How to Get a BSc with an OND – Are you a student from a polytechnic, college of education, or state university with an awarded ordinary national diploma? Furthering your studies shouldn’t be something to worry about.
This article is meant to answer most of your questions like can I get into a university to study a degree course with an OND? Is OND a valid award of education? Can I go to youth service after OND? Which year will I start in a university with an OND certificate?
Firstly BSC is the first degree that you get after four to five years of courses at a university. It can be a state university or a federal university. It can also be a private university or private college.
You must note that the Bachelor of Science degree is awarded to graduates of the field of science which includes, natural sciences, social science, etc. Those in the arts field are being awarded with Bachelor of Arts from the same institution but based on their course of study.
To get awarded a bachelor of science you have to complete four to five years of courses, your continuous assessment, research project, and your internship or teaching practice.
OND which stands for an ordinary national diploma is an award that is given to a graduate who has completed a two-year course in a polytechnic. A polytechnic is a vocational educational institution that comprises different vocational courses.
Most people feel a polytechnic certificate is less beneficial to a graduate in the Nigerian labor market. For the courses of this article, we will give you a step-by-step process on how to get a BSC with an OND certificate.
How to Get a BSc with an OND
The following is the step-by-step process to get admission in a university to study for the award of a BSC with an OND certificate.
The step provided below is a general process that can be used, you have to note that the institution you wish to study might have a different requirement or procedure so you have to check the admission process from your institution of study if they accept OND holders.
- Research schools Requirements
- Check for the school’s admission criteria
- Meet the requirements or pre-requisites
- Prepare Application Documents
- Application Submission
- Await Admission Decision
- Acceptance and Enrollment
- Academic Progress
- Complete Degree Requirements
Research schools Requirements
Start by researching the universities or colleges that offer BSC programs in your desired field of study and apply.
Look for institutions that accept OND certificates as a qualification for admission to a BSC program. You have to note that it will be a direct entry process that will offer you into a level 200 or 300 depending on your certificate grade.
Check Admission Criteria
Review the admission criteria for the BSC program at your chosen institution. Look for any specific requirements related to OND certificates, such as minimum grades or specific subjects.
Check if your certificates or grades match the requirements to avoid disqualification and waste of resources and time.
Meet Prerequisites
Ensure that you have met all the prerequisites for the BSC program. These prerequisites may include specific subjects or courses that you need to have completed during your OND program.
Not just the prerequisites, you also have to check if you have met the eligibility status of the university you intend to run your degree program. The course of study in that university, check if you have met the department’s requirements or eligibility status.
Prepare Application Documents
Gather all the required application documents. These include your OND certificate, academic transcripts, identification documents, recommendation letters, and a personal statement.
Upon screening, you may also be required to produce your O-level result. You have to note that your academic transcript should be in English (For Foreign Students).
You need to a photocopy of your originals and a copy of your original documents in separate files. In cases of online application, please ensure you provide accurate information, scanned photo should be with the required picture quality and clear to avoid disqualification.
Application Submission
Submit your application to the institution. In the fields you have to endeavor that documents are arranged orderly, so as to avoid late processing.
You also have to input your transcript as required in the files you are submitting. Ensure to submit all applications before the deadline as any application that is submitted after the deadline will be counted as null and void.
If there were any cases of recommendation from your educational consultant, you endeavor that the person has submitted his recommendation via the link that was shared with him before the deadline as this is part o your application process.
Await Admission Decision
You have to wait for the admission committee to review your application. The duration of the decision-making process can vary from institution to institution. Based on your institution. you might be notified through email, contact, or through the department’s call notice board.
Also, there may be updates on the school website or your portal. all you need to do is to check the school portal for network or get a network of friends that can give you updates when such information drops
Acceptance and Enrollment
Once your application has been received and you have usefully gained admission, you will be requested to accept the admission. If you receive an acceptance letter, follow the instructions provided to accept the offer and secure your place in the BSC program.
The next step is creating your biodata profile, waiting for your matriculation or reg. no, so you can pay your acceptance fees, pay your school fees and register for courses.
Academic Progress
Attend classes, participate in coursework, and strive for academic success throughout your BSC program. You have to write your continuous assessments and class attendance is about 30 percent.
Complete Degree Requirements
Complete all the required courses, projects, assignments, and examinations as specified by the BSC program.
Make sure to fulfill any additional requirements, such as internships or research projects, if applicable as this will be accessed before you can get your degree.
Conclusion
This article gives a detailed process on how you can get your BSC with an OND certificate.
You have to note that you will be going through the direct entry process from the universities that accept OND. It is noted that most universities prefer higher diploma graduates to ordinary diploma graduates for direct entry.
