UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA 

School of Postgraduate Studies 

ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2014/2015 SESSION 

The University of Nigeria hereby, advertises to the general public, her Postgraduate Programmes for the 2014/2015 academic year. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into full-time, part-time and sandwich postgraduate programmes in various Faculties, Institutes and Centres for the 2014/2015 academic year. Candidates on full-time employment are not eligible to apply for full-time studies. The available higher degree and postgraduate diploma programmes are indicated below. 

1. FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 

M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes are offered by the Departments of Biochemistry, Plant Science & Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Zoology & Environmental Biology. The Department of Zoology & Environmental Biology offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Physiology, Parasitology, Entomology, Fisheries Biology & Hydrobiology. Department of Biochemistry offers the following options: Vertebrate Biochemistry; Plant Biochemistry; Enzymology & Protein Chemistry as related to food production, Biomedicine Proteomics and Biotechnology; Molecular Biology; Pharmacological Industrial Biochemistry; Medical Biochemistry; Lipids and Lipoproteins; Biophysical Chemistry, Industrial Biochemistry and Biotechnology; Nutrition and Food Sciences; Biochemistry of the Soil; Biochemical Aspects of disease and Bases for Chemistry including African Traditional Medicine; and Human Biochemical Genetics (particularly for the West African sub-region). PGD in Brewing Science and Technology is offered by the Department of Micobiology. Department of Plant Science & Biotechnology offers the following stress areas: Plant Anatomy, Taxonomy/Biosystematic, Embryology of Angiosperms, Ecology/Palaecology, Genetics/Cytology, Mycology/Plant Pathology, Physiology/Tissue Culture, Algology/Bryology. 

2. FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY 

M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes are offered by the Departments of Health Administration & Management, Medical Rehabilitation, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Sciences and Medical Radiography & Radiological Sciences. The Department of Health Administration & Management offers PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes the following areas: Health Economics and Health Management & Policy. The Department of Medical Laboratory Science offers M.Sc and Ph.D. programmes in the following areas: Clinical chemistry; Haematology; histopathology; microbiology and immunology. The department of Medical laboratory sciences also offers PGD programme. Department of nursing sciences offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmesin the following areas: Community Health Nursing; Maternal & Child Health Nursing; Medical Surgical Nursing; Mental health & Psychiatric Nursing; Nursing Administration & Management and Nursing Education. The Department of Medical Radiography & Radiological Sciences offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in the following areas: Medical Imaging; 

Radiation/Environmental Protection; Radiological Education; Radiatherapy & Oncology and Health administration & Management. The Department of medical Rehabilitation offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in the following areas: Physiotherapy; Pathokinesioliogy; Biomechanics; Neurology. 

3. FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 

M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, and Human Physiology; while MPH degree programme is offered by the Department of Community Medicine. Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics offers M.Sc and DMSC degree programmes. Department of Medicine offers M.D. and M.S. degree programmes 

4. FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 

M.Pharm, M.Sc., Pharm.D., and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of Pharmaceutical Technology & Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology & Toxicology and Pharmaceutics while M.Pharm. & Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Management with the following areas of specialization: Pharmaceutical Services, Pharmacotherapy, Ambulatory Care/Adult Medicine, Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Hospital Pharmacy, Social Pharmacy/Behavioural Pharmacy, Pediatric Pharmacy, Hematology, Pharmacy Management, and Infectious Diseases. 

5.  FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 

M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes are offered by the Departments of Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary 

Parasitology & Pharmacology, Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Veterinary Pathology & Microbiology and Veterinary Obstetrics & Reproductory Diseases. Department of Veterinary Obstetrics & Reproductive Diseases offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes in the following areas: Veterinary Andrology; gynaecology; obstetrics and Reproductive biotechnology. Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology offers the following programmes/areas: M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes in Veterinary 

Surgery, and Ph.D. degree programmes in Radiology & Anaesthesiology. Department of Veterinary Public Health & Preventive Medicine offers MVPH and MPVM. degree programmes The Faculty offers MVM degree programmes in Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Veterinary Obstetrics, & Reproduction Diseases, and Veterinary Public Health & Zoonosis Diseases. M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes in Veterinary Helminthology, Protozoology and Rickettsiology, Entomology and Acearology, Parasite Immunology & Parasite Zoonesis are offered by the Department of Veterinary Parasitology & Entomology. M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes in Veterinary Biochemistry, Veterinary Physiology, and Veterinary Pharmacology & toxicology are also offered by the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. 

