FACULTY OF NURSING SCIENCE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate Nursing Programmes:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education (PGDNE)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSc)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

MSc and PhD Specializations:
• Adult Health Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Nursing
• Nursing Education
• Mental Health Nursing (currently not available)

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL UNIMED POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

A candidate must have O’ Level Credit passes in English Language and Mathematics, plus three other relevant subjects in WAEC, NECO, GCE or equivalent.

a. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Graduates of UNIMED or other recognized universities in relevant areas.
• HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit in relevant disciplines.

b. Master’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours in relevant fields.
• Third-Class or HND holders with PGD (minimum CGPA of 3.50 or Upper Credit).
• PGD/PGDE holders must also meet basic O’ Level entry requirements.

c. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Master’s Degree with a minimum weighted average of 60% from a recognized university.

Additional Requirements:
• Completed application form
• Degree/Diploma certificates
• Academic transcripts
• Three reference letters
• 500-word statement of intent
• NYSC certificate (for Nigerian citizens)
• Transcripts must be sent directly to the Secretary, Postgraduate School via post and email: secpgs@unimed.edu.ng
• Include your email and phone number when applying.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Eligible candidates should log on to the University website: www.unimed.edu.ng

Then, take the following steps:

1. Click on Admission
2. Click on Postgraduate School
3. Candidates will be directed to https://www.spgs.unimed.edu.ng/
4. Click on Student's Portal
5. Click on PAYMENT and pay using VISA or MASTER card (Note: VERVE card is not allowed)
6. Print your payment receipt
7. Click on APPLICATION LOGIN via SPGS Portal using your Transaction ID as password