University of Benin Admissions into Pharmacy 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.

FACULTY OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMMES OFFERED:

(i) Master of science (MSc)

(ii) Master of philosophy (M.Phil)

(iii) Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D)

AVAILABLE OPTIONS/SPECIALIZATION:

(a) Master of Sciences

i) Controlled Drug Delivery including Biopharmaceutical Studies

ii) Powder/Tableting Technology

iii) Stability Studies

iv) Packaging and Drug Interactions

v) Rheological Studies of Liquid and SemiSolid Formulations

vi) Coating of Solid Dosage Forms

vii) Sourcing and assessment of local Pharmaceutical raw materials

(b) Master of Philosophy/ Doctor of Philosophy:

I) Controlled Drug Delivery; Biopharmaceut-ical Studies

ii) Powder/Tableting Technology

iii) Stability Studies

iv) Packaging and Drug Interactions

v) Rheological Studies of Liquids and Semi-Solid Formulations

vi) Coating of Solid Dosage Forms

vii) Sourcing and assessment of local Pharmaceutical raw materials

Admission Requirements:

a) Master of science (Msc)

A candidate for the MSc degree in addition to the general regulations and guidelines on admission, should possess a minimum of a Second Class (Honours) Lower Division degree, or its equivalent, in pharmacy from the University of Benin or any other University recognized by the Senate of the University of Benin.

b) Master of Philosophy (M.Phil):

A Masters degree in Physical Pharmaceutics and/or Pharmaceutical Technology from the University of Benin or any other University recognized by the Senate of the University of Benin. Candidate with degrees from other university will be expected to make up for any deficiency in their course work.

c) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D):

A Masters degree in Physical Pharmaceutics and/or Pharmaceutical Technology from the University of Benin or any other University recognized by the Senate of the University of Benin. Candidate must also have a weighted average of 60% or CGPA of 3.50 minimum on a 5 –point scale or an M. Phil Degree in Pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical Technology.

Duration of Programmes:

a) Master of Science (Msc)

A Minimum of 18 months based on course work that would last for at least 6 months and an original research project.

a) Master of Philosophy (M.Phil):

A minimum of 12 months based on course work and original research project.

b) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D):

The programme shall take normally NOT LESS THAT 24 MONTHS.

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

Programmes Offered:

(a) Master of Science (M.Sc.)

(b) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Areas of Specialization:

i) Analytical chemistry

ii) Organic/ Medicinal chemistry

iii) Natural product chemistry

Admission Requirements:

Master of Science (M.Sc)

Candidates must possess a good degree in Pharmacy or Chemistry or any other suitable qualifications approved by Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty Board of Studies of Pharmacy. Candidates who are considered deficient in some areas of Pharmaceutical Chemistry may be required to take prerequisite courses as may be deemed necessary.

Doctor of Philosophy (Pharm. D) conversion

A Bachelor of Pharmacy degree of the University of Benin or any other University recognized by the Senate of the University of Benin or any other qualification registered to practice as a Pharmacist by the Pharmacists’ Council of Nigeria i.e. registered (with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria)

and be practising Pharmacists.

Duration:

M.Sc: It is expected the programme will not to be less than 2 semesters and based on course work and original research work. The course work shall normally occupy not less than 25% of the prescribed time.

All candidates will take all prescribed courses and will undergo scheduled practical during the duration of the programme. A candidate who is deficient in

some areas of Pharmaceutical Chemistry will be required to take pre-requisite courses during the training programme. Candidates may not be allowed to start the M.Sc programme until they have completed the pre-requisites courses satisfactorily. Ph.D: Normally for a period not less than 6 semesters for candidates with a first degree and not less than 4 semesters for candidates with Master’s degree. No formal course work will be offered. However, a candidate found deficient will be required to take the necessary courses along with the M.Sc students. Every candidate registered for the degree of Ph.D will attend and participate in workshops on research techniques and methodology by his/her field of specification offered in the department and determined by his/her supervisor. In addition, a candidate will be required to present seminars during each year of his/her study on topics chosen by him/her and approved by the supervisor.

DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL PHARMACY & PHARMACY PRACTICE:

Programme Offered:

(a) Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)

(b) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

(c ) Doctor of Philosophy (Pharm. D) conversion

Available Options/Specializations:

(i) Pharmacy Practice

(ii) Pharmacoepidemiology

(iii) Pharmacotherapy

(iv) Clinical Pharmacokinetics

Admission Requirements:

(a) Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) Programme:

(i) A good honours degree in pharmacy from a recognized University (not lower than Second Class honours Lower Division)

(ii) Any other qualification(s) approved by Senate.

(b) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD):

(i) An acceptable master’s degree in clinical pharmacy/Pharmacy from a recognized University

(ii) Candidates who are deficient in some areas may be required to audit some MPharm courses.

Duration of Programme:

(a) MPharm:

(i) Full-Time 4-6 semesters

(ii) Part-Time 6-8semesters

(b) Ph.D programme:

(i) Full-Time 6-10 semesters

(ii) Part-Time 8-12 semesters

The School of Postgraduate may approve an extension when necessary.

