Postgraduate School, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo
AVAILABLE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
(1.) CENTRE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND BIOMEDICAL EDUCATION (CeHPBE)
1. Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert.) in Health Professions and Biomedical Education (Part-Time, Virtual, minimum of 1 semester and maximum of 3 semesters)2. Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip.) in Health Professions and Biomedical Education (Part-Time, Virtual, minimum of 3 semesters and maximum of 6 semesters)
Options in:
i. Biomedical Education
ii. Health Professions Education/Medical Education
3. M.Sc. in Health Professions and Biomedical Education (Part-Time, Virtual, minimum of 6 semesters and maximum of 9 semesters)
i. Biomedical Education
ii. Health Professions Education/Medical Education
Admission Requirements for the Programmes
1. PG. Cert. in Health Professions and Biomedical Education (Part-Time, Virtual)
The programme is opened to candidates who possess a National Diploma, Higher National Diploma or Bachelor degree in any Health, Allied and Health related disciplines from a university recognized by the Senate of the University.
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions and Biomedical Education (Part-Time, Virtual)
i.) The programme is opened to candidates who possess a National Diploma, Higher National Diploma or Bachelor degree in any Health, Allied and Health related disciplines from a University recognized by the Senate of the University.
ii) Admission is also opened to applicants with any of the above qualifications and who has a PG. Cert. in Health Professions and Biomedical Education of UNIMED or its equivalent recognized by the university. Such applicants will be exempted from first semester courses.
3. M.Sc. in Health Professions and Biomedical Education (Part-Time, Virtual)
i) The programme is opened to candidates who possess a Bachelor degree (minimum of 22) in any Health, Allied and Health related disciplines from a University recognised by the Senate of the University.
ii) Admission is also opened to applicants with any of the above qualifications and who has a PG. Dip. in Health Professions and Biomedical Education of UNIMED or its equivalent recognized by the University. Such applicants will be exempted from course work of first and second semesters.
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(2.) INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED CLINICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
1. MSc in HEALTH LAW AND POLICYThe programme is designed to:
• enhance the knowledge and competencies of health professionals, service managers and legal practitioners wishing to explore career paths pertinent to the discipline of Health Law and Policy.
• enhance knowledge in the field, with emphasis on international best practice in national and global Health Law.
• nurture research and innovation in Health Law and Policy in Nigerian academia.
Graduates of the programme will be expected to: • have knowledge of contemporary issues and recent advances in Health Law and Policy.
• deploy this knowledge to inform the formulation, implementation and monitoring of health policy and health services delivery.
• be able to facilitate the development of legal frameworks underpinning clinicalpractice.
The programme comprises a wide range of courses to be delivered over one calendar year.
Taught courses will be conducted over two semesters, then students will have 3 months to
work on and submit a dissertation. Hybrid instruction will be through a combination of virtual
and face-to-face interactions. Online teaching and learning through the University’s e-
learning resources will be complemented by face-to-face teaching over two weekends per
semester. Each student shall make two 1-hour seminar presentations.
Admission requirements
Applicants for admission into the Master’s degree programme shall possess:
(a) a first degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Law or any other discipline in the Health Sciences and Social Sciences (MBBS, BDS, LLB, B.Sc 2:2 or higher) or
(b) a registrable professional qualification and a minimum of two years’ post-qualification field experience; or
(c) any other qualification deemed equivalent and acceptable by the Board of the Postgraduate School and approved by the University Senate.
2.MSc/PhD Programme in Medical Sciences, Surgical Sciences, Pathology Sciences, and Dental Sciences
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) course leading to the award of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Clinical/Surgical/ Dental/Pathology Sciences, commencing in the 2023/24 academic year. UNIMED is a young, dynamic, and forward-looking institution specialized in the education of health sector personnel. About the degree programme
The purpose of this programme is to produce medical scientists who are able to conduct high-level research, translate scientific discoveries into medical advances, and respond to emerging challenges in medical/dental education. It is targeted at the following clinicians wishing to pursue an academic career: 1. Medical residents undergoing specialist residency training in tertiary health institutions. 2. Medical Fellows employed in tertiary health institutions as Hospital Consultants; 3. Medical Fellows who are academic staff of medical schools in their universities; they participate in teaching ad supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students; 4. Medical doctors in sub-Saharan African countries, such as in the East and Central Africa region, who wish to pursue a Doctorate programme in clinical medicine and dentistry. The programme, conducted by the Institute of Advanced Clinical Sciences Education, has a strong focus on building research skills and also on methodology of teaching and learning in clinical medicine and dentistry, while also strengthening the base for evidence-based clinical practice. It complements the specialist training carried out by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria and the West African Postgraduate Medical College.
Admission requirements
Applicants for admission into the programme shall possess:
(a) MBBS/BDS + MSc
or (b) MBBS/BDS + Part 1 Qualification (West African or National PG College)
or (c) MBBS/BDS + Fellowship Qualification (West African or National PG College)
In addition to the professional qualifications above, applicants must be fully registered to practice by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and hold a valid annual license to practice. Applicants may be admitted with MBBS only, with the proviso that they must complete the MSc program in the relevant discipline in the department or complete and pass the Part I/Membership before they can proceed with the PhD work. The duration of the programme will be 3 years for applicants with (a) or (b) above and 2 years for those with (c). At the outset, applicants will elect to pursue either PhD by thesis or PhD by publication. Further details of the programme are available on request.
