UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR CALABAR

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1 UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR CALABAR ADMISSION INTO GRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2014/2015 Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into graduate programmes in the 2014/2015 academic year leading to the award of Post Graduate Diploma, Masters, MPhil and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees of the University of Calabar. A. 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 Masters and Ph.D degrees. For full-time studies in most programmes, the Post Graduate Diploma lasts for one calendar year, the Masters degrees last for 2 years and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programmes extend over a minimum of 3 years. Part-time programmes take a much longer time. Candidates with Masters degree from recognized universities may credit the relevant courses towards the Ph.D programme, provided the quality of the grade is acceptable to the Graduate School. 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 Masters programmes and 4.00 on a 5-point scale and 3.00 on a 4-point scale for Ph.D programmes. Note: Filling of forms Surname First, First Name next, Middle Name last. All PGD programmes are run on full time basis. There will be no changes made after submission of application forms online. Therefore candidate 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 M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc.Ed, M.Sc, MPH, LL.M, Ph.D, MPhil/Ph.D, PGDE, PGDEE, PGDPA, PGDM, PGD, etc. B. SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR MPhil/Ph.D CANDIDATES The MPhil/Ph.D option is available for all programmes. Candidates may be admitted into the MPhil/Ph.D programme in exceptional circumstances where the CGPA in the Masters degree is lower than the minimum required B (60%) average or 4.00 on a 5-point scale. This should however not fall below 55% average or 3.5 on a 5 point scale. The MPhil/Ph.D option will also be available to candidates interested in pursuing Ph.D programmes in fields different from, but relevant to that in which they obtained their Masters degree. A terminal MPhil degree will be awarded if the candidate fails to make the minimum required to transit to the Ph.D programme. C. MODE OF APPLICATION Interested candidates are to first log on to our website to access the prospectus for the complete description of available courses. Thereafter, candidates are required to pay a non-refundable fee of N15, at any branch of the under-listed banks nationwide. A printout with a unique pin will be issued at the bank. Candidates would then enter their unique pin and their mobile phone numbers on the website 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 Post Graduate Application 1. Walk into any bank across the federation and make payment on E-Transact platform to purchase Graduate School application form for 2014/2015 academic session 2. Walk into any Enterprise Bank across the federation and make payment on Calpay platform to purchase Graduate School application form for 2014/2015 academic session 3. Walk into any Zenith Bank across the federation and make payment on Xpath platform to purchase Graduate School form for 2014/2015 academic session 4. Make a payment of N15, and obtain the payment slip 5. Go online to 6. Log on with the generated pin on the payment slip to fill the Post Graduate form D. CONCEPT NOTE As part of the application, candidates are expected to submit a CONCEPT NOTE of 3 pages maximum for Ph.D programmes and a-one-and-awill 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 has 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. 1

2 2 E. TRANSCRIPTS Candidates are to ensure that their academic transcripts are forwarded by their previous institutions to the Academic Secretary, Graduate School, University of Calabar, P.M.B. 1115, Calabar, Cross River State, on or before the deadline indicated below. F. ADMISSION SCREENING EXERCISE All candidates are also expected to take part in the admission screening exercise which will take place on SATURDAY, December 13, 2014 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). G. DEADLINE The website for admission application will shut down on FRIDAY, November 28, H. AVAILABLE GRADUATE PROGRAMMES Programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, MPhil/Ph.D and Ph.D degrees are available in the underlisted Departments. For details of each programme and specific requirements, log on to 1. Faculty of Agriculture Agricultural Economics and Extension; Animal Science; Crop Science; Soil Science; Forestry and Wildlife Resources Management. 2. Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences Public Health; Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Microbiology/Parasitology Unit, Chemical Pathology Unit and Haematology Unit), Radiography & Radiological Sciences. 3. Faculty of Arts English and Literary Studies; History & 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. 