List of UNIMED Postgraduate Courses and Requirements

UNIMED Postgraduate Courses and Requirements – The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, is Nigeria’s first-ever medical university. While it is well known for its undergraduate programs, it also offers postgraduate courses for those looking to specialize and advance their careers in the medical field.

If you have been curious about the postgraduate courses UNIMED offers, you are in the right place. This article lists all the available programs and breaks down the admission requirements you need to meet. Understanding these requirements will help you prepare better and boost your chances of securing admission. Keep reading to get all the details.

UNIMED Postgraduate Courses

The list below features the courses available at the postgraduate level at UNIMED. All candidates who wish to apply, whether now or in the future, should check and confirm that their desired course is available before proceeding with their application.

Faculty/Department/Centre	Programs Available
Centre for Health Professions and Biomedical Education (CeHPBE)	PG Cert., PG Dip., M.Sc. in Health Professions and Biomedical Education (Part-Time, Virtual)
M.Sc. in Health Law and Policy	M.Sc.
Medical Sciences, Surgical Sciences, Pathology Sciences, and Dental Sciences	MSc/PhD
Public Health	PGD, MPH, M.Sc., M.Phil., DrPH, DrCH, Ph.D.
Master in Public Health (MPH)	Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy & Management, Environmental Health, Population, Family & Reproductive Health, Health Promotion & Behavioural Sciences
M.Sc. in Community Health	Community Maternal & Child Health Care, Primary Health Care Operations, Community Health Practice, Community Health Education
M.Sc. in Environmental Health Science	Pollution Control Management, Environmental Epidemiology, Solid & Special Waste Management, Food Hygiene & Safety, Vector Control & Pest Management, Health Education & Promotion
MPhil/PhD Programs (One Calendar Year)	Public Health, Community Health, Environmental Health Science
Doctoral Programs (Three Calendar Years)	PhD Public Health, PhD Environmental Health Science, PhD Community Health, Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
Department of Anatomy	M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Phil./PhD, Ph.D. (Biological Anthropology & Forensic Science, Medical Genetics & Molecular Biology, Neuroscience & Endocrinology)
Department of Biochemistry	M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Phil./PhD, Ph.D. (Molecular Biology/Biotechnology, Cancer/Clinical Biochemistry, Drug Metabolism/Biochemical Toxicology, Plant/Ethno-medicinal Biochemistry)
Department of Physiology	M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Phil./PhD, Ph.D. (Endocrinology & Metabolism, Neurophysiology, Cardiovascular Physiology, Respiratory Physiology, Gastrointestinal & Nutrition Physiology, Reproduction & Fetal Monitoring, Environmental & Applied Physiology, Renal Physiology, Exercise Physiology)
Department of Biosciences & Biotechnology	PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Phil./PhD, Ph.D. (Molecular Parasitology, Genetics & Biotechnology, Environmental Biology & Toxicology, Plant Biology & Biotechnology)
Department of Microbiology	PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Phil./PhD, Ph.D. (Environmental Microbiology, Food & Industrial Microbiology, Medical Microbiology)
Department of Chemistry	PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil./Ph.D., Ph.D. (Medicinal & Organic Chemistry, Analytical & Forensic Chemistry, Analytical & Environmental Chemistry, Physical & Computational Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry)
Professional M.Sc. (Part-Time)	M.Sc. Industrial & Environmental Management (Environmental Pollution Control & Management, Food & Pharmaceutical Science, Industrial & Environmental Health & Safety)
Department of Physics	M.Sc., Ph.D. (Medical Physics, Health & Environmental Physics, Energy Physics, Geophysics, Electronic & Communication Physics)
Department of Mathematics	M.Sc., Ph.D. (Numerical Analysis, Fluid Dynamics, Analytical Dynamics, Mathematical Biology)
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education (PGDNE)	PGD
Department of Medical Laboratory Science	MSc, MPhil, Ph.D. (Public Health Parasitology, Public Health Microbiology)
Department of Physiotherapy	M.Sc. in Physiotherapy, Ph.D. in Physiotherapy

UNIMED Postgraduate Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into UNIMED’s postgraduate programs, you must demonstrate your eligibility by meeting both the general admission requirements and the specific requirements for your chosen course. These requirements have been outlined comprehensively to provide you with clear guidance on what is expected for a successful application.

General Admission Requirements for All Postgraduate Programmes

All applicants must:-

1. Complete the online application form on the university portal and provide the necessary supporting documents.
2. Submit relevant academic credentials, including degree/diploma certificates and official transcripts.
3. Provide three (3) reference letters and a 500-word statement of intent, outlining their proposed research focus.
4. Meet the minimum O’ Level requirements, which include a Credit pass in English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects.
5. Nigerian applicants must submit a valid NYSC discharge, exemption, or exclusion certificate.
6. Ensure that their previous institution(s) send official academic transcripts directly to the Dean, Postgraduate School. Applications will only be processed when transcripts are received.

Program Specific Requirements

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

To qualify for admission into the M.Sc. program, applicants must:-

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) Ondo or any other recognized university.
• Have obtained at least a Second Class (Lower Division) in a relevant discipline.
• Candidates with a third-class bachelor’s degree or an HND (Upper Credit) may also apply, provided they have completed a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 scale in a related field.
• Applicants who did not graduate from UNIMED may need to pass an interview, examination, or both, as required by the department.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

To be eligible for the Ph.D. program, applicants must:-

• Hold a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) degree with a research thesis in a relevant area of specialization.
• Possess a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics, with a minimum weighted average score of 60%.
• Candidates who did not graduate from UNIMED may be required to meet additional departmental requirements, which could include an interview or examination.

Duration of UNIMED Postgraduate Programmes

The duration for postgraduate programs at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) Ondo is as follows:-

Master’s Programs

• A minimum of three (3) academic semesters (18 months) and a maximum of five (5) academic semesters.
• Some programs may require a minimum of four (4) academic semesters (24 months) and a maximum of six (6) academic semesters.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programs

• A minimum of six (6) academic semesters (36 months) and a maximum of eight (8) academic semesters.

This duration applies to full-time students, while part-time students may have extended timelines as determined by the university.

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