13/04/2022
ADMISSION TO ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL POSTGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, ONDO CITY,
FOR 2021/2022 ACADEMIC SESSION.
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate (Diploma
and Degree) Programmes of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo in the 2021/2022 Academic
Session.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES
1. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
i. Anatomy: MSc, MPhil, PhD
ii. Physiology: MSc, MPhil, PhD
iii. Biochemistry: MSc, MPhil, PhD
PhD Biochemistry with the following options
a) Nutritional Biochemistry
b) Industrial Biochemistry
c) Enzymology
d) Medical and Clinical Biochemistry
e) Environmental/Toxicological Biochemistry
2. School of Public Health
i. Public Health: PGDPH, MPH, MSc, MPhil, DrPH, DrCH, PhDPH
Master in Public Health (MPH) specializes under the following options:
a. Epidemiology & Biostatistics
b. Health Policy and Management (HPSM)
c. Environmental & Occupational Health
d. Population, Family & Reproductive Health
e. Health Promotion & Behavioural Sciences
3. Faculty of Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
M.Sc and Ph.D. in:-
Animal and Environmental Biology Unit
Options
i. Molecular Parasitology
ii. Genetics and Biotechnology
iii. Environmental Biology and Toxicology
Microbiology Unit
Options
i. Environmental Microbiology
ii. Food and Industrial Microbiology
iii. Medical Microbiology
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
M.Sc. and Ph.D. in:
Options
i. Medicinal and Organic Chemistry
ii. Analytical and Forensic Chemistry
iii. Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
iv. Physical and Computational Chemistry
(B) PROFESSIONAL M. Sc (Part time)
M.Sc. Industrial and Environmental Management (with the following options)
(i) Environmental Pollution Control and Management
(ii) Food and Pharmaceutical Science
(iii) Industrial and Environmental Health and Safety
Duration: Four (4) Semesters by Part time.
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
M.Sc. and Ph.D. in:-
Options
i. Medical Physics
ii. Health and environmental Physics
iii. Energy Physics
iv. Geophysics
Electronic and Communication Physics
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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.
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 theUniversity 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.
Postgraduate Programmes in Anatomy.
i. 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), or any other approved University recognized by the
UNIMED Senate, and with an honours' degree in Anatomy, or Medical/Clinical/Allied Health
courses (based on a satisfactory transcript).
ii. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
An applicant for admission to Master of Philosophy must be a holder of Master of Science
degree in Anatomy. Candidates who are not UNIMED graduate may be required to satisfy the
Department requirement for admission via an interview/examination or both.
iii. 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.
Postgraduate Programmes in Biochemistry.
i. M.Sc. Biochemistry (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)
ii. M.Phil. Biochemistry (One calendar year).
Graduates of M.Sc. Biochemistry program but without a Ph.D. grade.
iii. Ph.D. Biochemistry
Ph.D. Biochemistry (Four calendar years) with the following options
a. Nutritional Biochemistry
b. Industrial Biochemistry
c. Enzymology
d. Medical and Clinical Biochemistry
e. Environmental/Toxicological Biochemistry
This is for graduates of M.Sc. Biochemistry with Ph.D. grade or M.Phil. in Biochemistry degree
holders.
Postgraduate Programmes in Physiology.
i. Master of Science (M.Sc.)
a. Candidates with first degree in Physiology or Medical/Clinical/Allied Health courses
(based on a satisfactory transcript) with at least a second class (lower division) from
UNIMED or in any other approved University.
b. Candidates with Professional qualification in Medicine (MB;BS), Dentistry (BDS)or
Veterinary Medicine (DVM) are also eligible
ii. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
Candidates who possess a Master’s degree in Physiology of the University of Medical
Sciences, Ondo or equivalent qualification in other Universities recognized by Senate; each
case being considered on merit.
iii. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
a. Candidates for admission to the programme shall be either:
Those pursing the M.Sc. programme of the Department who at the end of formal
course work attain a PhD grade in the M.Sc. degree programme in Physiology of the
UNIMED or from other reputable Universities.
b. Candidates for the M.Phil. Degree programme of the University of Medical Sciences,
Ondo who have satisfied the course requirements for the degree and had been permitted
by Senate to upgrade their registration on the basis of satisfactory progress in research.
Postgraduate programmes in Public Health.
i. PGD Public Health (One calendar year).
Bachelor degree in disciplines not necessarily health related with a minimum of lower
credit; currently involved in active public health or related practice with at least 3 years’
experience. Relevant HND (with a minimum of lower credit) and equivalent recognized
professionally qualified certificates with a minimum of 3 years working experience may
be admitted on their own merit
ii. MPH/MSc Public Health Programmes (One calendar year).
Graduates of medical and health-focused disciplines who are on relevant professional registers;
Holders of PGDPH or its equivalent or Graduates of Allied Health Sciences with a minimum of
second class lower
Master in Public Health (MPH) specializes under the following options:
a. Epidemiology & Biostatistics
b. Health Policy and Management (HPSM)
c. Environmental & Occupational Health
d. Population, Family & Reproductive Health
e. Health Promotion & Behavioural Sciences
iii. MPhil Public Health (One calendar year)
Graduates of MPH/MScPH programmes without a PhD grade or Holders of the Part I of the
Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College or West African College of Physicians
in Public Health
iv. DrPH / DrCH degree (Three calendar years)
Clinically qualified (Medical and Nursing) graduates with an MPH degree of PhD grade or
MPhil in Public Health; or Holders of the Part II of the Fellowship of NPMCN or WACP in
Community Health or other clinical discipline
v. PhD Public Health Degree (Three calendar years)
Holders of MPH or MScPH degree with PhD grade; MPhil in Public Health; or Holders of Part
II Fellowship (or Part I with an MPH/MScPH) of NPMCN or WACP Community Health
Fellows may be exempted from selected course-works based on their prior fellowship training
and specialty Postgraduate Programmes in Biological Sciences.
i. M.Sc. Molecular Biology / Environmental Toxicology (Eighteen calendar months)
Bachelor degree in any Biological Sciences/Biomedical Sciences with at least a second class
lower division.
ii. M.Phil. Molecular Biology / Environmental Toxicology (One calendar year).
Graduates of M.Sc. Molecular Biology / Environmental Toxicology programme without a Ph.D.
grade.
iii. Ph.D. Molecular Biology / Environmental Toxicology (Minimum of three calendar years)
This is for graduates of M.Sc. Molecular Biology / Environmental Toxicology with Ph.D. grade
or M.Phil in this area of specialization.
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 programme of choice;
iii. Click on PAYMENT to make payment via online payment system using VISA or MASTER card. Note
that VERVE card is not allowed.
iv. After payment, print payment receipt
Click on APPLICATION FORM with your payment Transaction ID to complete the form.
Application will close six weeks after the date of this advertisement.
For further information on the Guide to Admissions, contact the University Website at
www.unimed.edu.ng
Prof. J. A. Ademokoya
Dean, Postgraduate School
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