APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO GRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN THE 2025/2026 SESSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Programmes:
A. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
All Humanities Ph.D Programmes require a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5- point scale. In addition, to be found admissible, candidates must score a minimum of 60% in the admission interview.
1. COMPARATIVE LITERATURE PROGRAMME
M.A. Comparative Literature
Ph.D Comparative Literature
Requirements for MA Comparative Literature Programme:
Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or its equivalent in Literature from a recognized University. Graduates in English have to produce evidence of a minimum of two years (four semesters) academic exposure to French or another language of International communication.
African Language
There is a Special African Language requirement for the Comparative Literature Programme. Any candidate who is deficient in speaking, reading or writing an African language will be required to take an appropriate course in the Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies and produce evidence of having passed that course.
Requirements for Ph.D Comparative Literature Programme:
Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in Literature or M.A. Degree in other related discipline in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.
2. DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Theatre & Media Arts
Admission Requirements for PGD Programme in Theatre & Media Arts
To qualify for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma programme, a candidate must obtain a first Degree in the disciplines within the Humanities or a first Degree from any other discipline.
(ii) Master of Arts (MA), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the following areas:
(a) Dramatic Theory and Criticism
(b) Sociology of Drama
(c) Theatre and Cultural Administration
(d) Directing
(e) Theatre History
(f) Technical Theatre
(g) Playwriting
(h) Costume and Make-Up
(i) Theatre in Education
Requirements for M.A. Theatre Arts
Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) in Theatre Arts or its equivalent from a recognized University.
Requirements for Ph.D Theatre Arts
Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in Theatre Arts in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.
Ph.D in Theatre and Media Arts
Areas of Specialization:
(i) Theatre History
(ii) Dramatic Theory and Criticism
(iii) Play Directing
(iv) Radio/Television
(v) Stand-up Comedy
(vi) Theatre Management
(vii) Events Management
(viii) Stage Acting
(ix) Arts Administration
(x) Dance and Choreography
(xi) Technical Theatre
(xii) Costume Design & Make-up
Requirement for Ph.D in Theatre and Media Arts
Candidates must obtain a first Degree in Theatre Arts. CGPA requirements and duration of programmes are as stated in item a – c above.
3. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH STUDIES
(a) M.A., Ph.D in Literature with emphasis on:
(i) Theory of Literature
(ii) African Literature
(iii) African Oral Literature
(b) M.A., Ph.D in English Language with emphasis on:
(i) Applied English Linguistics
(ii) English as a Second Language (ESL)
(iii) Discourse Analysis/Pragmatics
(iv) Sociolinguistics
(v) Phonology
Requirements for M.A. English Studies
Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or its equivalent in English Studies from a recognized University.
Requirements for Ph.D English Studies
Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in English Studies or related discipline with a CGPA of not less than 3.50 on a 5-points scale.
4. DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in French (PGDF)
(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Translation (PGDT)
(iii) M.A. French in the following areas:
(iv) M.A. Translation (English/French)
(v) Ph.D French/Translation (English/French)
Requirements for M.A. Foreign Languages and Literatures
Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or its equivalent in Foreign Languages and Literatures from a recognized University or PGD Upper Credit.
Requirements for Ph.D Foreign Languages and Literatures
Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.
5. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND DIPLOMATIC STUDIES
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in History & Diplomatic Studies (PGDHDS)
Qualifications for Admission
To be eligible for admission into Postgraduate Diploma Programme in History and Diplomacy, a candidate must have a good honours Degree not less than Third Class and a CGPA of not less than 1.50 and above in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Law and the Management Sciences.
(ii) Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the following areas:
(a) Social & Political History
(b) Economic History
(c) Diplomatic & International Studies
Qualifications for Admission into the Masters Programme
To qualify for admission into the M.A Degree Programmes of the Department, candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or its equivalent of the University of Port Harcourt or from any other recognized University in the relevant subjects.
Except for Archaeology/Cultural Heritage Management, candidates from non-History backgrounds will be required to pass through the Department’s Postgraduate Diploma Programme in History and Diplomacy before admission into the MA programmes.
(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme
Qualifications for Admission into the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programme
To be eligible for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy programme in History and Diplomatic Studies, a candidate must have an MA/M.Sc Degree with a CGPA of 3.50 and above on a 5-point scale in History from any Nigerian University or abroad. Except for Archaeology, candidates from non-History backgrounds are expected to pass through the Department’s Postgraduate Diploma Programme in History and Diplomatic Studies to be admitted into Ph.D Degree programmes. In addition, candidates will be required to present a written proposal on a thesis topic in their chosen field and score a minimum of 60% in pre-admission oral interview.
6. DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE ARTS
(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Linguistics
(ii) (a) M.A., Ph.D in Linguistics in the following areas:
Historical Linguistics
(b) M.A., Ph.D (Linguistics and Language Arts
Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistics:
To be eligible for admission into the programme, a candidate must have a good honours Degree in any field from any recognized University. Candidates with HND Upper Credit are also eligible for admission into the PGD Programme. Candidates with pass Degree will not be admitted.
Requirements for M.A. Linguistics and Language Arts
Candidates wishing to enroll in the Linguistics component must hold at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or a Lower Credit with a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale in Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Communication Studies/Arts. Candidates wishing to enroll in the Linguistics component must possess the same qualifications in Linguistics or a subject with a strong linguistic component.
Requirements for Ph.D Linguistics and Language Arts
Candidates wishing to enroll in the Communication component must hold at least a Master’s Degree with a CGPA of at least 3.50 on a 5-point scale in Mass Communication, Communication Studies/Arts. Candidates wishing to enroll in the Linguistics component must possess the same qualifications in Linguistics or a subject with a strong linguistic component.
7. DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
M.A., Ph.D in Philosophy in the following areas:
(a) African Philosophy
(b) Political Philosophy
(c) Philosophy of Law
(d) Philosophy of Science
(e) Philosophy of Social Science
(f) Ethics
(g) Metaphysics
(h) Epistemology
(i) Logic and Methodology
(j) History of Philosophy
(k) Philosophy of Development
O’Level Requirements
All candidates must possess O’Level credit passes in five relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
Requirements for M.A. Philosophy
Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or its equivalent in Philosophy (single honours) or combined honours Degree with Philosophy as a component.
Requirements for Ph.D Philosophy
Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Philosophy with a CGPA of at least 3.50 or its equivalent in addition to the other faculty requirements.
8. DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL STUDIES
i. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Religious & Cultural Studies
ii. M.A., Ph.D in Religious and Cultural Studies in the following areas:
(a) African Indigenous Religion
(b) Biblical Studies
(c) Church History
(d) Islamic Studies
(e) Religious Ethics
(f) Sociology of Religion
(g) Philosophy of Religion
Requirements for PGD in Religious and Cultural Studies:
Candidates must possess good honours Degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Law, Management Sciences, and Science from the University of Port Harcourt or any other institution recognized by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt.
Requirements for MA in Religious and Cultural Studies:
Admission to the MA programme will be open to candidates with the B.A. Degree in Religious and Cultural Studies, Islamic Studies, Theology or other related disciplines such as Philosophy, History, Sociology and Anthropology with a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division), from the University of Port Harcourt or any other institution recognized by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt
Requirements for Ph.D Religious and Cultural Studies:
Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in Religious and Cultural Studies in addition to the other faculty requirements.
9. DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS & DESIGN
M.A; Ph.D in Fine Arts & Design in the following areas:
(a) African Art History
(b) Design History
(c) Painting
(d) Sculpture
(e) Ceramics Design
(f) Graphics & Communication Design with Specialization in Advertising, Printmaking, Animation & Photography.
(g) Textiles & Fashion Design
O’Level Requirements
All candidates must possess a minimum of five O’Level Credit passes which must include English Language and Mathematics in addition to other faculty requirements.
Requirements for M.A. Fine Arts
Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) in Fine Arts or its equivalent from a recognized University.
Requirements for Ph.D Fine Arts
Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in Fine Arts in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.
10. DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (PGDM)
(ii) Master of Arts in Music
Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma in Music:
Candidates with first degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 on a 5-point scale in disciplines other than Music, with demonstrative competent potentials for music studies; or graduates with bachelor’s degree in Music with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 on a 5-point scale are eligible to apply. HND holders in Music with appropriate CGPA may be considered. In addition, all applicants into the programme shall be auditioned.
MA and PhD in the following areas:
(a) Performance: Con……………. Ensemble management
(b) Performance: Voice Instruments
(c) Performance: Dance Studies
(d) Composition
(e) Ethnomusicology
(f) Music Education
(g) Music Therapy
(h) Music Theory, Analysis and Criticism
(i) Popular Music
(j) Music Business Administration
(k) Musicology
(l) Church/Sacred Music
Requirements for PhD Music
Candidates must have a Master Degree in music with a CGPA of at least 3.50 or its equivalent in addition to the other Faculty requirements.
Requirements for Master of Arts in Music:
Candidates with a recognized University bachelor’s degree in Music, with at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or as may be stipulated by the School of Graduate Studies from time to time. Bachelor of Church Music (BCM) holders from a recognized theological institution or any other accredited institution may be considered for admission into the M.A. programme if their transcripts reveal that the courses and tutelage covered in the BCM programmes are equivalent to those in Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts in Music programmes of conventional higher Institutions. In cases where remediable deficiencies are discovered in the BCM programmes undertaken, the candidate shall audit relevant courses at the undergraduate level, or go through the PGDM programme.
B. FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES
All Ph.D Programmes require a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5- point scale. In addition, to be found admissible, candidates must score a minimum of 60% in the admission interview.
11. DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES
(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Journalism and Media Studies
(ii) Master of Science (MSc) in Journalism and Media Studies
(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Journalism and Media Studies
Requirements for PGD in Journalism and Media Studies
(i) Higher National Diploma (Upper Credit) in Mass Communication or any other related discipline in Communication or Social Sciences/Business Administration from a recognized Polytechnic or University approved by the Senate of University of Port Harcourt.
(ii) Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Division from areas not related to Communication.
(iii) Bachelor’s degree not lower than Third Class Division in a Communication related discipline of a recognized university.
Requirements for M.Sc in Journalism and Media Studies
(i) A Bachelor’s Degree not lower that Second Class Division with a CGPA of not less than 3.00 on a 5-point scale or 2.50 on a 4-point scale in Communication Studies from a recognized university approved by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt.
(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies with a CGPA not less than 3.50.
Requirements for Ph.D in Journalism and Media Studies
(i) Candidate must possess a Master’s Degree with a CGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale in Mass Communication, Communication Studies/Arts. In addition, candidates seeking admission into Ph.D programme in the department must submit to the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee, a written proposal of a topic of their interest which they must defend before the admission can be granted.
(ii) Membership of professional bodies such as APCON, NIPR, ACCE, etc may not be compulsory but may be an advantage.
12. DEPARTMENT OF BROADCASTING
(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Broadcasting
(ii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Broadcasting
(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Broadcasting
Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Broadcasting
(i) Higher National Diploma (Upper Credit) in Mass Communication or any other related discipline in Communication or Social Sciences/Business Administration from a recognized Polytechnic or University approved by the Senate of University of Port Harcourt.
(ii) Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Division from areas not related to Communication.
(iii) Bachelor’s degree not lower than Third Class Division in a Communication related discipline of a recognized university.
Requirements for Master of Science (M.Sc) in Broadcasting
(i) A Bachelor’s degree not lower than Second Class Lower Division with a CGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale in Broadcast Media Studies or any related discipline in Communication from a recognized University approved by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt.
Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Broadcasting
(i) Master’s Degree with a CGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale in Mass Communication, Communication Studies/Arts. In addition, candidates seeking admission into Ph.D programme in the department must submit to the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee, a written proposal of a topic of their interest which they must defend before the admission can be granted.
(ii) Membership of professional bodies such as APCON, NIPR, ACCE, etc may not be compulsory but may be an advantage. All successful candidates must at the time of admission or upon completion show prove of membership.
13. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING
(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Relations and Advertising
(ii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Public Relations
(iii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Advertising
(iv) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Public Relations
(v) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Advertising
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Relations and Advertising
(i) Higher National Diploma (Upper Credit) in Mass Communication or any other related discipline in Communication or Social Sciences/Business Administration from a recognized Polytechnic or University approved by the Senate of University of Port Harcourt.
(ii) Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Division from areas not related to Communication.
(iii) Bachelor’s degree not lower than Third Class Division in a Communication related discipline of a recognized university.
Requirements for Master of Science (M.Sc) in Advertising
Candidate must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (B.Sc or BA) with a CGPA not less than 3.00 on a 5-point scale in any of these areas: Advertising, Public Relations, and any Mass Communication related area or a PGD in Public Relations and Advertising with a CGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale.
Requirements for Master of Science (M.Sc) in Public Relations
Candidate must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (B.Sc or BA) with a CGPA not less than 3.00 on a 5-point scale in any of these areas: Advertising, Public Relations, and any Mass Communication related area or a PGD in Public Relations and Advertising with a CGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Public Relations
Candidate must possess a Master’s Degree with a CGPA not less than 3.00 on a 5-point scale in any of these areas: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, and any Mass Communication related area. Such candidates must also submit a written proposal on a topic of interest in their desired area of study to the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee. The proposal must be satisfactorily defended before the Committee prior to admission shortlisting.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Advertising
Candidate must possess a Master’s Degree with a CGPA not less than 3.00 on a 5-point scale in any of these areas: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, and any Mass Communication related area. Such candidates must also submit a written proposal on a topic of interest in their desired area of study to the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee. The proposal must be satisfactorily defended before the Committee prior to admission shortlisting.
14. DEPARTMENT OF FILM AND MULTIDEDIA STUDIES
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Film and Multimedia Studies
(ii) MFA (Professional) in Film and Multimedia Studies
(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Film and Multimedia Studies
Requirements for M.Sc in Film and Multimedia Studies
(i) A Bachelor’s Degree in Film/TV Studies or a related discipline with a CGPA not less than 3.00 on a 5-point scale.
(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies with a CGPA not less than 3.50.
(iii) MA Degree in Communication related discipline with a CGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale.
Requirements for Master of Film Art (MFA – Professional) in Film and Multimedia Studies
(i) A Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline to Film and TV Studies.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Film and Multimedia Studies
(i) Candidates must obtain a Master’s Degree in Film/TV Studies with a CGPA not less than 4.00 on 5-point scale, 3.20 on a 4-point scale and 4.00 on a 3-point scale.
C. FACULTY OF EDUCATION (FULL-TIME, PART-TIME AND SANDWICH)
M.Ed and Ph.D Programmes on Full-Time and Part-Time basis; M.Ed Sandwich (Long Vacation) programme. Candidates applying for Ph.D programme in Faculty of Education must have a good M.Ed Degree. All Ph.D
candidates are expected to attend a pre-admission oral interview, at which they are required to defend their written proposals. All Masters candidates must have at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division).
15. DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM STUDIES AND
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Both the Full-Time and Part-Time (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:
(a) Curriculum and Instruction
(b) Educational Technology
(c) Language Education
(d) Mathematics Education
(e) Science Education
(f) Social Studies Education
Requirement: Same as Faculty.
16. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
Both the Full-Time and Part-Time (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:
(a) Philosophy of Education
(b) History and Policy of Education
(c) Sociology of Education
(d) Comparative Education
Requirement: Same as Faculty.
17. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Both the Full-Time and Part-Time (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:
(a) Educational Administration
(b) Educational Planning
(c) Economics of Education
(d) Administration of Higher Education
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS EDUCATION (PGDBE)
Candidates are required to possess a good degree not lower than Third Class from a recognized University in relevant teaching subjects and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in any of the related teaching subjects obtained at Upper Credit.
MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.ED) BUSINESS EDUCATION
Candidates for the M.Ed Degree in Business Education must have one of the following addition to meeting all School of Graduate Studies requirement.
i. An Honours in Business Education with a minimum of Second Class Division of the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University.
ii. An Honours Degree in related Business Courses plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with a CGPA not less than 3.50 points in a 5-point scale.
iii. Third Class Honours Degree in Business Education plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education with a CGPA not below 3.50points in a 5-point scale.
iv. Higher National Diploma with Upper Credit or its equivalent in Business related field plus a postgraduate diploma with a CGPA not below 3.50.
Requirement: Same as Faculty.
18. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
Both the Full-Time and Part-Time (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:
(a) Educational Psychology
(b) Guidance and Counselling
(c) Educational Measurement and Evaluation
Requirement: Same as Faculty.
19. DEPARTMENT OF ADULT AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATION
Both the Full-Time and Part-Time (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:
(a) Literacy Education
(b) Distance Education
(c) Environmental Adult Education
(d) Community Development
Requirements for M.Ed Programme
The following categories of candidates may be admitted on application into the Programme:
(i) Graduates of the University of Port Harcourt or any other approved University who have obtained approved Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Education with at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or its equivalent.
(ii) Candidates who did not major in Adult Education but obtained at least 2nd
Class Honours Degree or above and with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 in the Postgraduate Diploma in Education. Such candidates would be required to do some remedial courses as prescribed in the handbook.
20. DEPARTMENT OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
(A) M.Sc (Ed) Professional and Sandwich (Long Vacation) Programmes have the following areas:
Areas of Specialization
(a) Sport Management and Marketing
(b) Exercise Physiology
(c) Sport Psychology
(d) Sport Sociology
(e) Rehabilitation Therapy
Requirements
(i) Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport and Exercise Science or Human Kinetics or Human Kinetics and Health Education (Integrated Major). Preferably holders of Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) from a recognized University or its equivalent.
(ii) Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Science Education
after having obtained the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in Sport and Exercise Science or Human Kinetics and Health Education (this category of candidates may be required to take some additional courses in Sport and Exercise Science or related courses as may be prescribed by the Department).
(iii) A Pass Credit level in Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
(B) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Sport and Exercise Science
Areas of Specialization
(a) Sport Management
(b) Sport Psychology
(c) Sport Sociology
(d) Sport Marketing
(e) Exercise Physiology
Requirements
(i) Candidates must possess an M.Sc (Ed) degree in Sport and Exercise Science of the University of Port Harcourt or other relevant discipline from any other approved University and must have an average of not less than a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 2.8 on a 4-point scale.
(ii) Each applicant must submit a proposal on area of research interest and pass an interview by the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee.
21. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION
(A) M.Sc (Ed) Professional and Sandwich (Long Vacation) Programmes have the following areas:
Areas of Specialization
(a) Community Health Education
(b) Occupational Health and Safety Education
(c) Environmental Health and Safety Education
(d) School Health Education
Requirements
(i) Candidates must possess Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or its equivalent from a recognized University in Health Education or Health and Human Kinetics (Integrated Major).
(ii) A Degree in Medicine or appropriate Medical Sciences in Nursing or Advanced Graduate Diploma in Health Education (AGDHE).
(iii) Candidates with a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) in Biological Sciences, or Science Education, Pharmacy, Sociology or related disciplines after having obtained the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in Health Education or Human Kinetics and Health Education (Integrated Major). Such candidates may be required to take additional courses in Health Education as may be prescribed by the Department.
(B) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the following areas:
(i) Community Health Education
(ii) Environmental Health and Safety Education
(iii) Occupational Health and Safety Education
Requirements
(i) Candidates must possess an M.Sc (Ed) degree in Health Education of the University of Port Harcourt or other relevant discipline from any other approved University and must have an average of not less than a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 2.8 on a 4-point scale.
