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

 

FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOGNOSY

(i) M.Pharm and PhD Programmes

 

Areas of Specialization:

(a) Phytochemistry/Phytotherapy Research

(b) Medicinal Plant Research

(c) Standardization of Phytopharmaceuticals/Herbals

(d) Formulation Studies of Herbal Products

(e) Tissues Culture

 

Requirements for M.Pharm

Candidates must possess a good first Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University, not below Second Class Honours with a minimum CGPA of 3 points on a 5 points scale. Non pharmacy graduates in closely related subjects like Chemistry, Biochemistry and Botany may be considered for admission. Such candidates may be required to take remedial undergraduate courses in Pharmacognosy as recommended by the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee.

 

Requirements for PhD

(i) Candidates who possess the M.Pharm Degree in Pharmacognosy of the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized Universities, with a CGPA of 3.5 on a 5 points scale. However candidates with CGPA of 3.0 in their M.Pharm or M.Sc Programmes in the Pharmacognosy or related disciplines may be considered for admission. Such candidates shall be required to take recommended 700 level/remedial courses which they must pass at an average score of 60% in the first year.

 

(ii) Candidates with M.Sc/M.Pharm degree (minimum CGPA of 3.5); M.Phil Degrees in Pharmacognosy, Ethnomedicine, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Botany of the University of Port Harcourt or other approved Universities. Final selection of candidates is by presentation of a research proposal. Part-Time candidates will also be considered.

 

40. DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY

 

(i) M.Pharm and PhD Programmes

 

Areas of Specialization for M.Pharm:

(a) M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics

(b) M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Technology

 

Requirements for M.Pharm

Candidates must be graduates of pharmacy from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized Universities with at least a Second Class (Lower Division) or a declassified approved Degree Programme with evidence of good performance in pharmaceutics. Candidates shall be required to satisfy the department in a selection process.

 

Areas of Specialization for PhD:

(a) PhD in Pharmaceutics

(b) PhD in Pharmaceutical Technology

 

Requirements for PhD

(i) A graduate of the University of Port Harcourt holding a Masters Degree (M.Pharm) in the specialized field of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology with requirements as stated above for the M.Pharm Programme.

 

(ii) Graduates of the University of Port Harcourt holding a Masters Degree as stated above in the requirements for M.Pharm who have obtained at least a CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale or an overall average of 60%(B) in the course work.

 

(iii) A graduate of any other recognized university who meets the above requirements shall be admitted on presentation of transcripts from the university. Candidates may be required to take relevant remedial courses as may be recommended by the Departmental and Faculty Graduate Committees.

 

41. DEPARTMENT OF EXPERIMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY

(i) MSc & PhD Toxicology

 

Areas of Specialization:

(a) Drug Toxicology

(b) Food Toxicology

(c) Medical/Clinical Toxicology

(d) Environmental Toxicology

 

Requirements for M.Sc Toxicology

Candidates must possess a B.Sc Degree from the University of Port Harcourt or from any other recognized University in any of these disciplines: Biological and Chemical Sciences including (Chemistry, Civil, Agricultural, Chemical and Environmental Engineering), Medical Sciences and Forensic Sciences.

 

Requirements for PhD

Candidates who obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in the relevant written examinations and project on the M.Sc Course in Toxicology of the University of Port Harcourt, or any other recognized University.

 

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