University of Benin Admissions into Optometry Postgraduate Programs

Posted on: Sun 02-08-2015

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Postgraduate programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma, Masters degree and Ph.D in the various Faculties/Schools/Institutes of the University of Benin.

DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY

Areas of Specialization:

i) M.Sc. Vision Science

ii) M.Sc. Ocular Health

Admission Requirements:

i) A good first degree (GPA 2.5 and above) in Vision Science, Ocular Health Optometry, Doctor of Optometry Degree.

ii) Other suitable qualifications relevant to Optometry from the University of Benin or any other University may be considered

Duration of Programmes:

The Duration of the M.Sc. programme shall be a minimum of 2 semesters

i. Ph.D in Vision Science

ii. Ocular Health:

Admission Requirement:

A Master’s Degree (60% average) in Vision Science or Ocular Health.

A. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

I. A Candidate for postgraduate studies in the university of Benin must have obtained at least five (5) credits in WASC, NECO, GCE (ordinary level or their equivalents,) A credit pass in Maths and English is required.

II. Four credits of Ordinary level plus OND (not pass), NCE, IJMB or Advance level passes.

III. A holder of a Pass (Degree/Diploma) is not qualified for admission into the postgraduate programme of the University of Benin. In addition, all holders of 3rd class degree must possess PGD to be considered for admission into the Masters programmes.

IV. Candidates who obtained Masters degree but with Weighted Average Score (WAS) between 55.0-59% can only be considered for admission into the M.Phil programme in the first instance.

V. A candidate applying for the Ph.D in any programme of the University of Benin must have obtained a weighted average score of 60% or letter grade ‘B’ average in the Masters degree.

VI. A candidate applying for the PhD with a Master’s degree from any other University who in his/her Master’s study has not previously taken the compulsory courses or their equivalents similar to the ones in the University of Benin shall on admission be required to offer and pass such courses with a minimum of 60% or letter grade ‘B’.

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Candidates should request their former Universities/Institutions to forward their academic transcript(s) to the “Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies”, to reach him not later than 8 weeks from the date of this publication. Applications of candidates whose transcripts are not forwarded to the school shall not be processed.

Referees Reports

Candidates should request their referees to mail reports on them directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies. Applications shall not be processed unless the referee reports are available.

Note: students are advised to always check the website for those course that are to write entrance examination

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

GENERAL Candidates are to purchase application forms online with any valid VERVE OR MASTERCARD ATM BANK CARD for the sum of N12,050.00. The form must be correctly filled with all information required before submitting online and thereafter printed out from the UNIBEN Website.

Go to www.uniben.edu.

Click on the WAEUP PORTAL LINK

Follow the instructions given

The following documents will be printed out from the Website:- application and referee forms. Any form not properly filled will not be treated. All application processes must be completed 30th September, 2015.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE:

Only candidate given admission into the various Pg programmes are to proceed to pay the total amount of Non-Refundable Acceptance fees itemised elow.

Bank/Portal Charges - 3,000.00

Admission clearance - 20,000.00

ICT Levy - 6,000.00

Development levy - 15,000.00

MTN Net Library - 1,000.00

Total - 45,000.00

Note: Acceptance fee must be paid before candidates can be cleared..

O.A Oshodin (Mrs)

Registrar

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