(ii) Each applicant must submit a proposal on area of research interest and pass an interview by the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee.
22. INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
(a) CENTRE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION STUDIES (CHES)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Full-Time and Part-Time programme.
The programme consists of the following courses:
(a) History and Philosophy of Education
(b) Educational Psychology
(c) Teaching Method and Instructional Technology
(d) Method Course
(e) Sociology of Education
(f) Educational Administration
(g) Curriculum Development
(h) Educational Research, Test, Measurement and Evaluation
(i) Supervised Practice in Teaching
(j) Supervised Project
(i) Requirements –
(a) Candidates who graduated from the Faculty of Education or other disciplines with at least a third class degree with a minimum CGPA of 1.50 are eligible to apply.
(b) HND Upper Credit and its equivalent from recognized Polytechnics.
(ii) Duration
D. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
All Social Sciences Ph.D Programmes require a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale except Economics and Demography and Population Studies in the Department of Sociology which require a minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point scale.
22. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in Economics in the following areas:
(a) Economic Theory
(b) Development Economics
(c) Monetary Economics
(d) Quantitative Economics (with sub-area in Mathematical Economics
And Econometrics)
(e) Labour and Manpower Economics
Requirements for Ph.D Economics:
Candidates must have an M.Sc Degree in Economics in addition to the other Faculty requirements.
24. DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
(i) PGD Geography and Environmental Management (PGDGEM)
(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in Geography and Environment Management in the following areas:
(a) Rural Land Use and Rural Development
(b) Urban Geography
(c) Transport Geography
(d) Regional Development Planning
(e) Biogeography
(f) Climatology
(g) Geomorphology
(h) Environmental Management
(i) Watershed and Wetlands Management (M.Sc only)
(j) Geographic Information System (GIS) (M.Sc only)
(k) Cartography (M.Sc only)
(l) Disaster Risk Management (Ph.D only)
O’Level Requirements
Requirements for M.Sc in Geographic Information System (GIS):
Admission to the M.Sc Degree programme in GIS is open to graduates of this University and other approved Universities recognized by Senate with a
minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Social Medicine, Agriculture and Forestry, Environmental Science, Social Sciences and Engineering etc. Work experience in scientific management and policy-oriented establishments will be an added advantage.
Requirements for M.Sc in Watershed and Wetlands Management:
Admission to the M.Sc Degree programme in Watershed and Wetlands Management is open to graduates of this University and other approved Universities recognized by Senate. They must either hold the Postgraduate Diploma in Geography and Environmental Management with a CGPA of 3.50 and above or a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Civil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Geological Sciences, Environmental Resource Management, Agriculture and Forestry or Environmental Science with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division). Work experience in scientific, management and other related establishments will be an added advantage.
Requirements for Master of Science in Geography and Environmental Management: Cartography option:
To be eligible for admission into the Professional Masters (PM) programme, applicants should have the following:
(a) At least five (5) O’Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
(b) A good Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Cartography or other cognate disciplines in Geoinformatics with a minimum of a Second Class Lower Degree from an approved University with its programme fully accredited.
(c) Candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma Degree in Geography, Cartography, GIS or from a cognate discipline awarded by a recognized institution must have not less than 1.50 CGPA.
(d) Candidates with Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mapping and Surveying disciplines such as Cartography, Remote Sensing, Land Surveying or Geoinformatics, etc, must have a minimum of Upper Credit and a Postgraduate Diploma Degree in relevant areas.
Requirements for Ph.D in Environmental Management:
Admission to the Ph.D Degree programme is open to graduates of this University who have attained a specific level of performance in the M.Sc programme in GIS, Geography and Environmental Management and related disciplines of the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University with at least a CGPA of 3.50 in a 5-point scale.
Requirements for Ph.D in Disaster Risk Management:
Admission to the Ph.D Degree programme in Disaster Risk Management is open to graduates of this University who have attained a specific level of performance in the M.Sc programme in Disaster Risk Management, Geography and Environmental Management and related disciplines of the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University with at least a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.
25. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Sociology (PGDS):
Candidates must possess at least a Third Class in Sociology or a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division in related disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities.
(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Sociology:
Candidates must possess at least a Third Class in Sociology or any other related disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Management and Education. Interested applicants from the Health Sciences will also be considered for admission into the programme. All PGD applicants deemed qualified may be required to undergo an interview in the department to ascertain their capacity for rigorous work at the postgraduate level.
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development (Sociology):
Candidates must possess at least a Third Class in Sociology or any other related disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Management and Education in any recognized and accredited University within and outside the country.
(iv) M.Sc, Ph.D in Sociology in the following areas:
(a) Industrial Relations & Personnel Management
(b) Criminology and Police Science
(c) Sociology of Development
(d) Community Development
Requirement for M.Sc in Sociology
Candidates must possess a B.Sc in Sociology with a minimum of a Second Class Lower or a PGD in Sociology with CGPA of at least 3.50.
Requirement for M.Sc in Community Development (Sociology):
Candidates must possess a B.Sc in Sociology or any related field in the Social sciences, Humanities, Management and Education in any recognized University with a minimum of a Second Class Lower or a PGD in Sociology with CGPA of at least 3.00. All MSc applicants deemed qualified may be required to undergo an interview in the department to ascertain their capacity for rigorous work at the post-graduate level.
Requirements for Ph.D in Sociology
An M.Sc degree in Sociology with at least 3.50 CGPA is required.
Requirements for Ph.D in Community Development (Sociology):
Applicant must have M.Sc degree in Sociology or any related field in the Social Sciences, Humanities, Management and Education with at least 3.50 CGPA on a 5-point scale.
26. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work
Candidates must possess at least a Third Class in Social Work or a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division in related disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities.
General Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work
(a) Candidates must satisfy the matriculation requirement of the University including English Language and Mathematics at ordinary level.
(b) Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with lower than Second Class division from an approved and accredited University degree in Social Work related discipline by an approved accredited University.
(c) Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree at First Class, Second Class or Second Class Lower Division who want a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work will be accepted.
(d) HND and / or professional qualifications cognate to Social Work from a recognized institution with not less than Upper Credit.
(ii) Master of Science in Social Work
Candidates must possess a B.Sc in Social Work with a minimum of a Second Class Lower or a PGD in Social Work with CGPA of at least 3.00.
Requirement for MSC Social Work
Candidates must possess a B.Sc in Social Work with a minimum of a Second Class Lower or a PGD in Social Work with a CGPA of at least 3.50
Requirement for PhD Social Work
An MSC Degree in Social Work with at least a CGPA of 3.50 is required
27. DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
STUDIES
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in International Affairs (PGDIA)
(ii) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Public Administration
(iii) M.Sc and Ph.D in the following areas:
(a) Political Theory and Methodology
(b) Development Studies
(c) International Relations
(d) Nigerian Government and Politics
(e) Political Theory
(iv) Master of Science in Public Administration
(v) Master of Science in Peace and Conflict Studies
(vi) PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies
(vii) PhD in Public Administration
O’Level Requirements
Candidates must have five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Government or History, Economics and any other Social Science subject.
Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma Programme
Candidates must obtain first Degree from recognized Universities with at least a 3rd class or a minimum CGPA of 1.50 on a 5-point scale.
Candidates for the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration must have at least a CGPA of 1.50 in Public Administration or Political Science and other related disciplines.
Requirements for M.Sc Programme
Candidates must possess a B.Sc Degree with a minimum Second Class Lower or a Postgraduate Diploma with at least a CGPA of 3.50 Political Science, Public Administration, Government and International Relations.
Requirements for Master of Science in Public Administration:
(a) Admission to the Master of Science in Public Administration Programme is open to graduates of the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized Universities who possess a minimum of Second Class Lower in Public Administration or Political Science.
(b) Candidates for admission with a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration or Political Science of the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized university must have at least a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.
Requirements for Master of Science in Peace and Conflict Studies:
(a) Candidates with good first degree honours in any discipline with a second-class lower division with a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale.
(b) A minimum of third-class honours degree plus Postgraduate Diploma in International Affairs (PGDIA), Public Administration or Peace and Conflict Studies.
(c) An Upper Credit in HND with Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations or Peace and Conflict Studies.
Requirements for Ph.D in Political and Administrative Studies:
Candidates must have an M.Sc Degree in Political and Administrative Studies with a CGPA of 3.50 in addition to other faculty requirements.
Requirements for Ph.D in Public Administration:
Candidates must have an M.Sc Degree in Public Administration or related discipline with a CGPA of 3.50 in addition to other faculty requirements.
28. DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (DipLIS)
Admission Requirement for Postgraduate Diploma:
Candidates must possess a first degree in Library and Information Science (BLIS Hons.), with a CGPA of 2.5 and below. Candidates with a first degree in other disciplines who wish to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science are also eligible for admission.
(ii) Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
Admission Requirement for Master of Library and Information Science:
Candidates for master’s degree must possess a First Degree in Library and Information Science (BLIS) to qualify for admission with a grade of First to Second Class Lower Division of 2.5 and above. Candidates from other disciplines must offer a Postgraduate Diploma first before enrolling for a master’s programme.
D. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
All Science Ph.D Programmes require a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale and thesis score not lower than 60% (B). All Ph.D candidates are expected to attend a pre-admission oral interview, at which they are REQUIRED to defend their written proposals.
29. DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDB)
(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in the following areas:
(a) Enzymology
(b) Nutrition and Toxicology
(c) Medical Biochemistry/Immunochemistry
(d) Environmental Biochemistry
(e) Pharmacological Biochemistry
30. DEPARTMENT OF PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Science (M.Sc) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
General Entry Requirements for all programmes:
Candidates must have five O’level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry (PGDC)
Candidates with at least a Third Class Degree with a CGPA of not less than 1.50 on a 5-point scale can apply. Candidates with HND certificates are not eligible for the PGDC programmes.