NOTE: Where applicable, candidates would be expected to specialize in one of the fields of study within the Department (see also the current UNN PG Prospectus). There are no special areas within some Departments such as Architecture, Library & Information Science and Mass Communication. 

GENERAL ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME 

i) Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities. 

ii) Holders of Credit (Upper credit) level passes at HND or its equivalent in relevant areas (for programmes in the Faculties of Agriculture and Business Administration; the Departments of Political Science, Public Administration & Local Government; and Vocational Teacher Education); and for Postgraduate Diploma in Electoral Administration Programme.). Qualifications such as AIB, ACCA, ACMA, ICAN, BEEC, CPA, etc may also be considered for admission. Candidates with professional qualifications including HND must have obtained 5 credits in WASC or GCE O/L including English and Mathematics for admission into degree courses in Business Administration. For Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture as well as Geoinformatics and Surveying in particular, candidates with third class honours degrees in their respective disciplines are also eligible. For Postgraduate Diploma in Geoinformatics & Surveying in particular, candidates with third class honours degrees in Geography, Geology and other Physical Sciences, as well as HND Upper Credit level passes in related fields, are also eligible. 

ii) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above which are acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies, and Senate of the University may also be considered for Admission. 

Please note that in all cases, candidates must have obtained 5 credits in WASC or GCE or NECO including English. 

Candidates should also possess the minimum entry requirements for admission into the first degree programmes in their areas of interest for postgraduate studies. For the PGD in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Architecture, only candidates with University degrees in relevant areas need apply. 

 MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME 

 The following shall qualify for Master’s Degree admission: 

(i) Graduates of the University of Nigeria or of other recognized universities who have obtained the Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines with at least a good second class honours; 

(ii) Candidates with relevant Postgraduate Diplomas from the University of Nigeria with at least credit level passes; 

(iii) Candidates whose first degrees are unclassified but have scores of 50% or above; 

(iv) For M.Ed. degree programmes, candidates with at least a good second class single honours degree in teaching subjects plus at least a merit level pass at Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or those who hold a third class honours 

degree in Education or a single honours degree in teaching subjects with at least 5 years postgraduate teaching experience, plus Postgraduate Diploma in Education passed at Merit level or above; 

(v) For MPA degree programme, candidates should, in addition to (i) and (ii) above, be serving administrative/managerial staff in the Public or Private sector with a at least of two years post-qualification cognate experience; 

(vi) Holders of professional Fellowship qualifications such a FIMLT, FNILT, NIPR, or their equivalents obtained through examination. However, candidates with the professional certificates listed above must have worked as Senior Technologist(s) or in equivalent position(s) for at least three years; 

(vii) For MPH degree programme, candidates should in addition to (1) above, have at least three years relevant Post 

Qualification Experience and a at least a Second Class Honours Degree in Nursing Sciences, Sociology and Social 

Work, psychology, MedicalMircobiology, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health Education , Pharmacy, DVM, MBBS abd BDS. 

(viii) Candidates who hold qualifications other than those listed above, which are acceptable to the Senate of the University of Nigeria. 

DOCTORATE DEGREE (Ph.D.) PROGRAMME 

The following shall qualify for Doctorate Degree admission 

(a) Candidates of the University of Nigeria or of other recognized Universities who have obtained the Master’s degree appropriate for the proposed areas of study with a  8minimum of 3.50 grade point average on a 5-point scale, 3.00 point on a 4-point scale or ‘B’ 60% average provided that satisfactory research work formed part of the Master’s degree programme. 

(b) Demonstrated evidence of completed academic research will be an advantage. 

MASTER’S/Ph.D. DEGREE PROGRAMME 

(a) A candidate with first class honours from a recognized University may be admitted into a Master’s/Ph.D. programme. 

(b) A candidate with Master’s degree from the University with a grade point average of 3.50 on 5-point scale or 3.00 on 4-point scale shall qualify for the Master’s/Ph.D. or Ph.D, i.e 60% score. Any candidate who is not qualified for Ph.D. programme on account of low GPA would still not qualify for Master’s/ Ph.D. programme. 

CEMAC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

The following may qualify for admission: 

1. Postgraduate Diploma Programme 

(a) Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of pass. Such candidates should have a minimum of five credits in WASC or GCE or NECO including at least one science subject and a pass in Mathematics. 

(b) Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) from recognized institutions, with a minimum of upper level credit or its equivalent in relevant areas. Candidates with HND should have obtained a minimum of 5 credits in WASC or GCE O/L or NECO, including English Language and at least one science subject and a pass in Mathematics. 

2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programme in Environmental Management and Control 

(a) Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized universities who have obtained the approved degree, with a minimum of second class honours division or its equivalent in any of the relevant disciplines. 

(b) Candidates with university honours degree who also hold the PGD in Environmental Management and Control of the University of Nigeria or other recognized universities with a minimum GPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale is required. 

3. Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) programme in Environmental Management and Control. 

Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized universities who have obtained the degree of M.Sc. in Environmental Management and Control or its equivalent under a mode of study in which research accounts for at least 2/3 of the total credit units and coursework accounts for at most 1/3. A minimum GPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale is required. 

4. M.Sc./Ph.D. Programme in Environmental Management & Control Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized universities who have obtained the degree of M.Sc. in Environmental Management and Control or its equivalent without the 2/3 research content and whose GPA is at least 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 3.00 on 4-point scale. Such candidates will be required to enroll for the M.Sc./Ph.D. to enable them make up for their research deficiency. The candidate so admitted will be required to write an examinable dissertation during the first two semesters of his/her study and obtain at least a grade of “B” before proceeding to the Ph.D. programme. 

5. MDRM (Master in Disaster Risk Management) 

The following may qualify for admission into the Master’s Degree in Disaster Risk Management (MDRM): 

a. Graduate of the University of Nigeria or other recognized universities who have obtained an approved Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class honours or its equivalent in any of the relevant disciplines; 

b. Candidates with university degree who also hold the PGD in Disaster Risk Management or Environmental Management & Control, or equivalent qualifications, of the University of Nigeria or other recognized universities with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale; 

c. Candidates who possess HND in related disciplines with at least credit level pass from recognized institutions and at least a credit pass in PGD in Disaster Risk Management or Environmental Management & Control of the University of Nigeria in the relevant areas; and 

d. Such candidates must in addition satisfy the basic and higher degree requirements for admission into the University of Nigeria. 

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN CLIMATE 

CHANGE ECONOMICS, POLICY AND INNOVATION (CCEPI) 

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME 

The following shall qualify for postgraduate diploma admission: 

i) Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities; 

ii) Holders of Credit (Upper credit) level passes at HND; 

iii) Candidates with the Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of third class honours; 

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME 

 The following shall qualify for Master’s Degree admission: 

(i) Graduates of the University of Nigeria or of other recognized universities who have obtained the Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines with at least a good second class honours in the following faculties/disciplines: Agriculture, 

Biological Sciences, Health Sciences & Technology, Pyhsical Sciences, The Social Sciences and veterinary Medicine, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, faculties in Humanities and Law

(ii) Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Change Economics, Policy and Innovation of the University of Nigeria or awarded by other recognized institution with at least upper credit level passes; 

(iii) Candidates whose first degrees are unclassified but have scores of 50% or above; 

(iv) Candidates who hold qualifications other than those listed above, which are acceptable to the Senate of the University of Nigeria. 

DOCTORATE DEGREE (Ph.D) PROGRAMME 

The following shall qualify for Doctorate Degree admission: 

(a) Candidates of the University of Nigeria or of other recognized Universities who have obtained the Master’s degree in Climate Change Economics, Policy and Innovation with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale, 3.00 point on a 4-point scale or ‘B’ 60% average provided that satisfactory research work formed part of the Master’s degree programme; 

(b) Demonstrated evidence of completed academic research will be an advantage. 

MASTER’S/Ph.D. PROGRAMME 

The following shall qualify for Master’s/Ph.D. admission: 

(a) A candidate with first class honors from a recognized University may be admitted into a Master’s/Ph.D. programme; 

(b) A candidate with Master’s degree from the University with a grade point average of 3.50 on 5-point or 3.00 on 4-point scale. i.e 60%. 

SANDWICH POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 

1. M. Ed. Sandwich programmes in the Faculty of Education are in the following departments: 

. Departments of Adult Education, Arts Education, Science Education, Health & Physical Education (Health Education and Physical 

. Education & Recreation options), Social Science Education and Vocational Teacher Education. MLS degree programme is offered in the Department of Library & Information Science. Note that the Department of Educational Foundations presently has no facilities for Sandwich postgraduate programmes in all areas. 

