Olabisi Onabanjo University Postgraduate Admission Form is Out - 2016/2017


Posted on: Mon 12-09-2016

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma and Degree Programmes of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye for the 2016/2017 academic session.
 
OOU Postgraduate Programmes
 
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.D Anatomy
 
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 Olabisi Onabanjo University Postgraduate Programmes
i.Postgraduate Diploma Programmes:  
                       Minimum Duration           Maximum Duration
Full-Time   –     2 Semesters                4 Semesters
Part-Time   –     3 Semesters                 6 Semesters
 
ii. Professional Master Degree Programme: 
                      Minimum Duration           Maximum Duration
Full-Time   –    3 Semesters                6 Semesters
Part-Time   –    4 Semesters                8 Semesters
 
iii. Academic Master Degree Progammes:   
                       Minimum Duration           Maximum Duration
Full-Time   –    3 semesters                6 Semesters                                                               
Part-Time   –    4 Semesters                8 Semesters
 
iv. Ph.D. Programmes:                             
                      Minimum Duration           Maximum Duration
Full-Time   –    6 Semesters                10 Semesters                                                              
Part-Time   –    8 Semesters                12 Semesters
 
Olabisi Onabanjo University Postgraduate Programmes 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.
 
e. Candidates applying for the following programmes are to note their admission requirements:
(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 22 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 less 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 a B+ (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 Additon to the Stated Admission Requirements for Individual Programmes above, all applicants are to note that:
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/Exemption/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. O’Level 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 2nd 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, 30th September, 2016
ix. There will be qualifying examination/interview as follows for all candidates:
 
Please note that the earlier dates scheduled for the qualifying examinatons has been postponed till further notice.
 
How to apply for OOU Postgraduate Admission:
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-Iwoye 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 30th September 2016.
 
MSG Team.