This is to inform the general public that online sale of the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria postgraduate application forms for the 2015/2016 Academic session shall commence on 17th August 2015

 

All interested applicants should visit the Ahmadu Bello university Website www.abu.edu.ng or the forms portal portal.abu.edu.ng/pgform.

 

You can as well get information about available courses, requirement, detaisl of purchase, filling and submission of the online forms on the forms portal. Please note the following information.

 

1. The cost of each application form is Ten thousand naira only and bank charges of five hundred naira only.

 

2. The duration of the sale of application forms and submission is from 17th august 2015 to 17th November 2015

 

3. Ph.D applicants must upload a proposal and also make a hard copy available to be sent by post to the head of department of the program they are applying into.

 

4. The phone numbers and email addressess of the applicant should reflect in the online application form.

 

5. Please ensure that you have the basic entry requirements of five olevel credits including english and or mathematics in not more than two sittings

Signed: Secretary, SPGS

 

Available programs

 

FACULTY OF MEDICINE

8.1 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE

 

A. Master of Public Health (MPH)

Admission Requirements

I. The MPH course is open to candidates who possess an MBBS degree of Ahmadu Bello University or an equivalent medical degree from a recognized University.

II. All candidates must be registered with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council and must have at least three years post degree cognate experience in Medicine, or Industry or Federal, State, Local Government and Health and Safety Medical Programs.

III. There shall be a facultative pretest to determine the eligibility of candidates who can most benefit from the course.

 

8.2 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY

A. M.Sc. Human Anatomy

B. Ph.D. Human Anatomy

Admission Requirements

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a). M.Sc. Anatomy: – Minimum of B. Sc. Second Class Lower in Anatomy, Physiology, MBBS or B.D.S, or any relevant Biomedical Science degree, of the Ahmadu Bello University and other recognized institutions.

b). Ph. D. Anatomy: M.Sc. degree in Anatomy from Ahmadu Bello University or from any other recognized institutions; or a first degree in anatomy with a Masters degree in any relevant biomedical science.

 

8.3 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

A. M.Sc. Human Physiology

B. Ph.D. Human Physiology

Admission Requirements

A. i. A first degree in Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Physiotherapy and Zoology, with a minimum of Second Class Lower.

ii. A graduate of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or Dentistry

B. i. Masters degree in Human Physiology

 

8.4 DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

A. M.Sc. Immunology

B. Ph.D. Immunology

Admission Requirements

M.Sc. Immunology

Graduates from recognised institutions in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine as well as other related fields such as Biochemistry, Microbiology etc who possess the FIMLT in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Haematology, Chemical Pathology who have relevant experience would also be eligible for the master programme.

PhD. Immunology

For admission into the Ph.D program, candidates must have successfully completed the MSc program. However, candidates with MBBS and DVM with relevant experience and other qualifications may be considered for direct entry into the Ph. D Programme but they would be expected to have mastered the content of the syllabus as outlined for the MSc Programme and pass an examination at the end of first session

 

8.5 DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY

A. M.Sc. Chemical Pathology

Admission Requirements

i. Graduates in Medicine (MBBS) from any recognized University.

ii. B. Sc Biochemistry 2:2 with experience in Hospital Laboratory Practice

iii. Passing of an entrance examination to be organized by the Department

B. PhD Chemical Pathology

Admission Requirements

1) Graduates in M.Sc Chemical Pathology from ABU or any other recognized institution.

2) Graduates in Medicine (MBBS) from ABU or any other recognized institution with outstanding academic record especially in Chemical Pathology.

 

 

8.6 DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCE

A. M.Sc. Nursing Sciences

a) MSc.- candidate must possess university and faculty O' level certificate requirement at credit level in at least five subjects of English Language, General Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physic in West African Examination Council Ordinary Level Certificate or its equivalent in not more than two sittings.

b) The candidates must possess RN or RN/RM Certificates in addition to Bachelor degree B. Sc Nursing/B.N.Sc. from Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognized University and must obtain a minimum of second-class lower division. A postgraduate diploma in Nursing or other related disciplines may be an added advantage.

c) Candidate who has third-class degree from any institution mention in (b) above and possess a post graduate diploma in an area he wish to further his MSc. Nursing or spent three years after graduation are legible to be considered for the programme.

 

B. PhD Nursing Sciences

a) PhD Candidates must possess a good Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.Sc Nursing/ B.N.Sc) degree and a good M. Sc. degree in Nursing or Masters degree in related disciplines from Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognized university.

b) Candidates with masters degrees in related disciplines shall be admitted into the M Phil/PhD Nursing Science programme during which the candidate must register and pass all the M.Sc. Nursing courses as required. To continue with the PhD on completion of the course work, such candidate must obtain a

minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5 point scale.

c) Candidates that obtain a CGPA of less than 3.50 shall be made to terminate at the M Phil level.

d) Candidates who have successfully converted from M.Phil./ Ph.D. in Nursing programme.

 

FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

9.1 DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY AND CLINICAL PHARMACY.

A. M.Sc. Pharmacology.

At least a Second Class Honors degree in Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochem. and related biomedical fields from a recognized University.

B. Ph.D Pharmacology.

Masters degree in Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochem. or related biomedical fields from a recognized University. 

