Postgraduate

Doctor of Philosophy (M.PHIL/Ph.D.) Pharmacy

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Introduction

The M.Phil./Ph.D. Clinical Pharmacy programme will provide students the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and skills needed to practice pharmacy competently. The students at the end of the programme should be specialists in various areas of Clinical Pharmacy and should be proficient in research, entrepreneurship and the practice of Pharmacy.

In addition to being proficient in research, candidates are required to acquire knowledge and skills in pedagogy, ICT and entrepreneurship.

Philosophy

The M.Phil./Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacy involves theoretical, analytical and/or experimental investigations with the view to furthering knowledge and becoming specialists in various areas of clinical pharmacy which will contribute to knowledge in research, entrepreneurship and the practice of pharmacy.

Aim and Objectives

To provide the requisite knowledge and skills needed for advanced clinical practice through the acquisition of right attitude and development of higher cognitive skills that enhance professional competence.
To develop self-directed study of relevant subject material to enable critical and analytical skills that will enable the student design and undertake original research in pharmacy practice i.e. to systematically plan and implement a research project.
To enable students to be intentional and reflective in the transfer of knowledge and practice of clinical pharmacy.

Admission Requirements

The general regulations governing Postgraduate admissions as stated in the Postgraduate studies prospectus shall apply.

The entry requirements for the M.Phil./Ph.D. degree programme either on full or part-time is a Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy with a cumulative score average of at least 60% in the courses taken. Candidates should submit a written proposal to the department for review and assignment of supervisor(s).

Mode of Study

The study is offered on both full time and part-time basis. The duration of study for Ph.D. Clinical Pharmacy is a minimum of 36 and maximum of 60 calendar months for full time and a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 72 calendar months for part-time.

Course Requirements

The School of Post-graduate Studies requires that some coursework be incorporated in the higher degree programme. The Department‘s regulations have been formulated to ensure that candidates for the degree have received a formal education in Clinical Pharmacy. This does not imply that all courses must be taken after admission to the department nor does it imply that these are the only courses to be taken by the students. They are meant as minimum guidelines and the assessment of previous education and graduate course load is in the first instance the responsibility of the supervisor and supervisory committee. Waiver of the minimum requirements can only be permitted after consideration by the department. The minimum credit load required to qualify a candidate for the M.Phil./Ph.D. degree is 30 for taught courses plus 12 credit for thesis.

Assessment and Evaluation

Students will be assessed based on the regulations governing examinations and assessments of the school of the Postgraduate studies. Candidates who are deficient in some areas may be required to audit such courses with masters and or undergraduate students.

The degree will be awarded upon completion and submission of a thesis embodying the result of their original research in any chosen area of clinical pharmacy practice; this will be a record of critical review of existing knowledge that leads to novel findings in Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmacy Practice research and contributes significantly to knowledge.

General Regulations

Offer and Acceptance of Admission

Candidates offered admission shall be notified in writing by the Registrar,

The offer of admission made in accordance with Regulations of the university shall be provisional and individual candidates shall be required to:

Accept the offer of admission in writing on the prescribed forms and pay the prescribed acceptance fees, within the specified deadline, and
Comply with any other conditions that may be contained in the admission letter.

Any provisional offer of admission not accepted, as prescribed above shall be deemed to have lapsed at the expiration of the deadline.

Lapsed Registration

A postgraduate student’s registration is deemed to have lapsed if he/she fails to:

Renew his/her registration in any session as prescribed under deferment above.
Submit himself/herself for examination at the expiration of the maximum period approved for the programme
Complete the requirements for the award of degree within the approved period for the programme.

Withdrawal from Programme

Candidates that fail up to 50% of courses registered at the end of the first semester shall withdraw from the programme.
Candidates that failed some courses but passed up to 50% of all registered courses shall be allowed to re-sit the failed course(s).
Master’s candidates that fail in the resit examination may apply to be assessed for the award of a PGD in Clinical Pharmacy practice.
PGD candidates who fail the resit examination shall be withdrawn from the programme.

False Declaration

Any candidate found to have made a false declaration with regards to these regulations shall be asked to withdraw from the university.

Pass Mark

Minimum pass mark in any course will be 50%.

Each course shall be examined to a maximum of 100 marks and all courses will be computed and assigned the appropriate Weighted Score Average (WSA).

Pharmacy

Postgraduate

Faculty

Pharmacy

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Pharmacy

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Introduction

The Masters of Science in clinical pharmacy training programme focuses on the principle of drug therapy (including non-drug measures) as it relates to the safety, efficacy and rational use of drugs, for the management of different diseases. The students are expected to acquire skills needed to make wise judgement to improve patient therapeutic outcomes as they get involved in the patient care process. This, they would develop through the practice of pharmaceutical care as they go through extensive clinical ward rounds in accredited health institutions and community pharmacies. This will enhance their ability for drug therapy problem identification, prevention and resolution as well as enhance inter-professional collaboration in patient management with other members of the health care team.

