UNAM Mature Age Entry case studies
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The Mature Age Entry Scheme is the University of Namibia's alternative admission route for prospective undergraduates who either do not hold a Grade 12 Certificate or hold one that does not meet the minimum Grade 12 admission criteria for their chosen programme. It is aimed at older applicants: candidates must be at least 25 years old on the first day of the academic year in which admission is sought, should preferably have completed junior secondary education (senior secondary for the School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy) and Bachelor of Laws (Honours)), and should normally show proof of at least five years of relevant work experience relating to the proposed study programme. The UNAM Mature Age Entry case studies are 5 cases and about 2,700 words.
1English Test: Revising a Public Water Notice
Residents of Kalahari East are advised that the water point on Kudu Street will be closed on Friday 14 March for repairs. It will reopen on Saturday 15 March at 06:00.
560 words, about 3 min2General Knowledge: Choosing a Clinic Power Supply
A rural clinic serving about 1,800 people needs reliable electricity for 24-hour vaccine refrigeration. The regional council is comparing three options.
572 words, about 3 min3Numerical Ability: Catering Order Break-Even
Mama Nangula runs a small catering business. A client orders lunch for 180 delegates at N 85 per plate, excluding 15% VAT.
489 words, about 2 min4Faculty Specific (Science): Thermometer Calibration and Conclusion
A Grade 12 candidate in a science faculty test investigates a claim printed on a bottle of local mineral water: 'Naturally alkaline; boils at a lower temperature than ordinary water.' She works at an altitude of about 1,700 m. She calibrates a mercury thermometer in an ice-water slurry: it reads 0.3 °C instead of 0.0 °C.
551 words, about 3 min5English Test: Inference from a Library Notice
The following notice appears on the door of a public library in a small town. 'From Monday 3 June, the library will no longer accept cash for fines.
528 words, about 3 min