Posted on: Wed 26-07-2023

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission to the College of Health Sciences, University of Abuja, for the 2022/2023 Academic Session. The College runs the following programmes: 

The programmes are as follows: 

1. MBBS-PhD 

Anatomical Sciences, 

Human Physiology 

Medical Biochemistry 

Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 

2. PhD: 

A. PhD from Fellowship in all clinical departments / specialisations including: 

Community Medicine (Public Health), Internal Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Otorynolaryngology, Radiology, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Chemical Pathology & Immunology, Haematology & Blood Transfusion, Medical Microbiology& Parasitology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine and Anaesthesia. 

B. PhD from MSc: 

Public Health, Internal Medicine, Anatomical Sciences, Medical Biochemistry, Human Physiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics 

3. MSc: 

Forensic Science, Clinical Research, Diabetic Education, Anatomical Sciences, Human Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, & Pharmacology and Therapeutics 

4. PGD: 

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) 

Entry Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the programmes must fulfill the following entry requirements: 

1. MBBS-PhD 

i. Five (5) credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English language & Mathematics ('0' level- WASC/NECO/GCE) at not more than two sittings 
ii. MBBS degree

iii. Candidates are expected to have good scores at O’level – WASC/NECO/GCE or their equivalent; pass entry qualification examination; and have a minimum weighted average of 65% at the 1st professional (2nd MB) examinations. 

iv. BSc. in relevant subject is an advantage 

2. PhD from Fellowship

i. Five (5) credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language & Mathematics (‘O’ Level – WASC/NECO/GCE) at not more than two sittings. 

ii. Fellowship of either Colleges (NPMCN or WACP/ WACS)

3. PhD from M.Sc

i. Five (5) credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language & Mathematics (O’Level – WASC/NECO / GCE) at not more than two sittings 

ii. Have an overall grade of “B” (60% and above in relevant MSc degree)

4. MSc

i. Five (5) credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language & Mathematics (‘O’ Level – WASC/NECO/GCE) at not more than two sittings 

ii. BSc degree in relevant subject / field 

5. PGD Complementary and Alternative Medicine 

i. Five (5) credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language & Mathematics (‘O’ Level – WASC/NECO/GCE) at not more than two sittings. 

ii. MBBS or BSc in relevant fields (Pharmacy, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science and Physiotherapy. 

Duration

1. MBBS-PhD: Six (6) semesters (three sessions) post MBBS degree 
2. PhD from Fellowship: Four (4) Semesters (two sessions)
3. PhD from MSc: Six (6) semesters (three sessions)
4. MSc: Four (4) semesters (two sessions)
5. PGD Complementary and Alternative Medicine Four (4) semesters (two sessions)

Method of Application

Prospective candidates are requested to apply through: www.portal.uniabuja.edu.ng 

Application Fee:

A non-refundable application fee of N25,000.00 (Twenty-five thousand Naira) only should be paid to the University of Abuja on the application portal.

Closing:

Application closes on Wednesday 20th September 2023 

Signed 

Mallam Yahya I. Mohammed 

Registrar 

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