 

 

9.2 DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

A. M. Sc Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Degree in Pharmacy or a Minimum of Second Class lower in Chemistry, or Biochemistry.

B. Ph.D Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Candidate should have a Masters degree in Pharm. Chemistry from a recognized university.

C. Ph.D Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Master degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Microbiology or any related food sciences.

 

9.3 DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOGNOSY AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT

A. M.Sc. (Pharmacognosy)

B. Pharm. or B. Sc 2:2 in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany or Biology.

B. Ph.D (Pharmacognosy)

M. Sc in Pharmacognosy, Chemistry or Botany from a recognized university.

 

9.4 DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY.

A. M. Sc Pharmaceutics

B. M. Sc Pharmaceutical Microbiology

C. Ph.D Pharmaceutics

D. Ph.D Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Admission Requirements

A,B; B. Pharm, B. Sc (Pharmacy) or related fields with a minimum of second class lower

C,D Masters degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Microbiology or any related Food Sciences.

 

 

FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

12.1 DEPARTMENT OF VET. ANATOMY

 A. M. Sc Veterinary Anatomy

 B. Ph.D in Veterinary Anatomy

Admission Requirements

 A. DVM or equivalent with minimum of ‘B’ in area of interest.

 B. M. Sc in Veterinary Anatomy.

 

12.2 DEPARTMENT OF VET. PARASITOLOGY & ENTOMOLOGY

 A. Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Parasitology

 B. M. Sc Parasitology & Entomology

 C. Ph.D Parasitology & Entomology

Admission Requirements

A Possession of B.Sc degree in Zoology, Microbiology, Parasitology or combined honours with 22 or a 3rd class with a minimum of five year’s working experience, or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Health & Production, Range Management or related field & three years post qualification

experience in relevant areas.

B. DVM, B. Sc, minimum of second class lower in Animal Science or Zoology, or related fields.

C. M. Sc in the relevant areas.

 

12.3 DEPARTMENT OF VET. PHYSIOLOGY

A. M. Sc

B. Ph.D

Admission Requirements

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A. DVM, B. Sc degree with a minimum of second class honour in Animal Science, Animal Physiology or related fields.

B. M. Sc in Veterinary Physiology and related areas

 

12.4 DEPARTMENT OF VET. PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY

A. M. Sc

B. Ph.D

Admission Requirements

A. DVM, in Pharmacology, Toxicology or related fields.

B. M. Sc in Veterinary Pharmacology, Toxicology and related areas

 

12.5 DEPARTMENT OF VET. PUBLIC HEALTH & PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

A. Postgraduate Diploma in Food Hygiene (PGDFH)

B. Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Epidemiology

C. M. Sc Public Health & Preventive Medicine

D. Ph.D Public Health & Preventive Medicine

Admission Requirements

A. DVM, MBBS or a B. Sc in Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or related medical/biological Sciences with a minimum of 3rd class degree.

B. DVM, or B. Sc (with a minimum of 3rd class degree) in fields related to medicine, Pharmacy, food science and Tech.

C. DVM, MBBS or a B. Sc in Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or related areas like Biological Science with a minimum of second class degree

D. M. Sc in Vet. Public Health & Preventive Medicine

 

12.6 DEPARTMENT OF VET. PATHOLOGY

A. M. Sc Vet. Pathology.

B. Ph.D Vet. Pathology.

Admission Requirements

A. DVM or MBBS

B. M. Sc in relevant areas.

 

12.7 DEPARTMENT OF VET. MICROBIOLOGY

A. M. Sc Vet. Microbiology.

B. Ph.D Vet. Microbiology.

Admission Requirements

A. DVM, MBBS or a B. Sc in Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or related areas medical/ Biological Science with a minimum of second class degree

B. M. Sc in relevant areas.

 

12.8 DEPARTMENT OF VET. MEDICINE

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A. M. Sc:

i. Medicine: Avian Medicine, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Small Animal Infectious Diseases, Food Animal Medicine, Equine Medicine, Small Animal Dermatology, Wildlife Medicine.

ii. Masters in Tropical Veterinary Medicine (MTVM)

B. Ph.D:

Avian Medicine, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Small Animal Infectious Diseases, Food Animal Medicine, Equine Medicine.

Admission Requirements

A. DVM, MBBS

B. M. Sc or M. Phil in relevant areas.

B . M.Sc. Tropical Veterinary Medicine (MTVM)

A D.V.M. degree from a recognized University.

 

12.9 DEPARTMENT OF VET. SURGERY

A. M. Sc:

i. Surgery: Large Animal Surgery, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Veterinary Radiology, Veterinary Anaesthesia, Equine Surgery, Wildlife Surgery.

B. Ph.D:

Surgery: Large Animal Surgery, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Veterinary Radiology, Veterinary Anaesthesia, Equine Surgery, Wildlife Surgery.

Admission Requirements

A. DVM,

B. M. Sc or M.Phil in relevant areas.

 

12.10 DEPARTMENT OF THERIOGENOLOGY & PRODUCTION

A. M. Sc:

 i. Theriogenology

B. Ph.D Theriogenology

Admission Requirements

A. DVM,

B. M. Sc in relevant areas.

Admission Requirements

A. M.Sc. Tropical Veterinary Medicine (MTVM)

A D.V.M. degree from a recognized University.