SALE OF APPLICATION VOUCHERS FOR ADMISSION TO REGULAR GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES - 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
Applications are invited from qualified persons for admission into REGULAR (Full-Time) Graduate Programmes at the University of Cape Coast for the 2024/2025 Academic Year.
NB: Applicants are to note that names on their academic certificate(s) should correspond to the names on their application form.
Applicants are to buy vouchers which will enable them to apply online. The vouchers are for sale at the centres listed below:
1.0 SALE CENTRES
(a) Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment – CASH)
(b) University of Cape Coast – Accra Office, Tesano – Accra (Mode of payment – CASH)
(c) All Network Branches of Ghana Post Office Nationwide
(d) All Network Branches of GCB Bank Nationwide
(e) All Network Branches of ADB Bank Nationwide
(f) All Network Branches of GT Bank Nationwide
(g) All Network Branches of ARB Apex Bank Nationwide
(h) All Network Branches of Republic Bank Nationwide
(i) All Network Branches of Consolidated Bank Nationwide
(j) All Network Branches of Zenith Bank Nationwide
(k) All Network Branches of Prudential Bank Nationwide
(l) All Network Branches of Cal Bank Nationwide
(m) All Network Branches of National Investment Bank Nationwide
(n) All Network Branches of OmniBsic Bank Nationwide
COST OF VOUCHER:
Ghanaian Applicants - GH¢320.00
The deadline for the sale of the Voucher is Monday, 30th September, 2024.
Two (2) copies of completed application documents should be returned on or before Monday, 30th September, 2024 to:
The Deputy Registrar
School of Graduate Studies
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
For further enquiries, please contact us on:
Tel.: [03321] 32480 Ext 230, 237, [03321] 35351, 0207087976
E-mail: graduatestudies@ucc.edu.gh
2.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D programmes must:
i. Have an M.Phil or research MA/M.Ed/M.Sc/MBA degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university.
OR
ii. Have MA/M.Ed/M.Sc/MBA degree in an appropriate field, with CGPA of 3.5 or better with not more than one grade C+. Also, have scored B+ or better in Research Methods course.
iii. All Non UCC Alumni are to submit two transcripts (one original) of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).
iv. Submit at least two referee reports, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.
v. Submit a 3-5 page proposal on intended area of study including references.
vi. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department (e.g. selection interview)
Master of Philosophy/Commerce/Nursing (M.Phil/M.Com/MN) Programmes
Candidates seeking admission to M.Phil/M.Com/MN degree programmes must:
i. Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.
ii. All Non UCC Alumni are to submit two transcripts (one original) of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).
iii. Submit at least two referee reports, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.
iv. Submit a 2-3 page proposal on intended area of study including references.
v. Pass a selection interview.
vi. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department (e.g. selection interview/ working experience/ a written entrance examination).
Master of Arts/Science/Education/Business Administration (MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA) Programmes
Candidates seeking admission to MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA degree programmes must:
i. Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.
ii. All Non UCC Alumni are to submit an official transcript of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).
iii. Submit names of two referees, one of whom must be a former Lecturer.
iv. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department.
3.0 DURATION AND STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES
Ph.D
36 Months -Full Time
The Ph.D programme shall consist of two parts. These shall be by one year of course work or directed reading, and two years for thesis writing which shall be a requirement for the award of the Ph.D.
M.Phil/M.Com/MN
24 Months -Full Time
The M.Phil/M.Com/MN Programmes shall normally extend over four semesters (two academic years) and shall be in two parts. The first part shall consist of course work for one academic year (two semesters). On successful completion of the first part and on the recommendation of the Department’s Committee on Graduate Studies, a student may proceed to the second part comprising the writing of a thesis which shall be a requirement for the award of the M.Phil/M.Com/MN Degree.
MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/ MBA
15 Months -Full Time
MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA programmes are in two parts. The first part shall consist of two semesters of course work and the second part is made up of writing a dissertation which is a requirement for the award of the MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA Degree
4.0 GRADUATE PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE IN THE COLLEGES, FACULTIES, SCHOOLS, INSTITUTES, DEPARTMENTS
4.1 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES (CHLS)
4.1.1 FACULTY OF ARTS
A. Department of History and Diplomacy
Ø Ph.D (History)
Ø M.Phil (History)
Ø MA (History)
B. Department of English
Ø Ph.D (Literature-in-English)
Ø Ph.D (English Language)
Ø M.Phil (Literature-in-English)
Ø M.Phil (English Language)
C. Department of Classics and Philosophy
Ø M.Phil (Classics)
Ø M.Phil (Philosophy)
D. Department of Information Science
Ø M.Phil (Information Science)
E. Department of French
Ø Ph.D (Language and Didactics in French)
Ø Ph.D (Comparative Francophone and French Literatures and Civilisations)
Ø M.Phil (Language and Didactics in French)
Ø M.Phil (Comparative Francophone and French Literatures and Civilisations)
F. Centre for African and International Studies
Ø Ph.D (International Studies)
Ø Ph.D (African Studies)
Ø M.Phil (International Studies)
Ø M.Phil (African Studies)
Ø M.A (International Studies)
Ø M.A (African Studies)
G. Department of Communication Studies
Ø M.Phil (Teaching Communicative Skills)
Ø M.Phil (Communication Studies)
Ø MA (Teaching Communicative Skills)
Ø MA (Communication Studies)
H. Department of Religion and Human Values
Ø Ph.D (Religion and Human Values)
Ø M.Phil (Religion and Human Values)
4.1.2 FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
A. Department of Population and Health
Ø Ph.D (Population and Health)
Ø M.Phil (Population and Health)
C. Department of Geography and Regional Planning
Ø Ph.D (Geography and Regional Planning)
Ø Ph.D (Geography)
Ø M.Phil (Geography and Regional Planning)
Ø M.Phil (Geography)
Ø MA (Geography and Regional Planning)
Ø MA (Geography)
D. Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Ø Ph.D (Sociology)
Ø M.Phil (Sociology)
E. Institute of Oil and Gas Studies
Ø Ph.D (Petroleum and Energy Studies)
Ø M.Phil (Oil and Gas Resource Management)
Ø MPhil (Petroleum and Energy Studies)
Ø MSc (Petroleum and Energy Studies)
Target Groups
The programme targets the following categories of persons: Security Agencies; Educationists; District Assemblies; Persons in the Oil and Gas and Allied Industries; Relevant Public Sector and Institution; NADMO; Civil Society Organisations;
Journalist; Religious, Community, and Traditional Leaders; Officials Working with Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) related to Oil and Gas Industry; Engineers,
Scientists, and other Technical Officers who require managerial training in Oil and Gas Management; Graduates from relevant discipline.
NOTE: Admission is on fee-paying basis
4.1.3 SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
A. Department of Data Science and Economic Policy
Ø M.Sc (Economic Policy Modelling)
Ø M.Sc (Data Management and Analysis)
B. Department of Applied Economics
Ø Ph.D (Blue Economy, Governance and Social Resilience)
Ø M.Phil (Blue Economy, Governance and Social Resilience)
Target Group
Staff of the following institutions; Coastal Development Authority, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Arts, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health, Fisheries Development Commission, Ministry of Trade and Industry, etc.
4.1.4 SCHOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Ø Department of Integrated Development Studies
Ø Ph.D (Development Studies)
Ø M.Phil (Development Studies)
Ø Department of Peace Studies
Ø Ph.D (Peace, Security and Development Studies)
Ø M.Phil (Peace, Security and Development Studies)
4.1.5 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Ø Ph.D (Business Administration)
A. Department of Accounting
Ø Master of Commerce (Accounting)
Ø Master of Business Administration (Accounting)
B. Department of Human Resource Management
Ø M.Com (Human Resource Management)
Ø M.Com (Human Resource Management) Top-up
Ø MBA (Human Resource Management)
Additional Entry Requirements
Ø Holders of professional qualification such as IHRMP, CIPD, ICA, ACCA and CIMA plus two years post qualification work experience will be an added advantage.
