Posted on: Thu 15-07-2021

The Postgraduate School of the Niger Delta University hereby announes the sale of application forms for 2021/2022  stream B admissions. Lectures for this stream would commence in March 2022. The admission portal would be open for applications on July 23rd 2021 and close on December 23rd 2021. Admission is available for full time and part time postgraduate programmes in the following faculties and institutes:

 

1.  FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCE  

a. Postgraduate  Diploma (PGD) in: Medical Laboratory Science (Chemical Pathology; Haematholgy, Histopathology and Blood Transfusion Science, Medical Microbiology); and Biochemistry  

b. Master of Science (MSc) in: Medical Laboratory Science (Chemical Pathology; Haematholgy, Histopathology and Blood Transfusion Science, Medical Microbiology); and Biochemistry  

c. Doctor of Philosophy in: Medical Laboratory Science (Chemical Pathology; Haematholgy, Histopathology and Blood Transfusion Science, Medical Microbiology); and Biochemistry

 

2. FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES  

a. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in: Public Health  

b. Master of Science (MSc) in: Public Health, Reproductive Health, Cardiology, Epidemiology, Health Management, and Masters in Public Health (MPH)

c. Master of science (MSC)/ PHD in Public Health, reproductive health, cardiology, epidemiology, and health management

d. Doctor of Philosophy in: Reproductive Health; Cardiology; Epidemiology; Health Management; and Public Health  

 

3. FACULTY OF NURSING SCIENCES

a. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in: Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing; Maternal and Child Health Nursing; Community Health Nursing; Medical and Surgical Nursing; Nursing Administration and Management; and Nursing Education

b. Master of Science (MSc) in: Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing; Maternal and Child Health Nursing; Community Health Nursing; Medical and Surgical Nursing; Nursing Administration and Management; and Nursing Education

c. Master of Science (MSc)/PhD in: Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing; Maternal and Child Health Nursing; Community Health Nursing; Medical and Surgical Nursing; Nursing Administration and Management; and Nursing Education

d. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in: Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing; Maternal and Child Health Nursing; Community Health Nursing; Medical and Surgical Nursing; Nursing Administration and Management; and Nursing Education

 

4. FACULTY OF PHARMACY

a. Master of Science (MSc) in: Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry; Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice; and Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine

b. Master of Science (MSc)/PhD in: Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry; Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice; and Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine

c. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in: Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry; Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice; and Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS  

i. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD):  

The criteria for admission into the PGD programs will be as follows:  

All candidates MUST meet the matriculation requirements

A candidate with at least third class degree in the relevant field from an approved / recognized university.

HND holders with a minimum of credit level pass from recognized institutions.

 

ii. Master Programme

The criteria for admission to the above programmes will be as follows:  

All candidates must meet the matriculation requirements

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 5.000 point scale for appropriate faculties. CGPA requirement for Biochemistry is 3.00 while the requirement for Biological Sciences is 2.75

Candidates with a PGD at credit level pass.

 

iii. Masters/ PhD Programs  

All candidates must:

Meet matriculation requirements

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.

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:

Meet metriculation requirements

Possess a relevant/appropriate bachelors degree in candidates area of application with at least second class honours lower division from an approved/recognized

Possess Masters degreee 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 Nieria 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  

Academic transcript of past qualification / B.Sc. PGD, MSc etc. with forwarding letter signed by authorized office 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

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 aculty, Candidates are required to fill in the email contacts of their referees in the course of the application, and required to provide information online.

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 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  

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes  

PGD programme shall run for a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters  

Masters (MSc) Programmes  

Masters programmes shall run for a minimum of six semesters and a maximum of eight semesters  

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programmes  

Doctor of Philosophy programme shall be a minimum of eight semesters and a maximum of twelve semesters.  

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE  

Purchase Application Form at www.ndufees.com for the sum of Thirty Thousand Naira (N30,000.00) only, Go to www.postgraduate.nduportal.com and click on admission. Then click on application. Enter mobile number and payment receipt number. Fill the form and upload necessary 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 on July 23rd and close December 23rd 2021. The portal would close by 12 mdidnight on 16th December 2021 for sal of forms and 23rd deceber for uploading of documents (Academic credentials, NYSC Discharge, Exclusion or Exemption Certificates as may be Appropriate)  

Please note that incomplete or improper uploading of Documents, or outright failure to upload documents and inappropriate or incorrect filling of admission forms would render your application invalid

 

Signed:

Mr. Benjamin Joffa  

Registrar 

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