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(3.) SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
1. PUBLIC HEALTH: PGD, MPH, MSc, MPhil, DrPH, DrCH, PhD (PH)ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for admission to higher degree programmes shall normally be graduates of UNIMED or other Universities/Institutions recognized by the Senate. Admission shall be made by the Postgraduate School on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee. Candidates should be prepared for a Test of Proficiency in English Language and /or interview / subject test as may be indicated by the Faculty/Department running the programme.
Post graduate programmes in Public Health
A. PGD (One calendar year)
PGD Public Health
PGD Health Statistics
PGD Environmental Health
Bachelor degree in disciplines not necessarily health related with a minimum of Third Class or Higher National Diploma (with a minimum of lower credit) or its equivalent.
B. Masters Degrees (One calendar year)
1. Master in Public Health (MPH), with specialization in one of the following options:
a. Epidemiology & Biostatistics
b. Health Policy and Management
c. Environmental Health
d. Population, Family & Reproductive Health
e. Health Promotion & Behavioural Sciences
2. Master of Science Degree in Public Health (MSc)
3. Master of Science Degree in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences (MSc)
4. Master of Science Degree in Community Health (MSc) with specialization in one of the following options:
a Community Maternal and Child Health Care
b Primary Health Care Operations
c Community Health Practice
d Community Health Education
5. Master of Science Degree in Environmental Health Science with specialization in one of the following options:
a. Pollution Control Management (PCM)
b. Environmental Epidemiology (EEP) c. Solid and Special Waste Management (SWM)
d. Food Hygiene, Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQ)
e. Vector Control and Pest Management (VPM)
f. Health Education and Promotion (HEP)
These programmes are for graduates of Medical and Health-focused disciplines who are on relevant professional or academic registers; holders of relevant PGDs or its equivalent or graduates of allied health sciences with a minimum of second class lower C. MPhil/PhD programmes (One calendar year)
1. Public Health
2. Community Health
3. Environmental Health Science
These programmes are for eligible holders of academic MPH MSc and related degrees with 50-59.9 % aggregate score; or holders of the Part I of the Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College or West African College of Physicians in Public / Community Health. All MPhil/PhD candidates will be assessed on their merit.
D. Doctoral programmes with specializations (Three calendar years)
1. PhD Public Health
2. PhD Environmental Health Science
3. PhD Community Health
4. Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
These programmes are for eligible and relevant holders of MPH/MSc Public Health or related Degree with PhD grade, assessed on their own merit. Part II Fellows of the National Postgraduate Medical College or West African College of Physicians in Public/Community Health may be admitted into the 2 years (six semesters) programme of the Doctoral programmes by Thesis. Non Community Health Fellows and Post Part I Public/Community Health residents (with academic MPH/M.Sc.PH) may be exempted from selected course-works based on their prior fellowship training and specialty. The DrPH degree is for top professionally and clinically qualified (Medical and Nursing) graduates with an MPH or MPhil Degree with PhD grade, and assessed on their own merit. PhD candidates who finished secondary school on or before 1993 will have their O level results assessed on its own merit.
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(4) 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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(5.)FACULTY OF SCIENCES
1. DEPARTMENT OF BIOSCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGYPGD, M.Sc, MPhil, MPhil/PhD and Ph.D. in:
Animal and Environmental Biology
Options:
i. Molecular Parasitology
ii. Genetics and Biotechnology
iii. Environmental Biology and Toxicology
iv. Plant Biology and Biotechnology
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2. DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGYPGD, M.Sc, MPhil, MPhil/PhD and Ph.D. in:
Options
i. Environmental Microbiology
ii. Food and Industrial Microbiology
iii. Medical Microbiology
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3. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRYPGD, M.Sc., M.Phil./Ph.D and Ph.D. in:
i. Medicinal and Organic Chemistry
ii. Analytical and Forensic Chemistry
iii. Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
iv. Physical and Computational Chemistry
v. Inorganic Chemistry
vi. Industrial Chemistry
M.Sc; Three(3) semesters by Full Time
Ph.D; Three(3) Sessions Fulltime
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(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.
4. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
M.Sc. and Ph.D. in: -
Options
i. Medical Physics
ii. Health and Environmental Physics
iii. Energy Physics
iv. Geophysics
v. Electronic and Communication Physics
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5. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICSMaster of Science (M.Sc)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Area of specialization
i. Numerical Analysis
ii. Fluid Dynamics
iii. Analytical Dynamics
iv. Mathematical Biology
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(6.) FACULTY OF NURSING SCIENCE
Department of Nursing Education and AdministrationPOSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN NURSING EDUCATION (PGDNE)
Admission Requirements
i. Candidate must have at least a first degree in Nursing or Nursing Science obtained from UNIMED or any other recognized Universities.
Duration of Programme
i. Full-Time - Minimum of 2 semesters and maximum of 4 semesters.
ii. Part Time - Minimum of 4 semesters and maximum of 6 semesters
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(7.)FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
1. Department of Medical Laboratory ScienceMSc/MPhil/Ph.D. in:
I. Public Health Parasitology
II. Public Health Microbiology
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(8.) FACULTY OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPYA. Master of Science degree programme in Physiotherapy (Physiotherapy)
B. Doctor of Philosophy in Physiotherapy (Ph.D. (Physiotherapy))
Admission Requirements
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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.