Applications are invited from qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate (Diploma and Degree) Programmes of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo in the 2022/2023 Academic Session.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES
- RECOMMENDED: UNIMED Approved List of Postgraduate Courses.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Interested candidates shall complete the application form on the University portal and provide all relevant documents as specified on the application form, including certificates of degrees and/or diplomas, academic transcripts, three (3) reference letters, and a 500-words statement of intent in the proposed research area. All programmes in the University require O'Level Credit pass in English Language and Mathematics in addition to three other credits in relevant subjects. Candidates who are Nigerian citizens shall, in addition, provide the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge, exemption or exclusion certificate. Each candidate shall request and ensure that the institution(s) attended process and forward official academic transcript(s) directly to the Dean, Postgraduate School. Only candidates whose transcripts are received will be considered for admission.SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
- Holders of B.Sc. degrees of the University of Medical Sciences or any other University recognized by Senate.
- Holders of Higher National Diploma in relevant disciplines.
- Holders of relevant professional certificate that are recognized as HND equivalent
NB: National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge/Exemption Certificate are required for Postgraduate Diploma programmes.
Such candidates must also advise their Institutions to forward copies of their academic transcripts to the Registrar, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Nigeria not later than 3 weeks after this advertisement.
B. POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
An applicant for admission into the M.Sc. degree programme shall be a graduate of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) Ondo, or any other approved University recognized by the UNIMED Senate, and with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in the relevant discipline. Candidates with Third Class Bachelor's degree or HND (Upper Credit) who in addition, possess a Postgraduate diploma (PGD) with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 scale in a relevant discipline may be considered. Candidates who are not UNIMED graduates may be required to satisfy the Department requirements for admission via an interview/examination or both.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Applicants for this programme should be:
i. Holders of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) degree with a research thesis in any of the areas of specialization stated above.
ii. Holders of a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics with a minimum weighted average of 60%.
iii. Candidates that are not UNIMED graduate may be required to satisfy the Department requirement for admission via an interview/examination or both.
DURATION OF THE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
The Master's programmes shall be for a minimum period of three (3) academic semesters (18 calendar months) and maximum of five (5) academic semesters while some others may extend to minimum of four (4) academic semesters (24 calendar months) and maximum of six (6) academic semesters while Ph.D. programmes are for a minimum of six (6) academic semesters (36 calendar months) and maximum of eight (8) academic semesters.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Eligible candidates should log on to University website https://www.unimed.edu.ng/. Then. take the following steps:
- Click on Admission;
- Click on Programme of Choice:
- Click on PAYMENT to make payment via online payment system using VISA or MASTER Card. Note that VERVE Card is not allowed;
- After payment, Print Payment Receipt
- Click on APPLICATION FORM with your Payment Transaction ID to complete the form.
For more details on payment and application, check the University's website (www.unimed.edu.ng).
ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD CANDIDATES MAKE PAYMENT TO ANY UNAUTHORISED ACCOUNT. PLEASE SEEK CLARIFICATION IN CASE OF DOUBT
DISCLAIMER
Kindly note that the University does NOT have individual/sales agents. For the avoidance of doubt, valid and authentic details about admissions into the programmes offered by UNIMED can be obtained only at the university's website www.unimed.edu.ng.Kindly note also, that valid payments for purchase of forms can only be done as described above and NOT Into any Individual's account. Anyone who deals with any Individual and/or makes payments) Into any Individual's account does so at her/his own riskt
DEADLINE:
The completed form and application must be forwarded on or before 31st October, 2022.Signed:
Dr. Woleola J. Ekundayo
Registrar
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