FOURAH BAY COLLEGE

Degree Courses

·       Bachelor of Arts General.                                       

·       Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Chinese.

·       Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Development Studies.

·       Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Studies.

·       Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Care and Education.

·       Bachelor of Education in Adult Education and Community Development Studies.

·       Bachelor in Public Relations and Marketing Communication.

·       Bachelor in Development Communication.

·       Bachelor in Print Journalism.

·       Bachelor in Broadcast Journalism.

·       Bachelor in Information Studies and Knowledge Management.

·       Bachelor in Engineering.

·       Bachelor of Science in Architecture (Hons).

·       Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering options in Telecommunications, Computer, Power Generation.

·       Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Physic, Biology, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Statistics etc.

·       Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Environmental Biology (Hons).

·       Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (Hons).

·       Bachelor of Science in Biology with Education.

·       Bachelor of Science with Engineering Option.

·       Bachelor of Social Science in Economics, Accounting, Commerce.

·       Bachelor of Social Science in Sociology.

·       Bachelor of Social Science in Social Work.

·       Bachelor of Social Science in Political Science.

·       Bachelor of Social Science in Peace & Conflict Studies.

·       Bachelor of Social Science in Population and Development Studies. 

·       Bachelor of Laws (Hons).                

  Diploma and Certificate Courses

·       License in Divinity                            

·       Diploma in Cultural Studies

·       Certificate in Adult Education and Development Studies              

·       Diploma in Adult Education and Development Studies

·       Diploma in Mass Communication

·       Certificate in Journalism and Media Studies

·       Diploma in Information Studies and Knowledge Management

·       Special Certificate in Information Studies and Knowledge Management

·       Diploma in Gender and Development Studies

·       Certificate in Population Analysis and Social Statistics           

·       Diploma in Peace & Conflict Studies

·       Diploma in Urban and Municipal Waste Management

·       Certificate in Urban and Municipal Waste Management

·       Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education                                   

·       Diploma in Mathematics & Statistics

·       Diploma in Community Development

·       Diploma in Criminology and Social Intervention

·       Diploma in Social Work

·       Certificate in Social Work

·       Certificate in Mathematics & Statistics

·       Certificate in Deck Officer Training

·       Certificate in Fish Handling and Processing Training

·       Certificate in Marine Engineering

·       Certificate in Radio Communication

·       Certificate in Refrigeration Training

·       Certificate in Safety at Sea Training

·       Certificate in Fishing Gear Technology

·       Certificate in Financial Analysis

·       Certificate in Entrepreneurship

·       Ordinary National Diploma in Deck Officer Training

·       Ordinary National Diploma in Fish Handling and Processing Training

·       Ordinary National Diploma in Marine Engineering

·       Ordinary National Diploma in Radio Communication

·       Ordinary National Diploma in Refrigeration

·       Ordinary National Diploma in Safety at Sea Training

·       Ordinary National Diploma in Fishing Gear Technology

·       Higher National Diploma in Deck Officer Training

·       Higher National Diploma in Fish Handling and Processing Training

·       Higher National Diploma in Marine Engineering

·       Higher National Diploma in Radio Communication

·       Higher National Diploma in Refrigeration

·       Higher National Diploma in Safety at Sea Training

·       Higher National Diploma in Fishing Gear Technology

                                      FACULTIES AND DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.    FACULTY OF ARTS

      DEGREE COURSES

Admission criteria.

Credits obtained in 5 (five) subjects at the General Certificate Examination (GCE) ‘O’ Level or West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with a C5 or better in English Language in not more than two sittings, with at least 3 (three) of the 5(five) subjects in the humanities (Liberal Arts).

·       Bachelor of Arts (General)    

·       Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Chinese

·       Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Studies

·       Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Development Studies

·       Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Care Education

·       Bachelor of Education in Adult Education and Community Development

DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATES AND LICENTIATE COURSES

   Certificate in Adult Education and Community Development (1 year)

4 (four) Credits obtained at GCE ‘O’ Level /WASSCE or its equivalent including English Language. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Adult Education.

