UNIMED Opens Postgraduate Admission for 2025-2026 Academic Session
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo City, has announced the commencement of admission into its Postgraduate School for the 2025/2026 academic session.
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The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo City, has announced the commencement of admission into its Postgraduate School for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The programmes available include Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s (M.Sc/MPH), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees across multiple disciplines.
According to the school management, applications are open to suitably qualified candidates who meet the outlined requirements.
General Admission Requirements
All candidates must have a minimum of five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, GCE, or their equivalents.
a. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Graduates of UNIMED or other recognized universities in relevant areas.
- Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least Lower Credit from recognized institutions.
b. Master’s Degree
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant areas with at least Second-Class Honours from UNIMED or other recognized universities.
- Third-Class Honours degree holders or HND holders with a relevant PGD (minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or Upper Credit in PGD) may also be considered.
- All candidates must meet the basic entry requirements of five O’Level credits in relevant subjects.
c. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree
- Master’s degree from UNIMED or other recognized universities with a minimum weighted average of 60%.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are required to complete the online application form via the university portal and upload relevant documents, including:
- Degree and diploma certificates
- Academic transcripts (to be sent directly by institutions attended)
- Three reference letters
- NYSC discharge/exemption/exclusion certificate (for Nigerian applicants)
- A 500-word statement of intent in the proposed research area
Only candidates whose transcripts are received within the application window will be considered. Applicants are advised to include active email addresses and phone numbers during registration.
Available Programmes
1. School of Public Health
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Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- PGD Public Health
- PGD Health Statistics
- PGD Environmental Health
- PGD Environmental Health, Safety, and Management
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Professional Master’s (MPH) – One Calendar Year
- Epidemiology & Biostatistics
- Health Policy and Management
- Environmental Health
- Population, Family & Reproductive Health
- Health Promotion & Behavioural Sciences
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Academic Master’s (M.Sc.)
- M.Sc. Public Health
- M.Sc. Health Promotion & Behavioural Sciences
- M.Sc. Community Health Science
- M.Sc. Environmental Health Science with options in:
- Pollution Control Management
- Environmental Epidemiology
- Solid & Special Waste Management
- Food Hygiene, Safety & Quality Assurance
- Vector Control & Pest Management
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M.Phil./Ph.D. Programmes
- Public Health Science
- Community Health Science
- Environmental Health Science
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Doctoral Programmes
- Ph.D. Public Health
- Ph.D. Community Health Science (specializations in Primary Health Care Operations, Community Health Practice, Community Health Education)
- Ph.D. Environmental Health Science
- Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
2. Faculty of Science – Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Open to graduates of UNIMED or other recognized universities.
- HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit in relevant areas.
(Additional programmes under this Faculty are expected to be released in full by the university).
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LIST OF AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES AND REQUIREMENTS CLICK https://spgs.unimed.edu.ng/applynow.php
Duration of Programmes
- PGD: One calendar year
- Professional Master’s: 3 semesters (one year)
- Academic Master’s: 2 years
- M.Phil./Ph.D.: Minimum of one year (for M.Phil.), three years (for Ph.D.)
