Master of Science in Soil Science at University of Calabar (UNICAL)

• Soil Science

Basic Entry Requirements (O’ Levels )

i) West African School Certificate with passes at Credit level in at least five subjects including; English Language, Mathematics, Agricultural Science or Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
ii) General Certificate of Education (GCE) with credit level passes at ordinary ‘O’ level in at least five subjects including; English Language, Mathematics, Agricultural Science or Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
iii) Senior Secondary School Certificate with credits in at least five subjects including; English Language, Mathematics, Agricultural Science or Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

In addition:

• Applicants for the M.Sc. programme must have a good first degree in Agriculture or related science course. A minimum of second class lower with CGPA of 3.00 is required on a 5-point scale or 2.75 on a 4-point scale.
• Applicants with less than CGPA of 2.75/4 or 3.00/5 but with a Post Graduate Diploma in a Soil Science related discipline with an average score of 60% or 3.00 cumulative average.

Interested candidates should visit the university website or contact the admissions office for further information on both the university and departmental entry requirements for this course. 
 

Areas of Specialization:

a) Pedology & Soil Survey
b) Soil Chemistry & Mineralogy
c) Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
d) Soil Biology & Biochemistry
e) Soil Physics and Hydrology
f) Soil Conservation and Land Use Management

Head over to https://myunical.edu.ng/ to begin the Online Application Process.

Payment And Registration Procedure

The following options are available:

1. E-tranzact option:
   This option is available in all commercial banks nationwide. At the bank your are required to pay and obtain an E-transact PIN. With the PIN log into the portal http://www.myunical.edu.ng and click on the UTME Admission Screening link then follow the instructions on the portal after login.


2. Buy Post-UTME Pin Online option:
   This option gives access to purchase Post-UTME pin from the portal. Click Buy Post-UTME Pin Online to purchase the Post-UTME pin online. Login with the TRANSACTION ID as the PIN into the portal.


3. Scratch Card Option:
   This option is available in the following banks within Calabar Metropolis ONLY:
   a.    Unical Microfinance Bank
   b.    WEMA Bank
   c.    First city Monument Bank
   d.    Heritage Bank

On obtaining the scratch card proceed as follows:

• LOG ON TO http://www.myunical.edu.ng and click on the UTME Admission Screening link
• On the home page, enter your correct JAMB Registration Number in the box provided
• Enter the scratch card pin in the box provided
• Click on login and follow the online instructions.
• Confirm your entries and CLICK ON SUBMIT
• Print out the completed form.

THE FOLLOWING CHARGES SHALL APPLY:
Aptitude Test is = ₦2,000.00.

IT MUST BE FURTHER NOTED THAT:

1. Impersonation is a serious offence and anyone caught will be handed over to the Law Enforcement Agents and may be liable to up to 5 years imprisonment
2. Any candidate who fails to take part in the screening exercise automatically loses his or her chance of being considered for admission.
3. Early commencement of registration is advised to avoid congestion in the dying hours.

Visit the University website or contact the admissions department for more details on how to apply. Contact us using the details below:

+234-812-630-5234
+234-817-846-5080
Call Us (8AM-4PM) Mon - Fri

enquiries@unical.edu.ng