UNICAL Postgraduate Admission 2017/2018 Announced
The management of University of Calabar
(UNICAL) invites applications from suitably
qualified candidates for admission into graduate
programmes in the 2017/2018 academic session
leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma,
Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degree.
AVAILABLE GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Programmes leading to the award of
Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s, and Ph.D
degrees are available in the under-listed
Department
....
For details of each programme and specific
requirements, visit this link:
www.unicalonlne.edu.ng/programmes-and-
degrees
1) Faculty of Agriculture; Agricultural Economics,
Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology,
Animal Science; Crop Science; Soil Science;
Forestry and Wildlife Resource Management.
2) Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences; Medical
Laboratory Science (Medical Microbiology/
Parasitology Unit, Chemical Pathology Unit and
Haematology Unit), Radiography and Radiological
Sciences, Nursing Sciences.
3) Faculty of Arts; English and Literary Studies;
History and International Studies; Linguistics and
Communication Studies; Religious and Cultural
Studies; Philosophy; Theatre and Media Studies;
Modern Languages and Translation Studies.
4) Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences; Anatomy;
Biochemistry; Pharmacology; Physiology.
5) Faculty of Biological Sciences; Botany,
Genetics & Biotechnology, Microbiology, Zoology
and Environmental Biology.
6) Faculty of Education; Arts Education;
Business Education; Continuing Education and
Development Studies; Curriculum and Teaching;
Educational Administration and Planning;
Educational Foundations, Guidance and
Counselling; Environmental Education; Library
and Information Science; Science Education;
Social Science Education; Special Education.
7) Faculty of Law; Law
8) Faculty of Management Sciences; Accounting,
Banking and Finance; Business Management;
Marketing.
9) Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry; Medicine
and Dentistry; Community Medicine.
10) Faculty of Physical Sciences; Geology;
Mathematics; Statistics; Computer Science;
Physics; Pure and Applied Chemistry.
11) Faculty of Social Sciences; Economics;
Geography and Environmental Science; Political
Science; Sociology; Public Administration.
12) Institute of Education; PGD Education, PGD
Environmental Education
13) Institute of Oceanography; Fisheries and
Aquaculture; Physical Oceanography; Biological
Oceanography
14) Institute of Public Policy and Administration;
PGD Public Administration; Policy and
Administrative Studies
15) Centre for Water Resources Management.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Courses may be offered full-time or part-time. All
programmes begin with coursework and end with
a project for Graduate Diploma, MBA, MPA and
MPAS or thesis for Master’s and Ph.D degrees.
Duration of Programme: For full-time studies the
Postgraduate Diploma lasts for two (2)
semesters. The Master’s degrees last for 4 – 6
semesters; and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
programmes last for 6 – 10 semesters.
For part-time programmes, the Master’s degrees
last for 6-8 semesters, the Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D) lasts for 10-16 semesters.
Note that PGD programmes run on full-time basis
only.
Requirements for Admission: Candidates are
required to have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a
5-point scale and 2.75 on a 4-point scale for
Master’s programmes and 4.00 on a 5-point
scale and 3.00 on a 4-point scale for the Ph.D
programmes.
A CGPA of 1.50 and above is required for PGD
programmes. Candidates with Master’s degree
from recognized universities may credit the
relevant courses towards the Ph.D programme,
provided that the quality of the grade is
acceptable to the Graduate School.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are to first log on to the
website: www.unicalonline.edu.ng to download
the prospectus for the complete description of
available courses.
Thereafter, candidates are required to pay a non-
refundable fee of ₦15,000.00 at any bank
nationwide via E-Transact platform for Graduate
School application form 2017/2018 academic
session.
A printout with a unique pin will be issued at the
bank.
Candidates will then enter their unique PIN and
their mobile phone numbers on
www.unicalonline.edu.ng/admissions to access
the form.
Follow the steps by providing your data as
prompted and ensure that your form is
submitted. YOU ARE TO PRINT OUT A COPY OF
YOUR FORM AND CONCEPT NOTE, BY CLICKING
ON PRINT button after submission. Please bring
a copy of the printed form to the venue on the
day of the screening.
Process Flow of E-Scratch Card for UNICAL
Postgraduate Application; Walk into any bank
across the federation and make payment on E-
Transact platform to purchase Graduate School
application form for 2016/2017 academic
session.
Make a payment of ₦15,000.00 and obtain the
payment slip. Go online to
www.unicalonline.edu.ng/admissions
Log on with the generated pin on the payment
slip to fill the Postgraduate form.
