The Postgraduate School of the Niger Delta University hereby announces the sale of application forms for 2022/2023 stream A admissions. LECTURES FOR THIS STREAM WOULD COMMENCE IN SEPTEMBER 2022. The admission portal would be open for applications ON MARCH 1ST 2022 AND CLOSE ON JULY 1ST 2022. Admission is available for full-time and part-time Postgraduate Programmes in the following faculties and Institutes:
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
I. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD):
The criteria for admission into the PGD programs will be as follows:
a. All candidates MUST meet the matriculation requirements
b. A candidate with at least third class degree in the relevant field from an approved/recognized University.
c. HND holders with a minimum of credit level pass from recognized institutions.
II. Masters Programme
The criteria for admission to the above programmes will be as follows:
a. All candidates must meet the matriculation requirements
b. Possess a relevant/ appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in candidate’s area of application with at least second class honours (Lower Division) from an approved/recognized university, or CGPA of at least 3.50/4.00 on a 5.00-point scale for appropriate faculties. CGPA requirement for Biochemistry is 3.00 while the requirement for Biological Sciences is 2.75
c. Candidates with a PGD at credit level pass.
III Masters/Phd Programme
All candidates must:
a. Meet matriculation requirements
b. Possess a relevant/ appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in candidate’s area of application with at least second class honours (Lower Division) from an approved/recognized.
c. Possess Master’s Degree with a CGPA of at least 3.20 on a 5.00-point scale as applicable
IV Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
All candidates must:
d. Meet matriculation requirements
e. Possess a relevant/ appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in candidate’s area of application with at least second class honours (Lower Division) from an approved/recognized.
f. Possess Master’s Degree with a CGPA of at least 3.50/ 4.00 on a 5.00-point scale as applicable
g. PhD in Reproductive Health: In addition to other requirements, holders of Full Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) or the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) and holders of Part 1 Fellowship are eligible for admission on conditions specified in the prospectus/ brochure
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
a. Academic transcript of past qualification (BSc, PGD, MSc, etc.) with forwarding letter signed by authorized officer of the institution and sent by confidential cover to the Dean, Postgraduate School, Niger Delta University. Candidates are advised to write to the school where they graduated for transcript immediately they purchase and submit the form to avoid late submission of transcripts
b. Two referees, one of which must be an academic referee (Lecturer who taught candidate in former school, Project/ thesis Supervisor, Head of Department, Dean of Faculty. Candidates are required to fill in the email contacts of their referees in the course of the application, and also inform such referees as they would be contacted via email and required to provide information online.
c. NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption/Exclusion Letter. (Candidates awaiting NYSC Discharge certificate can apply, provided the certificate would be ready at the time of registration)
DURATION:
FULL-TIME
a. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes PGD shall run for a minimum of two semesters and a maximum of four semesters
b. Masters (MSc) Programmes Masters programmes shall run for a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters
c. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programmes Doctor of Philosophy shall be a minimum of six semesters and a maximum of ten semesters.
PART-TIME
a. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes PGD programme shall run for a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters
b. Masters (MSc) Programmes Masters programmes shall run for a minimum of six semesters and a maximum of eight semesters
c. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programmes Doctor of Philosophy programme shall be a minimum of eight semesters and a maximum of twelve semesters.
DURATION FOR PART TIME MBA/ MPA
The duration for the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and Masters in Public Administration (MPA) is a minimum of four semesters
NOTE: PART-TIME PROGRAMMES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PROGRAMMES IN FACULTIES OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Purchase Application Form at ndufees.com for the sum of Thirty Thousand Naira (N30,000.00) only. Go to postgraduate.nduportal.com and click on admissions. Then click on application. Enter mobile phone number and payment receipt number. Fill the form CORRECTLY , upload all necessary documents, AND CONFIRM UPLOAD OF DOCUMENTS. Print out application form. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE N30,000.00 APPLICATION FEE IS NOT REFUNDABLE
DURATION OF SALE AND UPLOAD OF DOCUMENTS
The admission portal would be open for applications MARCH 1ST 2022 and close JULY 1ST 2022. The Portal would close by MID-NIGHT ON JUNE 20TH 2022 FOR SALE OF FORMS; AND JULY 1ST 2022 FOR UPLOADING OF DOCUMENTS (Academic credentials, NYSC Discharge, Exclusion or Exemption Certificate, Birth Certificate/Age Declaration, and other documents as may be Appropriate) .
PLEASE NOTE THAT INCOMPLETE OR IMPROPER UPLOADING OF DOCUMENTS/ OUTRIGHT FAILURE TO UPLOAD DOCUMENTS AND INAPPROPRIATE/INCORRECT FILLING OF ADMISSION FORMS WOULD RENDER YOUR APPLICATION INVALID
Signed:
MR. BENJAMIN JOFFA
Registrar