(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in Pure & Industrial Chemistry in the following areas:
(a) Analytical Chemistry
(b) Inorganic Chemistry
(c) Physical Chemistry
(d) Organic Chemistry
(e) Environmental Chemistry
(f) Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry
(g) Petroleum Chemistry and Petrochemicals
(h) Mineral Processing and Chemical Metallurgy
(i) Powder Technology and Production Processing
(i) Polymer Science/Technology
Requirements for M.Sc in Pure & Industrial Chemistry:
Candidates must have a B.Sc in Pure and Industrial Chemistry with at least a Second Class Lower or a PGDC with at least a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.
Requirements for Ph.D in Pure & Industrial Chemistry:
Candidates must have an M.Sc Degree in Pure and Industrial Chemistry with a CGPA of at least 3.50 on a 5-point scale in addition to the other Faculty requirements
31. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(i) Postgraduate Diploma Programme in the following options:
(a) Biosystematics/Plant Taxonomy
(b) Genetics and Breeding
(c) Environmental Plant Science
(d) Herbarium Management
(e) Biotechnology
(f) Ethnobotany and Phytomedicine
(g) Horticulture
Requirements for PGD Plant Science and Biotechnology:
Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Lower Degree (22) or a strong Third Class (3rd) Bachelors’ Degree in Botany/Plant Science, or any good Honours Degree in Microbiology, Agriculture, Crop Science, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology or related field (depending on the option of the PGD) from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University within or outside Nigeria. Potential Candidates with HND in relevant fields deemed suitable by the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology’s Graduate Board of Studies would be considered for the requisite programmes.
(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in the following areas:
(a) Plant Physiology
(b) Mycology and Plant Pathology
(c) Plant Ecology
(d) Plant Biosystematics and Taxonomy
32. DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology (PGDM)
(ii) M.Sc in Industrial Microbiology
(iii) M.Sc in Environmental Microbiology and Bioremediation
(iv) M.Sc in Food Microbiology
(v) M.Sc in Pathogenic Microbiology & Biotecchnology
(vi) Ph.D in Microbiology
General Entry Requirements for all the Programmes:
Candidates must have 5 O’level credits in not more than two sittings in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English Language
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology
Entry Requirements for PGDM:
Candidates must have at least a Third Class B.Sc Degree in Microbiology with a CGPA of at least 1.50 – 2.39 on a 5-point scale. B.Sc Degree holders in relevant disciplines (e.g. Biochemistry, Plant Science & Biotechnology, Animal & Environmental Biology, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology Technology and Biomedical Technology), must have a Second Class (Lower Division) with a CGPA of at least 2.40 on a 5-point scale.
(ii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in the following areas:
(a) Environmental Microbiology & Bioremediation
(b) Industrial Microbiology
(c) Food Microbiology
Entry Requirements for M.Sc:
Candidates must have a B.Sc Degree in Microbiology with a minimum of Second Class Lower and a minimum of 3.50 on a 5-point scale in a Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology.
Admission Requirements for M.Sc in Pathogenic Microbiology & Biotechnology
Admission into the M.Sc programme in Pathogenic Microbiology and Biotechnology shall be open to the following categories of applicant:
(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the following areas:
(a) Environmental Microbiology
(b) Food Microbiology
(c) Industrial Microbiology
(d) Medical Microbiology
Entry Requirements for Ph.D:
Candidates must have an M.Sc Degree in the relevant Microbiology area with a CGPA of at least 3.50 on a 5-point scale.
33. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL & ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
(i) PGD in Animal and Environmental Biology
(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in the following areas:
(a) Hydrobiology and Fisheries Biology
(b) Environmental Parasitology and Public Health
(c) Environmental Entomology & Pest Management
(d) Environmental Animal Physiology
(e) Environmental & Conservation Biology
Requirements for M.Sc in Animal & Environmental Biology:
Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Lower Degree of the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University in the relevant subject (e.g. Zoology, Biology, Crop Science, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Education) etc. or its equivalent.
Requirements for Ph.D in Animal & Environmental Biology:
Candidates for the Ph.D programme must have a Master’s Degree and should normally have an average of at least 60% or CGPA of 3.50 in the relevant discipline at the Masters level.
For candidates who obtained their Masters exclusively by research assessment, admission will be based on the quality of their thesis. Candidates may be required to attend a pre-admission interview session. Final selection of a candidate shall be based on his/her interview performance and other criteria.
34. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Requirements for PGD in Physics:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University.
Requirements for M.Sc in Physics:
A minimum of Second Class Lower Degree is required for M.Sc programme of the Department.
M.Sc, Ph.D in the following areas:
(a) Solid State Electronics
(b) Applied Geophysics
(c) Material Science
(d) Theoretical Physics
(e) Environmental Physics & Radiation Protection
(f) Petrology and Applied Geochemistry
(g) Exploration and Mining Geology
Requirements for Ph.D in Physics:
Candidate must have MSc Degree in the relevant field in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.
35. DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Geology (PGDG)
(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in the following areas:
(a) Biostratigraphy
(b) Engineering Geology
(c) Environmental Geology
(d) Exploration Geophysics
(e) Structural Geology
(f) Hydrogeology
(h) Petroleum Geology
(i) Marine Geology
(j) Sequence Stratigraphy
(k) Remote Sensing
(l) Sedimentology and Reservoir Geology
(m) Organic Geochemistry
O’Level Requirements
All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Requirements for PGD in Geology
(i) Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree from approved universities must obtain a Third Class Degree in the relevant science disciplines as determined by the Department.
(ii) Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of Upper Credit may also be considered for admission.
Requirements for M.Sc in Geology
Candidates must possess a B.Sc degree or its equivalent from the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized Universities with at least a Second Class Lower. Candidates with PGD in Geology must have at least a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale to qualify for admission.
Requirements for Ph.D in Geology
(i) Candidates must obtain an M.Sc in Geology or any relevant discipline of the University of Port Harcourt or any approved University and have a CGPA of not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale or equivalently computed for scales other than 5.
(ii) Candidates must score a minimum of 70% in a Ph.D admission interview organized by the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee.
(iii) Candidates deficient in any area in the M.Sc programme will be required to remedy the deficiency from M.Sc courses.
36. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS
O’Level Requirements
All candidates must have five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Agricultural Science or Economics.
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in the following areas:
(a) Statistics (PGDST)
(b) Mathematics (PGDM)
Requirements for PGD Statistics Programme:
Candidates must be holders of the B.Sc Degree in the Sciences or related disciplines obtained from University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University.
(ii) M.Sc, Ph.D in the following areas:
(a) Pure Mathematics
(b) Applied Mathematics
(c) Mathematics/Mathematical Physics
(d) Statistics
Requirements for Masters Programme:
Admission to the Master’s Degree Programmes shall be as obtained in general School of Graduate Studies requirements for admission into the M.Sc Programme
Requirements for Ph.D Programme:
(i) Candidates should have obtained an M.Sc Degree in Mathematics of the University of Port Harcourt or any other approved University and have a CGPA of not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale.
(ii) Scored a minimum of 60% in a Ph.D admission interview.
E. FACULTY OF COMPUTING
General Admission Requirements
All candidates must have five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and three other related science subjects preferably Physics, Chemistry and Biology at O’level.
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)
Requirements for PGDCS in Computer Science
Candidates with 3rd Class Degree from an approved university with a minimum CGPA of 1.50 on a 5-point scale may be considered for admission. Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with at least an upper credit in the sciences or related disciplines may also be considered for admission.
(ii) M.Sc in Computer Science
Requirements for M.Sc in Computer Science
Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an approved University must obtain a minimum of Second Class Lower Division. Candidates with PGD in Computer Science must have a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.
(iii) Ph.D in Computer Science with specialization in the following areas:
(a) Software Engineering
(b) Algorithms
(c) Artificial Intelligence – expert systems, neutral networks, fuzzy logic, pattern recognition, etc.
(d) Database Systems – object databases, data mining, information retrieval, etc.
(e) Systems Programming
(f) Web Applications
Requirements for Ph.D in Computer Science:
Candidate should have a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with a minimum of 3.50 on a 5-point scale and a Dissertation score not lower than 60% (B). Candidates with PGD in Computer Science with at least CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale in Master’s Degree and Dissertation score not lower than 60% may be considered.
F. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (SSLT)
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (PGD)
Areas of Specialization
(a) Biochemistry/Chemistry Technology
(b) Biomedical or Physiology/Pharmacology Technology
(c) Geology/Mining Technology
(d) Microbiology/Virology Technology
(e) Industrial Chemistry/Petrochemical Technology
(f) Chemical/Petroleum Technology
(g) Physics with Electronics or with Production Technology
O’Level Requirements
All candidates require a credit pass in English Language and Mathematics for all the courses. However, candidates who obtained their O’Level Certificates before 2012 without a credit pass in Mathematics or any of the Science subjects but have taken a remedial course in the School of Basic Studies may be considered.
Requirements for PGD Programmme (PGD-SLT)
Candidates must have either a B.Sc, B.Tech or BSLT Degree not lower than a Third Class with minimum CGPA of at least 1.50 or HND with a minimum of Upper Credit in any of the following areas: Biochemistry/Chemistry Laboratory Technology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Medical Biochemistry, Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Pure and Applied Chemistry, Agricultural Technology, Virology Laboratory Technology, Microbiology Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiology, Anatomy and
Pharmacology, Geology, Geology/Mining Laboratory Technology, Mining Science, Mining Engineering Technology and Mineral Resources Engineering Technology, Microbiology, Biology, Biology/Biotechnology Laboratory Technology. Industrial Chemistry/Petrochemical Laboratory Technology, Chemical/Petroleum Laboratory Technology, Food Science Technology, and any of the Science Laboratory Technology Degree obtained from institutions recognized by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt.