. Also the Department of Vocational Teacher Education has no facilities for Sandwich programmes in the area of Business Education. 

. Please note that Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Postgraduate Diploma in Vocational Teacher Education (PGDTE) and 

. Postgraduate Diploma in Library & Information Science (PGDL) are based in the Institute of Education under Sandwich Programme. 

DURATION OF COURSES 

(a) Postgraduate Diploma (Regular) – Two semesters 

(b) Postgraduate Diploma (Sandwich) – Three Long Vacations 

(c) Master’s degree (Regular) – 12 months for full-time and 3 Semesters for part-time. 

(d) M.Ed. M.A. (Sandwich) three long vacations (e) Ph.D. degree - two calendar years minimum and 5 calendar years maximum for full-time, three calendar years minimum and 6 calendar years maximum for part-time. (Ph.D. is not run as a Sandwich programme.) 

Candidates are expected to complete their programmes at the minimum duration but not to exceed the maximum. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ALL CASES, CANDIDATES MUST HAVE OBTAINED 5 CREDITS IN WASC OR GCE OR NECO INCLUDING ENGLISH. 

REGISTRATION 

For Regular/Sandwich programme, Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s candidates are considered for admission once in a session, while Doctorate degree candidates are considered for admission twice in a session and therefore may register at the beginning of the first or second semester. Candidates admitted for sandwich programmes are expected to register not later than two weeks from the commencement of the sandwich session. 

METHOD OF APPLICATION 

. Application Forms can be obtained ONLINE on payment of a non-refundable fee of N20,000.00 (Twenty thousand naira only) made payable to “The University of Nigeria Postgraduate School Fees Account, at any bank within the country using the E-tranzact platform. 

. Applicants should log on to http://portal.unn.edu.ng and click on “Applications”, and follow the procedure. The current postgraduate studies prospectus is available online. However, the hardcopy is also available for collection at the office of the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, on payment of N3,000.00 (three thousand naira only) at any branch of Diamond Bank plc, under the account name: University of Nigeria Postgrduate School Fees Account to obtain a copy. 

REFEREE REPORTS 

Candidates should download 3 copies of the referee report (D1) forms after completing preliminary and personal details online. Some details on the form would be inserted automatically with the information provided by the candidate online while the remaining information should be completed by the referee manually and returned to the candidate who will enclose it in sealed envelope for submission. Please note that applications would not be processed unless the referees reports are available. 

TRANSCRIPTS 

. Candidate should download transcript request forms (D2) also provided online, and submit to their former 

. Universities/Institutions to forward with a copy of Academic transcript(s) to “The Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, 

. University of Nigeria, Nsukka” to reach him/her not later than 20th April 2014. Candidates whose transcripts are not received on or before the deadline by the School would not have their application forms processed. 

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS 

Most information required would be completed online. However, a copy of the online completed application form should be downloaded and printed. The printed application form with the relevant documents as listed below should be posted or delivered to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, for Nsukka based faculties. 

Candidates for Enugu based faculties are to submit their application forms by post or delivered to: The PAR, School of Postgraduate Unit, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. For ease of reference, Enugu based faculties are: Business Administration; Environmental Studies; Health Sciences & Technology; Medical Sciences; Institute for Development Studies (IDS) and Centre for Environmental Management & Control (CEMAC). Candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully; 

a. NYSC Certificates (Discharge or Exemption or exclusion Certificate). Note that to whom it may conaern shall not be accepted 

b. Two copies of the Applications summary form (D3) available online should be downloaded & printed; 

c. 

i. One copy of the printed summary form (D3) should be glued very neatly (NOT STAPLED) on a brown 10” X 15” envelope; 

ii. The second copy of the printed summary form (D3) should be glued very neatly (NOT STAPLED) on a white 9” X 13” file Jacket; 

d. All accompanying documents should be placed in the file Jacket, specified in (c.ii) and the File Jacket should be placed in brown envelope as specified in (c.i) above. 

All documents must fit into the 10” X 15” envelope and delivered or addressed and sent by courier to “The Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka”. 

CLOSING DATE 

Application starts from the date of this publication and closes on 20th April 2014. 

** IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS** 

Check out for information on screening processes via the UNN Website http://portal.unn.edu.ng from 1st May, 2014, for your further necessary action. 

 Signed

Dr. (Mrs.) M. E. Odukwe 

Deputy Registrar/Secretary to the School 

School of Postgraduate Studies 

University of Nigeria, Nsukka