5. Faculty of Clinical Sciences Community Medicine (M.Sc Clinical Epidemiology and disease Control) 6. Faculty of Education Adult and Continuing Education; Educational Administration and Planning; Educational Foundations, Guidance and Counselling; Vocational and Special Education; Library and Information Science, Curriculum and Teaching; Human Kinetics and Health Education. 7. Faculty of Law: LL.M and Ph.D 8. Faculty of Management Sciences Accounting; Banking and Finance; Business Management; Marketing 9. Faculty of Social Sciences Economics; Geography and Environmental Science; Political Science; Sociology; Public Administration. 10. Faculty of Science Botany; Genetics and Biotechnology; Geology; Maths/Statistics & Computer Science; Microbiology; Physics; Pure and Applied Chemistry; Zoology and Environmental Biology. 11. Institute of Oceanography Fisheries and Aquaculture (PGD only); Coastal Zone Management (PGD only) 12. Institute of Education PGD Education; PGD Environmental Education 13. Institute of Public Policy and Administration Public Administration (PGDPA only)

3 FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Programmes leading to M.Sc, MPhil/Ph.D and Ph.D are available in the following departments: 3 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & EXTENSION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - Language and Mathematics) in not more than two sittings. (A) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Agricultural Economics: (a) disciplines. (b) Higher National Diploma (HND) (lower credit) in Agriculture and related disciplines. (B) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development: (a) disciplines. (b) Higher National Diploma (HND) (lower credit) in Agriculture and related disciplines. (C) M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics: Candidates must hold a first degree in Agricultural Economics or related discipline from the University of Calabar or any other University recognized by the Senate, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75/4 OR 3.0 over 5. (D) M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology: - Candidates must hold a first degree in either Agricultural Economics or Agricultural Education from the University of Calabar or any other University recognized by the Senate, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75/4 or 3.0 over 5. (E) Ph.D in Agricultural Economics: - Candidates for the Ph.D in Agricultural Economics in any of the fields of specialization must hold an M.Sc in Agricultural Economics with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 over 4 or 4.0 over 5. Candidates who have CGPAs a little lower than these will be considered for an M.Phil/Ph.D. (F) Ph.D in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development: - Candidates applying for a Ph.D in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development must be holders of M.Sc in Agricultural Extension with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4 or 4.0/5. Candidates with slightly lower CGPAs will be considered for an M.Phil/Ph.D. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE The Department offers courses leading to the award of Post Graduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Science (M. Sc.) and Doctoral (Ph.D.) Degrees in the following areas of specialization; Animal Breeding and Genetics Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry Animal Physiology and Health Animal Production and Management Minimum Requirement Candidates seeking admission into any of the programmes, must have five credi or NECO at not more than two sittings (subjects include: English, Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture/ Biology). 1. Postgraduate Diploma Programme: PGD in Animal Breeding and Genetics PGD in Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry PGD in Animal Physiology and Health PGD in Animal Production and Management

4 4 Entry Requirement: In addition to the general requirement, candidates must have a first degree with a CGPA of 1.60 and above in an approved field of study by the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) from any University recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar. Graduates from the following disciplines are also eligible to apply; Biological Science Marine Science Biochemistry Zoology 2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programme o M.Sc. in Animal Nutrition & Biochemistry o M.Sc. in Animal Breeding & Genetics o M.Sc. in Animal Production & Management (sub-specialization in cattle production, poultry production, micro- livestock production, small ruminant production) o M.Sc. in Animal Physiology Entry Requirement: In addition to the general requirement, candidates must have a good first degree with a second class (HONS) grade point of 3.00 (3/5) in an approved field of study by the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) from any University recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar. 3. M. Phil./ Ph.D. programme: M.Phil./Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition & Biochemistry M.Phil./Ph.D. in Animal Production and management (sub-specialization in cattle production, poultry production, micro-livestock production, small ruminant production) M. Phil./Ph.D. Animal Physiology M.Phil./Ph.D. Animal Breeding and Genetics. Entry Requirement In addition to the general requirement, candidates must have scored 55% to 59% (CGPA of 3.50) at the Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree programme in Animal Science discipline. The degree must be from any university recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar. 4. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme o Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition & Biochemistry o Ph.D. in Animal Production and Management (sub-specialization in cattle production, poultry production, micro- livestock production, small ruminant production) o Ph.D. in Animal Physiology o Ph.D. in Animal Breeding & Genetics Entry Requirement Candidates for Ph.D. Programme must have a good Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in animal Science discipline (i.e. CGPA of 3/4, 4/5 or 60%) from any University recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar. DEPARTMENT OF CROP SCIENCE 1. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES The Department of Crop Science offers courses leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma in two areas of Specialization: Crop Production and Crop Protection. Candidates for the Postgraduate Diploma programmes much be: i. graduates who possess at least a PASS DEGREE in any field of Agriculture or Related disciplines;

5 ii. applicants who hold HND {LOWER CREDIT} in any field of Agriculture or related disciplines MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) DEGREE PROGRAMMES The Department of Crop Science offers courses leading to the award of M.Sc in three areas of specialization: Crop Production, Crop Protection (Options in Entomology and Pathology) and Crop Genetics and Breeding i. Candidates for the Degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.) must have a good First Degree in Agriculture or related science courses. A minimum of Second Class Lower Division with a CGPA of 3.00 is required on a 5 point scale or 2.75 on a 4 point scale. Graduates with less than 2.75 or 3.00 but with a PGD in Crop Production or Crop Protection with an average score of 60% or 3.00 Cumulative Average are eligible to apply. 3. MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY(M.Phil)/DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(Ph.D) PROGRAMMES 3.1. Ph.D Degree The Department of Crop Science offers courses leading to the award PhD in three areas of specialization: Crop production, Crop Protection (Options in Crop Entomology and Pathology) and Crop Genetics and Breeding. Candidates for the PhD Programmes must have a good M.Sc degree in Agriculture or related disciplines. The candidate must have a minimum of 60% average score at M.Sc level M.Phil/Ph.D The Department of Crop Science offers courses leading to the award M.Phil/PhD in three areas of specialization: Crop production, Crop Protection (options in Crop Entomology and Pathology) and Crop Genetics and Breeding. Candidates for M.Phil/PhD must have an M. Sc degree in Agriculture or in Related Disciplines with average score not lower than 55% or 2.75/4 or 3.5/5 DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (A) Postgraduate Diploma programme with specialization in the following: (a) PGD in Forest Resources Management (b) PGD in Wildlife Resources Management : (a) o (2) sittings in English, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology or Agricultural Science and one of Physics, Economics and Geography (b) B.Sc degree of the University of Calabar or any other institution recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar in relevant areas with not less than pass level (c) HND with not below lower credit in Agriculture, Forestry, Wildlife, Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology or any other related field of study from institutions recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar. (B) Master of Science degree programme with specialization in the following: (a) Silviculture and Forest Biology (b) Forest Biometrics (c) Forest Management and Economics (d) Forest Management and Biology (e) Environmental Forestry (f) Forest Protection (Pathology and Entomology) (g) Wildlife Nutrition and Domestication (h) Wildlife Range Management (i) Wildlife Management and Ecology (j) Wildlife Pathology (k) Wildlife Management and Ecotourism

