Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Part-Time Postgraduate Diploma (PGD, PGDE), Masters (M.Sc, M.Ed, LL.M, M.A) and
Doctors of Philosophy (Ph.D, M.Sc/Ph.D, M.Ed/Ph.D, M.A/Ph.D, LL.M/Ph.D) programmes of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki for the year 2017/2018 academic session in the following programmes.
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
(i). Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Programmes: (a) PGD (b) M.Sc (c) Ph.D
(ii). Department of Nursing Sciences
Programmes: (a) PGD (b) M.Sc (c) Ph.D
AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH POLICY AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
(i) Department of Health Policy and Health Systems African Institute for Health Policy
and Health Systems Studies
Programmes: (a) PGD (b) M.Sc
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
(i). Department of Anatomy
Programmes: (a) PGD (b) M.Sc (c) Ph.D
(ii). Department of Medical Biochemistry
Programmes: (a) PGD (b) M.Sc (c) Ph.D
(iii). Department of Physiology
Programmes: (a) M.Sc (b) Ph.D
(iv). Department of Community and Family Medicine
Programmes: (a) M.PH
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(v). Department of Medical Microbiology
Programmes: (a) M.Sc
B. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(i) General Entry Requirement:
All candidates seeking for admission into EBSU School of Postgraduate Studies
must have a minimum of credit passes in O’Level English Language for all
programmes. All candidates in Medical/Para-Medical Science, Pure and Applied
Sciences and Science related programmes (Agricultural Sciences, Education etc)
must have a minimum of credit pass in Mathematics.
However, candidates applying for a Postgraduate Degree in Management Sciences,
Arts and Social sciences and Law may be considered with a pass in Mathematics.
Nevertheless, courses like Economics, Accountancy and Banking and Finance are
special exemptions requiring credit pass in O’Level Mathematics.
(ii) Postgraduate Diploma Programme:
An applicant for admission into any course of study leading to Postgraduate
Diploma of Ebonyi State University shall be:
(a) A holder of Bachelor’s Degree of the university or other institutions
recognized by the Senate or
(b) A holder of the Higher National Diploma (HND) passed at Upper credit level
in a related discipline or
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(c) Holders of third class degree in an area shall normally be admitted to the
PGD programmes. However, the candidate shall not have a CGPA below
2.00 points on a 5 point grade scale
(d) Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) passed at Lower Credit level in
a related discipline with relevant work experience.
(iii) Masters Degree Programme
(a) Graduates of the university or from other approved universities who have
obtained the relevant degree with at least a good second class honours or its
equivalent;
(b) Holders of EBSU Postgraduate Diploma or PGD from other recognized
institutions who score a CGPA of not less than 2.5 on a 5- point grade scale
or 60% average would be eligible for admission into the Masters programme.
However, Departments such as Economics, Psychology, Nursing Science and
Applied Biology are exceptions and require 3.00 or 3.50 CGPA on a 5-point
grade scale for admission into Masters Degree programme.
(iv) Doctor of Philosophy Programme
(a) Graduates of approved universities who have obtained the degree of Masters
relevant to the proposed study. A candidate seeking for admission into Ph.D
programme from Masters programmes is expected to obtain a CGPA of not
less than 4.00 on a 5 – points grade or 3.50 points CGPA on 4 – points scale.
(b) Master/Ph.D Programme: Candidates who have completed an M.Sc
programme but were unable to make the required CGPA for Ph.D admission
shall be admitted through M.Sc/Ph.D, M.Ed/Ph.D, LL.M/Ph.D, M.A/Ph.D
programme as the case may be and would be required to take on Masters
courses. They would however be required to proceed with Ph.D programme
without presenting the dissertation provided they make a CGPA of 4.00 on a
5-point scale in Masters Course or 3.50 CGPA on a 4 point scale.
C. DURATION OF PROGRAMME
(i) Postgraduate Diploma: The duration for the PGD programme is 12 calendar
months (3 semesters)
(ii) Masters Degree programme: The duration for Masters Degree programme is 24
calendar months (5 semesters)
(iii) Doctor of Philosophy programme: The duration for Doctor of Philosophy Degree
programme is 3 years (6 semesters)
(iv) M.Sc/Ph.D programme: The duration for M.Sc/Ph.D programme shall be 4 years
(8 semesters)
N/B: Candidates are expected to offer relevant course works and submit project reports at
the end of each programme of study.
D. PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION
(i) Prospective candidates are advised to visit EBSU portal http://portal.ebsu-edu.net/
(ii) They should fill in some required basic information.
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(iii) They should pay the sum of N10,050 (Ten Thousand Naira and Fifty Kobo) nonrefundable
admission form fee into Zenith Bank, Ogoja Road, Abakaliki. Account
No: 1010698081
(iv) They should then use the reference number generated by the system and log on to
EBSU Portal http://portal.ebsu-edu.net/ and complete the application form
(v) Candidates are also free to pick pay slips from SPGS Finance office and process
their applications for admission through EBSU ICT after payment of the requisite
admission fee.
(vi) Submit the filled form online and print out hard copy of the acknowledgment for
reference.
(vii) Applicants are to ensure that the online 3 referees’ form are promptly filled and
submitted to EBSU PG School in hard copy along with candidate’s relevant
credentials (photocopies of Certificates, etc).
(viii) Applicants are advised to arrange with their previous institutions to forward a copy
of their transcript in hard copy to: The Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies,
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.
(ix) All candidates are expected to provide their e-mail addresses through which
information could be sent to them. They are also required to provide their phone
numbers through which SMS could be sent.
E. CLOSING DATE:
All applicants are expected to submit their online application as well as all hard copies of
relevant forms not later than August 31st 2017.
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