UNIPORT Postgraduate Courses and Requirements

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) is one of Nigeria’s top universities, so it is no surprise that it offers various postgraduate programs designed to help students achieve both academic and career goals. If you have been considering enrolling in UNIPORT for your master’s, PGD, or Ph.D program, then you are on the right track.

UNIPORT’s postgraduate admission forms will soon be released, so all candidates need to start researching whether their desired course is offered. By doing this early, you can determine if you are eligible to proceed with the application process. Once you’ve confirmed that your chosen course is available, it’s essential to ensure you meet the qualifications. Only qualified candidates are considered for UNIPORT’s postgraduate admission list.

Below, you will find all the necessary information about UNIPORT postgraduate courses and requirements. Be sure to review the criteria carefully to confirm your eligibility before applying.

UNIPORT Postgraduate Courses 

These are all the postgraduate courses offered by the University of Port Harcourt.

Faculty/Department	Programs Offered
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
Comparative Literature Programme	M.A. Comparative Literature
Theatre and Film Studies	M.A. Theatre Arts, M.A. Theatre & Film Studies, M.A. Film & Television Studies, MFA (Professional) in Film & Television Studies, Ph.D in Film & Television Studies, Ph.D in Theatre and Media Arts
English Studies	M.A. English Studies, Ph.D English Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature	M.A. Foreign Languages and Literatures, Ph.D Foreign Languages and Literatures
History and Diplomatic Studies
Linguistics and Communication Studies
– Philosophy	M.A., Ph.D in Philosophy (Various Specializations)
– Religious and Cultural Studies	PGD Religious & Cultural Studies, M.A., Ph.D in Religious and Cultural Studies (Various Specializations)
– Fine Arts & Design	Various Specializations in African Art History, Design History, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics Design, Graphics & Communication Design, Textiles & Fashion Design
– Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology	M.Ed, Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology, Language Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education
– Educational Foundations	M.Ed, Ph.D in Philosophy of Education, History and Policy of Education, Sociology of Education, Comparative Education
– Educational Management	M.Ed, Ph.D in Educational Administration, Educational Planning, Economics of Education, Administration of Higher Education
– Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counselling	M.Ed, Ph.D in Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Educational Measurement and Evaluation
– Adult and Non-Formal Education	M.Ed, Ph.D in Literacy Education, Distance Education, Environmental Adult Education, Community Development
– Human Kinetics and Health Education	M.Ed, Ph.D in Human Kinetics (Various Specializations)
– Institute of Education	PGDE in Studies in the Theory and Practice of Education, Specialized Procedure in the Teaching of Subjects, Supervised Practice in Teaching, Supervised Project
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
– Economics	PGD Economics, M.Sc, Ph.D in Economic Theory, Development Economics, Monetary Economics, Quantitative Economics (with sub-areas)
– Geography and Environmental Management	PGD Geography and Environmental Management, M.Sc, Ph.D in Rural Land Use, Urban Geography, Transport Geography, Regional Development Planning
– Sociology	PGD Sociology, M.Sc, Ph.D in Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, Criminology, Sociology of Development
– Political and Administrative Studies	PGD International Affairs, M.Sc, Ph.D in Political Theory and Methodology, Development Studies, International Relations, Nigerian Government and Politics
– Claude Ake School of Government	Executive Master’s Degree Programme in Public Administration (MPA)
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
– Biochemistry	PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D in Enzymology, Nutrition and Toxicology, Medical Biochemistry, Environmental Biochemistry, Pharmacological Biochemistry
– Pure and Industrial Chemistry	PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D in Chemical Engineering
– Plant Science and Biotechnology	PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D in Biosystematics, Genetics and Breeding, Environmental Plant Science, Herbarium Management, Biotechnology, Ethnobotany and Phytomedicine
– Microbiology	PGD, M.Sc in Industrial, Environmental, Food Microbiology, Pathogenic Microbiology, Ph.D in Microbiology
– Animal & Environmental Biology	PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D in Hydrobiology, Environmental Parasitology, Environmental Entomology, Environmental Animal Physiology, Environmental & Conservation Biology
– Physics
– Geology	PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D in Biostratigraphy, Engineering Geology, Environmental Geology, Exploration Geophysics, Structural Geology, Hydrogeology, Petroleum Geology
– Mathematics/Statistics	PGD Statistics, PGD in Statistics & Mathematics, M.Sc, Ph.D in Statistics and Mathematical Economics
– Computer Science
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
– Crop & Soil Science	PGD, M.Sc in Crop Protection, Soil Science, Crop Production with specializations
– Forestry & Wildlife Management	PGD, M.Sc in Silviculture and Forest Economics, Wood Science
– Animal Science	PGD, M.Sc in Animal Nutrition and Agricultural Biochemistry
– Agricultural Economics & Extension	PGD, M.Sc in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
– Human Physiology	PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D in Membrane Physiology, Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology, Blood Physiology, Nutrition Physiology, Neuro Physiology
– Human Anatomy	M.Sc, Ph.D in Anatomy
– Pharmacology	M.Sc Pharmacology
– Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Immunology
– Preventive and Social Medicine
FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
– Pharmacognosy	M.Pharm, Ph.D in Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plant Research, Standardization of Phytopharmaceuticals
– Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology	M.Pharm, Ph.D in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology
– Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology	M.Sc, Ph.D in Drug Toxicology, Food Toxicology, Medical/Clinical Toxicology, Environmental Toxicology
SPORTS INSTITUTE
– Sports Broadcasting/Journalism
– Sports Marketing
– Team Management
– Massage Therapy
– Fitness and Recreation
– Sports Medicine
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
– Chemical Engineering	PGD, M.Eng, Ph.D in Chemical Engineering
– Petroleum & Gas Engineering	PGD, PGD in Petroleum Technology, Ph.D in Petroleum Technology
– Mechanical Engineering	PGD, M.Eng, Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering
– Civil & Environmental Engineering	M.Eng, Ph.D in various specializations including Geotechnical, Environmental Engineering
– Electrical/Electronic Engineering	M.Eng., Ph.D in Power Systems Engineering, Electrical Machines, Power Electronics and Drives, Instrumentation and Control

UNIPORT Postgraduate Admission Requirements 2024/2025

These are the requirements all applicants are expected to meet to qualify for PG admission at UNIPORT.

Master’s Programs

• A first degree in a related field from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
• Submission of academic transcripts from previous institutions attended.
• Proof of completion of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program or exemption letter.
• A minimum of five (5) credits in relevant O’Level subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
• For certain courses, relevant professional qualifications may be required.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

• A third-class degree or HND (minimum lower credit) in a related field.
• At least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programs

• A relevant master’s degree with a minimum of a 60% grade or equivalent.
• Submission of a well-written research proposal detailing the intended area of study.
•  Academic transcripts from previous institutions.
• Minimum of five (5) O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
• Depending on the field, previous professional or research experience may be necessary.

UNIPORT Postgraduate Program Duration

The duration of postgraduate programs at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) varies based on the type of program and how you choose to study:-

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

• Full-Time:12 to 24 months.

Master’s Degree

• Full-Time: Usually lasts between 12 to 24 months.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.):

• Full-Time: Typically lasts between 24 to 60 months.
• Part-Time: Takes about 36 to 84 months.

Professional Master’s Programs

• These can be completed in 18 to 24 months, depending on the course.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA):

• Full-Time: Lasts between 3 to 5 years.
• Part-Time: Takes around 5 to 7 years.

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