(FOA) The Agriculture Bridging Programme (AgriBridge)
Programme Details
ID: B101
Name: (FOA) The Agriculture Bridging Programme (AgriBridge)
Programme Overview
The Agriculture Bridging Programme, also known as the AgriBridge, is introduced by the Faculty of Agriculture and first launched in August 2022 with the aim to provide an alternative pathway into Faculty of Agriculture’s Bachelor degrees programmes in Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) to those who have not quite met the entry requirements of the Faculty.
It is a one semester full-time programme which will not only prepare you for the qualification needed to enter the faculty, but also for student life in a university setting. You will find the programme highly engaging and gain a solid grounding in fundamental agricultural science and business. Thus, we believe that this programme serves as an excellent preparation for further study in the Faculty's Bachelor degree programmes.
Successful completion of the AgriBridge programme, and subject to fulfilling the requirements of faculty, enables you to apply for admission to Faculty of Agriculture’s Bachelor degrees programmes - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Agribusiness) and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Agrotechnology).
List of Modules
In AgriBridge, you are required to take all six modules of 21 modular credits.
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Code |
Title | Modular Credit |
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GB0006 |
Al-Qur’an |
2 |
|
GB0001 |
Introduction to Science of Agriculture | 4 |
|
GB0002 |
Basic Laboratory Practical Skills | 3 |
| GB0003 | Foundation of Business |
4 |
| GB0004 | Academic Numeracy & IT Skills |
4 |
| GB0005 | Academic Literacy Skills |
4 |
Entry Requirements
This programme is offered to local and permanent resident only. Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications in order to satisfy the general requirements for admission:
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Minimum Qualifications (either one of the following) |
|
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GCE ‘A’-Level |
At least 120 points in TWO (2) subjects with a minimum grade of D. The subjects should include ‘Biology’, ‘Mathematics’, ‘Physics’ and as appropriate; OR |
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STPUB |
‘Jayyid’ with a grade of ‘D’ in at least One (1) Science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) at ‘O’ Level; OR |
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International Baccalaureate |
At least 22 points including a minimum of 4, 4, 3 in relevant higher level subjects. Subjects related to ‘Biology’, ‘Chemistry’, ‘Mathematics’, ‘Physics’ and the like; OR |
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Diploma and equivalent |
Diploma qualification i.e., Higher National Diploma (HND)/Foundation Degree/Advanced Diploma or equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate that has obtained at least a pass in five (5) subjects related to the degree program applied for. Related subjects include ‘Biology’, ‘Chemistry’, ‘Mathematics’, ‘Physics’ and as appropriate. |
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Minimum English Requirement (either one of the following) |
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GCE ‘O’ Level |
C6 |
| IGCSE ‘O’ Level |
Grade C |
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IELTS |
6.0 |
| TOEFL |
550 |
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Minimum Mathematics Requirement |
|
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GCE ‘O’ Level |
C6 |
| IGCSE ‘O’ Level |
Grade C |
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Applicants who do not meet Mathematics Requirements may apply for UNISSA MPT (Mathematics Placement Test) |
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Tuition Fees
BND 2,000 (excluding Registration and Administration Fee)
How to Apply
Please apply and submit via online through UNISSA Online Application (https://unissa.edu.bn/application/agribridge-form/).
Deadline
January intake 2025: 14th December 2024.
Contact Info
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Faculty:
Faculty of Agriculture
Contact Name:
Faculty of Agriculture Office
Email:
foa@unissa.edu.bn
BACHELOR DEGREE AND HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
GENERAL NOTES FOR UNDERGRADUATE
- Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali reserves the right to reject applications which are incomplete, received after the closing date or containing false information.
- Only shortlisted / successful candidates will be
- Only qualifications from a University / Institution / Examination Board recognised by the University Senate will be
- For entry to first degree programmes only Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Ugama Brunei (STPUB) and Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level qualifications or equivalent qualifications obtained in not more than 3 sittings and not exceeding three (3) years of last examination will be
- Applicants with other equivalent qualification such as Higher National Diploma (HND) may be considered subject to fulfilling the entry requirement set by the programme they have applied
- General Paper and English as a Second Language will not be considered as Advanced Level
- The London GCE ‘O’ Level Malay will not be considered.