Note: Filling of forms – Surnames first, First
name next, Middle name last. There will be no
changes made after submission of application
forms online. Therefore candidates must think
through before submission as any change will
attract a fee.
This is to prevent multiple applications. The
titles Mr, Miss or Mrs may be used but not Rev
(Dr), Chief, etc. Programmes applied for should
be Ph.D, M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc, MPH, LLM, and PGD.
CONCEPT NOTE
As part of the application, candidates are
expected to submit a CONCEPT NOTE of 2 pages
maximum for Ph.D programmes and one (1) page
maximum for Master’s programmes.
The concept note will be typed online in a space
provided in the form and printed out for
submission to the department. The concept note
is a MINI SUMMARY OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL
highlighting what candidates intend to research
on when admitted. It will have to cover the
following:
– Statement of the problem
– Relevance of study to self and society
– Aim(s) of the study
– Justification
– Methodology
– Brief theoretical background
Note: Candidates who fail to send their concept
notes online along with their application forms
will not be allowed to take part in the oral
interview.
Candidates are to ensure that their academic
transcripts are forwarded by their previous
institutions through courier service to the
Academic Secretary, Graduate School, University
of Calabar, P.M.B. 1115, Calabar, Cross River
State, ON OR BEFORE THE DEADLINE
INDICATED BELOW.
ALL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN
GRADUATE SCHOOL ON OR BEFORE THE
SCREENING DAY being OCTOBER 20, 2017.
Candidates whose transcripts are not received in
the Graduate School by OCTOBER 20, 2017, shall
NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION.
There will be no room for awaiting results (all
applicants whose results have not been approved
by the Graduate School Board/ University Senate
will not be considered for admission).
ADMISSION SCREENING EXERCISE
Admission Screening Day – Friday 20th October,
2017 for MBA, MPAS, and all PGD candidates
While Saturday 21st October, 2017 is for Masters
and Ph.D candidates. The screening test will be
a computer based test as follows:Part A –
Written, (Use of English Language, Logic,
Mathematics, ICT and General Knowledge);
Part B – Oral interview in the respective
departments based on subject area/concept note
for Ph.D and Master’s candidates.
There shall be No oral interview for MBA, MPAS
and all PGD programmes.
DEADLINE
The website for submission of application will be
shut down on the 8th October, 2017.
(UNICAL) invites applications from suitably
qualified candidates for admission into graduate
programmes in the 2017/2018 academic session
leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma,
Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degree.
AVAILABLE GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Programmes leading to the award of
Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s, and Ph.D
degrees are available in the under-listed
Department
....
For details of each programme and specific
requirements, visit this link:
www.unicalonlne.edu.ng/programmes-and-
degrees
1) Faculty of Agriculture; Agricultural Economics,
Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology,
Animal Science; Crop Science; Soil Science;
Forestry and Wildlife Resource Management.
2) Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences; Medical
Laboratory Science (Medical Microbiology/
Parasitology Unit, Chemical Pathology Unit and
Haematology Unit), Radiography and Radiological
Sciences, Nursing Sciences.
3) Faculty of Arts; English and Literary Studies;
History and International Studies; Linguistics and
Communication Studies; Religious and Cultural
Studies; Philosophy; Theatre and Media Studies;
Modern Languages and Translation Studies.
4) Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences; Anatomy;
Biochemistry; Pharmacology; Physiology.
5) Faculty of Biological Sciences; Botany,
Genetics & Biotechnology, Microbiology, Zoology
and Environmental Biology.
6) Faculty of Education; Arts Education;
Business Education; Continuing Education and
Development Studies; Curriculum and Teaching;
Educational Administration and Planning;
Educational Foundations, Guidance and
Counselling; Environmental Education; Library
and Information Science; Science Education;
Social Science Education; Special Education.
7) Faculty of Law; Law
8) Faculty of Management Sciences; Accounting,
Banking and Finance; Business Management;
Marketing.
9) Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry; Medicine
and Dentistry; Community Medicine.
10) Faculty of Physical Sciences; Geology;
Mathematics; Statistics; Computer Science;
Physics; Pure and Applied Chemistry.
11) Faculty of Social Sciences; Economics;
Geography and Environmental Science; Political
Science; Sociology; Public Administration.
12) Institute of Education; PGD Education, PGD
Environmental Education
13) Institute of Oceanography; Fisheries and
Aquaculture; Physical Oceanography; Biological
Oceanography
14) Institute of Public Policy and Administration;
PGD Public Administration; Policy and
Administrative Studies
15) Centre for Water Resources Management.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Courses may be offered full-time or part-time. All
programmes begin with coursework and end with
a project for Graduate Diploma, MBA, MPA and
MPAS or thesis for Master’s and Ph.D degrees.
