There are three modes of admission into the undergraduate degree programme of the department.  A candidate can enter into the three-year degree prgrammme by Direct Entry.  The minimum direct entry requirement are passes in at least two of the following subjects at advanced credit level in chemistry, English Language, Mathematics and any other two Science subject.
(b)        The JME candidates are admitted into the four-year degree programme.  The JME entry requirements are passes in SSCE/GCE O/L in five subjects at credit level which should include chemistry, English Language or Mathematics (but not in both of them) may be admitted and allowed to remedy the deficiency during the first year of study.
(c)        The third mode of admission is through the Remedial Programme candidates who have successfully gone through the University of Calabar Pre-degree programme may also be admitted into the Department.

(a)        For  the Four-year Degree Programme in Genetics and Biotechnology, candidates must past at credit level in the School Certificate Examination or its approved equivalent in 5 subjects namely English, Biology, Chemistry, Elementary Mathematics and Physics, or six credits with one pass which must be remedied internally in the first year.
(b)        For the three-year degree programme, passes at ‘A’ level MME/GCE in Botany/Zoology, Biology and Chemistry are required (for NCE merit and above).  A credit level pas in physics or Mathematics is also required at ‘O’ level.
(c)        Students from other departments in the University wishing to transfer to the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology must have a CGPA of at least 2.70

(a)        DIRECT ENTRY REQURIEMENT: Direct Entry, Advanced Level GCE passes or equivalent in any two of the following Geography, mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Geology, Botany or Zoology, Ordinary level credits in Mathematics and any other two science subjects.
(b)        THE JME ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Are five credits at ordinary level SSS3/GCE which should include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.  Candidates with a pass English Language but with six credits may be considered for admission.  University of Calabar Post pare-Degree candidates who satisfy the JME entry requirements are also eligible.
The Department runs a 4-year degree programme for admissions through JME and a 3-year degree programme for Direct Entry admissions.

(a)        UMECANDIDATES: In addition to the general entry requirements approved for admission to Nigerian Universities, candidates must have passed SSCE/GCE ‘O’Level or its equivalent at Credit level in mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Biology in addition to an acceptable pass in UME.  A credit in Further Mathematics will be an advantage.
(b)        POST PRE-DEGREE CANDIDATES: Students who have successfully completed the University’s one year Pre-Degree programme in mathematics/Statistics or Computer Science.  In particular, qualified Post Pre-Degree Candidates must have:
i.          Passed all the five (5) subjects: Mathematics, English language, Biology, chemistry and physics, which they registered for in the Pre-Degree year.
ii          Obtained a minimum grade of ‘c’ in the ‘O’ Level course(s) not passed at credit level in the SSCE/GCEO/L.
iii         Scored a minimum of 15 points

(b)DIRECT ENTRY CANDIDATES: Entry candidates must have:
i           TWO A/level papers in science subjects including Mathematics
ii          NCE with at least a merit in mathematics and one other science subject      
ii          Diploma in Computer Science or Diploma in statistics with Computer Application from University of Calabar or any other recognized University
iv         OND/HND with a merit pass in any of the following Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics. All Direct Entry candidates must satisfy the requirement in (a) above

(a)        The basic entry requirements are SSCE/GCE passes at credit level in the following English language, Mathematics, biology, Chemistry, physics, and any other subject
(b)        Direct Entry students should in addition to meeting the basic admission requirements stated above, also possess ‘A’ level passes I n3 of the above listed science course

(a)        Applied Geophysics
            There are three modes of admission into the undergraduate programme in Applied Geophysics.
i           A Three year-programme by Direct Entry: The minimum entry requirements for Direct Entry are passes in A-Level or the equivalent in physics and either Chemistry or mathematics, plus WASCE/SSCE/GCE ‘O’ Level/NECO passes at credit level in physics, English language, Mathematics and any other two science subjects
ii          JME candidates are admitted into a four-year degree programme.  The minimum entry requirements for JME candidates include credit level should include physics, English language, Mathematics, Biology/Chemistry.  Candidates with a pass (p7) in English language may be allowed to remedy the deficiency during the first year of study by taking and passing it in the UNICAL pre-Degree English examination.  However, such candidates must have six credits in at  most two sittings.
iii         The third mode of admission is through successful completion of the university of Calabar pre-Degree programme, with at least a ’C’ grade in Physics and Mathematics

(b)        Electronics & Computer Technology
There are three modes of admission into the undergraduate Degree programme of Electronic and Computer Technology
i           A four-year programme by Direct Entry.  The minimum entry requirements for Direct Entry are passes in the A- Level or its equivalent in Physics or either chemistry or Mathematics, plus SSCE/GCE O/L passes at credit level in physics, English language, mathematics and two science subjects
ii          JME candidates are admitted into a five-year Degree programme.
Admission requirements include credit level passes in SSCE/GCE O/L in five subjects
which includes Physics, English Language, mathematics, Biology/Chemistry.
Candidates with pass in English language may be allowed to remedy the deficiency during the first year of study by taking a passing the pre-Degree English examination.  Such candidates must have six credits in at most two sittings.
iii         The third mode of admission is through successful completion of the pre-Degree programme of the University of calabar.