(ii) Master of Science Laboratory Technology (MTech)
Areas of Specialization
(a) Biochemistry/Chemistry Technology
(b) Biomedical or Physiology/Pharmacology Technology
(c) Geology/Mining Technology
(d) Microbiology/Virology Technology
(e) Industrial Chemistry/Petrochemical Technology
(f) Chemical/Petroleum Technology
(g) Physics with Electronics or with Production Technology
Requirements for MTECH
Candidates seeking admission into MSLT in the various options must possess a B.Sc, B.Tech or BSLT with not less than Second Class Honours (Lower Division). Candidates with HND degree must possess Upper Credit and PGD-SLT in addition to a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale in any of the Science Laboratory Technology options.
(iii) Doctor of Philosophy in Science Laboratory Technology (PhD)
Areas of Specialization
(a) Biochemistry/Chemistry Technology
(b) Biomedical Technology
(c) Geology/Mining Technology
(d) Microbiology Technology
(e) Industrial Chemistry/Petrochemical Technology
(f) Chemical/Petroleum Technology
(g) Physics with Electronics/Physics with Production Technology
Requirements for PhD:
Candidates seeking admission into the PhD of the various options must possess an M.Sc, M.Tech, MSLT or M.Eng in Science Laboratory Technology with a CGPA not less than 2.8 on a 4 point scale and 3.5 on a 5 point scale in any of the following areas: Biology/Biotechnology, Biochemistry/Chemistry Technology, Biomedical Technology, Physiology/Pharmacology Technology, Virology Technology, Microbiology Technology, Geology/Mining Technology, Geological Technology, Industrial Chemistry/Petrochemical Technology, Chemical/Petroleum Technology, Physics with Electronics Technology or Physics with Production Technology, all areas of Science Laboratory Technology.
G. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
37. DEPARTMENT OF CROP & SOIL SCIENCE
(i) Postgraduate Diploma Programme (PGD) in Crop & Soil Science
(ii) Master of Science (M.Sc) Programme in Crop Protection with
specialization in:
(a) Crop Protection (Agric Entomology)
(b) Crop Protection (Crop Pathology)
(c) Crop Protection (Plant Nemathology)
(d) Crop Protection (Weed Science)
(iii) Master of Science (M.Sc) Programme in Soil Science
(iv) Master of Science (M.Sc) Programme in Crop Production with specialization in:
(v) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programme in Crop Production with specialization in:
(a) Crop Physiology
(b) Farming Systems/Field Crops Production
(c) Horticulture and Landscaping
(d) Plant Breeding and Genetics
(e) Weed Science
(vi) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programme in Crop Protection with specialization in:
(vii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programme in Soil Science with specialization in:
Admission Requirements for PGD in Crop & Soil Science:
Prospective candidates must possess at least a Third Class Bachelors’ Degree with a minimum CGPA of 1.50 in related fields or HND (Upper Credit) in a relevant agricultural discipline.
Requirements for M.Sc in Crop Protection:
Agronomy and Forestry or in related fields from a recognized University with at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division).
Requirements for Ph.D in Crop Protection:
Requirements for M.Sc in Soil Science:
Requirements for Ph.D in Soil Science:
Requirements for M.Sc in Crop Production:
Candidates seeking admission into the programme must:
Requirements for Ph.D in Crop Production:
38. DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(i) Postgraduate Diploma Programme (PGD) in Forestry & Wildlife
Management
(ii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Forestry with specialization in:
(iii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Wildlife and Ecotourism Management
(iv) Doctor of Philosophy in Wildlife and Ecotourism Management
(v) Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry
Requirements for PGD in Forestry & Wildlife Management:
Candidates must possess at least a second class (Lower Division) Bachelors’ Degree in Forestry or Botany, Biology, Agriculture, Biochemistry, Geology and other related disciplines obtained from any recognized University. In addition, candidates must have the matriculation requirements of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt. Candidates with Third Class
Degree may be admitted for a terminal diploma programme (i.e.), they will not be considered for admission to pursue Master’s Degree thereafter.
Requirements for M.Sc in Forestry and M.Sc in Wildlife & Ecotourism Management:
Candidates for admission into M.Sc programme must have a good Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry/Forest Resources Management/Wood Science or Wildlife Management. The prospective candidates must possess at least a Second Class (Lower Division) Bachelors’ Degree in Forestry/Forest Resources Management/Wood Science, Wildlife Management or Agriculture, and other equivalent fields obtained from any University recognized by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt. Candidates must have full Ordinary Level Certificate with a credit level pass in English Language. In exceptional cases, candidates with Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental/Biological Science or related field who meet the above stated requirements, but have minimal deficiencies in Forestry, may be admitted. Such deficiencies through approved courses recommended by the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee will be audited.
Requirement for Ph.D in Wildlife and Ecotourism Management:
Candidates must have a good Master’s Degree in Wildlife and Ecotourism Management with a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale from the University of Port Harcourt or any other approved University. In exceptional cases, candidates with Master’s Degree in Forestry, Tourism, Environmental or Biological Science who meet the above stated requirements, but have minimal deficiencies in Wildlife Management and Ecotourism, may be admitted
Requirement for Ph.D in Forestry
Candidates must have a good Master’s Degree in Forestry/Forest Resources Management/Wood Science with a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale from the University of Port Harcourt or any other approved University. In exceptional cases, candidates with Master’s Degree in Environmental or Biological Science who meet the above stated requirements but have minimal deficiencies in Forestry may be admitted.
49. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(i)Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programme in Animal Science
(ii)Master of Science (M.Sc) programme in Animal Nutrition and Agricultural Biochemistry.
(iii) Master of Science in Animal Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology
(iv) Master of Science in Livestock Production, Pasture and Range Management
Options: (a) Livestock Production and Management
(b) Pasture and Range Management
(v) Doctor of Philosophy (P.hD) in Animal Nutrition and Agricultural Biochemistry
(vi) Doctor of Philosophy (P.hD) in Animal Genetics Breeding and Biotechnology
(vii) Doctor of Philosophy (P.hD) in Pasture and Range Management
(viii) Doctor of Philosophy (P.hD) in Livestock Production and Management
Admission Requirements:
Generally, candidates seeking admission into graduate programmes in Animal Science in the University of Port Harcourt shall normally be graduates of the University or any other similar Institutions recognized by the University. They must possess a first Degree, preferably Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agric, Animal Science option), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc, Animal Science) or in related area. The Degrees must ordinarily be registrable with the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS).
O’Level Admission Requirements:
Candidates must possess a credit pass in Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and any one of Physics, Economics or Geography at not more than two sittings.
Admission Requirements for PGD in Animal Science
(a) Minimum of 3rd Class honours Degree in Animal Science/Animal Production or related discipline with at least 1.50 CGPA.
(b) HND (Upper Credit) in Animal Science/Animal Production.
Admission Requirements for M.Sc in Animal Science:
(a) A good honours Degree in Animal Science or related discipline (of University of Port Harcourt or similar recognized institution) with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
(b) HND (Upper Credit) in Animal Science/Animal Production plus PGD in Animal Science/Animal Production, with a CGPA of 3.50 in addition to satisfying the matriculation requirements of the University of Port Harcourt
Admission Requirements for Ph.D in Animal Science
Candidate must possess an M.Sc Degree in Animal Science or Animal Production of the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized accredited institutions with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.
40. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & EXTENSION
(1) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Agricultural Economics & Extension
(2) M.Sc and Ph.D in Agricultural Economics
(3) M.Sc and Ph.D in Agricultural Extension
(4) Ph.D in Resource and Environmental Economics
(i) PGD in Agricultural Economics & Extension
Admission Requirements for PGD in Agricultural Economics & Extension:
An applicant should be a graduate of University of Port Harcourt, or a graduate from any other University recognized by the Senate of University of Port Harcourt. Candidates seeking admission into the (PGD) programme in agricultural economics and extension shall possess at least a second-class lower Degree in a non-agricultural based discipline or a Third Class Degree in Agricultural Economics and Extension option. Candidates seeking admission with HND must have an upper credit pass. In addition, candidates must possess the matriculation requirements of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt.
(ii) M.Sc in Agricultural Economics with the following areas of
Specialization in
(a) Farm Management & Production Economics
(b) Agricultural Finance & Project Analysis
(c) Agricultural Resources and Environmental Economics
Admission Requirements for M.Sc in Agricultural Economics
Candidates seeking admission into the Master of Science Degree programme in Agricultural Economics shall possess:
(a) A Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural economics or its related discipline with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) from any recognized University.
(b) Appropriate Postgraduate Diploma of the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized Universities with at least a lower credit pass.
(c) HND Upper Credit plus a PGD.
(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Agricultural Economics
Areas of Specialization:
(a) Farm Management and Production Economics
(b) Agricultural Finance and Project Analysis
(c) Resource and Environmental Economics
Admission Requirements for Ph.D Programme:
Candidates seeking admission into the Ph.D degree programme in Agricultural Economics will be required to possess:
(a) M.Sc Degree in Agricultural Economics of the University of Harcourt or any other recognized University with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 2.80 on a 4-point scale.
(b) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to submit a proposal on their intended research area of interest and work plan to the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee based on which they will be interviewed by the Committee before being admitted into the programme.
(iv) M.Sc in Agricultural Extension in the following areas of specialization:
Admission Requirements for M.Sc in Agricultural Extension
Candidates seeking admission into the Master of Science Degree programme in Agricultural Extension shall possess:
(a) A Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural extension or related disciplines with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) from any recognized University.
