This article contains information on the Rivers State University, RSU Admission application Form for Postgraduate programmes – 2023 Intake and how to Apply. It also contains the Rivers State University, RSU Postgraduate Application form download link, its online application where necessary as well as the Christopher University, CNU Postgraduate Admission requirements.
It is announced for the information of prospective applicants and the general public that the School of Graduate Studies, RSU, is offering the graduate programmes for the 2023 academic year commencing February 2024, leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Doctorate Degrees.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified SCHOOL LEAVERS, NON-SCHOOL LEAVERS, and SPECIAL CASES.
RSU POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION PROCEDURE & ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entry Requirements:
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
a) Candidates for PGD in the department of human Anatomy must be holders of second class degree or pass class degree of Rivers State University or other University recognized by statute of Rivers State University, in non-classified programmes, with a minimum CGPA of less than 3.0 on a 5.0 grade points scale or its equivalent in Human
Anatomy or related discipline.
b) Graduates of other disciplines of Rivers State University or other institutions recognized by statute of Rivers State University with a Second Class or third class degree in nonclassified programmes can apply for PGD in Human Anatomy.
c) Graduates of Anatomy with pass degree on a 5 points scale can apply for PGD in Human Anatomy.
d) Candidates for PGD in medical biochemistry must be holders of second class degree or pass degree from Rivers State University or other university recognized by Senate of Rivers State University who possess a minimum of Second Class degree or third class degree for unclassified disciplines or equivalent in Biochemistry or related disciplines.
e) Graduates of Biochemistry with pass degree can apply.
f) Candidates for PGD in Nursing Science must be holders of third class degree in Nursing Science from Rivers State University or other University recognized by Senate of Rivers State University.
g) Registered Nurses who are graduates of other disciplines with a second class lower degree or third class degree on a .
h) The criteria for admission into Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science will be as follows:
i) Graduate of this University or any other university approved by the university senate who have a third class degree in Library and Information Science or any other discipline.
j) Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science and any other recognized Institution with at least a credit pass.
MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
a) A candidate seeking admission into the full time / part-time Master’s degree programme must possess a bachelor’s degree with at least second lower division in the relevant discipline.
b) For a Master’s degree in human anatomy, candidate shall possess a Second Class degree with a minimum CGPA of not less than 3.0 on a 5.0 grade point scale or its equivalent in Human Anatomy or related discipline from Rivers State University or other University recognized by statute of River State University.
c) Holders of Phar-macy, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Optometry and other related degrees, who possess postgraduate diploma in Human Anatomy with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5- Point scale or its equivalent.
d) Holders of MBBS, BDS, DVM and Fellowship are qualified for MSc in human anatomy programme.
e) Candidates for master’s degree in Biochemistry are required to satisfy the following :
i) A good bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Rivers State University or any other university recognized by senate of Rivers State University are eligible to apply.
ii) Candidates must have graduated with a minimum of Second Class lower having a CGPA not less than 3.0 points on a scale of 5- Points scale.
f) Graduates of Medicine/Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Phar-macy, Pharmacology, Physiology, Anatomy, Pathological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical engineering, Biotechnology, Engineering Medicine, Science Medicine, Nuclear Medicine and related disciplines; and other holders of PGD in Biochemistry with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 points on a scale of 5.0 points scale or its equivalent will be considered.
g) Candidate for the master’s programme in human physiology must possess a minimum of Second-Class degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent in Human Physiology or related discipline from the Rivers State University or other universities recognized by statute of Rivers State University
h) Holders of MBBS, DVM or BVM, Phar-macy, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Optometry degrees, holders of post graduate diploma in Human Physiology with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5.0 grade point scale or its equivalent.
i) Candidate for the master’s programme in Nursing Science must possess a minimum of second class degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5.point scale or its equivalent in Nursing Science or related discipline, candidate must be registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (N&MCN) as a registered Nurse and have a current license to practice in Nigeria.
j) Holders of Post graduate diploma in Nursing science with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50 on 5.0 grade point scale or its equivalent can apply.
k) Candidates for the MLIS Degree in Library and Information Science must have the following:
l) Good first Degree Honours in Library and Information Science with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division of Rivers State University or any other recognized University.
m) Good first Degree Honours in other disciplines with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science with a CGPA of 3.50
n) A postgraduate diploma in Library and Information Science with a CGPA of 3.50 and above on 5 point grade addition to satisfying University matriculation requirements
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES
A candidate for PhD programme must possess a master’s degree with a CGPA of 3.50 or above on a 5-point scale, in a relevant discipline obtain from the Rivers State University or any other institution of higher learning of equivalent status.
- For PhD degree in anatomy candidate must possess MSc. Degree in anatomy from Rivers State University or other universities recognized by Rivers State University with a CGPA of 3.50 and above on a 5 points scale, candidates who obtained a CGPA below 3.50
would be eligible for M.Phil/PhD programme. - For PhD in biochemistry candidates must possess M.Sc/M.Phil or its equivalent in Biochemistry in addition to other Faculty requirements. The candidates must have scores a minimum of 3.50 and above on a 5.0 points scale.
- A candidate for Ph.D programme in the department of Physiology must possess a bachelor degree of at least second class lower division in Physiology and related fields, as well as MSc degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5points scale.
- Candidate for the PhD Programme in Nursing Science must posses a master’s degree in Nursing with a minimum of 4.00 on a 5.0 point scale.
- A candidate with a Master’s degree in Nursing with CGPA of 3.5 on a 5. point scale can apply Master’s/PhD Degree Programme.
- Candidates with professional Masters in Nursing with a CGPA of 3.5 on a 5. point scale can apply for Master’s/PhD Programme.
- Candidates seeking admission for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Library and Information Science must have any of the following qualifications from this university or any recognized institution, in addition to satisfying University matriculation requirements:
- Holder of Master degree in Library and Information Science discipline obtained from the Rivers State University or any other institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate, not less than 60 percent or a CGPA of 3.50 on a five point scale.
NOTE; In addition to the conditions, a candidate may be required to present himself/herself for a selection test and /or oral interview.
Application Procedure
Applications for admission to any postgraduate programme shall be made on-line by logging onto www.ust.edu.ng and making an e-payment of thirty thousand naira (N30,000.00) only, using Interswitch verve – enabled cards. Application forms should be completed on-line, downloaded and hard copies submitted to the Secretary, Postgraduate School along with the following:
- Photocopies of Certificates.
- Certified academic transcripts. (It is the applicants’ responsibility to ensure that copies of their academic transcripts are forwarded under confidential cover directly to The Secretary, Postgraduate School, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt).
- Letter of reference from three referees, including one from a previous academic institution, stating that applicant is qualified to undertake advanced studies and research and that he (the Referee) is confident that the applicant will benefit from the training.
For PhD applicants, brief research proposals on their intended areas of study should also accompany the application forms.
The deadline for submission of application forms is yet to be out.
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