C. Department of Management
Ø M.Com (Management)
Ø M.Phil (Public Policy and Management)
Ø MBA (Management)
Entry Requirements for all programmes:
· Applicants with professional qualification such as ICA, ACCA and CIMA, CIM, CIB, CIPS and other accredited professional certificates will be an added advantage.
· All applicants should have two years’ working experience.
D. Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management
Ø Master of Commerce Programmes
a. Marketing
b. Project Management
c. Procurement and Supply Chain Management – Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS – UK)
The Master of Commerce (M.Com) is a research master’s programme. It targets people who want to pursue career in academia, in research institutions and consultancy.
Ø MBA (Marketing) Programme
The programme is targeted at providers of and potential professionals in marketing services and consultants.
Ø M.Sc Programmes
a. Project Management
The M.Sc. Project Management programme is targeted at individuals seeking to enter the field of project management or for current project managers who desire additional education and training in project management skills and techniques.
b. Procurement and Supply Chain Management – Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS – UK)
The M.Sc. Procurement and Supply Chain Management programme is targeted at individuals who want to develop careers in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
c. Public Relations and Corporate Brand Management
d. Business Engineering
e. Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Management
Ø M.Phil Programmes
a) Business Engineering
b) Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Management
Ø Top-up Programmes
a) Marketing
b) Procurement and Supply Chain Management
c) Project Management
Additional Entry requirements:
Ø M.Com/MBA/M.Sc Programmes.
Professional qualification, such as CIM, AMA, ICA, ACCA. CIT, and CIMA, MCIPS, CITL and similar recognised professional bodies plus three years post qualification work experience will be an added advantage.
E. Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development)
Ø Master of Commerce (Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development)
Ø Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development)
Ø Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development)
Ø Post Graduate Diploma (Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development)
Additional Entry Requirements:
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree of at least second-class lower division
4.2 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES (CES)
4.2.1 FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
A. Department of Vocational and Technical Education (VOTEC)
Ø M.Phil (Home Economics)
Options
· Clothing and Textiles
· Food and Nutrition
· Family Management/Management in Living
B. Department of Mathematics and ICT Education
Ø Ph.D (Mathematics Education)
Additional Entry Requirements
(a) Applicants to the Ph.D (Mathematics Education) degree should be holders of a two-year research based master’s degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Cape Coast or an equivalent institution.
(b) An applicant must have obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in the coursework at the M.Phil degree level.
(c) Applicants will have to pass a selection interview for admission into the programme.
Ø M.Phil (Mathematics Education)
Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants to the Master of Philosophy (Mathematics Education) programme
should be:
(a) Holders of B.Ed (Mathematics Education) or B.Ed (Mathematics) or B.Ed (Basic Education) Mathematics Option with second class lower division or better from a recognised university.
Or
(b) Holders of B.Sc (Hons.) in Mathematics or Mathematics related programme and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)/ Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
In addition, a minimum of two years’ experience in teaching Mathematics at the Basic School, High School or College of Education level will be required.
(c) Applicants will also have to pass a selection interview for admission into the programme.
Ø Ph.D (ICT Education)
Ø M.Ed (Information Technology)
The goal of the programme is to produce competent graduates who would be able to meet appropriate standards in the knowledge and understanding required for effective subject teaching, classroom management and students’ assessment use of ICT
Admission Requirements:
Applicants will be expected to possess any of the following:
(a) Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) with at least Second Class (Honours);
(b) Bachelor’s Degree (B.A/B.Sc/ B.Com/ BMS etc), with at least Second Class (Honours) and a Diploma in Education;
(c) M.Ed (candidates who have taken taught courses will be exempted from the courses they have already passed).
