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

 

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION

M.Ed, Ph.D Regular Programmes on Full-Time and Part-Time basis. M.Ed Sandwich (Long Vacation) programme. Both the Regular (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:

 

(A) M.Sc (Ed) Human Kinetics

 

Areas of Specialization

(a) Physiology of Exercise

(b) Sports Administration and Marketing

(c) Sport Psychology

(d) Sociology of Sport

 

Requirements

(i) Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Kinetics or Human Kinetics and Health Education (Integrated Major). Preferably holders of Second Class Honours degree from a recognized University with at least a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent.

 

(ii) Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Science Education after having obtained the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in Human Kinetics or Human Kinetics and Health Education (this category of candidates may be required to take some additional courses in Human Kinetics and related courses as may be prescribed by the Department.

 

(iii) Upper Credit in Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with a CGPA of at least 4.00

 

C. M.Ed Health Education

 

Areas of Specialization

(a) Community Health Education

(b) Occupational Health and Safety Education

(c) School Health Education

 

Requirements

(i) Candidates must possess Second Class Honours Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent from a recognized University in Health Education or Health and Human Kinetics (Integrated Major) or Human Kinetics and Health Education (Integrated Major).

 

(ii) A Degree in Medicine or appropriate Medical Science in Nursing or Advanced Graduate Diploma in Health Education (ADHE).

 

(iii) Candidates with a Second Class Honours Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in related discipline after having obtained the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in Human Kinetics or Human Kinetics and Health Education (Integrated Major). Such candidates may be required to take additional courses in Human Kinetics and Health Education as may be prescribed by the Department.

 

D. PhD in the following areas:

(i) Sports Management

(ii) Psychology and Sociology of Sports

(iii) Sports Marketing

(iv) Health Education (Community Health)

 

Candidates must possess either an M.Ed Degree in Human Kinetics and Health Education or other relevant Discipline in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.

 

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