6 6 (a) Mathematics, Biology or Agricultural Science and one of Physics, Economics and Geography (b) A the University of Calabar or other recognized universities, with CGPA of not less than 3.0/5 or 2.75/4 and at least an upper credit (at least 60% average) at the PGD in a relevant field from a recognized institution. DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SCIENCE The following programmes leading to the award of PGD, M.Sc and Ph.D in Soil Science exist: 1) Pedology 2) Soil Chemistry 3) Soil Fertility/Plant Nutrition 4) Soil Microbiology 5) Soil Physics & Soil and Water Management a) (i) (ii) (iii) West African School Certificate with passes at Credit level in at least five subjects including; English Language, Mathematics, Agricultural Science or Biology, Chemistry and Physics. least five subjects including; English Language, Mathematics, Agricultural Science or Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Senior Secondary School Certificate with credits in at least five subjects including; English Language, Mathematics, Agricultural Science or Biology, Chemistry and Physics. b) Postgraduate Diploma (i) (ii) Graduate who posses at least a third class in any field of Agriculture or related science courses. Applicants who hold Higher National Diploma (Upper credit) in any field of Agriculture or related field of science c) M.Sc. Programme (i) (ii) Students for their M.Sc programme must have a good first degree in Agriculture or related science course. A minimum of second class lower with CGPA of 3.00 is required on a 5 point scale or 2.75 on a 4 point scale. Graduate with less than 2.75/4 or3.00/4 but with a Post Graduate Diploma in a Soil Science related discipline with an average score of 60% or 3.00/5 cumulative average. d) M. Phil./Ph.D Applicants must have a good Master of Science degree (Soil Science or related discipline) with an average score of at least 55%. e) Ph.D Programme Candidates for Ph.D programme must have a good Master of Science Degree (M.Sc) with an average score of at least 60% in Agriculture or related disciplines. FACULTY OF ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 1. CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY UNIT a) Programmes leading to M.Sc, MPhil/Ph.D and Ph.D are available in the following areas of specialization. i. Clinical Enzymology

7 ii. Metabolic Disorders iii. Micronutrient/Antioxidant iv. Immunology v. Connective Tissue Protein vi. Liver Diseases vii. Toxicology 7 b) Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Pathology (PGDCP) is also available Ph.D: The programme is open to candidates with M.Sc in Chemical Pathology, Biochemistry and Medical Laboratory Science with CGPA of 3.00/4.00 or 4.00/5.00. M.Sc: Open to those with First or Second class honours in Medical Lab Science, Biochemistry, Physiology and Chemical Pathology. Candidates with MBBCh degree or equivalents are eligible. For BMLS (Chemical Pathology), CGPA of not below 2.75/4.0 or 3.50/5.00 is accepted. PGD in Chemical Pathology with CGPA of 2.75/4.00 or 3.00/5.00 is also accepted. PGD in Chemical Pathology: The programme is open to candidates with the following qualifications: holders of MBBCh or its equivalent, First degree with second class lower in Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology and Haematology with CGPA not less than 1.60/5.00; FIMLT and AIMLT holders in Chemical Pathology with not less than B grade. Course duration: 1 year for Full time and 2 years for Part time. 2. MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY/PARASITOLOGY UNIT 1. MSc/PhD programme are available in the following areas (a) Medical Bacteriology (b) Medical Parasitology (c) Medical Entomology (d) Public Health Microbiology (e) Medical Mycology Eligibility requirements for the MSc Programme Admission to the MSc programme is open to: (i) Holders of the West African School Certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of Credit level pass in 5 relevant subjects which must include English Language and Mathematics. (ii) Graduates who hold at least a second class (Hons) degree with a CGPA of 3.00/5 or 2.75/4 in Microbiology or any other related discipline from the University of Calabar or other institutions recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar. (ii) Candidates who hold other qualifications considered by the Faculty Graduate Board and Senate to be acceptable Eligibility requirements for the Ph.D programme Admission to the Ph.D programme is open to: (i) Holders of the West African School Certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of Credit level pass in 5 relevant subjects which must include English Language and Mathematics. (ii) Candidates with MSc degree in Microbiology/Parasitology or Medical Laboratory Science, subject to a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4. Holders of suitable B.Sc Honors degree will be admitted to the MSc programme in the first instance (iii) Candidates for PhD should include in their application, a written one page research statement describing his/her proposed research topic. 3. HAEMATOLOGY UNIT a) PGD Programme in Haematology Admission Requirements: WAEC, GCE, Senior Secondary School Certificate with credit level passes in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and English at not more than 2 sittings in addition to one of the following:

8 i) 8 Graduates of Medical Laboratory Science (Haematology specialty) with at least a second class lower division. ii) Holders of the MBBCh degree or its equivalent. iii) Holders of AMLSCN diploma. Only candidates who obtain a CGPA of 2.75/4 or 3.00/5 and above in the PGD shall be eligible for admission to the M.Sc. b) M.Sc Programme in Haematology Admission Requirements: WAEC, GCE, Senior Secondary School Certificate with credit level passes in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and English at not more than 2 sittings, in addition to one of the following: i) Holders of BMLS (Haematology specialty) or its equivalent with a CGPA of 2.75/4 or 3.00/5 ii) Holders of MBBCh or its equivalent iii) Holders of FMLSCN diploma by special examination or by dissertation in Haematology iv) Holders of PGD with a CGPA of not less than 2.75/4 or 3.00/5. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Programmes leading to MPH and Ph.D in Public Health are offered. Requirements for admission to MPH degree programme are as follows: Bachelors degree from a recognized University in Public Health, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Medicine &Surgery (MB BCh or MBBS). Vet Medicine, Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Law, Microbiology, Sociology, and Nutrition & Health Education (Not obtained from Faculty of Education). The minimum CGPA is 3.25/5.0 or 2.75/4.0. In addition, all applicants must have five Ordinary Level Credits in English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. Requirements for admission to Ph.D degree programme are as follows: MPH degree or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 4.00/5.0. Applicants are required to submit a one-page mission statement, write prescribed University of Calabar entrance exam and attend interview in the Department. Ordinary Level credit requirement in five subjects also apply. It is the responsibility of each PhD applicant to verify from the Department whether or not there is an expert in the area of Public Health he/she wishes to specialize BEFORE applying. All MPH and PhD applicants should note that the Department has NO part-time programme. DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCE The Department offers courses leading to the award of Master of Science Degree (M.Sc.) in Nursing in the following areas of specialization: 1) Community Health Nursing 2) Maternal and Child He 3) Nursing Administration and Management Minimum Requirements: Candidates seeking admission into the programme must have i) Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Biology) ii) A current, valid license of registration for practice from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) In addition to the general requirements, to be considered for admission into the Masters Degree programme, the candidate must possess: a) Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing: First or Second class Honors Degree from an accredited and recognized University with a CGPA not lower than 3.0 on a 5 point scale; 2.75 on a 4 point scale in the Bachelors' programme..

9 9 b) Also the candidate must have submitted at least one (1) reference letter from his/her former Head of Department or Lecturer. d) Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Upper Credit or equivalent has Post Graduate diploma in Nursing. DEPARTMENT OF RADIOGRAPHY & RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: M. Sc Applications are invited into the Master of Science degree (M.Sc) in Medical Imaging Science, with specialization in the following subject areas: a. Medical Imaging b. Radiation Protection and Safety c. Radiography Education d. Radiographic Health Management, and e. Medical Imaging Physics Admission Requirements 1. Calabar, or any institution recognized by the University of Calabar, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 (in the 4-point system) and 3.00 (in the 5-point system). 2. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and English Language to be considered eligible. 3. Candidates must also possess evidence of completion of or exemption from the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). 4. Submission of an acceptable research synopsis is a requisite condition. DEPARTMENT OF RADIOGRAPHY & RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: PgDRAD Applications are invited into the post graduate diploma program in Radiography (PgDRAD) Admission Requirements A B.Sc degree with honours in Radiography with grade point average less than requirement for entry into the Master degree programmes (as obtained in the University of Calabar Graduate School Guidelines). Candidates with other relevant degrees/certificates e.g Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR) or Diploma of the Institute of Radiography (DIR) are acceptable for the PgDRAD in the first instance. Candidates with degree in Human Anatomy and Physics may be accepted for admission into the PgDRAD programme. Ap Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and English Language to be considered eligible. Candidates must also possess evidence of completion of or exemption from the mandatory national Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Submission of an acceptable research synopsis is requisite condition FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY Programmes leading to PGD, M.Sc and Ph.D Degrees in Anatomy are available. PGD programme i. In addition to O-level requirement for admission into the University, the candidates for admission into the PGD programme in Anatomy must have at least a third class (Hons) degree in the subject of Anatomy of the University of Calabar or any other university approved by the Senate of the University of Calabar.