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOGNOSY

Programmes Offered:

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Master of Philosophy (M.phil)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programme

Admission Requirements:

Candidates must possess a good degree in Pharmacy, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or any other suitable qualification approved by Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty Board of Studies. Candidates who are considered deficient in some areas of Pharmacognosy will be required to

undertake remedial courses from the undergraduate programme as may be deemed necessary. Candidates must pass all the remedial courses satisfactorily.

(b) Master of Philosophy

Holders of Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Pharmacognosy from University of Benin or any other recognised University who scored below 60% in their course work at the Masters level.

Duration of Programme:

(a) M.Sc programme:

(i) Full-Time 4-6 semesters

(b) Ph.D programme:

(i) Full-Time 6-10 semesters

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme

Admission Requirements

(a) A candidate must possess a good Master’s degree in Pharmacognosy

(b) A candidate who has not already obtained a Master’s degree shall register, in the first instance, for a Degree of Masters and at the end of at least twelve months may, subject to satisfactory report from his supervisor be admitted as a candidate for a Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Duration of Programme:

The programme is expected to be not less than twenty-four months for candidates with Master’s degree in Pharmacognosy and is based on original research work. The time base for full-time student is minimum of 6 semeters, for the part-time a minimum of 8 semesters.

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Programmes Offered:

(a) Masters of Science in Pharmaceutical Microbiology (M.Sc. PharmMicrobiology)

Areas of Specialization:

(i) Inhibition and Destruction of Microorganisms

(ii) Chemotherapy and Mechanisms of action Antimicrobial agent

(iii) Preparation and Microbiological Control of Drug forms and Environment

(iv) Industrial/Applied Microbiology

(b) Master of Philosophy (M.Phil).

(i) Studies in Biodegradation and Preservation of Pharmaceutical Products

(ii) Studies of the Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Action; Antimicrobial Agents Combination and Experimental Chemotherapy.

(iv) Studies of bacterial resistance to Antibacterial Agents and Environmental Genotoxicology

(v) Inactivation of Microorganisms and Immunological Studies

Areas of Specialization:

(a) Masters of Science in Pharmaceutical Microbiology

(b) Master of Philosophy

(i) Inhibition and Destruction of Microorganisms.

(ii) Chemotherapy and Mechanisms of Action of antimicrobial Agents.

(iii) Industrial/Applied Microbiology.

For the purpose of specialization, related courses are grouped as follows: i and ii i and iii, ii and iii, iii and iv

(i) Studies involving biodegradation and preservation of pharmaceutical products.

(ii) Studies of mechanisms of antimicrobial action, antimicrobial agents combination and experimental chemotherapy.

(iii) Studies of bacterial resistance to antibacterial agents and environmental genotoxicology.

(iv) Inactivation of microorganisms land immunological studies.

Admission Requirements:

(a) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Pharmaceutical Microbiology: Candidates seeking admission to the M.Sc. Degree must satisfy the General

(i) Requirements for Admission into the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Benin. In addition, their undergraduate degree (at least a Second Class Lower Division) should be in either Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology (or a good degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Laboratory Sciences (Biological Sciences (option).

(ii) Candidates with FIMLT/FMLS, plus 2 years post qualification experience, who in addition to passing a qualifying examination may be considered for admission.

(b) Master of Philosophy

Holders of Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Pharmaceutical Microbiology from University of Benin or any other recognised University who scored below 60% in their course work at the Masters level.

An applicant for the Ph.D. degree must possess a Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical with a weighted average that is not less than 50% and not up to 60% or a cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale.

d) Doctor of Philosophy (Pharm. D) conversion

A candidate registered for the Master’s Degree programme may have his/her registration transferred to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in accordance with the University of Benin Regulations subject to a satisfactory report from his/her supervisor(s).

Duration of Programme:

(a) M.Sc programme:

(i) Full-Time 4-6 semesters

(ii) Part-Time 6-8semesters

(b) Ph.D programme:

(i) Full-Time 6-10 semesters

(ii) Part-Time 8-12 semesters

(c ) Ph.D./ Ph.D 4-6 semesters conversion 6 -8 semesters

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY

Programmes Offered:

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Available Options/specialization

Cardiovascular Pharmacology

Neuro/Psychopharmacology

Biochemical Pharmacology

Ethnopharmacology

Clinical Pharmacology

Toxicology

Admission Requirements:

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Progamme:

Candidates should possess a good University degree (not less than a Second Class Lower Division or its equivalent) in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine,

Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine, Physiology, Biochemistry or Behavioral sciences. A candidate whose previous background in Pharmacology is considered inadequate by the Department (e.g first degree holders in Biochemistry, physiology) will be required to spend the first year to remedy the deficiency by taking the department’s undergraduate Pharmacology courses which will be followed by a qualifying exam.

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) Programme:

Candidates should have an M.Sc. degree in Pharmacology of the University of Benin or any other recognized University. Candidates with degrees from other Universities will be expected to make up for any deficiency in their course work.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme:

Candidates must possess an M.Sc. degree in Pharmacology with a research thesis from a recognized University and must have a weighted average of 60% or CGPA of 3.50 minimum on a 5-point scale or an M.Phil degree in Pharmacology.

Duration of programme

a. MS.c A minimum of 18 months and a maximum of 36 months

b. M.Phil: A minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 24 months.

c. Ph.D: A minmimum of 36 months and a maximum of 72 months.

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’.

Transcripts

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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