Philosophy

The Masters programme will enable the candidates advance in their theoretical knowledge of the subject matter, research and practice which will enhance their understanding and application of how to critically evaluate disease conditions that will form the basis for appropriate drug therapy.

Aim and Objectives

To enable student acquire advanced knowledge and skills in clinical pharmacy and practice
To enable students systematically design, implement, monitor and evaluate treatment plans for individual patients through the development of professional competence in the therapeutics of selected diseases, as well as good communication skills.
To develop competence in the utilization of medicines in large populations.
To acquaint candidates with requisite skills and knowledge to undertake original research in different aspects of pharmacy.

Admission Requirements

For the Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy, a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from a recognised University not belowCGPA of 3 is required for admission. Candidates with PGD in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice from the University of Jos and other recognized Universities are eligible to apply.

Course Requirements

The M.Sc. programme will be run for one academic session of two semesters. To qualify for M.Sc. in Clinical Pharmacy, the student must earn a minimum of 30 credit units.

Mode of Study

The mode of study for M.Sc. Clinical Pharmacy is full timeover a minimum period of 18 months and a maximum of 24 months. However, a student could apply for extension of study subject to approval and duration stated by the Board of Postgraduate School.

Assessment and Evaluation

Students will be assessed based on the regulations governing examinations and assessments of the school of the Postgraduate studies. Every enrolled student shall have attended a minimum of 75% of total lectures and 100% of Practical sessions to be eligible for examination.

Course evaluation shall consist of:

Continuous assessment
Seminars
Written Examination
A project report in an approved research area examined by an external examiner

The minimum credit load required to qualify a candidate for the award of Master of Sciences in Clinical Pharmacy is 30 including dissertation

Pharmacy

Postgraduate

18 Months

Masters

Faculty

Pharmacy

Department

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

Postgraduate Diploma (PG.D.) Pharmacy

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Introduction

Pharmacy is a health profession which deals with the preparation, distribution, identification, storage, preservation, standardization, intended use and administration of drugs. The postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy provides advanced education in Clinical Pharmacy for registered pharmacists practising in various professional environments such as the community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, public health pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry.

Philosophy

The postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy will provide an opportunity for pharmacy graduates with a CGPA below the second class lower grade to enrol into the Masters’ programme in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice.

Aim and Objectives

To acquire the knowledge and skills needed to practice clinical pharmacycompetently.
To equip students with the competence needed to design, implement, monitor and evaluate treatment plans for individual patients.
To enable students acquire knowledge of drug utilization in large populations.

Mode of Study

The PGD programme will be studied on both full time and part-time basis. It will run for one academic session made up of two (2) semesters for full time students. Part time students will be expected to take the programme during two contact periods of not less than eight weeks each.

Admission Requirements

The requirements for admission as stated in the Postgraduate prospectus shall apply. Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree or any other degree such as PharmD from a recognized University, not below CGPA of 2.0.

Course Requirements

To qualify for PGD in Clinical Pharmacy, the student must earn a minimum of 20 credit units as stated in the University of Jos Postgraduate School prospectus. This load will include a research project and all the compulsory courses.

Pharmacy

Postgraduate

12 Months

PGD

Faculty

Pharmacy

Department

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

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Part-Time

Postgraduate

2 Contacts

PGD

Faculty

Institute

M.Phil/PhD./MSc. Veterinary Surgery and Radiology

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SURGERY AND RADIOLOGY
Admission Requirements
1. Postgraduate Degrees in The Department:
  1. MSc. Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery
  2. MSc. Veterinary Anaesthesia
  3. MPhil/PhD. Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery
  4. MPhil/Phd. Veterinary Anaesthesia
  5. M.Sc. Veterinary Orthopaedic Surgery
  6. MPHil/Ph.D. Veterinary Orthopaedic Surgery

Departmental Admission Requirement:

To qualify for admission into the M.Sc. programme of the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, the applicants must have obtained Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from this university (University of Jos) or any other university recognised by the Senate.

For PhD programme, a candidate shall have obtained an M.Sc. degree after passing relevant taught courses and research from this university (University of Jos) or its equivalent from any other university recognized by the Senate in relevant disciplines (Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Anaesthesiology and Veterinary Radiology) with a CGPA of at least 3.5 (5.0 scale) or 3.0 (4.0 scale).

Requirement for Award of the Degree:

To qualify for the award of M.Sc. degree, a student must have completed and passed courses totalling a minimum of 25 credit units excluding Thesis of 12 units, presented and passed the two seminars.