   Diploma in Adult Education and Community Development (2 Years)

The minimum requirement for Diploma in Adult Education is 4 WASSCE/GCE ‘O’ Level credits, with C6 in English Language in not more than two sittings. Holders of other relevant qualifications, e.g.  Teachers’ Certificate and have demonstrated some extra-mural competence may be invited for an interview to determine their eligibility.

   Diploma in Cultural Studies (2 Years)

The minimum requirement is 4 (four) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits, including English Language and History, in not more than two sittings.  Holders of other relevant qualifications e.g. Teachers’ Certificate who have demonstrated aptitude in the arts or cultural skills may be invited for an interview to determine their eligibility.

   Diploma in License Divinity (2 Years)

A two-year course was provided within the Faculty of Arts leading to the award of a License in Divinity in preparation for the Christian Ministry.  Candidates of any denomination may apply. The minimum requirement for admission is 4(four) GCE “O” Level/WASSCE credits including English Language and Christian Religious Knowledge obtained in not more than two sittings.

   Diploma in Gender and Development Studies (2 Year)

Entry requirements is 4 (four) subjects at G.C.E.’O’ Level/WASSCE, including credit in English Language, in not more than two sittings.

   Diploma in Early Childhood Education Care (ECEE) (2 Years)

Entry requirements is 4 (four) G.C.E.’O’ Level/WASSCE subjects with credit in English Language in not more than two sittings.

   Certificate in Early Childhood Education Care (ECEE) (1 year)

3 (three) Credits obtained at GCE ‘O’ Level /WASSCE or its equivalent including English Language.

2.     FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION, MEDIA AND INFORMATION STUDIES

            Admission criteria.

·       Credits obtained in 5 (five) subjects at the General Certificate of Examination (GCE) ‘O’ Level or West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with a C5 or better in English Language in not more than two sittings with at least 3 (three) of the 5(five) subjects in the humanities (Liberal Arts). Applicants for all degree and diploma programmes except the Bachelor in Information studies and Knowledge management are subjected to a special entrance examination in English conducted by the faculty.

·       Applicants with the Diploma in Mass Communication from USL can be admitted into year 2 of the degree program in Journalism and Media studies only if they score the required cumulative grade point average of the University and above and they would have met the University’s entry requirements for the degree.

·       Bachelor in Public Relations and Marketing Communication

·       Bachelor in Development Communication

·       Bachelor in Broadcast Journalism

·       Bachelor in Print Journalism

·       Bachelor in Information Studies and Knowledge Management

 DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES COURSES

Diploma in Mass Communication (2 Years)

Entry requirements are 4 (four) subjects at G.C.E.’O’ Level/WASSCE, including credit C6 in English Language in not more than two sittings. Applicant with over five years’ experience in the media can be admitted into the Diploma programme under the mature age if they had attempted the WASSCE. Applicants in the Diploma programme are subjected to take the special examination in English.

Certificate in Journalism (1 Years)

3 (three) Credits including English Language obtained at GCE ‘O’ Level /WASSCE or its equivalent; preference will be given to candidates with experience in Journalism.

                Diploma in Information Studies and Knowledge Management

  Entry requirements is 4 (four) subjects at G.C.E.’O’ Level/WASSCE, including credit C6 in English Language in not more than two sittings.

Special Certificate in Information Studies and Knowledge Management

Candidates who have at least five years working experience in a library, documentation center, Registry, Book store or in a related institution may apply. School leavers with 3 (Three) G.C.E.’O’ Level/WASSCE subjects, including a credit in English Language in not more than two sittings may also apply.

