Postgraduate School, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo
AVAILABLE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
1. DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMYM.Sc., M.Phil, M.Phil./PhD & PhD in: -
Biological Anthropology and Forensic Science
Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology
Neuroscience and Endocrinology
Post graduate programmes in Anatomy
A. 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 B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Anatomy, or Medical/Clinical/Allied Health Sciences.
B. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil. & M.Phil./PhD) An applicant for admission to Master of Philosophy must be a holder of Master of Science degree in Anatomy with a weighted average of 50-59.9%. Candidates that are not UNIMED graduates may be required to satisfy the Department’s requirement for admission via an interview/examination or both.
C. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Applicants for this programme should be:
Holders of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) degree with a research thesis in any of the areas of specialization stated above.
Holders of a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Anatomy with a minimum weighted average of 60%.
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2. DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
M.Sc., M.Phil, M.Phil./PhD & PhD in: -
Molecular Biology/Biotechnology
Cancer/Clinical Biochemistry
Drug Metabolism/Biochemical Toxicology
Plant/Ethno-medicinal Biochemistry
Post graduate programmes in Anatomy
A. M.Sc. Biochemistry Degree (Eighteen calendar months)
Bachelor degree in Biochemistry with at least a second-class lower division; or MBBS/BDS degrees with evidence of special bias for Biochemistry (at least a ‘B’ grade in Biochemistry in the Part 1 MBBS/BDS professional exams)
B. M.Phil. & M.Phil./PhD Biochemistry Degree (One calendar year)
Graduates of M.Sc. Biochemistry program but without a PhD grade (weighted average of 50-59.9%)
C. PhD Biochemistry Degree PhD Biochemistry (Three calendar years).
This is for graduates of M.Sc. Biochemistry with PhD grade or MPhil in Biochemistry degree holders with a minimum weighted average of 60%.
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3. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGYM.Sc., M.Phil., M.Phil./Ph.D. and Ph.D. in: - -
I. Endocrinology and Metabolism
II.Gastrointestinal and Nutrition Physiology
III. Cell and Membrane Transport Physiology
IV. Neurophysiology
V. Cardiovascular Physiology
VI. Respiratory Physiology
VII. Reproduction and Fetal Monitoring Physiology
VIII. Environmental and Applied Physiology
X. Renal Physiology
XI. Exercise Physiology
Post graduate programmes in Physiology
A. Master of Science (M.Sc.)
i. Candidates with first degree in Physiology or Medical/Clinical/Allied Health Sciences with at least a second class (lower division) from UNIMED or from any other approved University.
ii. Candidates with Professional qualification in Medicine (MBBS), Dentistry (BDS) or Veterinary Medicine (DVM) are also eligible.
B. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil & M.Phil/PhD)
Candidates who possess a Master degree in Physiology of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo or equivalent qualification from other Universities recognized by Senate with 50-59.9% weighted average.
C. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
i. Candidates with M.Sc. Degree in Physiology with a 60% weighted average from University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, or any other Universities recognized by the Senate
ii. Candidates with M.Phil. Degree of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMMES
AVAILABLE 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 and Mathematics 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.
General Requirements for all UNIMED Postgraduate Programmes:
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.
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 www.unimed.edu.ng.
Then, take the following steps: -
i. Click on Admission;
ii. Click on Postgraduate School;
iii. Candiadates will be directed to https://www.spgs.unimed.edu.ng/
iv. Click on Student's Portal;
v. On the dropdown list ;
vi. Click on PAYMENT to make payment via online payment system using VISA or MASTER card. Note that VERVE card is not allowed.
vii. After payment, print payment receipt
viii. Click on STUDENT'S PORTAL, and on the dropdown list choose APPLICATION LOGIN, your payment Transaction ID is your password.