Bowen University, BUI Admission Requirements: 2024/2025

If you’re aspiring to join Bowen University for your undergraduate studies in 2024, it’s essential to understand the admission requirements through the two available entry methods: UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) and Direct Entry. In this blog post, we’ll break down the criteria for both pathways in simple terms to help you navigate the admission process smoothly.

Bowen University Admission Requirements through UTME:

1. Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
2. O’level Results: A minimum of six “C” grades in O’level results is mandatory. This should include English Language, Mathematics, and three other subjects relevant to the chosen course.
3. JAMB UTME Score: A minimum score of 180 in the JAMB UTME examination is required.
4. Post UTME Screening: Candidates must take the Bowen University post UTME screening examination and perform well, with the specific requirements varying by the chosen course of study.
5. Sitting Results: Only results from a single sitting are accepted for admission.
6. Subject Combination: Candidates must choose the correct subject combination for their desired courses.
7. Cutoff Marks: Meeting the stipulated cutoff marks for specific courses is crucial for admission.

Bowen University Admission Requirements through Direct Entry:

1. O’level Results: Candidates must have a minimum of five credits in O’level results, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in a single sitting.
2. Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
3. JAMB Direct Entry Form: Candidates are required to obtain the JAMB Direct Entry form to apply.
4. Certificates Accepted: Various certificates are accepted, including OND, ND, NCE, IJMB, Cambridge A level, BSc, HND, and ICAN.

Course-Specific Admission Requirements:

1. UTME Application: All candidates must sit for the current UTME and choose Bowen as their First Choice of Institution.
2. O’level Results: A minimum of five credits in SSCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB, or equivalent, including English Language and four other subjects specified by each Faculty.
3. Sitting Limit: The five credits should be obtained in no more than two sittings.
4. Specific Programs: For Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), Nursing Science, and Physiotherapy, the five credits (including Mathematics and English) must be obtained in only one sitting.

FAQs:

Q1: Can I apply with two sitting results? A1: No, Bowen University only accepts results from a single sitting for admission.

Q2: What is the minimum JAMB UTME score required? A2: A minimum score of 180 in the JAMB UTME examination is necessary for admission.