M.Phil/Ph.D./MSc./PGD Microbiology

1. 1. 1. M.Phil/Ph.D Programmes:
         1. M.Phil/Ph.D Microbial Biotechnology
         2. M.Phil/Ph.D Food and Industrial Microbiology
         3. M.Phil/Ph.D Environmental Microbiology
         4. M.Phil/Ph.D Public Health and Sanitary Microbiology
         5. M.Phil/Ph.D Medical Microbiology and Immunology
      2. M.Sc Programmes:
         1. M.Sc Microbial Biotechnology
         2. M.Sc Food and Industrial Microbiology
         3. M.Sc Environmental Microbiology
         4. M.Sc Public Health and Sanitary Microbiology
         5. M.Sc Medical Microbiology and Immunology
      3. Postgraduates Programmes:
         1. Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR M.Phil/Ph.D:

Candidate must possess O’ Level qualifications (5 credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Biology and any other science subject with at least a pass in Physics at O’ Level). Candidates must also obtain at least a WSA of 60% or CGPA of 3.5 in a Masters degree programme in Microbiology or allied disciplines. The Master’s degree would be required to be related to the area of microbiology which they seek to take a Ph.D. study.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR M.Sc.:

Candidate must possess a minimum of 5 credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Biology and any other science subject with at least a pass in Physics at O’ Level.

Applicants shall normally hold a first degree with a minimum of a second class lower of the University of Jos or any other University in Microbiology, Biochemistry or relevant allied courses.

Candidates with third class degree of the University of Jos or any other University in Microbiology, Biochemistry or relevant allied courses with three years post qualification experience may be admitted after obtaining a postgraduate diploma in Microbiology with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5 point scale and 3.00 on a 4 point scale. The eligibility of such candidates for admission shall be determined by the Postgraduate School Board in consultation with the Department.

Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology or any other relevant allied disciplines with a minimum of Lower Credit (CGPA of 3.50) of the University of Jos or any other recognized University with one year work experience may be admitted.

Candidates with PASS degree, HND or PASS postgraduate Diploma do not qualify for admission.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR PGD:

Candidate must possess a minimum of 5 credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.

Candidates with Third Class degree of the University of Jos or any other University in Microbiology, Biochemistry or relevant allied courses with one year post qualification experience may be admitted

Holders of HND with at least credit level pass in Microbiology and the courses listed above. Candidates with PASS degree or HND do not qualify for admission.

Other general requirements for admission into postgraduate diploma programme in University of Jos as provided in the School of Postgraduate Studies guidelines not already mentioned shall apply. These requirements are reviewed from time to time in accordance with the University postgraduate framework.