3.    FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

         Degree Courses offered in the following Engineering disciplines:

i.           Civil Engineering

ii.          Electrical & Electronic Engineering options in Telecommunication, Computer and Power Generation

iii.         Mechanical & Maintenance Engineering

iv.        Mining Engineering

v.         Architecture

                  Admission criteria

i.       The minimum requirements are 5 (five) GCE ‘O’ Level or WASSCE with Grades 1-5 /A1-C6 in not more than two sittings with the subjects combined into three categories for Admission to Year I as follows: -

a.     Candidates must obtain a minimum pass of C6 in English Language plus C5 in the three Category

b.    In addition to the requirements in (a) above, candidates must obtain a minimum credit of C6 in at least one subject each from category B and C.

c.     Candidates with ‘A’ levels: - Candidates with the minimum of 5 ‘O’ level Credits, including English Language or ‘C’ or better and with Credit ‘C’ or better in Mathematics and at least one ‘A’ level pass either in Physic or Chemistry, will be admitted into Year II.

ii.               Candidates with Pass or Credit at OND with minimum C6 in English Language at WASSCE will be admitted into Year I.

iii.              Candidates with Pass or Credit at OND and Pass at HND with minimum C6 in English Language at WASSCE will be admitted into Year II.

iv.             Candidates with Pass or Credit at OND and Credit at HND with minimum C6 in English Language at WASSCE will be admitted into Year III.

DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE COURSE

      I.               DIPLOMA IN URBAN AND MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

     II.               CERTIFICATE IN URBAN AND MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

4.      FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

                DEGREE COURSES

Bachelor of Science

The minimum requirements for admission into the faculty are five credits with a C6 or better in English Language obtained at GCE ‘O’ Level or WASSCE in not more than two sittings. The compulsory subjects for admitting students in the faculty are English, Mathematics/ Further Math and any three of the following science subjects Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Agricultural Science, Engineering Science, Geography and Economics.

Bachelor of Science with Engineering Option

Same requirements apply for Bachelor of Science.

Bachelor of Science in Biology with Education

Same requirements apply as Bachelor of Science, except that this programme is run in collaboration with the Institute of Education and Extra Mural Studies.

              Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Ecology and Environmental Biology

              Same requirements apply as above

              Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science

              Same requirements as above

    DIPLOMA COURSES

Diploma in Mathematics and Statistics

Four (4) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits, including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings. Work experience in statistics and data related areas may provide candidate with an added advantage.

Diploma in Statistics

Successful completion of the Certificate in Statistics course makes one eligible for the Diploma programme.

CERTIFICATE COURSES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

·       Deck Officer Training

·       Marine Engineering Training

·       Radio Communication Training

·       Safety at Sea Training

·       Refrigeration Training

·       Fishing Gear Technology Training

·       Statistics

                Admission criteria

Candidates must possess at least three (3) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits with Grade C6 or better or its equivalent obtained in not more than two (2) sittings. They must have also attempted English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE exam.

Candidates who have at least five years practical experience in a related field   may apply.

  ORDINARY NATIONAL DIPLOMA (OND) COURSES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

·       Deck Officer Training

·       Marine Engineering Training

·       Radio Communication Training

·       Safety at Sea Training

·       Refrigeration Training

·       Fishing Gear Technology Training

·       Fish Handling and Processing Technology

               Admission criteria

Candidates must possess at least four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits with Grade 6/C6 or better in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English Language, obtained in not more than two (2) sittings.

All OND candidates with good Grades but without the minimum C6 in English Language at WASSCE will be required to sit to and pass the University Matriculation English Language exam.

     HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA COURSES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

·       Deck Officer Training

·       Marine Engineering Training

·       Radio Communication Training

·       Safety at Sea Training

·       Refrigeration Training

·       Fishing Gear Technology Training

·       Fish Handling and Processing Technology

Admission criteria

Candidates must possess at least Four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits with Grade C6 or better in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English Language, obtained in not more than two (2) sittings.

All HND candidates with generally good grades but without the minimum C6 in English Language at WASSCE will be required to sit to and pass the University Matriculation English Language exam for admission.

5.      FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

   DEGREE COURSES

Bachelor of Social Science

The minimum requirements for admission into the faculty are five credits at GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE. Candidates must have Grade C5 or better in English Language and Mathematics. In addition, they must have at least 3 social science subjects like Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Economics, Commerce etc.

Bachelor of Social Science in Social Work

Same requirement as for Bachelor of Social Sciences except that Mathematics is not a requirement.

Diploma in Social Work

The entry requirements are 4 GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits including English Language with at least a grade6/C6. Mathematics is not a requirement.

Bachelor of Social Sciences in Sociology

Same requirement as for Bachelor of Social Sciences.

Certificate in Social work

             3 (three) Credits obtained at GCE ‘O’ Level /WASSCE or its equivalent           including English Language.

Bachelor of Social Science in Peace and Conflict Studies

   Same requirement as for Bachelor of Social Sciences

Bachelor of Political Sciences

   Same requirement as for Bachelor of Social Sciences   

  Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies

The entry requirements are 4 GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits including English Language with at least a grade5/C6.

6.    FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

.      Admissions criteria

             Bachelor of Social Science in Economics, Accounting, Population Studies

The minimum requirements for admission into the faculty are five credits, with Grade C5 or better in English Language and Mathematics. In addition, they must have at least 3 social science subjects with a minimum of 5/C5 e.g. Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Economics, Commerce etc.

               Bachelor of Social Science in Population & Development Studies

Same requirement applies as for Bachelor of Social Science

 DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE COURSES

Certificate in Population Analysis and Social Statistics

Four (4) credits at GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE including English, Mathematics or Statistics. Candidates without the above qualifications but with at least five years’ experience in population related work may apply.

Certificate in Financial Analysis

               3 (three) Credits obtained at GCE ‘O’ Level /WASSCE or its equivalent          including English Language

Certificate in Entrepreneurship

  3 (three) Credits obtained at GCE ‘O’ Level /WASSCE or its equivalent    including English Language

7.     FACULTY OF LAWS

Bachelor of Laws

·         The minimum entry requirements for admission into the faculty are five credits. Candidates with degree must have (Second Class Second Division or better) in any discipline, in addition to a very good WASSCE/GCE ‘O’ Level.

·         General Degree (Division two or better) plus a C5 in English Language and C5 or better in the remaining four (4) related subjects.

·         Five (5) WASSCE/GCE ‘O’ Level subjects with a minimum of 3/3 in English Language and 5/C5 or better in the other remaining four (4) related subjects.

Applicants with requirements other than those outlined above will have their applications reviewed by the Dean and the Head of Department of Law.

 COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

  BSc (Hons) in Nursing

   ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Admission into the BSc (Hons) Nursing Programme is as follows:

1.    Year 1 (Level 100)

a.    Successful completion of the Pre-BSc nursing programme

b.    However, admission into the Pre-BSc in nursing, a C5 or better in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (at WASSCE) with a maximum aggregate of 18 in not more than two sittings OR an equivalent qualification.  OR bachelor’s degree in the Sciences (2.2)

2.    Direct Entry into the BSc (Hons) in Nursing Programme

Year 2 (Level 200)

Candidates with five WASSCE, with credits in the following subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Further Mathematics and Physics/Core Science in not more than two (2) sittings and must be registered and licensed by the Nurses and Midwives Council of Sierra Leone. In addition, candidates in employment should provide evidence of study leave from their employer.

3.    Direct Entry into the BSc (Hons) in Nursing Programme –

   Year 3 (Level 300)

Candidates with a Diploma in Nursing (SRN) and Certificate/Diploma in Midwifery (SCM) OR any post-basic diploma in Nursing, with at least five years post-SRN work experience may be admitted to the third (3rd) year of the programme.

