Higher Certificate in Biological Sciences
This per-undergraduate program is for students intending to pursue Biological sciences such as Bachelor of Science in Biology or Chemistry or any health-related program such as Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy or Allied Health Program. The program targets students with a background in advanced level biological sciences and wish to pursue or any health-related program at undergraduate degree or diploma levels. It provides students with competences for further higher education studies in Biological sciences.
The program is intended to provide an alternative route to join higher education program in biological or health sciences. .
There is no remedial program for candidates who qualify for A-level but did not score sufficiently good grades to enroll for degree or diploma program. The only available option is for them to repeat Senior Six or enrol for Certificate program using the UCE (O level). The Higher Education Certificate in biological sciences is intended for the following categories:
After completion of the course, the student shall be eligible to apply for a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in any Biological science program at higher institutions.