How to Apply for OOU Postgraduate Programme – 2017/2018

We are glad to inform the general public that the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) postgraduate programmes admission forms is out for the 2017/2018 academic session (on part-time and full-time bases) and now available for  sale.

The management of the institution Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) , Ago Iwoye is using this medium to invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into her Postgraduate Diploma and Degree Programmes for the 2017/2018 academic session.

Check: OOU Postgraduate Available Programmes

 

OOU Postgraduate Programmes Duration

1.  Postgraduate Diploma Programmes:
   Minimum Duration           Maximum Duration
   Full-Time    –    2 Semesters          4 Semesters
   Part-Time   –    3 Semesters          6 Semesters
2.  Professional Master Degree Programme:
   Minimum Duration           Maximum Duration
   Full-Time    –    3 Semesters          6 Semesters
   Part-Time   –    4 Semesters          8 Semesters

     3.   Academic Master Degree Progammes:
Minimum Duration           Maximum Duration
Full-Time   –    3 semesters           6 Semesters
Part-Time   –    4 Semesters          8 Semesters

     4. Ph.D. Programmes:

Minimum Duration           Maximum Duration

Full-Time    –    6 Semesters          10 Semesters

Part-Time   –    8 Semesters          12 Semesters

 

OOU Postgraduate Programmes Admission Requirements

1.  Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
   Applicants for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma Programme must be:

1. Graduate of the Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other approved University with a minimum of Third Class.
2. Holders of Higher National Diploma at not less than Lower Credit level.

1.  Academic Master Degree Programmes
   (i)   M.A/M.Sc./M.Ed., LL.M
   Applicants shall normally possess not lower than Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Degree of the Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other approved University in relevant disciplines.
2.  Professional Master Degree Programmes
   Applicants shall normally possess not lower than Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Degree of the Olabisi Onabanjo University or other approved University or a Higher National Diploma at not less than Lower Credit level  or a Third Class University Degree with a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant field(s) and/or fellowship of relevant professional body.
3.  Ph.D Programmes

1. Candidates who obtained their Master degree in relevant disciplines from Olabisi Onabanjo University with a minimum of 3.50 Cumulative Grade Points would be allowed to register for Ph.D. programmes directly.
2. Candidates from Olabisi Onabanjo University with Cumulative Grade Points of 3.00 to 3.49 will only be admitted for M.Phil/Ph.D. and not Ph.D. directly. Their candidature for Ph.D. shall however be determined on the basis of their performance after two (2) Semesters course work.
3. Candidates who obtained their Master degree in relevant disciplines from other Institutions apart from Olabisi Onabanjo University with a minimum of 3.00 Cumulative Grade Points on a 5 point Scale or Weighted Average of 50% will only be admitted for M.Phil/Ph.D. Their candidature for Ph.D. shall however be determined on the basis of their performance after two (2) Semesters course work.

1.  Candidates applying for the following programmes are to note their admission requirements:
2. M.Sc. and Ph.D. In Mass Communication

1. • O’Level Credit pass in English Language and Mathematics are compulsory for all applicants for Mass Communication Programmes
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Law

• o Candidates having not less than Third Class Bachelor’s Degree in Law of the Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other approved University.
• o Candidates must possess at least five credit passes at O’Level including English Language and English Literature.

1. Master of Laws (LL.M)

• o Five (5) O’ Level Credit including English Language, English Literature and Mathematics.
• o Holders of Bachelor of Law (LL.B) Degree of Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Olabisi Onabanjo  University with a minimum of Second Class Lower; and
• o Holders of Bachelor of Law (LL.B) Degree of Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Olabisi Onabanjo University who do not meet the requirement in (a) above but hold the Postgraduate Diploma in Law Degree.

