FUOTuoke’s NDIERID Announces Admission for 2025/2026 Postgraduate & Certificate Programmes
The Niger Delta Institute for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (NDIERID) of Federal University Otuoke (FUO) is inviting applications for its full-time postgraduate and certificate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
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The Niger Delta Institute for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (NDIERID) of Federal University Otuoke (FUO) is inviting applications for its full-time postgraduate and certificate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Mrs. Andabi Benita Amangi-Edoma, the Registrar, highlighted the opportunities available for candidates in specialised fields.
Programmes Available:
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Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Molecular Biology and Genomics
- Public Health
- Public Health Nursing
- Community Health
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
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Master’s Programmes (M.Sc, MPH)
- Molecular Biology and Genomics
- Bioinformatics
- Public Health
- Public Health Nursing
- Community Health
- Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
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Doctoral Programmes (Ph.D, DrPH, DrCH)
- Molecular Biology and Genomics
- Public Health
- Public Health Nursing
- Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
- Community Health
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Short Courses and Certificate Programmes
- Infectious Disease Diagnostics and Laboratory Management
- Field Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance
- Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs
Programme Duration:
- PGD by Coursework – 2 Semesters
- Master’s Degree by Coursework and Research Thesis – 3 Semesters
- Doctoral Programmes – Minimum 6 Semesters
- Certificate Programmes – 6 Months
Mode of Study:
- Blended Learning: Combination of online and physical lectures
- Research and Thesis/Dissertation (for Master’s and Doctoral candidates)
- Practical Training: Laboratory and fieldwork
General Admission Requirements:
- Minimum five (5) credit passes at O’Level (WAEC, NECO, or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
- Bachelor’s Degree (for PGD and Master’s) or Master’s Degree (for Doctoral programmes) from a recognized institution
- Official academic transcripts
- Two (2) academic or professional reference letters
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate (for Nigerian candidates)
- Relevant professional certifications where applicable
Programme-Specific Requirements:
- Doctoral Programmes: Master’s Degree with minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent
- Master’s Programmes: Bachelor’s Degree with minimum Second-Class Lower Division (2.2)
- Postgraduate Diploma: Bachelor’s Degree (Third Class) or HND with Upper Credit
- Short Courses: Minimum OND from a government-approved institution
Specialised Tracks:
- Public Health & MPH/DrPH Specialities:
- Epidemiology & Medical Statistics
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Community Health Specialities:
- Community Epidemiology and Disease Control
- Community Disaster and Humanitarian Emergency
- Community Immunology
Application Procedure:
- Visit https://ecampus.fuotuoke.edu.ng/
- Complete the application form and upload required documents
- Pay non-refundable application fee – N30,000
- Account Name: Nig Del Inst for Emerg and Remerg Inf Dis FUO
- Bank: UBA
- Account Number: 2353187818
- Print the acknowledgement slip
- Transmit transcripts via courier or email to the Director of the Institute
Contact for Further Information:
- Dr. Eni-yimini Solomon Agoro (Ag. Director, NDIERID)
- WhatsApp: +2348078404990
- Email: director.ndierid@fuotuoke.edu.ng
Application Deadline: 31st October 2025
Mrs. Andabi Benita Amangi-Edoma emphasized that all candidates must satisfy the O’Level requirements for matriculation into first-degree programmes at Federal University Otuoke.
