration for admission include International Baccalaureate (IB), IGCSE, GCSE, American Grade13 examinations and other external qualifications which have equivalences to the WASSCE/SSSCE and the GCE (A Levels).

Mature Students

Applicants must:

  • be at least 25 years old by 1st September of the academic year of enrolment;
  • show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application;
  • provide introductory letter from employer or show any other proof of employment;
  • pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by UENR (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test). In lieu of such examinations, the applicant must show proof of credit passes in English and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE or any other nationally recognized standard High School level examinations.
  • in the case of applicants from outside WAEC Member countries, the results must be evaluated from the National Accreditation Board (NAB).

Professional and Post-Diploma Applicants

Candidates in this category must possess:

  • A Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognised institution
  • Must pass an interview organised by the Department.

The University has the right to revise the admission requirements at any time when it becomes necessary.