Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 2016/2017 Admission into School of Postgraduate Studies


Posted on: Thu 22-09-2016

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike invites applications for admission into the following Postgraduate Programmes of the University for the 2016/2017 Academic session. Applicants can access the online application form on the University Web portal. www.mouauportal.edu.ng
 
A. COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
(a) Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology
 M.V.Sc and Ph.D in
1. Pathobiology (Clinical Pathology)
2. Pathobiology (Diagnostic Pathology)
3. Pathobiology (Microbiology)
4. Pathobiology (Parasitology)
 
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Pathobiology
 
(b) Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine.
M.V.Sc and Ph.D with options in
1. Veterinary Public Health
2. Veterinary Preventive Medicine
 
(c) Department of Veterinary Medicine
M.Sc and Ph.D Clinical Veterinary Medicine
1. Large Animals Medicine
2. Small animals Medicine
3. Avian Medicine
 
(d) Department of Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Animal Health and Production
M.V.Sc and Ph.D in
1. Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
2. Veterinary Physiology
 
(e) Department of Veterinary Anatomy
 M.Sc and Ph.D in
 1. Developmental Anatomy
 2. Systemic Anatomy
 3. Neuroanatomy
 4. Applied Anatomy
 5. Microscopic Anatomy
 
(f) Department of Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology Vaternary Surgery Option
 M.V.Sc and Ph.D in
 1. Soft Tissue Surgery
 2. Orthopedic Surgery
 3. Anasthesia
 4. Diagnostic imaging
 
Veterinary Theriogenology Option
a. M.V.Sc with Options in
1. Andrology and Artficial insemination
2. Gynecology
3. Obstetrics
4. Immunoreproduction
5. Mastitis and Udder Health Management
 
Note: The M.V,Sc pathobiology is for Veterinary Graduates, while the M.Sc. pathobiology is for Non-Veterinary Graduates with acceptables with acceptable degrees in Basic Science and Medical Laboratory science.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for admission to a Postgraduate programme of the University, the candidate must possess five O’ Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and any other three relevant subjects at not more than two sittings.
 
A. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD)
To be eligible for admission to the PGD programme, candidates must be holders of passor third Class Honours first degree in a relevant discipline from any University or holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) at minimum of Upper Credit level in a relevantdiscipline. For unclassified HND certificates, a CGPA of 3.50 (5-point scale) and 3.00 (4-point scale) or 60% shall be taken as equivalent to Upper Credit.
 
B. MASTERS DEGREE (M.Sc.)
To be eligible for admission to the Master’s degree programme, candidates must.
 
i. Be graduates of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike or any other recognised Universities by Senate and shall have obtained a first degree with at least Second Class Honours.
 
ii. Possess a first degree with Third Class Honours from a recognized University and at least an Upper Credit at Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field, or
 
iii. Possess the Higher National Diploma (HND), with at least Upper Credit and Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized institution, or
iv. Any other certificate or qualification that may be acceptable to Senate.
 
C. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE (Ph.D).
To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree programme, a candidateshall have obtained a Master’s Degree which includes course work and research from this or its equivalent from any other University recognised by Senate in relevant disciplines, with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.5 (5- point scale) or 3.00 (4- point scale).
 
Method of Application
Interested candidates should visit the University Web Portal www.mouauportal.edu.ng and click on the Post graduate application banner and follow the procedure of completing the Online Application Form for a cost of ten thousand naira (N10, 000).
 
Academic transcript and reference letters should be forwarded from the Institution of origin marked with the Online ost Graduate application Number (PAN number) obtained from the University Portal to the address below;
 
The Secretary,
Postgraduate School,
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike,
P.M.B 7267,
Umuahia, Abia State.
 
Please note that any candidate whose transcript is not received will not be considered for admission.
 
Closing Date:
Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms and transcript for the 2016/2017 academic session is two months from the date of publication.
 
Signed: 
Dr. A.C. Nwokocha
Registrar