UNIPORT Postgraduate Admission 2016/2017.

University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT postgraduate admission form 2016/2017 is out and now on sale. Application are invited for the UNIPORT postgraduate admission. Candidates are advised to check the programmes available and the requirements needed.

General Requirement For The UNIPORT Postgraduate Admission 2016/2017.

Here are the general requirements for UNIPORT postgraduate admission 2016/2017 per programmes

• 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 of the University of Port Harcourt or any recognized University, in the relevant course with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 points on a 5-point scale or its equivalent. 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 3.5 or 4.0 depending on the Department 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.

Duration For The UNIPORT Postgraduate admission 2016/2017

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 48 Calendar Months

C.  MD and MS Programmes

The Programmes will be at least 24 Calendar Months duration.

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.

How To Apply For  The UNIPORT Postgraduate admission 2016/2017

Application Fee of Fourteen Thousand Naira (N14,000.00) should be paid online at any of the following Banks: U&C Microfinance Bank, UBA, Union Bank, Access Bank, Eco Bank and First Bank and the sum of Six Thousand Naira (N6,000.00) for Prospectus should be paid by Teller at U&C Microfinance Bank, Choba  Park..

Candidates should also visit www.cgs.uniportdatacenter.net/portal/application  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 The UNIPORT Postgraduate Admission Application Form 2016/2017

Please enclose two copies of the following documents for the UNIPORT postgraduate admission 2016/2017:

(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

For Further inquiries about UNIPORT postgraduate admission 2016/2017, 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            – 07059243946

        UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

        P. M. B. 5323, PORT HARCOURT.

                      OR

        UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

        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 For UNIPORT Postgraduate Admission 2016/2017

Completed UNIPORT postgraduate Application Forms 2016/2017 with all necessary enclosures must be returned to the Office of the Graduate Studies Officer, not later than Wednesday, August 31, 2016.