Admission Into Postgraduate Programmes 2013/2014 Academic Session At Abia State University, Uturu

Posted on: Thu 29-08-2013

Application are invited from suitable qualified candidates for admission into the under listed Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Programmes of Abia State University in te 2013/2014 academic session

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

The College offers the following programmes:

a) Postgraduate Diploma in Human Phusiology and pharmacology

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

. Anatomy

. Huamn Physiology

. Pharamacology in Cardiovascular Pharmacology Neuropharmacology, Chemotheraphy, Endocrinology, Ethnopharmacology

. Surgical Pathology

. Environmental Health Sciences

c) M.Sc, and Ph. D programmes in Clinical Optometry and Fellowship of the Nigerian college of Optometrist (FNCo).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The following shall constitute the minimum entry requirements to our postgraduate programmes:

1. POSTGRADuATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

A graduate from a 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 a minimum of Upper Credit in the HND from a recognized Institute may also be admitted.

a. Applicants for PGD in Business Administration must in addition possess credits at o' level in English language, mathematics, and Economics.

b. Applicants for Diploma in Estate management must possess good honours degree in the Social and Environmental Sciences, or HND in Urban and Regional Planning or full professional qualification with relevant experience in the appropriate professional examinations of Nigeria Institute of Town Planners and the relevant cognate experience may be considered.

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

d. For Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacology and Physiology, applicants must possess B. Sc in allied services from reputable universities and those with Lower CGPA.

2. MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMME

a. A cendtdate 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 2.6 on 4pt scale or 3.00 on 5pt scale and above wiH'be given preference.

b. A candidate with a good Postgraduate Diploma from a recognized University may also be admitted.

c. Candidates for Masters of Library and Information Science who do not hold a degree in Library and Information Science may be required to do Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science.

d. Applicants for Business Administration Course and Industrial sociology and personnel Management programmes are required to have credit level passes in English language, Mathematics 'and Economics at O· Level.

e. For the Masters Degree in Surgical Pathology or Human Physiology, applicants must have MB. B.Ch 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.

f. For the Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Estate Management. holders of Abia State University Postgraduate Diploma, or Postgraduate Diploma in any recognized University in Urban and Regional Planning at the Merit level and above will be considered.

g. For M. Sc in Clinical Optometry, applicants must have 00 from accredited school and ODORBN with a CGPA of not less than 3.00 in 5pt scale.

3. DOCTORS OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D) DEGREE

a. A 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.

b. Candidate with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) OF 3.0 on the 4 point scale or 4.0 point on the 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 Internal Examiner and involving an oral defence. In addition to these admission requirements, candidates may be required to present themselves for selection test and or interview.

CREDENTIALS

Photocoples of NYSC Discharge/Exemption certificate, photocopies of all qualifying credentials, including 0' level must be attached to the completed application forms, as well as, arrange from their transcripts to be sent directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies. Non-receipt of transcripts in time is at the detriment of the applicant.

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

a. Full-Time Diploma: Minimum of three semesters and a maximum of six semesters.

b. Part-Time Diploma: Minimum of four semesters and a maximum of eight semesters.

Masters Degree programmes

a. FUll-Time: A minimum of three semesters and a maximum of ten semesters.

b. Part -Time: A minimum of four semesters and a maximum of eight semesters Ph.D Programme

a. Full-Time: A minimum of four semesters and a maximum of ten semesters

b. Part-Time: A minimum of six semesters and a maximum of fourteen semesters.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

a. Proceed to any of the bank: First Bank PIc, Zenith, UBA;Ecobank Plc"AB.8U MFB Uturu, Keystone Bank Pic, Fidelity Bank Pic, Union Bank, MainstreetBank Pic and Sky 'Bank PI.c on the s-transact 'network and request to pay the application fee of N 11,

500 (Eleven thousand, five hundred naira) for the form, service charges inclusive.

b. Collect the e-transact receipt from the Bank on payment and proceed to any Internet

Centre for the completion of the form.

c. Log on to the ABSU portal www.bsu.edu.ng and complete the application form.

d. Finally confirm your entry and print a copy of the form as well as three copies of the Referee's confidential report which will be forwarded to your referees for completion (two of these should be your teachers at the University level)

Deadline for application: 31st December, 2013.

Successful candidates are expected to commence lectures thereafter.

O.E. ONUOHA

Registrar

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