NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY POSTGRDUATE SCHOOL

Extension Of Sale Of Application Forms For Admission To Full-Time And Part-Time Postgraduate Programmes For The 2013/2014 Academic Session

The sale of application forms for admission of suitably qualified candidates to full-time and part-time posgraduate programmes for the 2013/2014 academic session in the following Faculties and Programmes has been extended

FACULTY OF PHARMACY

Master of Science (M,Sc) in Pharmacy in the following areas of specialization:

i. Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry

ii. Clinical Pharmacy

iii. Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medical

FACULTY OF SCIENCE 

Master of Science (M.Sc) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the following areas of specialization:

a. Department of Biological Sciences

i. Evironmental Biology

ii. Applied Microbiology

iii. Parasitology

b. Department of Chaemical Scieces

i. Analytical/Environmental Chemistry

ii. Inorganic Chemistry

iii. Industrial Chemistry

iv. Physical Chemistry

c. Department of Physics

i. Theoretical Physics

ii. Exploration Geophysics

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

(a) Postgraduate Diploma: 

(i) A candidate seeking admission to the PGD shall possess at least a pass degree in the relevant area and not lower than a 

lower credit in HND or equivalent qualification recognized by the Niger Delta University. 

(ii) Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma Programme in GIS and GEM is opened to graduates of this University and other 

Universities recognized by the NDU Senate, with minimum of Third Class degree in Science, Public Health Professionals, Agriculture and Forestry, Environmental Science, Social Sciences and Engineering etc. Work experience 

in Scientific Management Policy Oriented Establishments and Proven knowledge of 

Computer Literacy will be an added advantage, 

(b) Master of Science (M.Sc) Programme: 

A candidate seeking admission to the Master of Science" degree of Niger Delta University shall possess at least a Second Class (Lower) degree in the field or related field of study from a University recognized by the Niger Delta University. A Postgraduate Diploma with an average pass grade of B may be considered by the Department of Fisheries. 

DURATION OF STUDY 

(i)  Postgraduate Diploma Programme 

The minimum period of study shall be twelve (12) and maximum of twenty-four (24) calendar months respectively. 

(ii) Master of Science Programme 

The minimum period for the Master of Science degree programme shall be eighteen (18) calendar months and the maximum shall be thirty-six (36) months respectively. 

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE 

In addition to the admission requirements as published, ALL candidates should please note that in accordance with the University regulations, they must satisfy the O' Level requirements for matriculation into the first degree programmes of the Niger Delta University i.e. Five Credit passes at not more than two sttings including English Language and Mathematics (where required).

METHODS OF APP[ICATION 

PURCHASE OF APPLICATION FORM shall be through ONLINE or at the Postgraduate School on payment of ten thousand naira (N10,000.00) only into NDU School of Postgraduate Students' Account number: 0034501581, Diamond Bank Plc. Candidates who are to purchase the application forms online should complete the following steps and pay accordingly. 

Step 1: Log on to our, admission website: www.pgs.ndu.ac or www.pgs.nidu.edu.ng 

Step 2: Create an online account. An e-mail will be sent with additional details including a system generated password. 

Step 3: With the e-mail and password combination, applicants should sign in and accurately complete the application form. 

Step 4: Applicants should upload the relevant documents in support of their application, The processes are as follows: 

(i) Scan copy of University Degree Certificate; 

(ii) Scan copy of NYSC Discharge Certificate for all Nigerian citizens; 

(iii) Scan copy of O'Level Result or its equivalent; 

(iv) The original Transcript obtained from the applicant's University should be transmitted directly to Niger Delta 

University. Any transcript sent directly by the applicant invalidates the application into the University's Postgraduate School, 

Step 5: Register two referees. An e-mail will be sent to them for the completion of the Referee Form. 

Step 6: Download Transcript Request Form to send to your former and current institutions. 

Step 7: Pay for your Application Form online by using your Credit/Debit Cards or purchase an NDU Post Graduate e- pin from either Diamond Bank or Skye Bank. The application fee is N10,000.00 for Nigerian citizens. Foreign applicants' application fee is US$120.00 payable via Credit Card (MasterCard or Visa) or by purchasing as e-pin from Sharelt, All payments are exclusive of processor fees.

Step 8: Submit your completed application by typing your name on electronic signature field.

Closing date for the submission of forms is Friday, February 28, 2014 

Signed: Mr. Tonbra R.Morris-Odubo

(Registrar)