(b) Appropriate Postgraduate Diploma of the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized Universities with at least a lower credit pass.
(c) HND Upper Credit plus a PGD in agricultural extension and related fields.
(v) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Agricultural Extension
Areas of Specialization:
(a) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
(b) Agricultural Communication/Information Communication Technology in Agriculture.
(c) Agricultural Extension Administration and Programme Planning
Admission Requirements for Ph.D Programme:
Candidates seeking admission into the Ph.D degree programme in Agricultural Extension will be required to possess:
(a) M.Sc Degree in Agricultural Extension of the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 2.80 on a 4-point scale.
(b) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to submit a proposal on their intended research area of interest and work plan to the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee based on which they will be interviewed by the Committee before being admitted into the programme.
41. DEPARTMENT OF AQUACULTURE & FISHERIES
(1) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Aquaculture and Fisheries
(2) M.Sc in Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management
(3) M.Sc in Aquaculture
Requirements for PGD in Aquaculture and Fisheries:
Candidates must possess at least a Second Class (Lower Division) Bachelors’ Degree in relevant Biological Science based discipline or a Third Class/Pass in Fisheries or a Lower Credit in HND or equivalent qualification in relevant fields from any recognized University.
Requirements for M.Sc in Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management
The prospective candidates must possess at least a Second Class (Lower Division) Bachelors’ Degree or Postgraduate Diploma with a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale from the University of Port Harcourt or any recognized Institution.
Requirements for M.Sc in Aquaculture
The prospective candidates must possess at least a Second Class (Lower Division) Bachelors’ Degree or Postgraduate Diploma with a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale from the University of Port Harcourt or any recognized Institution.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
H. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
42. MD/MS DEGREE PROGRAMME
(a) Candidates must be either Medical Graduates (MBBS) of the University of Port Harcourt for not less than 5 years or confirmed and experienced academic staff of the University with Medical Degree of other recognized Universities.
(b) In addition to the above, candidates must possess either a recognized professional qualification at the fellowship level or at least an M.Sc Degree of a recognized University, after the MB.BS Degree.
43. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
(1) PGD in Human Physiology
(2) M.Sc, Ph.D in Human Physiology
Special areas:
(a) Membrane Physiology
(b) Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology
(c) Blood Physiology
(d) Nutrition Physiology
(e) Neuro Physiology
Requirements for M.Sc Programmes:
(i) Graduates of the University of Port Harcourt or other Universities recognized by statute of the University of Port Harcourt with a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or its equivalent in Human Physiology or related discipline.
(ii) Holders of MB.BS, DVVM or BVM, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Anatomy with a CGPA of 3.50 in Postgraduate Diploma in Human Physiology.
Requirement for Ph.D Programmes: Candidates must possess an M.Sc or M.Phil Degree or its equivalent in Human Physiology in addition to the other Faculty Requirements and a CGPA of 3.50 and above.
44. DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
(i) M.Sc and Ph.D in Anatomy
Requirements for M.Sc in Anatomy:
(a) Candidates must possess a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or its equivalent in Anatomy from the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized Universities.
(b) Holders of good Degrees in Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine and Physiotherapy.
Areas of Specialization in M.Sc and Ph.D Anatomy:
(a) Histochemistry and Teratology
(b) Clinical Anatomy
(c) Physical and Forensic Anthropology
(d) Radiological Anatomy
(e) Neuroscience
(f) Sport Anatomy
(g) Development and Reproductive Anatomy
(h) Microscopic Anatomy
Requirements for Ph.D in Anatomy:
Candidate must have MSc Degree in Anatomy with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 points on a 5-point scale or its equivalent qualification. Interviews are conducted to assess candidates before admission and final selection is based on interview performance.
45. DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY
(i) PGD in Pharmacology
Requirements for PGD in Pharmacology:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Honours) in either Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy, Biomedical Technology, Nursing, Physiotherapy, radiography, Optometry, Medical Laboratory Science, any related Biological Science disciplines or a Third class in Pharmacology.
(ii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in the following areas:
(a) Cardiovasular Pharmacology
(b) Biochemical Pharmacology
(c) Immunopharmacology
(d) Toxicology
(e) Ethnopharmacology
(f) Chemotherapy
Requirements for M.Sc in Pharmacology:
(a) Candidates must possess a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) or its equivalent in Pharmacology from the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized Universities.
(b) Holders of good Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine,
Dentistry, Physiology and related Biomedical Science subjects.
Candidates whose background in Pharmacology is considered satisfactory, will be required to register for the Advanced Pharmacology courses, start their research projects and spend a minimum of eighteen (18) months for the programme.
(iii) Ph.D in Pharmacology:
Requirements for Ph.D in Pharmacology:
Candidates must possess an M.Sc or an M.Phil Degree or an equivalent Degree in Pharmacology in addition to the other Faculty Requirements with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.
46. DEPARTMENT OF HAEMATOLOGY, BLOOD TRANSFUSION
AND IMMUNOLOGY
Requirements for M.Sc in Immunology Programmes:
A minimum of five O’level credit passes including English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
The course is open to graduates of Medicine, Dentistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Nursing, Biochemistry, Molecular-Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine and Zoology. Candidates who hold a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in any of the above-mentioned courses, from the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized Universities shall be eligible for admission into the programme (except for the Medical, Dental and Pharmacy graduates whose Degrees are unclassified).
I. FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES
M.Sc Sports Medicine
(a) For medically qualified persons with MB.BS, B.Ch or a fellowship in any
Medical discipline.
(b) The duration of Course is 18 – 36 months.
The Course work will be taught in two semesters of 12 months while the
student will spend the remaining 6 months in a training attachment and a
project work.
(c) Area of specialty – Sports Medicine generally, while the project work will be on Sport of interest.
47. DEPARTMENT OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE
i. Master of Public Health (MPH) for MBBS graduates
ii. Master of Science in Public Health (MSc Public Health -MScPH) for other B.Sc in Science, Anatomy etc.
Admission Requirements:
The Programmes will be open to candidates who possess a first Degree in Medicine, Basic Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing and other relevant courses allied to Medicine. In addition candidates must have at least three years post Degree experience and must have completed National Youth Service (NYSC) programme. Candidates for admission into the programme will undergo a selection process and only those who are successful will be admitted into the programme.
To serve the interest and needs of all Medical, Health and allied professions who desire the programme, there is need to simultaneously mount two separate programmes, one for medically qualified graduates and another for non-medically qualified professionals who wish to practice Public Health.
Requirements for Master of Public Health Programme:
(a) MBBS or its equivalent, with a minimum of three years post qualification experience.
(b) Candidates are also required to pass the qualifying examination.
Requirements for MSc Public Health Programme:
(a) B.Sc Honours in a health-related discipline with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division (22) Degree.
(b) Candidates are also required to pass the qualifying examination.
J. FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Natural Medicine Technology
48. DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOGNOSY & PHYTOTHERAPY
(i) M.Pharm and Ph.D Programmes
Areas of Specialization:
(a) Phytochemistry/Phytotherapy Research
(b) Medicinal Plant Research
(c) Standardization of Phytopharmaceuticals/Herbals
(d) Formulation Studies of Herbal Products
(e) Tissues Culture
Requirements for M.Pharm
Candidates must possess a good first Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University, not below Second Class Honours (Lower Division). Non pharmacy graduates in closely related subjects like Chemistry, Biochemistry and Botany may be considered for admission. Such candidates may be required to take remedial undergraduate courses in Pharmacognosy as recommended by the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee.
Requirements for Ph.D
(i) Candidates who possess the M.Pharm Degree in Pharmacognosy of the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized Universities, with a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale. However candidates with CGPA of 3.00 in their M.Pharm or M.Sc Programmes in the Pharmacognosy or related disciplines may be considered for admission. Such candidates shall be required to take recommended 700 level/remedial courses which they must pass at an average score of 60% in the first year.
(ii) Candidates with M.Sc/M.Pharm Degree (minimum CGPA of 3.50); M.Phil Degrees in Pharmacognosy, Ethnomedicine, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Botany of the University of Port Harcourt or other approved Universities. Final selection of candidates is by presentation of a research proposal. Part-Time candidates will also be considered.
49. DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICS AND
PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY
(i) M.Pharm and Ph.D Programmes
Areas of Specialization for M.Pharm:
(a) M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics
(b) M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Technology
Requirements for M.Pharm
Candidates must be graduates of Pharmacy from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized Universities with at least a Second Class
(Lower Division) or a declassified approved Degree Programme with evidence of good performance in pharmaceutics. Candidates shall be required to satisfy the Department in a selection process.
Areas of Specialization for Ph.D:
(a) Ph.D in Pharmaceutics
(b) Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Technology
Requirements for Ph.D
(i) A graduate of the University of Port Harcourt holding a Master’s Degree (M.Pharm) in the specialized field of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology with requirements as stated above for the M.Pharm Programme.
(ii) Graduates of the University of Port Harcourt holding a Master’s Degree as stated above in the requirements for M.Pharm who have obtained at least a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or an overall average of 60%(B) in the course work.
(iii) A graduate of any other recognized university who meets the above requirements shall be admitted on presentation of transcripts from the university. Candidates may be required to take relevant remedial courses as may be recommended by the Departmental and Faculty Graduate Committees.
50. DEPARTMENT OF EXPERIMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
(i) MSc & Ph.D Toxicology
Areas of Specialization:
(a) Drug Toxicology
(b) Food Toxicology
(c) Medical/Clinical Toxicology
(d) Environmental Toxicology
Requirements for M.Sc Toxicology
Candidates must possess a B.Sc Degree from the University of Port Harcourt or from any other recognized University in any of these disciplines: Biological and Chemical Sciences including (Chemistry, Civil, Agricultural, Chemical and Environmental Engineering), Medical Sciences and Forensic Sciences.
