RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES PRE-DEGREE ADMISSION FOR 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION.
What might be the critical first step to embarking on a transformative educational journey in Rivers State University’s diverse fields of study? The answer lies in the freshly released Pre-Degree Admission Form for the 2023/2024 academic session—a golden ticket to courses spanning from Medical Sciences to Engineering.
Rivers State University (RSU) cordially invites applications from candidates who meet the stipulated qualifications for enrolment into its Pre-degree Programmes. These programmes span across an array of faculties, including the College of Basic Medical Sciences and departments within the Faculties of Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Science, Agriculture, and Technical & Science Education for the academic session of 2023/2024.
| 🏛️ University | Rivers State University (RSU) |
| 📆 Academic Session | 2023/2024 |
| 📝 Pre-Degree Admission | Open for several faculties and departments |
| 📚 Available Programmes | Medicine, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, and more |
| 🕒 Duration | Two semesters (One academic year) |
| 📄 Admission Requirements | Five ‘O’ Level Credits including English and Mathematics |
| 💰 Application Fee | N15,000 (Fifteen Thousand Naira) |
| 🗓️ Closing Date | 29th December, 2023 |
Course Offerings: Available Pre-Degree Programmes at RSU
College of Basic Medical Sciences
- Medicine and Surgery
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Nursing Science
- Public Health Science
Faculty of Education
- Science Education
- Vocational and Technical Education
Faculty of Agriculture
- Agriculture and Applied Economics
- Agriculture and Rural Development
- Animal Science
- Crop Science
- Soil Science
- Fisheries and Aquatic Environment
- Food Science and Technology
- Forestry and Environment
- Home Science and Management
Faculty of Engineering
- Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petrochemical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Architecture
- Environmental Management
- Estate Management
- Geography and Environment
- Quantity Surveying
- Surveying and Geometrics
- Urban and Regional Planning
Faculty of Science
- Animal and Environmental Biology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Geology
- Physics/Electronics
- Plant Science and Biotechnology
- Mathematics
- Maritime Science
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Microbiology
Duration and Eligibility: Key Information for Aspiring Candidates
Programme Duration and Learning Environment
The Pre-degree programme is designed to be completed within two semesters, or one full academic year. The classes will be conducted in a face-to-face format at Rivers State University’s main campus in Port Harcourt.
Admission Prerequisites
Candidates aiming for admission into this Pre-degree Programme must possess at least five ‘O’ Level Credits in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics, obtained either in one or two sittings from SSCE/GCE conducted by WAEC and NECO. For Basic Medicine courses, the five ‘O’ Level Credits must be obtained in one sitting.
Additionally, successful candidates are required to register for the 2023/2024 JAMB/UTME examinations, choose appropriate subject combinations, and meet the minimum UTME cut-off mark specified by Rivers State University.
How to Secure Your Spot: Application Procedure
Online Application and Payment
Interested candidates should visit the Rivers State University’s official website and locate the link for the 2023/2024 Pre-degree Programme Application. After paying the non-refundable application fee of N15,000 (Fifteen Thousand Naira), the online form must be completed, and it is mandatory to include a reachable phone number.
Important Dates and Required Documents
The application window closes on Friday, 29th December 2023. Upon completion of the online application, candidates should assemble the following documents:
- Photocopy of the downloaded application form
- O’ Level Result
- Age Declaration
- Two passport-sized photographs
- Local Government Area Identification
- JAMB Registration Number
All these documents will be required for the subsequent clearance and registration process, commencing at the Pre-degree Programme Office in Rivers State University, Port Harcourt.