4.2.2 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
A. Department of Business and Social Sciences Education (DOBSSE)
Ø Doctor of Philosophy (Management Education)
Ø Doctor of Philosophy (Accounting Education)
Ø Doctor of Philosophy (Economics Education)
Ø Doctor of Philosophy (Curriculum and Teaching)
Ø Doctor of Philosophy (Social Studies)
Ø Master of Philosophy (Management Education)
Ø Master of Philosophy (Accounting Education)
Ø Master of Philosophy (Economics Education)
Ø Master of Philosophy (Curriculum and Teaching)
Ø Master of Philosophy (Social Studies)
B. Department of Arts Education
Ø Ph.D (Arts Education)
Specialization
History, Religion, English, French, Ghanaian Languages and Music.
Specific Requirement
· M.Phil in Arts Education with a major in either English Language and Literature, French Language, Ghanaian Languages, History, Religious Studies and Music.
· M.Ed (Arts) degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or better in the M.Ed course work.
Ø M.Phil (Arts Education)
Specialization
History, Religion, English, French, Ghanaian Languages and Music.
Specific Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Arts Education – B.Ed (Arts) (2nd Class lower or better) with a major in either English Language and Literature, French Language, Ghanaian Languages, History, Religious Studies or Music.
· M.Ed (Arts) Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.5
Ø M.Ed (Arts Education)
Specialization
History, Religion, English, French, Ghanaian Languages and Music
4.2.3 FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
A. Department of Basic Education
Ø PhD (Early Childhood Education)
Ø M.Phil (Early Childhood Education)
B. Department of Education and Psychology
Ø Ph.D (Measurement and Evaluation)
Ø Ph.D (Special Education)
Ø Ph.D (Educational Psychology)
Ø Ph.D (Clinical Health Psychology)
Ø Ph.D (Sociology of Education)
Ø M.Phil (Measurement and Evaluation)
Ø M.Phil (Educational Psychology)
Ø M.Phil (Special Education)
Ø M.Phil (Clinical Health Psychology)
Ø M.Phil (Sociology of Education)
Ø M.Phil (Industrial and Organisational Psychology)
Ø MSc (Industrial and Organisational Psychology)
Ø M.Ed (Sociology of Education)
C. Department of Guidance and Counselling
Ø Ph.D (Guidance and Counselling)
Ø M.Phil (Guidance and Counselling)
4.2.4 INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (IEPA)
Ø Ph.D (Educational Leadership)
Ø M.Phil (Educational Administration)
Ø M.Phil (Educational Planning)
Ø M.Phil (Administration in Higher Education)
Ø M.Phil (Educational Leadership)
Ø M.Phil (Administration in Higher Education) Top-up
Ø M.Phil (Educational Planning) Top-up
Ø M.Phil (Educational Administration) Top-up
General Requirements
Candidates with a good First Degree from the University of Cape Coast and any other recognized University may be considered for admission into any of the programmes.
Candidates with at least 2.5 CGPA and more who have already completed the non-research master’s degree from the University of Cape Coast and any recognized university in Educational Administration, Administration in Higher Education, Educational Planning and Administration and Management may be considered for admission into the second year of the programme (top-up).
4.3 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES (CANS)
4.3.1 SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE
A. Department of Agricultural Engineering
Ø Ph.D (Food and Post-Harvest Technology)
Ø Ph.D (Irrigation Technology and Management)
Ø Ph.D (Agricultural Mechanisation and Machinery Engineering)
Ø M.Phil (Food and Post-Harvest Technology)
Ø M.Phil (Irrigation Technology and Management)
Ø M.Phil (Agricultural Mechanisation and Machinery Engineering)
Admission requirements:
Candidates seeking admission to the M.Phil/Ph.D programme must have obtained first degree/M.Phil in Food Science and Nutrition, Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering and any other related discipline.
B. Department of Animal Science
M.Phil/Ph.D Animal Science with specializations in
Ø Animal Breeding and Genetics
Ø Animal Nutrition
Ø Meat Science and Technology
Ø Pasture and Range Management
Ø Management of Livestock Enterprises
Admission requirements:
M.Phil
A candidate seeking admission to the M.Phil programme must have obtained a good first degree (at least a Second Class) in:
Ø Agriculture for any of the specializations; or
Ø Statistics or Mathematics or Pure Sciences for specialization in Breeding and Genetics; or
Ø Management or Business or Natural Resources or Biological Science for specialization in Management of Livestock Enterprises; or
Ø Food Science, Biochemistry, Home Economics, Biological Science for specialization in Meat Science and Technology or Animal Nutrition.
