Description
The Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (InSTEM) bridging programme targets students who do not meet the admission requirements of programmes in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Faculties at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). The programme is designed to strengthen the competencies of students in basic sciences which include Physics, Chemistry as well as Mathematics and English communication. Students who successfully meet the pass requirements of the InSTEM bridging programme, will be eligible for admission to undergraduate programmes in the STEM Faculties at NUST, provided they meet the specific requirements of the relevant Faculties.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the NUST General Admission Requirements as spelt out in the general rules, candidates must have at least 22 points on the Admission Point Scale, counting up to five subjects with a minimum D symbol in Mathematics and a minimum D symbol in any two of the three subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology and Minimum E symbol in English Language at Grade 11/NSSC Ordinary Level.
Candidates with Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry at Grade 11/NCCS Ordinary Level will be admitted into the programme on condition that such candidate enrolled for the missing subjects (Physics or Chemistry) at a special delivery offered by InSTEM staff that will run parallel with the InSTEM programme. Modalities will be put in place by the Office of the Registrar, NUST, through the InSTEM Coordinator on how these students can register with the Ministry of Higher Education to write the missing Grade 11/NSSC Ordinary level subject.