Admission Policies

Methods of Application

Application for admission to Cambridge Advanced Academy Of Medical Sciences can be obtained either by mail or in person from the registrar’s office, or by filling out the on-line form on the admission section of the academy’s website. The processing fee for the application is N10,500, and it should be paid to the designated bank of the academy.

Along with the application form, candidates must submit:

• Certified True Copies of all certificates (academic and/or professional)
• Certified True Copies of birth certificates or sworn declarations of age
• Original copies of academic transcripts (in the case of postgraduate admission)
• An attestation/recommendation letter from a notable person (such as a clergyman/imam, employer, or former school/university)
• Identity documents (such as an international passport, national identity card, or letter of origin), and one recent passport photo.

MODE OF STUDY

Candidates may choose to register as full-time, part-time, or study-away students, but study-away status is granted only if

• There is a supervisor with specialization relevant to the candidate’s course of study at their place of work or residence
• The candidate indicates in writing their willingness to study under the supervision of the home-based supervisor.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT

Applicants are required to provide evidence of prior education or training, and upon receipt of supporting documents, the admissions officer, in coordination with the related faculty staff, will perform credentialing analysis and evaluation for eligibility and possible credit transfer. Successful candidates will receive an acceptance letter along with a personalized study plan and an enrollment agreement within three business days from the date of receipt of supporting documents.

ACCEPTANCE

An enrollment agreement includes degree details, fees, payment options, refund policy and a method of payment issued to each prospective student after acceptance for his/her careful review and signature. The student will retain a copy and return the signed originals of the enrollment agreement and study plan along with evidence of payment to the academy.

ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT

The enrollment agreement includes degree details, fees, payment options, refund policy, and a method of payment issued to each prospective student after acceptance for their careful review and signature. The student will retain a copy and return the signed originals of the enrollment agreement and study plan along with evidence of payment to the academy.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Cambridge Gardens Academy of Medical Sciences operates a flexible admission policy, and the entry requirements for admission are as follows:

• Standard admission enrolled students shall be required to successfully take 190 semester units in five (5) years or less, and candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent qualifications, such as 5 ordinary level GCE papers at one sitting or 6 ordinary level papers at two (2) sittings of the West African Examination Council (WAEC), National Examinations Council (NECO), National Business and Technical Education Board (NABTEB) Nigeria, or similar recognized examinations body worldwide.
• Direct admission into the 2nd year of the Bachelor’s degree program (enrolled students shall be required to successfully take 120 semester units in three (3) years or less while transferring 50 credits from their previous studies), and candidates must be holders of the school certificate/GCE ordinary level and the higher school certificate/GCE advanced level with passes in two (2) subjects at principal or advanced level.