For a PhD award, a student must have completed and passed all the course work of 45 credit units, presented and passed the two seminars, and also written and passed a dissertation of 18 credit units.

MSc. Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery and PhD. Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery

This program is designed at the MSc. Level to provide an initial level of specialization for veterinarians intending to become soft tissue surgeons, instructors in soft tissue surgery, researchers or those intending to proceed with a Ph.D. in this specialty. Veterinarians so trained are expected to be capable of performing challenging soft tissue surgeries, delivering instructions in soft tissue surgery as well as be able to organize basic researches in this specialty.

Options/Research Areas

- - - General Surgery
    - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    - Wound Management

MSc. Veterinary Orthopaedic Surgery and PhD. Veterinary Orthopaedic Surgery

This program is designed at the MSc. level to provide an initial level of specialization for veterinarians intending to become orthopedic surgeons, instructors in orthopedic surgery, researchers in orthopaedics or those intending to proceed with a PhD in this specialty. Veterinarians so trained are expected to be capable of performing challenging orthopedic surgeries, delivering instructions in orthopaedics as well as be able to organize researches in orthopaedics.

Options/Research Areas

- - - Traumatology
    - Fracture Management

MSc. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Phd. Veterinary Anaesthesia

This program is designed at the MSc. level to provide an initial level of specialization for veterinarians intending to become anaesthetists and Wildlife practitioners, instructors in anaesthesiology, pain management and Wildlife. Researchers or those intending to proceed with a Ph.D. in this specialty. Recent developments in which a lot more individuals, Institutions, Zoos, Wildlife Conservation establishments are acquiring and maintaining a large number and variety of wildlife has resulted in a dramatic rise in the number of such cases presented for and needing veterinary attention. In all these situations wildlife immobilization is frequently encountered. Even though an increasing number of these cases are encountered, any form of training in wildlife practice generally, must entail a trip out of the country.

Options/Research Areas

- - - Anaesthesia
    - Analgesia/Pain Management
    - Wildlife Immobilization

Medical

Postgraduate

PhD

Faculty

Veterinary

Department

Veterinary Surgery and Radiology

PhD./MSc. Veterinary Medicine

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1. DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Departmental Postgraduate Programmes

1. 1. Masters and MPhil/Ph.D.:
    MSc. Veterinary Medicine and PhD. Veterinary Medicine with options in:
    1. Avian Medicine
    2. Large Animal Medicine
    3. Fish and Aquatic Medicine

Admission Requirements

1. 1. 1. For MSc programme: The candidate must have obtained DVM degree from the University of Jos or any other recognized University
    2. For PhD programme: The candidate must have obtained an MSc degree in relevant field, from the University of Jos or any other recognized University with a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a scale of 5.0 or 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.

Medical

Postgraduate

PhD

Faculty

Veterinary

Department

Veterinary Medicine

PhD./MSc./PGD Theriogenology and Production

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1. DEPARTMENT OF THERIOGENOLOGY AND PRODUCTION
  1. Programmes:
    1. PGD Animal Health and Production
    2. MSc Theriogenology
    3. MSc Animal Health and Production
    4. PhD Theriogenology
    5. PhD Animal Health and Production

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD) PROGRAMME:

To be eligible for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma program, candidates must be first- degree holders in Zoology or any other science related discipline from any recognized University, or holders of HND with minimum of Lower Credit in animal production or animal health.

Entry Requirements for Master`s Program (MSc):

Prospective candidates for MSc (Theriogenology) must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or its equivalent, while those for MSc (Animal health and production) must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) / Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agric.) in Animal Science or Animal Production. An applicant must have obtained a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 5 point scale or 2 on a 4 point scale at undergraduate level.

Entry Requirements for Doctorate (MPhil/PhD) Program

Prospective candidates for the Ph.D degree (Theriogenology or Animal Health and Production) program should possess a good Master of Science (MSc) degree in MSc (Theriogenology) or Animal Health and Production, Animal Science or Animal Production as the case may be. Such degrees should must have been obtained from the University of Jos or any recognized University with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 5 point scale.

Medical

Postgraduate

3-4 Years

PhD

Faculty

Veterinary

Department

Theriogenology and Production

M.Phil/Ph.D./MSc. Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Meicine

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1. DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

Master of Science Degrees

1. 1. The Department offers MSc degrees in:
    1. M.Sc. Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
    2. M.Phil/Ph.D. Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine

Admission Requirements:

For admission into any of the MSc programmes of the Department, candidates must possess:

1. 1. 1. Five (5) ‘O’ Level credits in Biology, Chemistry, English Language, Mathematics and Physics.
    2. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, MBBS or their equivalent.
    3. Any other qualification as may be specified for a particular programme or by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the University Postgraduate School.