- Applicants who do not meet the normal entry requirements may be considered for admission to first degree programmes as mature applicants subject to the requirements set by the University as set out
- Applicants must satisfy other requirements as set by faculties in Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali from time to
- Required to go through prescribed medical fitness examination and must be certified as fit to join the
- If deemed necessary, applicants may also be required to attend an interview conducted by the relevant
Grade | Points |
|---|---|
A* | 140
|
A | 120
|
B | 100
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C | 80 |
D | 60 |
- Points will be allocated to ‘A’ Level grades according to the following scheme, which is based on that used by the University Colleges Admission Services (UCAS), United Kingdom. Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level qualifications are not awarded points in the UNISSA scheme and are not taken into account when determining acceptable qualifications for entry to
- For English Medium programmes, applicants must have at least a credit 6 in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level Examination or a grade ‘C’ in IGCSE English (as a Second Language) or an IELTS score of 0 or a TOEFL minimum overall score of 550.
- Passed Primary School Religious Certificate (Sijil Sekolah-Sekolah Rendah Ugama Brunei) examination or its equivalent including Penilaian Sekolah Rendah Certificate examination for applicants from Institut Tahfiz al-Qur’an Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (ITQSHHB) and Arabic Schools, or equivalent qualifications recognised by University
- Pass al-Qur’an al-Karim recitation test conducted by the
CODE | PROGRAMME | MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
U004 | Bachelor of Usuluddin | Arabic | Four (4) years [Full Time] |
S001 | Bachelor of Shariah (Fiqh & Judiciary)
| ||
S002 | Bachelor of Shariah (Fiqh & Usul)
| ||
A001 | Bachelor of Arabic Language & Translation | ||
H001 | Bachelor of Islamic History & Civilisation | ||
U003 | Bachelor of Tahfiz & Qira’at | ||
B001 | Bachelor of Science in Islamic Finance | English | |
B002 | Bachelor of Business Management | ||
L002 | Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Shariah Law | Five (5) years [Full Time]
| |
T001 | Bachelor of Halal Science | Five (4) years [Full Time]
| |
D003 | Higher National Diploma in Shariah Criminal Justice System | Malay / English | Five (2) years [Full Time]
|
BACHELOR DEGREE AND HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
- Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali reserves the right toreject applications which are incomplete, receivedafter the closing date, or containing false information.
- Only shortlisted / successful candidates will be contacted.
- Only qualifications from a University / Institution /Examination Board recognised by the UniversitySenate will be considered.
- Passed the Primary School Religious Certificate (Sijil Sekolah-Sekolah Rendah Ugama Brunei) examination or its equivalent.
- Applicants applying for graduate programmes must fulfil any other special requirements from the Faculty / Centre concerned and may also be required to sit for al-Qur’an al-Karim recitation test conducted by the University.
- If deemed necessary, applicants may also be required to attend an interview conducted by the relevant Faculty/ Centre.
- Application for a Research mode programme must be accompanied by a research proposal approximately 1,000 – 1,500 words in length.
PROGRAMME | MODE OF STUDY | DURATION OF STUDY (MONTHS) | TYPE OF REGISTRATION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MINIMUM | MAXIMUM | |||
Graduate Diploma | By Coursework | 12 | 24 | Full time |
Mater’s Degree | By Coursework | 12 | 24 | |
By Coursework & Dissertation | 18 | 36 | ||
By Research | 12 | 36 | ||
PhD | By Research | 24 | 60 | |
. | ||||
Graduate Diploma | By Courserwork | 24 | 48 | Part time |
Master’s Degree | By Coursework | 18 | 48 | |
By Coursework & Dissertation | 24 | 48 | ||
By Research | 18 | 48 | ||
PhD | By Research | 30 | 84 | |
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
MALAY MEDIUM | ARABIC MEDIUM | ENGLISH MEDIUM |
|---|---|---|
Grade C6 in the GCE ‘O’Level MalayLanguage or its equivalent. | i) Band 6.0 in International Arabic
Language TestingSystem (IALTS), or ii) Pass Arabic Placement Test(APT). | i) Grade C6 in EnglishLanguage at GCE ‘O’ LevelExaminations, or ii) Grade ‘C’ in IGCSE English(as a Second Language), or Band 6.0 for IELTS, or iii) A minimum overall score of atleast 550 for TOEFL. |
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
TUITION FEES FOR UNDERGRADUATE
Program Programme | Tempoh Pengajian Duration of Study | Yuran Pengajian setiap Program Tuition Fees per programme |
|---|---|---|
Program Peningkatan Barnamij al- Tarqiyah / Upgrading Programme | 1 tahun / year | BND $1,500.00 |
Sijil Sistem Keadilan Jenayah Syaria Certificate of Shariah Criminal Justice System | 1 tahun / year | BND $3,000.00 |
Diploma Tertinggi Kebangsaan Higher National Diploma | 2 tahun / years | BND $3,000.00 |
Sarjana Muda Bachelor’s Degree | 4 tahun / years | BND $12,000.00 |
Sarjana Muda Undang-Undang dan Perundangan Syariah Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Shariah Law | 5 tahun / years | BND $15,000.00 |