(c)        Pure physics
There are three modes of admission into the here undergraduate degree programme of Pure Physics
i           A three-year programme for Direct Entry.  The minimum entry requirements.  Are passes in A level or its equivalent in physics and either chemistry or mathematics plus WASCE/GCE ‘O’ level/NECO passes at credit level in physics, English Language, Mathematics and two Science subjects
ii          A four-year programme in which students are admitted into a four-year degree programme.  Admission requirements include credit level passé in maths, biology/Chemistry.  Candidates with pass (P7) in English language, may be allowed to Remedy the deficiency during the first year of study by taking the UNICAL Pre-Degree English examination.  Such candidates must have six credits in at least two sittings.

iii         A four-year programme by UNICAL Pre-Degree science programme.  This mode of admission is through successful completion of the Unical Pre-Degree Science programme with at least a C grade in Physics and Maths.

(a)        For a 4-year degree programme, candidates for the degree of B.Sc (Zoology and Environmental Biology) must pass, at credit level, the School Certificate Examination or its equivalent in 5 subject including Biology, Chemistry, Maths and English.  Admission is also based on an acceptable pass in the university Matriculation Examination (UME) and the University of Calabar Aptitude Test.
(b)        For the 3-year degree programme, passes at ‘A’ Level UME/CGS/NCE, in Botany or Zoology or Biology and Chemistry (for NCE, merit and above) are required ‘O’ level credits/NCE (or equivalent) in physics or mathematics (see also JAMB Brochure).  From 1999/2000 session, entry requirement became credit passes in Science and Mathematics plus English in SSS Final Examination or at the School Certificate (SC), General certificate of Education, ordinary level and (a)        FOUR YEAR PROGRAMME: To qualify for admission into the 4-year programme, all candidates must posses at least 5 credits in SSCE/GCE (O/L) at not more than two sittings.  Credit passes required in English and Mathematics and in the core science subjects:  Chemistry, physics Biology depending on eventual area of specialization.  Candidates with P7 in English language, but who have a total of six credits including the above science subjects will be considered for admission.  Final selection for admission into year one of the 4-year programme shall be through a competitive qualifying examination administered by the University.
(b)        DIRECT ENTRY (3-YEAR PROGRAMME)
            Candidate for direct entry shall be required to satisfy the minimum University requirements for admission into degree programmes in addition to the following condition:
i           Hold Bachelors degree in relevant science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, mathematics and Environmental Protection and Resource Management (EPM) form the university of Calabar or from any other recognized Institution.
ii          Hold a diploma of the institute of oceanography or of any other recognized Institutions in the relevant disciplines.  Minimum GPA for admission shall be 2.75 on a 4-point scale or 3.30 on a 5-point scale.
iii         Possess the HSC/GCE (A/L) with passes in three science subjects at the required grades.
iv         Posses HND in the relevant science disciplines.any other subject as may be required by the Faculty.

(a)        FOUR YEAR PROGRAMME: To qualify for admission into the 4-year programme, all candidates must posses at least 5 credits in SSCE/GCE (O/L) at not more than two sittings.  Credit passes required in English and Mathematics and in the core science subjects:  Chemistry, physics Biology depending on eventual area of specialization.  Candidates with P7 in English language, but who have a total of six credits including the above science subjects will be considered for admission.  Final selection for admission into year one of the 4-year programme shall be through a competitive qualifying examination administered by the University.
(b)        DIRECT ENTRY (3-YEAR PROGRAMME)
            Candidate for direct entry shall be required to satisfy the minimum University requirements for admission into degree programmes in addition to the following condition:
i           Hold Bachelors degree in relevant science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, mathematics and Environmental Protection and Resource Management (EPM) form the university of Calabar or from any other recognized Institution.
ii          Hold a diploma of the institute of oceanography or of any other recognized Institutions in the relevant disciplines.  Minimum GPA for admission shall be 2.75 on a 4-point scale or 3.30 on a 5-point scale.
iii         Possess the HSC/GCE (A/L) with passes in three science subjects at the required grades.
iv         Posses HND in the relevant science disciplines.