Requirements for Ph.D
Candidates who obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.50 in the relevant written examinations and project on the M.Sc Course in Toxicology of the University of Port Harcourt, or any other recognized University.
51 DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry
Areas of Specialization
(i) Medicinal Chemistry
(ii) Pharmaceutical Analysis
Requirement for M.Sc Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry
Candidates must possess a B.Pharm or Pharm.D Degree of the University of Port Harcourt or any other approved university. Candidates shall also satisfy the general requirements for admission into the postgraduate programme of the University of Port Harcourt.
K. UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT SPORTS INSTITUTE
(i) POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN SPORTS
(a) Sports Broadcasting/Journalism
(b) Sports Marketing
(c) Team Management
(d) Massage Therapy
(e) Fitness and Recreation
(f) Sports Medicine
Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Sports (with option a to e of I above)
(i) A Degree in Biological, Chemical, Management in Basic Medical Sciences, including Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Human Kinetics and Health Education, with a minimum of 3rd Class (Honours) Degree and CGPA of not less than 1.50.
(ii) Experience in Sports matters will be an advantage
(ii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Sports Science (with option a to e of I above):
Admission Requirements for M.Sc Programme in Sports Science
(a) Candidates must have five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics at the O’Level or its equivalent.
(b) Bachelor’s Degree in Biological, Chemical, Management in Basic Medical Sciences, including Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Optometry, Human Kinetics and Health Education with a minimum of Second Class Lower or its equivalent from a recognized University.
(c) A Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum of 3.50 in Sports Science or related disciplines.
(iii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Sports Medicine
Admission Requirements for M.Sc Programme in Sports Medicine
(a) Candidates must have five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics at the O’Level or its equivalent.
(b) Only Candidates who possess MBBS or its equivalent shall be qualified for the programme.
Duration of PGD and M.Sc Programmes of Sports Institute
The programme are designed to last for two (2) semesters of full time course work or four (4) semesters of Part-Time course work.
Interested candidates should visit the University of Port Harcourt Sports Institute for further enquiries.
L. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
All Engineering Ph.D programmes require a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale. Candidates would be required to attend an interview before admission and registration for the programme, and will be required to write a qualifying examination.
Requirements for Faculty of Engineering
1. PGD Programmes: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3rd Class Honours in his/her choice of discipline or a minimum of
22 in any other related Engineering discipline.
2. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Engineering Management
Admission Requirement
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3rd Class Honours in his/her choice of discipline or a minimum of 22 in any other related Engineering discipline.
3. M.Eng Programmes: Candidates must possess either a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in the relevant Discipline or PGD in the relevant areas with minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.
52. Master of Engineering Management (MEM) in the following areas:
(a) Chemical Engineering
(b) Civil Engineering
(c) Electrical/Electronic Engineering
(d) Mechanical Engineering
(e) Petroleum Engineering
Requirements:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower in a chosen Engineering discipline or a PGD in the relevant areas with a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-points scale.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme in Engineering Management
Admission Requirements
(i) For admission into the Doctoral Degree programme in Engineering Management, the candidates must possess a minimum CGPA of 3.50 in Master’s I Engineering Management Degree.
(ii) Candidates possessing a minimum CGPA of 3.50 in Master’s degree in any engineering discipline with certification in Project management or equivalent management experience in Engineering field can also be granted admission.
53. Master of Environmental Engineering and Management (MEET)
Areas of Specialization
(i) Environmental Engineering (for students with Engineering background)
(ii) Environmental Engineering Technology (for students with Science background)
Requirements:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related science discipline, e.g Microbiology, Chemistry, etc., with a minimum of Second Class Lower, or a PGD in Engineering or related disciplines in the science with a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale.
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering and Management
Areas of Specialization
(i) Environmental Engineering (for students with Engineering background)
(ii) Environmental Engineering Technology (for students with Science background)
Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking for admission for a Ph.D in Environmental Engineering and Management must possess a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.
54. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering (PGDCE)
(ii) M.Eng, Ph.D in Chemical Engineering
(a) Reaction Engineering/Kinetics & Catalysis
(b) Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
(c) Process Optimization
(d) Transport Phenomena
(e) Process Dynamics & Control
(f) Pollution Control Engineering
(g) Petroleum Refining Engineering
(h) Polymer/Material Engineering
(i) Biochemical Engineering
Requirements for PGDCE
Candidates for PGDCE must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Third Class in Chemical Engineering or Second Class Lower in any other Engineering discipline.
Duration:
The programme shall last for a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 60 calendar months of full-time study or 36 calendar months and a maximum of 84 calendar months for part-time study.
55. DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM & GAS ENGINEERING
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering (PGDPE)
Requirement for PGDPE:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Third Class in Petroleum & Gas Engineering or a minimum of Second Class in any related Engineering Discipline.
(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology (PGDPT)
Requirement for PGDPT:
Candidates with Degrees in Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Geophysics, or Metallurgy with a minimum of Second Class Lower Degree or Third Class with at least five (5) years industrial experience are eligible to apply.
(iii) M.Eng, Ph.D in Petroleum Engineering in the following areas:
(a) Reservoir Engineering
(b) Gas Engineering
(c) Drilling Engineering
(d) Production Engineering
(e) Petroleum Economics
56. DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PGD, M.Eng and Ph.D programmes in Mechanical Engineering
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (PGDME)
Requirements for PGDME:
Candidates for the Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from a reputable university with a minimum of Third Class Honours for graduates of mechanical or mechatronic engineering, or a minimum of second class lower division for graduates of other related engineering field such as marine engineering, mining engineering, agricultural engineering or chemical engineering.
(ii) Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in the following areas:
(a) Energy and Thermofluid Engineering
(b) Industrial & Systems Engineering
(c) Mechanical & Tribological Systems Engineering
(d) Mechatronic Engineering
(e) Production & Maintenance Engineering
Requirements for M.Eng Admission:
Candidates for the M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering must possess a good Bachelor’s Degree (B.Eng) with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division or an acceptable Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 3.50. Bachelor’s Degree holders from other related field of engineering (such as Marine Engineering, Mining Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or Chemical Engineering) with a minimum of second class upper division may also be considered, but they must be prepared to remedy the deficiencies by taking the recommended Department’s undergraduate and/or Postgraduate Diploma courses in addition.
(iii) Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering in the following areas:
(a) Applied Mechanics and Design
(b) Engineering Materials Design
(c) Production/Industrial Engineering
(d) Thermofluid Engineering
Requirements for Ph.D Admission:
To be admitted into the Ph.D Degree programme in Mechanical Engineering, each candidate must fulfill the following requirements:
(i) Satisfy the general University requirements for admission into the programme.
(ii) Possess a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or a minimum percentage score of 60% obtained from a recognized University.
(iii) Provide a copy of the Master’s Degree transcript and the details of the referees on his/her academic work and
(iv) Be successful (score at least 60%) in a proposal presentation/admission screening interview to be organized by the Department.
57. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(i) M.Eng., Ph.D in Civil Engineering in the following areas:
(a) Geotechnical Engineering
(b) Water Resources Engineering
(c) Highway & Transportation Engineering
(d) Structural Engineering
(ii) Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering
(iii) Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering
O’Level Admission Requirements:
Candidates must possess at least a credit pass in five subjects including Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology to be qualified for admission into M.Eng Programme in Civil Engineering.
Admission Requirements for Master of Engineering (M.Eng)
To be admitted into any of the Specializations in the M.Eng (Civil Engineering) Degree Programme, a candidate must possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division Degree in Civil Engineering, obtained from the University of Port Harcourt or any other approved University. Preference will be given to those with a CGPA of 3.50 and above (corresponding to Second Class Honours Upper Division or First Class).
Admission Requirements for Ph.D
Candidates for Admission into Ph.D Civil Engineering Programme must possess the Master of Engineering or Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University with at least a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale (corresponding to an average score of a B grade).
58. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
(i) M.Eng in Electronic Engineering
M.Eng. in Electronic Engineering in the following areas:
(a) Computer Engineering
(b) Communication Engineering
(c) Electronic Engineering
(d) Instrumentation and Control Engineering
(ii) M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering in the following area:
(a) Power System and Machines
(iii) Ph.D in Electronic Engineering in the following areas:
(a) Computer Engineering
(b) Communication Engineering
(c) Electronic Engineering
(d) Instrumentation and Control Engineering
(iv) Ph.D in Electrical Engineering in the following areas:
Admission Requirements for M.Eng Programme:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a recognized Institution.
Admission Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programme:
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in a relevant area of Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a recognized Institution, with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.
M. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
All Management Sciences Ph.D Programmes require good M.Sc Degree. All Ph.D candidates are expected to attend a pre-admission oral interview, at which they are REQUIRED to defend their written proposals
All Management Sciences programmes require O’level credit pass in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and two other relevant subjects.
59. DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING
(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Accounting:
Requirements for PGD Programme:
Candidates must possess at least a Third Class Degree in the field of specialization. Other candidates in related Disciplines must possess at least a
Second Class Honours Degree or a Third Class. For HND holders, a minimum of upper credit is acceptable in the related discipline.
(ii) Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting:
Requirements for MBA Programme:
Candidates must have B.Sc Degree in the field of specialization with a minimum a Second Class Lower in (Accounting, Finance and Banking, Management, Marketing). Others from related fields must possess at least a 3.50 on a 5-point scale from PGD programmes.
(iii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Accounting:
(iv) Master of Taxation
Requirement for MSC Taxation
(i) Candidates should poses a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in Accounting and Economics, or any other relevant degree in Management and Social Sciences Degree from a recognized University may be admitted provided the University Admission Requirement are satisfied
(ii) Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with Professional Qualification such as ACT1, ACA, CAN, ACIB, ACCA etc
(iii) Holders of LLB in Law and Professional Qualification of Charted Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)
Requirements for MSc Programme:
Candidates with a minimum of Second Class Lower B.Sc Degree in the field of specialization or its equivalent.
