UNIVERSITY BRIDGING PROGRAMME
(UNIBRIDGE)

Admission: August and January

UniBridge is a one semester full-time programme which offers students an alternative entry route to Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s Bachelor degrees. You will not only be prepared for the qualification needed to enter Universiti Brunei Darussalam, but also for student life in a university setting. Staffs look for enthusiasm, commitment and active participation of students in all modules offered under UniBridge.

THE UNIBRIDGE EXPERIENCE

The UniBridge programme will:

1. Provide a clear route into Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s Bachelor degrees
2. Provide specially-designed modules related to the academic field intended to be studied at undergraduate level
3. Provide a range of study and communication skills to enable students to succeed in undergraduate study
4. Improve overall English proficiency and ability to use academic English appropriately and effectively at undergraduate level
5. Introduce students to a university educational system and its academic culture

Outline of Programme

In UniBridge, you are required to take a minimum of four modules or accumulate a minimum of 16 modular credits. It is comprised of three core modules and at least one optional module:

Core Modules (12 Modular credits)

Code	Title	Modular Credits
UB0201	Introduction to University Studies	4
UB0202	Developing the Skills of Academic Literacy	4
UB0203	Developing the Skills of Academic Numeracy & IT	4

Optional Modules (Minimum 4 Modular Credits)

Code	Title	Modular Credits
UB0301	Business & Management for University Study	4
UB0302	Health Sciences for University Study	4
UB0303	Arts & Humanities for University Study	4
UB0304	Sciences for University Study	4
UB0305	Warisan Brunei Darussalam untuk Pengajian Universiti	4

The optional module determines your intended degree programme. Nevertheless, you are encouraged to take up more than one optional module to broaden your academic choices.

Upon successful completion of UniBridge, and subject to fulfilling the requirements of faculties, you are able to apply for admission to Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s Bachelor degrees - Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Health Science, or Bachelor of Science (excluding all twinning programmes).

FEES

For local students (Brunei citizens and Permanent Residents), the programme will charge B$500 per module. For international students, the programme will charge B$700 per module. The University will also charge students an additional amount of B$120 for registration and other administrative costs.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Fulfilling the entry requirements does not guarantee entry into Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s UniBridge programme, as admission into the programme is competitive and limited, and subject to availability of spaces. For in-service candidates, their entry to UniBridge and the degree programmes will be subject to the approval and requirements of their respective offices and the Public Service Department.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications in order to satisfy the general requirements for admission :

• 2 GCE A-level passes of minimum Grade D in relevant subjects, or 120 points; or IB score of 24 points;
  or
• 1 GCE A-level pass with at least 3 years of full-time work experience;
  or
• 4 GCE O-level credits with at least 5 years of full-time work experience;
  and
• A credit in GCE O-level English or its equivalent, (a grade C in IGCSE English (as a Second Language) or an IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEFL minimum overall score of 550).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants also need to meet the following course-specific validated requirements :

• A credit in GCE O-Level Mathematics for intended entry into the Bachelor of Business programme
• 3 A-level passes of minimum Grade D for intended entry into the Bachelor of Health Sciences programme, with the exception of Medicine.

Notes:

1. Interested In-Service applicants are also required to meet the requirements of their respective offices/departments and the Public Services Department.
2. Applicants intending to apply for the Government scholarship to study in the Bachelor degree programme must also obtain a credit in GCE O-level Bahasa Melayu.
3. Short-listed applicants will be notified for an interview or an entrance test set by the concerned faculty.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete three sets of the UniBridge Application Form

Completed application forms with requested documents and certified copies of certificates / result slips should be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Student Records, Mezzanine Floor, Chancellor Hall, UBD not later than 1st September 2010.

In-service applicants and applicants from the Private Sector must submit their applications through their respective Heads of Departments / Sections / Units / Companies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For further information on the programme, please contact :

Assistant Registrar
Admission and Students Records
Mezzanine Floor, Chancellor Hall,
Universiti Brunei Darussalam,
Jalan Tungku Link, BE 1410,
Brunei Darussalam

Tel. No.: +673 2 463001 ext 1194/1195
Fax. No.: +673 2 460062
Email: office.admission@ubd.edu.bn