Duration of Programme: For full-time studies the
Postgraduate Diploma lasts for two (2)
semesters. The Master’s degrees last for 4 – 6
semesters; and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
programmes last for 6 – 10 semesters.
For part-time programmes, the Master’s degrees
last for 6-8 semesters, the Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D) lasts for 10-16 semesters.
Note that PGD programmes run on full-time basis
only.
Requirements for Admission: Candidates are
required to have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a
5-point scale and 2.75 on a 4-point scale for
Master’s programmes and 4.00 on a 5-point
scale and 3.00 on a 4-point scale for the Ph.D
programmes.
A CGPA of 1.50 and above is required for PGD
programmes. Candidates with Master’s degree
from recognized universities may credit the
relevant courses towards the Ph.D programme,
provided that the quality of the grade is
acceptable to the Graduate School.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are to first log on to the
website: www.unicalonline.edu.ng to download
the prospectus for the complete description of
available courses.
Thereafter, candidates are required to pay a non-
refundable fee of ₦15,000.00 at any bank
nationwide via E-Transact platform for Graduate
School application form 2017/2018 academic
session.
A printout with a unique pin will be issued at the
bank.
Candidates will then enter their unique PIN and
their mobile phone numbers on
www.unicalonline.edu.ng/admissions to access
the form.
Follow the steps by providing your data as
prompted and ensure that your form is
submitted. YOU ARE TO PRINT OUT A COPY OF
YOUR FORM AND CONCEPT NOTE, BY CLICKING
ON PRINT button after submission. Please bring
a copy of the printed form to the venue on the
day of the screening.
Process Flow of E-Scratch Card for UNICAL
Postgraduate Application; Walk into any bank
across the federation and make payment on E-
Transact platform to purchase Graduate School
application form for 2016/2017 academic
session.
Make a payment of ₦15,000.00 and obtain the
payment slip. Go online to
www.unicalonline.edu.ng/admissions
Log on with the generated pin on the payment
slip to fill the Postgraduate form.
Note: Filling of forms – Surnames first, First
name next, Middle name last. There will be no
changes made after submission of application
forms online. Therefore candidates must think
through before submission as any change will
attract a fee.
This is to prevent multiple applications. The
titles Mr, Miss or Mrs may be used but not Rev
(Dr), Chief, etc. Programmes applied for should
be Ph.D, M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc, MPH, LLM, and PGD.
CONCEPT NOTE
As part of the application, candidates are
expected to submit a CONCEPT NOTE of 2 pages
maximum for Ph.D programmes and one (1) page
maximum for Master’s programmes.
The concept note will be typed online in a space
provided in the form and printed out for
submission to the department. The concept note
is a MINI SUMMARY OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL
highlighting what candidates intend to research
on when admitted. It will have to cover the
following:
– Statement of the problem
– Relevance of study to self and society
– Aim(s) of the study
– Justification
– Methodology
– Brief theoretical background
Note: Candidates who fail to send their concept
notes online along with their application forms
will not be allowed to take part in the oral
interview.
Candidates are to ensure that their academic
transcripts are forwarded by their previous
institutions through courier service to the
Academic Secretary, Graduate School, University
of Calabar, P.M.B. 1115, Calabar, Cross River
State, ON OR BEFORE THE DEADLINE
INDICATED BELOW.
ALL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN
GRADUATE SCHOOL ON OR BEFORE THE
SCREENING DAY being OCTOBER 20, 2017.
Candidates whose transcripts are not received in
the Graduate School by OCTOBER 20, 2017, shall
NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION.
There will be no room for awaiting results (all
applicants whose results have not been approved
by the Graduate School Board/ University Senate
will not be considered for admission).
ADMISSION SCREENING EXERCISE
Admission Screening Day – Friday 20th October,
2017 for MBA, MPAS, and all PGD candidates
While Saturday 21st October, 2017 is for Masters
and Ph.D candidates. The screening test will be
a computer based test as follows:Part A –
Written, (Use of English Language, Logic,
Mathematics, ICT and General Knowledge);
Part B – Oral interview in the respective
departments based on subject area/concept note
for Ph.D and Master’s candidates.
There shall be No oral interview for MBA, MPAS
and all PGD programmes.
DEADLINE
The website for submission of application will be
shut down on the 8th October, 2017.
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