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How Can I Get A Second Degree From Another Course Without Starting From Scratch. by Phemysam19(m): 6:44am On Jan 24, 2023
I'm a industrial chemistry student currently taking an undergraduate studies , but I found out almost too late, that I'm more inclined to Mathematics rather than chemistry .
So I need the steps I need to take to get back on the track of Maths, without starting from 100l again. Thanks.
Re: How Can I Get A Second Degree From Another Course Without Starting From Scratch. by AbdulAffiliate(m): 6:48am On Jan 24, 2023
I see

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Re: How Can I Get A Second Degree From Another Course Without Starting From Scratch. by dawnomike(m): 7:18am On Jan 24, 2023
Phemysam19:
I'm a industrial chemistry student currently taking an undergraduate studies , but I found out almost too late, that I'm more inclined to Mathematics rather than chemistry .
So I need the steps I need to take to get back on the track of Maths, without starting from 100l again. Thanks.
First get to seeand speak withthe HOD of mathematics on your desire to switch to his/her department.... Get his/her assurance that you'll be accepted. Then proceed to write and meet with your course advisor or HODin your department on why you need to switch.
Your department has to release you by signing you out of the department for the department of mathematics to take you in.

Note: Youl start from 200L in your new department

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Re: How Can I Get A Second Degree From Another Course Without Starting From Scratch. by Phemysam19(m): 8:48am On Jan 24, 2023
dawnomike:
First get to seeand speak withthe HOD of mathematics on your desire to switch to his/her department.... Get his/her assurance that you'll be accepted. Then proceed to write and meet with your course advisor or HODin your department on why you need to switch.
Your department has to release you by signing you out of the department for the department of mathematics to take you in.

Note: Youl start from 200L in your new department

Thanks for the idea, but I'm currently in my 3rd year, just one more year to go. So I think this will be costly. Rather I thought of finishing this current degree and then get another from maths, but I don't want to start from 100l.
Re: How Can I Get A Second Degree From Another Course Without Starting From Scratch. by dawnomike(m): 9:59am On Jan 24, 2023
Phemysam19:


Thanks for the idea, but I'm currently in my 3rd year, just one more year to go. So I think this will be costly. Rather I thought of finishing this current degree and then get another from maths, but I don't want to start from 100l.
Here in Nigeria, we do not do transfer of course credit... But, you can gain admission into 200l rather than start again if you go thru direct entry or you write A'levels exam

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Re: How Can I Get A Second Degree From Another Course Without Starting From Scratch. by BleedGraphix: 10:39am On Jan 24, 2023
Get your degree, use it to apply for another first degree, you will start from 300L
Re: How Can I Get A Second Degree From Another Course Without Starting From Scratch. by LandMann: 10:44am On Jan 24, 2023
Get your first degree in chemistry then do a direct entry into NOUN for another maths degree... It'll be less expensive, less stressful and you can work and study. But make sure you are brilliant and have mastered the art of self-learning or self study. NOUN is not for dull people

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Re: How Can I Get A Second Degree From Another Course Without Starting From Scratch. by Istand4justice: 4:25am On Jan 25, 2023
Phemysam19:
I'm a industrial chemistry student currently taking an undergraduate studies , but I found out almost too late, that I'm more inclined to Mathematics rather than chemistry .
So I need the steps I need to take to get back on the track of Maths, without starting from 100l again. Thanks.

First make a decision on what your reasons are.
Are you trying to change because of your GPA or because you just love mathematics or because of job opportunities.
I would advise that before you think of switching or even reading another course consider the economic situation of the country and align yourself with careers that have Jobs available in the country. For eg

Health: Chemistry would favour you more if you wish to switch.

Engineering: Chemistry/maths

Switching to start a nonprofessional course afresh... I don't support it oh


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Re: How Can I Get A Second Degree From Another Course Without Starting From Scratch. by Phemysam19(m): 1:48pm On Jan 26, 2023
Istand4justice:


First make a decision on what your reasons are.
Are you trying to change because of your GPA or because you just love mathematics or because of job opportunities.
I would advise that before you think of switching or even reading another course consider the economic situation of the country and align yourself with careers that have Jobs available in the country. For eg

Health: Chemistry would favour you more if you wish to switch.

Engineering: Chemistry/maths

Switching to start a nonprofessional course afresh... I don't support it oh


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Thanks for the comments sir/ma. I'm not planning to switch. I also understand the state of the economy and since I'm not the one funding myself. I decided to finish the current course first.

And concerning the reasons, I'll say it's all of the above options. I actually love maths, but decided to take a chemistry course to have a better job opportunities, not really because I'm that good in it. But what I expected was not what I experienced. I literally struggled with some chem course.

So I decided to study another course that'll be confident in and be able to easily find a job with, since I'm already good at Maths from the start. Doing well in it will not be a problem.
But all this is actually a consideration though, I might end up being self-employed or a freelancer after my first degree, and might not need any other certificate.

Concerning the G.P I'll say it's not that bad.
Thanks so much sir/ma.

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