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 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
Programme Offered:
Masters in medical laboratory science
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in medical laboratory science.
Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.)in medical laboratory science.
Available Options/Specializations:
(i) Environmental and Public Health
(ii) Medical Bacteriology/Mycology
(iii) Immunology and Immunochemistry
(iv) Histopathology/Cytopathology
(v) Clinical Chemistry
(vi) Hematology and Transfusion science
(vii) Medical Virology
(viii) Medical Parasitology
(ix) Medical Molecular Biology
Admission Requirements
Master of Sciences (M.Sc.) degree
(a) Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLSc.) degree from the University of Benin or any other recognized University as approved by Senate..
(b) Holders of B.Sc. Honours degree (at least second class honours) in related fields such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, MBBS, DBS, Pharmacy, Microbiology.
(c) Candidates with professional qualifications such as Associate of Medical Laboratory science (AMLSN) or Fellow of Medical Laboratory Science (FMLSN) whose
qualifications and experience are deemed adequate may also be considered for admission.
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) degree.
Holders of Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in medical Laboratory Science from University of Benin or any other recognised University who scored below 60% in their course work at the Masters level.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme:
Candidates must possess an M.Sc. degree in Medical Laboratory Science 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 Medical Laboratory Science.
Duration of Programme:
(a) M.Sc programme:
(i) Full-Time 4-6 semesters
(b) Ph.D programme:
(i) Full-Time 6-10 semesters
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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