Posted on: Mon 01-07-2024

PREAMBLE

The post-graduate College. Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-Ife is renowned for quality in research, ICT-based teaching and learning in an environment that promotes collaboration, individualism and innovation. The College is repositioned to meet 21st-century needs through revised, functional and adaptive curricula envisioned to provide excellent teaching of innovative disciplines with emphasis on critical, analytical, and reflective thinking, as well as generic skills and exposure to co-curricular and hands-on activities. Focus is placed on acquired professional experience in industries and institutions within and outside Nigeria as packaged in the Institution's split-site programme. First-year fully residential programmes with emphasis on Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Meeting with the Supervisor Report and Proposal Writing, and Grantsmanship are incorporated into ALL programmes. Opportunities for virtual learning have also increased in line with the demand of the New Normal The repositioned Postgraduate College promises timely completion of all programmes.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Full-time and Past-time Postgraduate Programmes for Harmattan Semester, 2023/2024 academic session.

FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research

• M.Sc in Anatomy and cell Biology, Chemical Pathology, Immunology, Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Nursing, Physiology, Physiotherapy
• M.Phil in Anatomy, Immunology

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree Programmes

• PhD in Anatomy and Cell Biology, Chemical Pathology, Immunlogy, Medical and Parasitology, Nursing, Physiology, Physiotherapy.

FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES

Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Long Essay

• Executive Master of Public Health

Master Degree Programme by Coursework and Research

• M.Sc in Ophthalmology, Master of Clinical Psychology, Master of Public Health (M.P.H)
• M.Phil in Ophthalmology, Public Health.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree Programmes

• Ph.D in Ophthalmology, Public Health, Mental Health.

FACULTY OF DENTISTRY

Master Degree Programme by Coursework and Long Essay

• Master of Dental Public Health (MDPH)

Master Degree Programme by Coursework and Research

• M.Sc in Dental Public Health, Oral Medicine and Therapeutics, Padiatric Dentistry, Periodontology

FACULTY OF PHARMACY

Postgraduate Diploma Programme (PGD)

• PGD in Phytomedicines

Master Degree programmes by Coursework and Research

• M.Sc in Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Phytomedicines and Pharmacy administration,
• M.Phil, in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacology

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Programmes

• PhD in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Phytomedicines and Pharmacy Administration

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

An applicant for admission to the postgraduate Diploma of the University shall be:

• A graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University with at least 3rd Class Degree.
• A graduate of any other approved University with a minimum of 2nd Class (Lower Division)

Master Degree Programmes:

An applicant shall normally possess not lower than a Second Class (Lower Division) Honours Degree of the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other approved university.

Master of Philosophy Degree programmes

An applicant shall possess a Bachelor degree with not lower than Second Class (Lower Division) with a weighted Average of between 50-59% (C) at Master level OR a Master Degree with long Eassy and weighted coursework average which shall normally not be less than 60%(B)

Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes

An applicant for admission to the Ph.D Degree Programmes shall be:

A graduate of the Obefemi Awolowo University or any other approved University who possesses a Master Degree with research thesis and weighted coursework average which shall normally not less than 60% (B)

METHOD OF APPLICATION: PURCHASE OF APPLICATION FORM SHALL BE ON-LINE ONLY

Candidates can conveniently complete the application form and pay by taking the following steps:

• Step 1: Log on to our admission website http://apply.oaunetque.com
• Step 2: Create an online account, as e-mail will be sent with additional details including a system-generated password.
• Step 3: With the e-mail and password combination, sign in and accurately fill the pages of the application form application processing fee.

Step 5: Applicants should thereafter forward the following relevant documents in support of their applications in duplicates (one set to the Postgraduate College and the second to the Department of choice):

• Photocopy of University Degree Certificate
• Photocopy of NYSC Discharge Certificate
• Photocopy of O’ Level Certificate (WAEC/NECO)
• Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
• Marriage Certificate (Where applicable)
• A research proposal of not more than 3 pages and not more than 5 pages for Master's Degree by Coursework with Research Thesis and PhD. applicants respectively
• The original transcript obtained from the Applicant’s University plus duly completed downloaded Obafemi Awolowo University Postgraduate College

Transcript Label (i)-(vii) must be properly addressed to:

The Admissions Officer,

Postgraduate College,

Obafemi Awolowo University,

Ile-Ife.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS:

• ATM Cards for all banks on the Interswitch network are supported.
• The application processing fee for all programmes costs N15,000.00 (Fifteen thousand Naira only), while all Professional programmes costs N20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand Naira Only).
• The progress of completed application forms can be monitored on the application portal online and notification will be sent to applicants once decisions are taken on the applications.
• Applicants will be notified of the status of their applications by e-mail.

All Applicants should note that they will be bound by all the Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies at the Obafemi Awolowo University if their applications are successful

OTHER INFORMATION

• For additional information, visit the Postgraduate College Website at http://apply.oaunetque.com
• Sponsors such as Employment Agencies, Ministries, Corporations, Parastatals and Foreign Missions should advise their candidates to apply personally for application forms. Multiple applications will lead to the cancellation of all applications forwarded.
• Any candidate, currently registered for a postgraduate programme in this University, who applies for admission into another postgraduate programme without disclosure on the application form or without Senate approval of withdrawal from the initial programme will automatically forfeit his/her studentship under the existing University Regulations.
• Applications without Transcripts will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE

• Duly completed Application forms must be submitted online on or before 3Ist July, 2024.
• Any applicant whose original transcript does not reach the Postgraduate College before the admission exercise begins will not be admitted.
• Successful candidates will receive their letters of admissions through the e-mail addresses supplied. 

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