Ph.D
A candidate seeking admission into the Ph.D programme must:
Ø Have an M.Phil or 2-year M.Sc degree in Animal Science related field from a recognised university.
C. Department of Crop Science
· Ph.D (Crop Science)
· Ph.D (Seed Science and Technology)
· M.Phil (Crop Science)
· M.Phil (Seed Science and Technology)
Specialisation
Ph.D/M.Phil (Crop Science)
- Agronomy
- Plant Breeding
- Crop Physiology
- Plant Protection
D. Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
Ø Ph.D (Agricultural Extension)
Entry requirements
Candidates should have an M.Phil degree from a reputable University in agricultural and related discipline. Candidates who are judged by the Department not to have satisfied requisite background courses would be required to take some courses in the University of Cape Coast; M.Phil Agricultural Extension Programme
Ø Ph.D (Agricultural Economics)
Entry requirements
Candidates seeking admission into the Ph.D Agricultural Economics programme must have M.Phil in Agricultural Economics or a related field (including Mathematics, Statistics and Resource Economics etc.) from an accredited university. A considerable working experience in relevant field will be an advantage but not a prerequisite. Candidates who are judged by the Department not to have satisfied requisite background courses would be required to take some courses in the M.Phil Agricultural
Economics Programme.
Ø Ph.D (Non-Governmental Organisation Studies and Community Development)
Entry requirements for PH.D in Ngo Studies & Community Development
Candidates must have an M.Phil degree from a reputable university in any discipline. Candidates who are judged by the Department not to have satisfied requisite background courses would be required to take some courses in the University of Cape Coast, M.Phil NGO Studies and Community Development programme.
Ø M.Phil (Agricultural Extension)
Entry requirements
Candidates must have obtained a good first degree (at least Second class Lower Division or better) from a recognized institution with minimum Cumulative Grade Point (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 1 – 4 scale or its equivalence in agriculture or related field. A considerable working experience preferably in Agriculture will be an advantage but not a prerequisite.
Ø M.Phil (Agricultural Economics)
Entry Requirement
Candidates seeking admission into the M.Phil Agricultural Economics programme must possess a good first degree (at least second class lower division or better) from a
recognized institution or minimum Cumulative Grade Point (CGPA) of 2.5 or its equivalence in agriculture or related field (including Mathematics, Social Science, Statistics and Resource Economics). A considerable working experience
preferably in Agriculture will be an advantage but not a prerequisite.
Ø M.Phil (Non-Governmental Organisation Studies and Community Development)
Entry requirements for M.Phil in Ngo Studies & Community Development
Candidates must have obtained a good first degree (at least second class lower division or better) from a recognized institution in any discipline. Candidates with non-research master’s degree (M.Sc/MA) must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point (CGPA) of 2.5 in agriculture or related discipline. A considerable working experience preferably in Agriculture will be an advantage but not a prerequisite.
4.3.2 SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Ø Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Ø Ph.D (Aquaculture)
Ø Ph.D (Fisheries Science)
Ø Ph.D (Oceanography and Limnology)
Ø Ph.D (Integrated Coastal Zone Management)
Ø M.Phil (Aquaculture)
Ø M.Phil (Fisheries Science)
Ø M.Phil (Oceanography and Limnology)
Ø M.Phil (Integrated Coastal Zone Management)
Ø Department of Environmental Science
Ø Ph.D (Botany)
Ø MPhil (Environmental Science)
Ø MSc (Environmental Science)
Ø Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology
Ø Ph.D (Entomology)
Ø M.Phil (Entomology)
Ø Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Ø Ph.D (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)
Ø M.Phil (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)
4.3.3 SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
A. Department of Physics
Ø Ph.D (Physics)
Ø M.Phil (Physics)
B. Department of Chemistry
Ø Ph.D (Chemistry) with options in:
· Analytical Chemistry
· Organic Chemistry
· Inorganic Chemistry
· Physical Chemistry
Ø M.Phil (Chemistry) with options in:
· Analytical Chemistry
· Organic Chemistry
· Inorganic Chemistry
· Physical Chemistry
C. Department of Mathematics
Ø Ph.D (Mathematics)
Entry Requirements for Ph.D Mathematics
Candidates with a good master’s degree in any of the programmes below from the University of Cape Coast or a recognised institution of higher learning may be considered for the programme
(A)
§ M.Sc Mathematics
§ M.Phil Mathematics
§ M.Phil Mathematics and Computer Science
§ M.Phil Mathematics Education
OR (B) Other mathematics related programme with a good mix of analysis courses.