MPhil/PhD DEGREE

MPhil/Ph.D. Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine

Admission Requirements:

For admission into any of the PhD programmes of the Department, candidates must possess:

1. 1. 1. Five (5) ‘O’ Level credits in Biology, Chemistry, English Language, Mathematics and Physics.
    2. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, MBBS or their equivalent.
    3. Master degree in Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Preventive Medicine or Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine or their equivalence.
    4. Obtained a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a scale of 5.0 during their Masters programme.
    5. Demonstrate sound intellectual capability and the ability to initiate academic and research activities and carry them out to logical conclusion.
    6. Any other qualification as may be specified for a particular programme or by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the University Postgraduate School.

Medical

Postgraduate

Faculty

Veterinary

Department

Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine

M.Phil/PhD./MSc. Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology

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1. DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY
  1. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degrees:
    The Department offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in
    1. MPhil/Ph.D. Veterinary Protozoology (PhD Veterinary Protozoology),
    2. MPhil/PhD. Veterinary Helminthology (PhD Veterinary Helminthology) and
    3. MPhil/PhD. Veterinary Entomology (PhD Veterinary Entomology).
  2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degrees:
    The Department offers Master of Science (M. Sc.) degrees in the following programmes:
    1. M.Sc. Veterinary Protozoology (MSc. Vet. Protozoology),
    2. M.Sc. Veterinary Helminthology (MSc. Vet. Helminthology) and
    3. M.Sc. Veterinary Entomology (MSc. Vet .Entomology).
  3. Postgraduate Diploma :
    1. Veterinary Parasitology (PGDVP)

PGD Admission Requirements

Person with B.Sc. degree in Zoology, Microbiology or combined honors with 3rd class, or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Health and Production, Range Management or related fields with three years post qualification experience in relevant areas. This is in addition to credit passes in relevant ‘O’ Level science subjects including Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Health Science, Agricultural Science with English and Mathematics.

M.Sc. Admission Requirements

For admission into any of the M. Sc. programmes of the Department, candidates must possess:

1. 1. 1. Five (5) ‘O’ Level credits in Biology, Chemistry, English Language, Mathematics and Physics.
    2. DVM, MBBS, BSc, minimum of second class lower in Animal Science or Zoology, Microbiology, or related fields.
    3. Any other qualification as may be specified for a particular programme or by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the University Postgraduate School.

MPhil/Phd. Admission Requirements

For admission into any of the PhD programmes of the Department, candidates must possess:

1. 1. 1. Five (5) ‘O’ Level credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language and Mathematics.
    2. DVM, MBBS or their equivalent.
    3. MSc Applied Parasitology & Entomology, MSc. Zoology or MSc. in other relevant fields.
    4. Obtained a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a scale of 5.0 during their Master’s programme.
    5. Demonstrate sound intellectual capability and the ability to initiate academic and research activities and carry them out to logical conclusion.
    6. Any other qualification as may be specified for a particular programme or by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the University Postgraduate School.

Medical

Postgraduate

PhD

Faculty

Veterinary

Department

Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology

PhD./MSc. Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology

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1. DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY

MICROBIOLOGY PG PROGRAMME

1. 1. Areas of specialization:
    1. Msc/PhD in: Veterinary Pathology
    2. PhD in: Bacteriology and Molecular biology
    3. PhD in: Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
    4. MSc/PhD in: Veterinary Immunology
    5. PhD in: Veterinary Mycology
    6. MSc/PhD in: Veterinary Virology

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. 1. 1. Candidates applying for MSc Programme shall hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Pharmaceutical Microbiology or relevant allied degree Programme from University of Jos or any degree awarding institution recognized by the senate of University of Jos.
1. 1. 1. Candidates from other fields other than Veterinary Medicine with a Third-class degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, and other relevant allied courses from National Universities Commission (NUC) accredited University, and with a minimum of three-year post qualification experience may be admitted after obtaining a postgraduate diploma in Microbiology with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale and 2.5 on a 4-point scale. The eligibility and acceptance of such candidates for admission shall however be determined by the Postgraduate School and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Postgraduate Committee, University of Jos.
    2. Candidates applying for Doctoral Programme must have a minimum of 5 credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and any other relevant science subject at O’ Levels. Applicant shall obtain a minimum CGPA of 4.0 at Master’s degree in Microbiology or any other relevant allied courses. Candidates who did not meet the entry requirement of minimum CGPA of 4.0 at Master’s degree may however be admitted after undergoing M.Phil/PhD programme, in which he/she must score a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale and 2.5 on a 4-point scale. The eligibility and acceptance of such candidates afterwards for PhD shall however be determined by the Postgraduate School and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Postgraduate Committee, University of Jos.

Medical

Postgraduate

PhD

Faculty

Veterinary

Department

Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology