The University of Malawi (UNIMA) Admission Requirements: 2021/2022 for all the courses at the Postgraduate, undergraduate, certificate & diploma level is updated every year.
Therefore, this article contains the full list of all the diploma, undergraduate and other courses coupled with their general requirements.
For admission into programs of study at the University of Malawi (UNIMA) for any first degree or second degree, an applicant must have the following requirements for successful admission.
UNIVERSITY OF MALAWI (UNIMA) ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
General Admission Requirements
The eligible applicants are as follows:
- Candidates who completed the MSCE, IGCSE or O Level equivalent in the past three years (2019, 2020 and 2021);
- Candidates with an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) certificate or a National Senior Certificate (NSC) obtained in the past three years (2019, 2020 and 2021);
- Candidates who completed the Advanced (A) Level, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A Level equivalent in the past three years (2019, 2020 and 2021).
NOTE: All those currently enrolled in public universities and those who were withdrawn on academic grounds are NOT eligible to apply.
Programme Information and Entry Requirements
This section contains guidelines as you contemplate choosing the six (6) programmes you would like to pursue. The actual indication of your six (6) programme choices should be made in section D of the application form.
Minimum entry requirements
- You must be a holder of MSCE, IGSCE or any other internationally recognised qualification comparable to ‘O’ level certificates with at least six credit passes (a minimum of grade ‘6’ at MSCE or ‘C’ at IGCSE) including English Language obtained in 2019, 2020 or The following is the interpretation of IGCSE and O-Level results for admission purposes: A*(90-100) =1; A(80-89)=2; B(70-79)=3; C(60-69)=5; D(55-59) and E(49-54)=7; F(40-48) and G(34-39)=8; O(0-33)=9
- Candidates who failed to satisfy the admission into public universities in 2019 or 2020 but successfully improved their grades after re-sitting a maximum of four subjects in 2020 or 2021 may use their supplementary statements for purposes of accumulating credits.
- Candidates cannot combine grades from two or three independent certificates, i.e. candidates who reattempted MSCE in 2021 and obtained a full certificate cannot combine grades from the 2019 or 2020 and obtain a full certificate for purposes of accumulating credits.
OR
- Candidates with A-Level qualifications must have a minimum of three principal passes with an aggregate of at least 9 points obtained in 2019, 2020 or 2021. For purposes of selection, A-Level grades are interpreted as follows: E=1; D=2; C=3; B=4; A=5; A*=6 (Please note the difference in the interpretation of A-Level grades from those for IGCSE or O-Level grades). Furthermore, candidates.
- must have attained the appropriate grades for the subjects relevant to the programme(s) they are applying for either at O-Level or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
- Candidates with an International Baccalaureate (IB) must have a minimum of 30 points obtained in the current year or the last two
- Candidates with an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) certificate must have at least grade ‘C’ in four AS-Level subjects plus IGCSE obtained in the 2019, 2020 or
- Candidates with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) must have a minimum score of 60% (Achievement Level 5) in four designated subjects obtained in 2019, 2020 or
- In addition to the minimum entry requirements, candidates must also meet the individual programme requirements as specified for each
- Forged documents: Please note that it is a criminal offence to use false information or someone else’s details or fake supporting documents as part of your application. If you are caught doing so, criminal charges could be leveled against you and any other party.
Note: All candidates shall be selected as self-sponsored students.
- All candidates shall be admitted on non-residential However, limited accommodation spaces are available in each respective university and candidates need to apply for those spaces following proper application procedures. Hence, candidates are encouraged to contact the respective universities once they are selected.
- If you are successful, you shall be admitted on non-residential Issues of accommodation are the responsibility of individual public university and not NCHE. If you would like to be accommodated on University campus, you will have to apply for the same to your respective University/College soon after the release of selection results and if accepted, you shall pay the University for your accommodation and meals. Because the University shall not have the capacity to accommodate all selected students on their campus, allocation of University accommodation shall be done based on respective University criteria.
| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE | |
| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | ||||
| Bachelor of Education (Biological Sciences) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, IGCSE, with six credits including Mathematics, English, Biology and Physics or General Science or Chemistry & Physics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 72 | |
| Bachelor of Education (Chemistry) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, IGCSE, with six credits including Mathematics, English, Biology and Physics or General Science or Chemistry & Physics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 72 | |
| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| Bachelor of Education (Computer Science) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent,
IGCSE, with six credits including Mathematics, English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry or General Science. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. |
61 |
| Bachelor of Education (Human Ecology) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, IGCSE, with six credits including Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or General Science. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 39 |
| Bachelor of Education (Language) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, (IGCSE) with six credits including English and any other two Humanities subjects e.g. another language, Bible Knowledge, Geography, History or Life Skills. A- Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 72 |
| Bachelor of Education (Mathematics) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, (IGCSE) with six credits including English, Physics or General Science or Chemistry & Physics, Biology plus a minimum of 4 points in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 72 |
| Bachelor of Education (Physics) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, (IGCSE) with six credits including Mathematics, English, Biology, Physics or General Science or Chemistry A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 72 |
| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| Bachelor of Education (Social Studies) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent,
(IGCSE) with six credits including English and two social sciences e.g. History, Bible Knowledge, Social Studies, Geography or Life Skills. A- Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. |
72 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Cultural Studies) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, (IGCSE) with six credits including English, plus any other two humanities subjects, e.g. another language, History or Geography. A- Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 83 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, (IGCSE) with six credits including English, plus any other two humanities subjects, e.g. another language, History or Geography. A- Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 171 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Media for Development) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, (IGCSE) with six credits including English, plus any other two humanities subjects, e.g. another language, History or Geography. A- Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 61 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Theology) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, (IGCSE) with six credits including English, plus any other two humanities subjects, e.g. another language, History or Geography. A- Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 83 |
| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE | |
| FACULTY OF SCIENCE | ||||
| Bachelor of Science | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, (IGCSE) with six credits including Mathematics, English, Biology and Physics or General Science or Chemistry & Physics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 55 | |
| Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences (Honours) | 5 | Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent with a minimum of 4 points in English, and a minimum of 2 points in Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 22 | |
| Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences | 4 | Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent including English, Mathematics, Biology and Physics or General Science or Chemistry & Physics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 44 | |
| Bachelor of Early Childhood Development | 4 | Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent including English and Mathematics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 22 | |
| Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Honours) (with an option of BSc in Chemistry after 4 years) | 5 | Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent including English, Mathematics, and Physics or General Science or Chemistry & Physics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 44 | |
| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Network Engineering | 4 | Six credits at MSCE or its
equivalent including English, Mathematics, and Physics or General Science or Chemistry & Physics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. |
29 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 4 | Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent including English, Mathematics, and Physics or General Science or Chemistry & Physics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 40 |
| Bachelor of Science in Electronics | 4 | Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent including English, Mathematics, and Physics or General Science or Chemistry & Physics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 33 |
| Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences | 4 | Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent including English, Mathematics, Biology and Physics or General Science or Chemistry & Physics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 44 |
| Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition | 4 | Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent including English, Mathematics, Biology and Physics or General Science or Chemistry & Physics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 28 |
| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| Bachelor of Science in Geography | 4 | Six credits at MSCE or its
equivalent in subjects including English, Mathematics, Geography and any other three subjects such as Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Agriculture and Social Studies. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. |
33 |
| Bachelor of Science in Geology | 4 | Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent in subjects including English, Mathematics, Geography and any other three subjects such as Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Agriculture and Social Studies. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 22 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Systems | 4 | Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent including English, Mathematics, and Physics or General Science or Chemistry & Physics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 29 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mathematics | 4 | Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent including English, Physics or General Science or Chemistry & Physics, Biology plus a minimum of 4 points in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 33 |
| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| Bachelor of Science in Physics | 4 | Six credits at MSCE or its
equivalent including English, Mathematics, and Physics or General Science or Chemistry & Physics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. |
33 |
| Bachelor of Science in Statistics | 4 | Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent including English, Physics or General Science or Physics & Chemistry, Biology plus a minimum of 4 points in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 33 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, (IGCSE) with six credits including English and Mathematics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 50 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Economics | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, (IGCSE) with six credits including English and Mathematics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 50 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, (IGCSE) with six credits including English and Mathematics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 50 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, (IGCSE) with six credits including English and Mathematics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 50 |
| PROGRAMME NAME | PROGRAMME DURATION | MINIMUM REQUIRED SUBJECT COMBINATION AT MSCE/IGCSE TO BE PART OF THE REQUIRED SIX CREDITS | AVAILABLE ENROLMENT SPACE |
| Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | 4 | Six credits at MSCE, GCE ‘O’ Level, IGCSE including English and
Mathematics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. |
44 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Social and Economic History | 4 | Six credits at MSCE or ‘O’ Level or IGCSE including English and History; or A-Level with not more than 9 points in the best three subjects. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 72 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Sociology | 4 | Six credits at MSCE, GCE ‘O’ Level, IGCSE, including English and Mathematics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 39 |
| Bachelor of Social Science. | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, IGCSE with six credits including English and Mathematics. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 50 |
| Bachelor of Social Science (Gender Studies) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, IGCSE, with six credits including English. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 39 |
| Bachelor of Social Science (Social Work) | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” level equivalent, or IGCSE with six credits including English. A-Level holders with relevant subjects will be considered for entry at second year. | 50 |
| Bachelor of Social Science in Law Enforcement Management and Leadership | 4 | MSCE, GCE “O” Level or IGSCE with six credits including strong credits in English, Mathematics, Biology and Physics or General Science or Chemistry & Physics. “A” Level candidates should have a minimum of nine (9) points. | 44 |
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