Posted on: Thu 11-01-2024

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the underlisted postgraduate diploma and higer degree programs

Available courses

FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

a. Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology

b. M.Sc and Ph.D in Microbiology with the following areas of specialization:

• Industrial Microbiology
• Immunology and Immunochemistry
• Medical Microbiology
• Environmental Microbiology
• Food
• Public Health
• Agricultural Microbiology
• Soil Microbiology
• Mycology

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (ZOOLOGY)

M.Sc and Ph.D with specialization in:

• Medical Entomology/Parasitology
• Medical Parasitology
• Environmental Biology
• Hydrobiology

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

PGD, M.Sc, MPhil and Ph.D programmes with specialization in:

• Medical Biochemistry
• Nutrition and Toxicology
• Toxicology
• Environmental Biochemistry
• Industrial Biochemistry

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

a. Postgraduate Diploma in Human Physiology and Pharmacology

b. M.Sc and Ph.D programmes in the following areas:

• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• MSc Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• MSc Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Ph.D Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Ph.D Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Ph.D for part 11 Fellowship holders

FACULTY OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

PGD, MSc and Ph.D in

• Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
• Clinical Pathology
• Haematology and Transfusion Science
• Histopathology

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES:

M.Sc and Ph.D with Options/Specialization in:

• Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
• Environmental Epidemiology and Toxicology
• Pollution Control Management
• Solid and Special Waste Management
• Food Hygiene, Safety and Quality Assurance
• Vector Control and Pest Management
• Hygiene Education and Promotion
• Water Sanitation and Hygiene
• Radiation Health and Control
• Environmental Health Laboratory and Instrumentation
• Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
• Occupational and Environmental Pathology (For the Medically Qualified).
• Environmental Occupational Medicine (For the Medically Qualified)

DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY

M.Sc, and Ph.D in Clinical Optometry and Fellowship of the Nigerian

College of Optometry (FNCO)

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY

M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D with specialization in

• Molecular Pharmacology
• Toxicology
• Chemotherapy
• Neuro Pharmacology
• Biochemical Pharmacology
• Clinical Pharmacology

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

PGD in Public Health (PGDPH) - no specialization

Master in Public Health (MSC PH)

Area of Specialization

• MSc Public health (MSC PH)
• Health Statistics and Epidemiology
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Environmental health
• Community Health
• Public health Microbiology
• Public health Nursing

Ph.D public Health (PH.D PH)

Areas of Specialization

• Ph.D in Public Health (Ph/d PH)
• Health Statistics and Epidemiology
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Environmental health
• Community Health
• Public health Microbiology
• Public Health Nursing

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

A graduate from recognized university or a person with a qualification adjudged to be equivalent to a first degree may be admitted, provided the matriculation and Departmental requirements of this university are satisfied.

A holder of Upper Credit in the HND from a recognized institution may also be admitted.

For postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology, applicants must possess one of the following: B.Sc or HND in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Laboratory Technology, Food Science and Technology or Chemistry.

For Postgraduate Diploma in Phar

macology, applicants must possess B.Sc in allied services from reputable Universities.

MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMME

A candidate with a first degree from a recognized University having a minimum of a second class lower division may be admitted, provided the university matriculation and Departmental requirements are satisfied.

However, candidates with CGPA of 2.4 on 4 point scale or 2.7 points on 5 point scale and above will be given preference.

A candidate with a good postgraduate diploma from a recognized University may also be admitted.

For the Masters Degree in Surgical Pathology or Human Physiology, applicants must have M.B.B.S or equivalent degree obtained from this university or any recognized University.

Also for the Masters Degree in Human Physiology, a good second class Honours in Physiology is acceptable.

In addition, a good degree in related subject provided the Physiology content is substantial, will be considered.

For M.Sc in Clinical Optometry, applicants must have O.D from accredited school and ODORBN with CGPA of not less than 3.00 in 5 Point scale.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D) DEGREE MPhil/Ph.D

Candidate with a good master degree (NOT MBA) in the relevant or related discipline which includes course work and a defended research dissertation from a recognized University may be admitted, provided the university matriculation requirement is satisfied.

Candidate with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 on the 4 point scale or 4.0 point on 5 point scale will be given preference.

Candidates must have obtained (60%) sixty percent average in both the course work and the Masters Dissertation examined by an External Examiner and involving an oral defence.

In addition to these admission requirements, candidates may be required to present themselves for selection test and interview.

Candidate with CGPA lower than 3.0 on 4 point scale or 4.0 on 5 point scale will be required to do an MPhil/Ph.D

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Candidates should proceed to any of the following banks:

First Bank Plc, Zenith, UBA, Ecobank Plc, ABSU MFB Uturu, Fidelity Bank Plc, Union Bank and payment via bank debit cards. Log on to the e-transact network and request to pay application fee of N11,500 (Eleven thousand, five hundred naira) for the form and service charges.

Collect the e-transact receipt from the Bank on payment and proceed to any internet centre for the completion of the form.

Log on to the ABSU portal http://abiastateuniversity.edu.ng and complete application form.

Finally, confirm your entry and print a copy of the form as well as three copies of the referee confidential reports which will be forwarded to your referees for completion (Two of these should be the candidate’s former teacher at the University level).

ABSU Postgraduate Application Deadline for application

The application deadline is said to close on Friday, 29th March, 2024

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