1. Why should I take placement tests?

The tests will place you in suitable classes, according to your level in Foundation or Direct Entry into Medicine/ Pharmacy Degree Programs.

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2. What placement tests do I have to take?

English
Math
IT (depending on your English placement score)

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3. When will the placement tests take place?

The tests are conducted during the Orientation week.

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4. What is the English placement test like?

Listening- 40

minutesGrammar-25

minutesReading- 55

minutesTotal time- 2 hrs

 

5. What happens after I take the English placement test?

You will be placed at the appropriate level, based on your test score. If your score is:

1. ³ 550, you can apply for Advanced Placement for direct entry into Medicine/ Pharmacy Degree Programs.
2. 361-549, you will be placed in the Regular program- (1 Year Duration)
3. £ 360, you will be placed in the Intensive English program. - You may have to spend more than a year (1- 2 Years)

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6. What about the Math placement test?

You will be tested on basic Math.
Duration- 2hrs
If your score is
1. 70% you can progress into Pure Math course
2. < 70% you will have to take Basic Math course

 

7. What about the IT placement test?You will be tested on basic Math.
If you have a score of ³ 450 on the English placement, you can take the IT (Level 1) placement test.

If your score is ³ 70%, you are not required to do IT (Level 1).

 

8. From where can I get copies of sample tests?

Samples of the placement tests are available with the Registration department.