Olabisi Onabanjo University 2016/2017 Admission into Postgraduate Programmes


Posted on: Thu 14-07-2016

Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for admission into Postgraduate Diploma and Degree Programmes for (Full Time & Part Time 2016/2017 Academic Session).
 
OBAFEMI AWOLOWO COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 
i. Department of Chemical Pathology and Immunology 
(a) M.Sc. Chemical Pathology 
(b) Ph.D Chemical Pathology 
 
ii. Department of Anatomy 
(a) M.Sc. Anatomy 
(b) Ph.DAnatomy 
 
iii. Department of Physiology 
(a) M.Sc. Physiology 
(b) Ph.D Physiology 
 
iv. Department of Biochemistry 
(a) Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry 
(b) M.Sc. Biochemistry 
(c) Ph.D Biochemistry 
 
FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES 
(i) Department of Community Medicine and Primary Care MPH — Master of Public Health 
(ii) Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care PGD in Anaesthesia 
 
FACULTY OF PHARMACY 
(i) Department of Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry 
(a) Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Analysis 
(b) M.Sc. Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry 
(c) MPhil/Ph.D. Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry 
(d) Ph.D. Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry 
 
(ii) Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology (a) M.Sc. Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology 
(b) MPhil/Ph.D. Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology (c) Ph.D. Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology 
 
DURATION OF PROGRAMMES 
Programmes                                     Minimum Duration                                                       Maximum Duration 
i. Postgraduate 
Diploma Programmes:                      Full-Time - 2 Semesters  4 Semesters                         Part-Time -3 Semesters   6 Semesters 
 
ii. Professional 
Master Degree 
Programme:                                     Full-Time - 3 Semesters   6 Semesters                        Part-Time - 4 Semesters   8 Semesters 
 
iii. Academic 
Master Degree 
Progammes:                                     Full-Time - 3 semesters   6 Semesters                        Part-Time - 4 Semesters   8 Semesters 
 
iv. Ph.D. 
Programmes:                                    Full-Time - 6 Semesters   10 Semesters                       Part-Time - 8 Semesters   12 Semesters
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 
a. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes 
Applicants for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma Programme must be: 
(i) Graduate of the Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other approved University 
(ii) Holders of Higher National Diploma at not less than Lower Credit level. 
 
b. Academic Master Degree Programmes 
(i) M.A/M.Sc./M.Ed., etc. 
 
Applicants shall normally possess not lower than Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Degree of the Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other approved University in relevant disciplines. 
 
c. Professional Master Degree Programmes 
Applicants shall normally possess not lower than Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Degree of the Olabisi Onabanjo University or other approved University or a Higher National Diploma at not less than Lower Credit level with a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant field(s) and/or fellowship of relevant professional body. 
 
d. Ph.D Programmes 
(i). Candidates who obtained their Master degree in relevant disciplines from Olabisi Onabanjo University with a minimum of 3.50 Cumulative Grade Points would be allowed to register for Ph.D. programmes directly. 
 
(ii) Candidates from Olabisi Onabanjo University with Cumulative Grade Points of 3.00 to 3.49 will only be admitted for M.Phil/Ph.D. and not Ph.D. directly. Their candidature for Ph.D. shall however be determined on the basis of their performance after two (2) Semesters course work. 
 
(iii) Candidates who obtained their Master degree in relevant disciplines from other Institutions apart from Olabisi Onabanjo University with a minimum of 3.00 Cumulative Grade Points on a 5 point Scale or Weighted Average of 50% will only be admitted for MPhil/Ph.D. Their candidature for Ph.D shall however be determined on the basis of their performance after two (2) Semesters course work. 
 
(v) Postgraduate Diploma in Anaesthesia Holders of a good First Degree in Medicine and Surgery from Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other University approved by Senate of Olabisi Onabanjo University.
 
(vi). Master of Public Health (MPH) Graduates of Olabisi Onabanjo University with a degree of M.B.Ch.B or equivalent Medical and Dental Degrees such as MBS/BDS from other recognized Universities. Candidates must possess at least five years qualification experience (including Internship, NYSC Services plus three years working experience in areas relevant to Public Health. 
 
(vii) Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Analysis Holders of honours degrees in a relevant Science discipline (e.g., Pharmacy, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Microbiology. Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine and other allied courses). Class of degree need to be specified. 
 
(viii) M.Sc. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry Graduates of this University or any other approved University holding a degree equivalent to at least 2' or GPA of not less than 3.0 in any of the following disciplines: Pharmacy, Chemistry. Biochemistry or Botany. Candidates may however be required to satisfy a selection process. 
 
(ix) M.Sc. Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology 
(a) Holders of a good First Degree in Pharmacy (unclassified) from Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other University approved by Senate of Olabisi Onabanjo University. 
(b) Holders of a classified Pharmacy degrees not below Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or CGPA of not less than 3.0 may be admitted. 
(c) Candidates must have scored acceptable grades (not fess than C) in Pharmaceutics courses in their final year undergraduate examinations. 
 
(x) Ph.D. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry 
(a) Holder of a Master of Sciences Degree (M.Sc.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry from this University or an equivalent qualification from any other approved University with a B' (60) average. 
(b) Holders of a Master of Science Degree (M.Sc.) in Chemistry. Biochemistry from this University or any other approved University, with al3* (60) average. 
(c) Holders of a degree of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from this University or any other approved University.
 
IN ADDITION TO THE STATED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES ABOVE, ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO NOTE 
i. The University Matriculation requirements of individual Departments running the programme must be satisfied before a candidate can be considered for admission. 
ii. For admission into any of the Programmes, possession of National Youth Service Corps (N.Y.S.C.) Discharge/Exeinption/Exclusion Certificate issued by the Directorate is compulsory 
iii. All programmes in the University require O'level Credit pass in English Language in addition to four other credits in relevant subjects. iv. Otevel credit pass in Mathematics is required for Science, Social Science, Management Science, Educational Science, Educational Management and Educational Social Science based programmes. 
v. All Academic Transcripts must reach the Secretary, Postgraduate School not later than Friday 2— September, 2016. 
vi. All Ph.D. candidates are required to contact the relevant Departments for availability of Supervisors and vacancies before applying. 
vii. Every applicant is required to submit photocopies of all certificates listed in the application form such as Degree, Diploma, NYSC and Professional Certificates at the relevant Departments. 
viii. Completed Application Form and Acknowledgement Slip/Photo card are to be submitted to the Secretary, Postgraduate School and to the relevant Department not later than Friday, 2nd September, 2016 
ix. There will be qualifying examination/interview as follows for all candidates: 
 
Mode                  Date                                                   Venue                Time 
Full-Time             Friday 9th September, 2016              Departments      10.00a.m 
Part-Time             Saturday 10th September, 2016       Departments       10.00a.m 
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application Form is to be purchased with the sum of Ten thousand naira (N10,000.00) via:
 
(i) Point of Sales (POS) at the Postgraduate School, Main Campus. Ago-lwoye or at any of the University Campuses at Aiyetoro, Ibogun and Sagamu/Ikenne) 
 
OR 
 
(ii) Web payment 
 
Applicants are to visit: http://pgs.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng/portal/application/apply.php for further details 
 
CLOSING DATE: 
All completed applications should reach the Secretary. Postgraduate School not later than Friday 2" September 2016. 
 
Signed: 
Mrs Omolara Osunsanya 
Registrar