The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its postgraduate programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session.

 

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

 

FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

 

32. MD/MS DEGREE PROGRAMME

(a) Candidates must be either Medical Graduates (MBBS) of the University of Port Harcourt for not less than 5 years or confirmed and experienced academic staff of the University with Medical Degree of other recognized Universities.

(b) In addition to the above, candidates must possess either a recognized professional qualification at the fellowship level or at least an M.Sc Degree of a recognized University, after the MB.BS Degree.

 

33. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

(1) PGD in Human Physiology

(2) M.Sc, PhD in Human Physiology

 

Special areas:

(a) Membrane Physiology

(b) Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology

(c) Blood Physiology

(d) Nutrition Physiology

(e) Neuro Physiology

 

Requirements for M.Sc Programmes:

(i) Graduates of the University of Port Harcourt or other Universities recognized by statute of the University of Port Harcourt with a Second Class Honours Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent in Human Physiology or related discipline.

(ii) Holders of MB.BS, DVVM or BVM, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Anatomy with a CGPA of 3.50 in Postgraduate Diploma in Human Physiology.

(iii) Requirement for PhD Programmes: Candidates must possess an M.Sc or M.Phil degree or its equivalent in Human Physiology in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.

 

34. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY

(i) M.Sc, PhD in Anatomy

 

Requirements for M.Sc in Human Anatomy:

(a) Candidates must possess a Second Class Honours Degree with at least a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent in Anatomy from the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized Universities.

(b) Holders of good degree in Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine and Physiotherapy.

 

ii. Areas of Specialization in PhD Anatomy:

(a) Histochemistry and Teratology

(b) Clinical Anatomy

(c) Physical and Forensic Anthropology

(d) Radiological Anatomy

 

Requirements for Ph.D in Anatomy:

Candidate must have MSc Degree in Anatomy with a minimum CGPA of 4 points on a 5 points scale or its equivalent qualification. Interviews are conducted to assess candidates before admission and final selection is based on interview performance.

 

35. DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY

(i) M.Sc Pharmacology

(a) Candidates must possess a Second Class Honours Degree with at least a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent in Pharmacology from the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized Universities.

(b) Holders of good Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine,Dentistry, Physiology and related Biomedical Science subjects.

 

(ii) Ph.D in Pharmacology: Candidates must possess an M.Sc or an M.Phil Degree or an equivalent Degree in Pharmacology in addition to the other Faculty Requirements with a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5 point scale.

 

36. DEPARTMENT OF HAEMATOLOGY, BLOOD TRANSFUSION AND IMMUNOLOGY

Requirements for M.Sc in Immunology Programmes:

 

The Course is open to graduates of Medicine, Dentistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Nursing, Biochemistry, Molecular-Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Zoology and other relevant courses. Candidates who hold a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or in any of the above mentioned subjects, from the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized Universities shall be eligible for admission into the programme except, the Medical and Dental graduates.

 

G. FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES

37. M.Sc Sports Medicine

 

(a) For medically qualified persons with MB.BS, B.Ch or a fellowship in any Medical discipline.

(b) The duration of Course is 18 – 36 months.

The Course work will be taught in two semesters of 12 months while the student will spend the remaining 6 months in a training attachment and a project work.

(c) Area of specialty – Sports Medicine generally, while the project work will be on Sport of interest.

 

38. DEPARTMENT OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE

i. Master of Public Health (MPH) for MBBS graduate

ii. Master of Science in Public Health (MSc Public Health MSPH for other B.Sc in Science, Anatomy etc.

 

Admission Requirements:

The Programmes will be open to candidates who possess a first degree in Medicine, Basic Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing and other relevant courses allied to Medicine. In addition candidates must have at least three years post degree experience and must have completed National Youth Service (NYSC) programme. Candidates for admission into the programme will undergo a selection process and only those who are successful will be admitted into the programme.

 

To serve the interest and needs of all Medical, Health and allied professions who desire the programme, there is need to simultaneously mount two separate programmes, one for medically qualified graduates and another for non-medically qualified professionals who wish to practice Public Health.

 

Requirements for Master of Public Health Programme:

(a) MBBS or its equivalent, with a minimum of three years post qualification experience.

(b) Candidates are also required to pass the qualifying examination.

 

Requirements for MSc Public Health Programme:

(a) B.Sc Honours in a health-related discipline with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division (22) Degree with CGPA not less than 3.00 on a 5 point scale or CGPA of 2.5 on a 4 point scale.

(b) Candidates are also required to pass the qualifying examination.

 

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

ALL PGD PROGRAMMES

The minimum requirement for the Postgraduate Diploma Programmes is a Bachelor’s Degree in the related disciplines. Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree or Third Class in the related Discipline. For HND holders a minimum of Upper Credit is acceptable in the relevant Departments.

 

PGDC

For the Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry (PGDC) Programme, candidates with Third Class need not apply.

 

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree of the University of Port Harcourt or any recognized University, in the relevant subject with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 points on a 5 point scale or its equivalent. Candidates for the Master’s in Education must have obtained a first Degree in another field and in addition a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with at least an Upper Credit classification. Candidates for the MBA Programme must possess a strong qualitative background. Candidates with PGD must have a CGPA of 3.50 to register for Master’s Degree in the relevant field

 

PhD PROGRAMMES

Generally, for the PhD Programmes, candidates should have a Master’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or 4.0 depending on the department or its equivalent grade in the relevant discipline at the Master’s level. Admission will be based on interview performance. PhD involves course work and qualifying examination.

 

MD/MS PROGRAMME

(A) Candidates must either be graduates of Medicine (MBBS) of the University of Port Harcourt for not less than five (5) years or confirmed and experienced academic staff of the University with Medical Degree of recognized University.

 

(B) In addition to the above, candidates must possess either a recognized professional qualification at the fellowship level or at least an M.Sc Degree of a recognized University, after the MBBS Degree

 

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Application Fee of Eleven Thousand Naira (N11,000.00) should be paid online at any of the following Banks: U&C Microfinance Bank, UBA, Union Bank, Access Bank, Eco Bank and First Bank and the sum of Four Thousand Naira (N4,000.00) for Prospectus should be paid by Teller at U&C Microfinance Bank, Choba Park..

 

Candidates should also visit www.cgs.uniport.edu.ng to download the Application Forms after payment.

 

Please note that payment for Application Form does not guarantee admission and the application fee is non-refundable.

 

For Further inquiries, please contact the following between 9.00a.m and 4.00p.m., Monday to Friday.

 

THE COLLEGE SECRETARY

COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES – 07059243946

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

P.M.B. 5323, PORT HARCOURT.

 

OR

 

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

LIAISON OFFICE

NO. 6 HARARE STREET

WUSE ZONE 6 – 08037086089

A B U J A.

 

OR

 

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

LAGOS LIAISON OFFICE

23 BUSH STREET, OKUPE ESTATE, – 08023415448

MENDE,

MARYLAND, LAGOS.

 

CLOSING DATE

Completed Application Forms with all necessary enclosures must be returned to the College Secretary’s Office not later than October 30, 2015.

e-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 084-523613, 885412