1. Ph.D. Law

• o Five O’ Level Credit including English Language, English Literature.
• o Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree of this University or any other recognized University with at least Second Class Lower Division.
• o Candidates with Master of Laws (LL.M) of this University with at least 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) will be admitted into Direct Ph.D. Programmes
• o Candidates with Master of Law (LL.M) of this University or from recognized University with at least 3.00 cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) on a 5 – Point Scale or Weighted Average of 50% will be admitted through M.Phil./Ph.D.
• o Candidates with Master of Laws (LL.M) of other Universities with at least 3.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with be admitted through M.Phil./Ph.D.

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Anaesthesia
   •  Holders of a good First Degree in Medicine and Surgery from Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other University approved by Senate of Olabisi Onabanjo University.
2. Master of Public Health (MPH)
   • Graduates of Olabisi Onabanjo University with a degree of M.B.Ch.B or equivalent Medical and Dental Degrees such as MBS/BDS from other recognized Universities. Candidates must possess at least five years qualification experience (including Internship, NYSC Services plus three years working experience in areas relevant to Public Health.
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Analysis
   • Holders of honours degrees in a relevant Science discipline (e.g., Pharmacy, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine and other allied courses).  Class of degree need to be specified.
4. M.Sc. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry

• o Graduates of this University or any other approved University holding a degree equivalent to at least Second Class (Lower Division) or GPA of not less than 3.00 in any of the following disciplines: Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Botany.  Candidates may however be required to satisfy a selection process

1. M.Sc. Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology

• o Holders of a good First Degree in Pharmacy (unclassified) from Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other University approved by Senate of Olabisi Onabanjo University.
• o Holders of a classified Pharmacy degree not below Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or CGPA of not less than 3.00 may be admitted.
• o Candidates must have scored acceptable grades (not less than C) in Pharmaceutics courses in their final year undergraduate examinations.

1. Ph.D. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry

• o Holder  of a Master of Sciences Degree (M.Sc.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry from this University or an equivalent qualification from any other approved University with a B⁺ (60) average.
• o Holders of a Master of Science Degree (M.Sc.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry from this University or any other approved University, with a B⁺ (60) average.
• o Holders of a degree of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from this University or any other approved University.

IN ADDITION TO THE STATED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES ABOVE, ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO NOTE THAT: 

1. All programmes in the University require O’ Level Credit pass in English Language and Mathematics in addition to three other credits in relevant subjects.
2. The University Matriculation requirements of individual Departments running the programme must be satisfied before a candidate can be considered for admission.
3. For admission into any of the Programmes, possession of National Youth Service Corps (N.Y.S.C.) Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate issued by the Directorate is compulsory (if a Nigerian).
4. All Applicants are to request their Institutions to forward the Academic Transcripts of their Higher National Diploma / 1st Degree / Postgraduate Diploma / Master Degree to the Secretary, Postgraduate School, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye not later than Friday, 30th June, 2017.
5. All Ph.D. candidates are required to contact the relevant Departments for availability of Supervisors and vacancies before applying.
6. Every applicant is required to submit photocopies of all certificates listed in the application form such as Degree, Diploma, NYSC and Professional Certificates at the relevant Departments.
7. Completed Application Form and Acknowledgement Slip/Photo card are to be submitted to the Secretary, Postgraduate School and to the relevant Department not later than Friday, 30th June, 2017.
8. There will be qualifying examination/interview as follows for all candidates:

Mode	Date	Venue	Time
Full-Time	Friday, 14th July, 2017.	Departments	10.00a.m
Part-Time	Saturday, 15th July, 2017.	Departments	10.00 a.m.

 

How to Apply for OOU Postgraduate Admission 2017/2018

Application Form is to be purchased with the sum of Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000.00) via:

(i)         Online Payment (Most Preferred)

(ii)         Point of Sales (POS) at the Postgraduate School, Main Campus, Ago-Iwoye or at any of the University Campuses at Aiyetoro, Ibogun and Sagamu/Ikenne).

Applicants are to visit http://pgs.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng/portal/application/apply.php for further details.

 

OOU Postgraduate Admission 2017/2018 Application Programme

All completed applications should reach the Secretary, Postgraduate School not later than Friday, 30th June, 2017.

 

 

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