Holders of MBA in Mgt Sciences with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent.
60. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BANKING
(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Finance and Banking:
Requirements for PGD Programme:
Candidates must possess at least a Third Class Degree in the field of specialization. Other candidates in related Disciplines must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree or a Third Class. For HND holders, a minimum of upper credit is acceptable in the related discipline.
(ii) Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Banking:
Requirements for MBA Programme:
Candidates must have B.Sc Degree in the field of specialization with a minimum a Second Class Lower in (Accounting, Finance and Banking, Management, Marketing). Others from related fields must possess at least a 3.50 on a 5-point scale from PGD programmes.
(iii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Finance and Banking:
Requirements for MSc Programme:
Candidates with a minimum of Second Class Lower B.Sc Degree in the field of specialization or its equivalent. Holders of MBA in Mgt Sciences with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent.
(iv) Master of Finance & Banking / ACIB Linkage Programme (MFB/ACIB):
On completion, a graduate will earn the Master of finance & Banking (MFB) Degree from the University of Port Harcourt and an award of an Associateship Certificate by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).
Admission Requirements:
(i) O’Level requirements include a credit pass in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two subjects as approved by the University of Port Harcourt.
(ii) A minimum of Second Class Lower Honours Degree in Finance & Banking or 50% on an average scale system.
(iii) HND in Finance & Banking or other related business areas including Marketing, Insurance, Accounting, Management/Business Administration and an additional PGD in Finance & Banking with at least a CGPA of 3.50.
61. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Management:
Requirements for PGD Programme:
Candidates must possess at least a Third Class Degree in the field of specialization. Other candidates in related Disciplines must possess at least a
Second Class Honours Degree or a Third Class. For HND holders, a minimum of upper credit is acceptable in the related discipline.
(ii) Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management:
Requirements for MBA Programme:
Candidates must have B.Sc Degree in the field of specialization with a minimum a Second Class Lower in (Accounting, Finance and Banking, Management, Marketing). Others from related fields must possess at least a 3.50 on a 5-point scale from PGD programmes.
(iii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Management:
Requirements for MSc Programme:
Candidates with a minimum of Second Class Lower B.Sc Degree in the field of specialization or its equivalent.
Holders of MBA in Mgt Sciences with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent.
62. DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING
(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Marketing:
Requirements for PGD Programmes:
Candidates must possess at least a Third Class Degree in the field of specialization. Other candidates in related Disciplines must possess at least a
Second Class Honours Degree or a Third Class. For HND holders, a minimum
of upper credit is acceptable in the related discipline.
(ii) Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing:
Requirements for MBA Programme:
Candidates must have B.Sc Degree in the field of specialization with a minimum a Second Class Lower in (Accounting, Finance and Banking, Management, Marketing). Others from related fields must possess at least a 3.50 on a 5-point scale from PGD programmes.
(iii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in Marketing:
Requirements for MSc Programme:
Candidates with a minimum of Second Class Lower B.Sc Degree in the field of specialization or its equivalent.
Holders of MBA in Mgt Sciences with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent.
63. Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism:
Admission Requirements for PGD Programme:
Candidates seeking admission for Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management must have any of the following qualifications from a recognized institution;
(i) Five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and any two from Commerce/Economics, Geography, Biology/Agricultural Science, Catering, Tourism and Nutrition at the ‘O’ level;
(ii) Relevant Bachelor’s Degrees not lower than Third Class Division from recognized Universities;
(iii) Higher National Diploma at minimum of Lower Credit level;
(iv) Relevant professional qualifications will be added advantage.
M.Sc in Hospitality Management and Tourism:
(a) Tourism and Leisure Studies
(b) Hospitality and Event Management
Admission Requirements:
Candidates seeking admission for Masters in tourism and Hospitality Management must have any of the following qualifications from recognized institutions:
(i) Five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any two from, Commerce, Geography, Biology/Agricultural Science, Catering, tourism and Nutrition at the ‘O’ level;
(ii) Bachelor’s Degrees with a minimum of Second Class Lower or its equivalent in Tourism and/or Hospitality Management may be considered;
(iii) A Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum of 3.50 in Tourism and/or Hospitality Management or related discipline from a recognized university.
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in the following areas:
(a) Accounting
(b) Finance and Banking
(c) Management
(d) Marketing
Requirements for Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Programme:
Candidates for the DBA programme must possess an MBA or M.Sc in Accounting, Finance and Banking, Management, and Marketing or in an acceptable and closely related area/discipline. The Master’s programme must have had a Dissertation/Research component.
Candidates are required to have had a minimum of 3.50 on a 5- point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale in their master’s programme.
Working experience of two years attained in a middle management position in the corporate world or in an alternative relevant employment will be an added advantage.
The final selection of candidates for the DBA programme shall be based on the candidate’s performance at an interview to be conducted by the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the following areas:
(a) Accounting
(b) Finance and Banking
(c) Management
(d) Marketing
Requirements for Ph.D Programme:
Candidates must have M.Sc in the field of specialization (Accounting, Finance and Banking, Management, Marketing) in addition to the other faculty requirements.
DURATION OF GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
A. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
The Programme is to run on a Full-Time basis to last for a minimum of 12 calendar months and maximum of 24 calendar months and two consecutive long vacation of eight (8) weeks each for sandwich programme.
B. MBA Programme
Full-Time: Minimum of 24 Calendar Months and Maximum of 36 Calendar Months while Part-Time is a Minimum of 36 Calendar Months and a Maximum of 48 Calendar Months.
C. MD and MS Programmes
The Programmes will last for at least 24 Calendar Months.
D. Ph.D Programmes
Full-Time candidates will be required to spend a minimum of 24 calendar
months and a maximum of 60 calendar months.
Part-Time candidates will be required to spend a minimum of 36 calendar months and a maximum of 84 calendar months.
E. DBA Programme
Full-time candidates shall be required to spend a minimum of three (3) years and a maximum of five (5) years from the date of first registration.
Part-time candidates will be required to spend a minimum of five (5) years and a maximum of seven (7) years.
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
O/LEVEL
All candidates require a credit pass in English Language and Mathematics for all the courses. However, candidates who obtained their O’Level Certificates before 2012 without a credit pass in Mathematics and wish to gain admission into the following Departments are eligible to apply:
Faculty of Humanities
All the Departments in the Faculty of Humanities.
Faculty of Education
All the Departments in the Faculty of Education.
Faculty of Social Sciences
All the Departments in the Faculty of Social Sciences except the Department of Economics.
ALL PGD PROGRAMMES
The minimum requirement for the Postgraduate Diploma Programmes is a Bachelor’s Degree in the related disciplines. Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree or Third Class in the related Discipline. For HND holders a minimum of Upper Credit is acceptable in the relevant Departments.
PGDC
For the Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry (PGDC) Programme, candidates with Third Class need not apply.
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree (Lower Division) of the University of Port Harcourt or any recognized University, in the relevant course.
Candidates for the Master’s in Education must have obtained a first Degree in another field and in addition a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with at least an Upper Credit classification. Candidates for the MBA Programme must possess a strong quantitative background. Candidates with PGD must have a CGPA of 3.50 to register for Master’s Degree in the relevant field.
Ph.D PROGRAMMES
Generally, for the Ph.D Programmes, candidates should have a Master’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 or its equivalent grade in the relevant discipline at the Master’s level. Admission will be based on interview performance. Ph.D involves course work and qualifying examination.
MD/MS PROGRAMME
(A) Candidates must either be graduates of Medicine (MBBS) of the University of Port Harcourt for not less than five (5) years or confirmed and experienced academic staff of the University with Medical Degree of recognized University.
(B) In addition to the above, candidates must possess either a recognized professional qualification at the fellowship level or at least an M.Sc Degree of a recognized University, after the MBBS Degree.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application Fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000.00) should be paid online at any of the following Banks: U&C Microfinance Bank, UBA, Fidelity Bank, Access Bank, Eco Bank, First Bank and Sterling Bank.
It is mandatory for every candidate to pay the sum of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000.00) for Prospectus in U&C Microfinance Bank Ltd, Choba with Account Number 1100236739.
Candidates should also visit SGS APPLICATION website to download the Application Forms after payment.
Please note that payment for Application Form does not guarantee admission and the application fee is non-refundable.
ENCLOSURES TO ACCOMPANY THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS
Please enclose two copies of the following documents:
(i) Degree/Postgraduate Diploma Certificate
(ii) NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate
(iii) O’Level Certificate
(iv) Birth Certificate/Affidavit of Age Declaration
(v) Marriage Certificate/Newspaper Publication of Change of Name where applicable
(vi) Local Government Identification Letter and
(vii) Receipts of payment for the Form
All duly completed application forms with the attachment above should be printed out and hard copies submitted to the Documentation Unit of the School of Graduate Studies for further processing.
For Further inquiries, please contact the following between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
THE GRADUATE STUDIES OFFICER
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES – 09062546997
UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
P.M.B. 5323, CHOBA, PORT HARCOURT.
OR
UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
ABUJA LIAISON OFFICE
NO. 6 HARARE STREET
WUSE ZONE 6 – 08037086089
ABUJA.
OR
UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
LAGOS LIAISON OFFICE
23 BUSH STREET, OKUPE ESTATE, – 08023415448
MENDE,
MARYLAND, LAGOS.
CLOSING DATE
The sale and submission of completed Application Forms with all necessary enclosures will terminate on Friday Nov 28, 2025
DR. (MRS) GLORIA CHINDAH
Registrar
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