Ø M.Phil (Mathematics)
Entry Requirements for M.Phil Mathematics
Candidates with a good first degree preferably first or second class degree holder in any of the programmes listed below from the University of Cape Coast or a recognised institution of higher learning may be considered for the programme
(A)
· B.Sc Mathematics
· B.Sc Mathematics with Economics
· B.Sc Mathematics with Business
· B.Sc Mathematics and Statistics
· B.Sc Mathematics and Computer Science
· B.Ed Mathematics
D. Department of Statistics
Ø Ph.D (Statistics)
Ø M.Phil (Statistics)
E. Department of Computer Science and Information Technology
Ø Ph.D (Computer Science)
Entry Requirements
Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Computer Science must have:
Research master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized institution.
Ø M.Phil (Computer Science)
Entry Requirements
Applicants for the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Computer Science must have any of the following:
· First degree, at least a second class (lower division) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics and any other close related fields of study from a recognized academic institution.
· Non-research master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (1 year M.Sc.) with Cumulative Grade Points Average (CGPA) of 2.5 or better may be considered for admission to write thesis for the M Phil if the applicant meets the departmental (if courses offered are up to and conform to that of the department) conditions.
4.3.4 SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING
A. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Ø Ph.D (Coastal Engineering)
Ø M.Phil (Coastal Engineering)
Ø MSc (Coastal Engineering)
4.4 COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (CoHAS)
4.4.1 SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Ø Master of Nursing (MN) – Equivalent to an M.Phil degree
Additional Entry Requirements
To qualify for admission an applicant:
· Must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing OR its equivalent in a related field (e.g. B.Ed Health Sciences Education) with at least Second Class Lower Division from a recognised institution.
· Should be a registered nurse.
· Must pass a selection interview
· Applicants with M.Sc in Advanced Nursing Practice also qualify to do a 1-year top-up but will be required to take the following first year courses; NUR 812 – Curriculum Development and Implementation in Nursing, NUR 837 – Biostatisitcs and SGS 801 - Academic Writing.
Target Group
The programme aims at registered Nurses/Midwives in the Health Services, including:
· Teaching in Nursing and Midwifery Training Colleges.
· Nurse Managers.
· Nurse Educationlists.
· Nurse Clinical Practioners.
4.4.2 SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
A. Department of Biomedical Sciences
Ø Ph.D (Pathogen and Vector Biology)
Ø Ph.D (Drug Discovery and Development)
Ø M.Phil (Pathogen and Vector Biology)
Ø M.Phil (Drug Discovery and Development)
Additional Entry Requirements
Ph.D (Drug Discovery and Development)
Candidates for the Ph.D programme must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) degree in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and other Science related discipline, and must demonstrate excellent skills in research.
M.Phil (Drug Discovery and Development)
Admission to read the M.Phil is opened to:
(a) first degree holders with at least second class lower,
(b) non-research master’s degree holders in appropriate field of study and
(c) research master’s degree holders in appropriate field of study (Biomedical Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Medical Science and other Science related discipline).
B. Department of Optometry and Vision Science
· Doctor of Optometry
· Doctor of Optometry (Top-up)
· Ph.D (Clinical Optometry)
· M.Phil (Clinical Optometry)
· MSc (Clinical Optometry)
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