Higher Diploma in Nursing

1.     ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Students shall be admitted into the 1st Year Higher Diploma in Nursing Programme depending on the criteria as listed below:

       i.         A minimum credit of C6 or better in the following five (5) subjects: English Language, Mathematics/ Further Mathematics; Biology, Physics/Science; Chemistry at WASSCE or its equivalence in not more than two (2) sittings.        

OR

     ii.         A Certificate in Nursing (SECHN) with a minimum of five (5) subjects at Credit Levels (C6 or better) in English Language, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, Chemistry, and any other science subject at WASSCE, or its equivalence in not more than two (2) sittings

AND

    iii.         Pass in the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Pre- Admission Nursing Programme.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Students can enter the MBChB programme either through successful completion of the COMAHS premedical programme or through direct entry depending on the admission criteria listed below. Final selection of all applicants is subject to a successful interview.

Entry into COMAHS Premedical programme

5 WASSCE credits (C5 or better) in the following subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Further Mathematics and Physics, in not more than two sittings, or an equivalent qualification. A candidate who scores an aggregate of not more than 10 in the listed subjects shall be admitted in the Premed 2 programme and a candidate who scores not more than aggregate 15 shall be admitted into the Premed 1 programme.

Candidate with GCE subsidiary A level (AS) with scores A-C in any two subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics shall be admitted into the Premed 1 programme. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

Direct entry into the MBChB Programme

Students can enter the first year of the MBChB programme if they fulfil one of the requirements listed below:

§  3 GCE ‘A’ levels (A-C) in any two of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics in not more than two sittings or an equivalent qualification

§  Graduates with a bachelor’s degree at Division-2 or better in science from a recognized university

§  Knowledge of French is an advantage.

§  Candidate applying with bachelor’s degree must have obtained five credits at WASSCE or its equivalent before applying for the programme.

Bachelor of Pharmacy

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Year 1 (Level 100)

a.    Successful completion of the Pre-Pharmacy nursing programme

b.    However, admission into the Pre-Pharmacy, a C5 or better in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (at WASSCE) with a maximum aggregate of 18 in not more than two sittings OR an equivalent qualification.  OR bachelor’s degree in the Sciences (2.2)

Diploma in Pharmacy

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Students shall be admitted into the 1st Year Advance Diploma in Pharmacy Programme depending on the criteria as listed below:

A minimum credit of C6 or better in the following five (5) subjects: English Language, Mathematics/ Further Mathematics; Biology, Physics/Science; Chemistry at WASSCE or its equivalence in not more than two (2) sittings.

BSc (Hons) in Medical Laboratory Science Programme

Admission Criteria

Admission into the BSc (Hons) in Medical Laboratory Science Programme

Pre-medical laboratory science

A minimum of C5 or better in the following subjects, English Language, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Physics/Core Science/ Social Sciences (at WASSCE) with a maximum aggregate of 21.

Year 1 (Level 100)

Successful completion of the Pre-BSc Medical Laboratory Science programme OR Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences with a minimum of Division 2 (2.2)

Year 2 (level 200)

Direct Entry into the BSc (Hons) in Medical Laboratory Science Programme

 Year 2 (Level 200)

Candidates with five WASSCE in the following subjects: English Language, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Further-Mathematics and Physics/ Core Science/ Social Science in not more than two (2) sittings. And must have a diploma with an approved Logbook portfolio and 2 years bench experience in Medical Laboratory Science.

Admission into the Diploma Medical Laboratory Science Programme

A minimum of C6 or better in the following subjects, English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Physics/Core Science/ Social Sciences (at WASSCE)

Candidates with Five WASSCE OR its equivalent qualification and a Good Pass (minimum credit) in the 2-year Certificate with 2 years bench experience in Medical Laboratory sciences may be admitted to the second (2nd) year of the programme.

Admission into the Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science Programme

A minimum of C6 or better in the following subjects, English Language, Mathematics and any other subject at WASSCE

Candidates with 3 years laboratory bench experience under a certified tutor and logbook may be admitted in the programme