10 10 ii. B.Sc second class degree in any related science discipline such as Physiology, Biochemistry, Animal Science, Radiography and Zoology from the University of Calabar or any other universities approved by the Senate of the University of Calabar. iii. NIST final certificate or its equivalent in Anatomy and Histophathology at credit level or above. M.Sc Programme i. The programme is open to candidates with first class honors or second class (Hons) with cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of not less than 3.00/5 in Anatomy of the University of Calabar or any other university offering B.Sc. Anatomy as approved by the Senate of the University of Calabar. Candidates with qualification in Medicine and Surgery (MBBCH), Radiography and Dentistry (B.DS) are also eligible provided their final result is equivalent of cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.25/5. ii. The following fields of specialization are available for the M.Sc. programme: Teratology Histochemistry, Neurobiology, Developmental Biology, Comparative Anatomy and Physical Anthropology. Ph.D Programme i. Master of Science degree in Anatomy with a minimum of 3.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) on a scale of 4.00 or 4.00 on a 5-point scale. ii. The following fields of specialization are available in the Ph.D programme: Neurobiology, Radiography and Clinical Anatomy, Physical Anthropology and Dermatoglyphics, Histochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Developmental Biology and Tetratology. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY Programme: PGD Physiology Minimum of Third class B.Sc. degree in Physiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or Zoology. 6. NIST Final Certificate/ HND in Physiology/Pharmacology Programme: M.Sc. Physiology 1. s 2. Minimum of B.Sc. degree, Second class lower division with CGPA of 3.0/5 or 2.75/4 in Physiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Zoology. 3. Minimum of Credit level pass in Postgraduate Diploma in Physiology with CGPA of 3.0/5 or 2.75/4. Programme: Ph.D. Physiology M.Sc. degree in Physiology with minimum CGPA 4.00/5 or 3.00/4. DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY A. DEGREE PROGRAMMES 1. Master of Science (M.Sc) in Biochemistry : Chemistry and Physics at not more than two sittings. (ii) B.Sc in Biochemistry with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/5 or 2.75/4. (iii) PGD degree in Biochemistry/Applied Biochemistry with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/5 or 2.75/4. 2. Master of Science (M.Sc) in Nutrition and Food Science (NFS) : Chemistry, Physics at not more than two sittings. (ii) B.Sc in Biochemistry with minimum CGPA of 3.00/5 or 2.75/4 (iii) PGD degree in Nutrition and Food Science, Biochemistry, Applied Biochemistry with minimum CGPA of 3.50/5 or 2.75/4. 3. MPhil/Ph.D in Biochemistry

11 11 : cs, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at not more than two sittings. (ii) M.Sc in Biochemistry with CGPA not up to 4.00/5 or 3.00/4, but not less than 3.50/5 or 2.75/4. 4. MPhil/Ph.D in Nutrition and Food Science : h Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at not more than two sittings. (ii) M.Sc in Nutrition and Food Science with CGPA not up to 4.00/5 or 3.00/4, but not less than 3.00/5 or 2.75/4. 5. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Biochemistry : Chemistry and Physics at not more than two sittings. (ii) M.Sc in Biochemistry with minimum CGPA of 4.00/5 or 3.00/4; MPhil/Ph.D degree in Biochemistry/Applied Biochemistry with minimum CGPA of 4.00/5 or 3.00/4 may also be accepted. 6. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Nutrition and Food Science : Chemistry and Physics at not more than two sittings. (ii) M.Sc. in Nutrition and Food Science with minimum of 4.00/5 or 3.00/4 may also be accepted. B. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES 1. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Applied Chemistry : Chemistry and Physics at not more than two sittings. (ii) B.Sc in Biochemistry and other related Life Science Disciplines with CGPA not up to 3.00/5 or 2.75/4, but not less than 1.50: HND in related disciplines with at least Lower Credit may also be accepted. 2. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Applied Nutrition and food Science : Chemistry and Physics at not more than two sittings. (ii) B.Sc in Biochemistry, and other related Health/Life Science Disciplines with CGPA not up to 3.00/5 or 2.75/4, but not less than 1.50; HND in related disciplines with at least Lower Credit may also be accepted. DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY 1. M.SC. PROGRAMMES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: (a) Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants (Ethnopharmacology) (b) Biochemical Pharmacology (c) Clinical Pharmacology (d) Experimental Diabetes Mellitus and Endocrine Regulation of Metabolism (e) Toxicology and Teratology (f) Cardiovascular Pharmacology (g) Pharmacokinetics (h) Renal Pharmacology (i) Psychopharmacology : (a) The programme is open to holders of degrees in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physiology, Biology, Microbiology, Nursing and Medical Laboratory Sciences with an Accumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 3.00/5 or 2.75/4. (b) Those with professional qualifications in B. Pharm, Medicine (MBBCH/MBBS) or Veterinary Medicine (BVM & DVM). (c) Applicants are required to submit a one-page Mission Statement and to attend personal interview in the Department. 2. PH.D IN PHARMACOLOGY

12 : 12 (a) Holders of Masters Degree in Pharmacology with an Accumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 3.0/4 or 4.0/5 or 60% from the University of Calabar or any other recognized University. Holders of Bachelor degree in medicine, Dentistry, MD (Doctor of Medicine) or VMD (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) with Masters Degree in Pharmacology may apply. (b) Applicants are required to submit a one-page Mission Statement and to attend Personal interview in the Department. FACULTY OF ARTS DEPT OF ENGLISH AND LITERARY STUDIES Postgraduate Admission Requirements The Department proposes for offer of admission the following: MA/Ph.D in English Studies M.Phil/Ph.D in English Studies MA/Ph.D in Literary Studies M. Phil/Ph.D in Literary Studies 1. Admission Requirements: i) Ph.D /4.00, 4.00/5.00 or 60% CGPA ii) M.Phil /4.00, 4.00/5.00 or 60% - For candidates from related disciplines e.g. Theatre Arts, Linguistics and communication. 55 % CGPA at M.A level - For ELS students. iii) MA /5.00, 2.75/4 or 50 % 2. Applicants should submit, along with their forms, a word research proposal in the area of their research interest. DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES Programmes leading to the award of M.A, MPhil/Ph.D and Ph.D degrees are available as follows: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (a) M.A LINGUISTICS CGPA of 3.00/5 or 2.75/4 in Linguistics from a recognised university. Candidates who hold good degrees in related disciplines such as English Language, Communication Arts, Nigerian Languages or Postgraduate Diploma, Linguistics and/or Communication Studies will be considered. In addition, candidates must pass the qualifying aptitude tests (written & oral). (b) M.A. COMMUNICATION STUDIES CGPA of 3.00/5 or 2.75/4 in Communication Studies or a subject with a strong communication component from a recognised university. Candidates with postgraduate Diplomas in relevant disciplines will also be considered. In addition, candidates must pass the qualifying aptitude tests (written & oral). (c) M.Phil/Ph.D LINGUISTICS stics from a recognised university for the PhD programme while a minimum CGPA of 3.50/5 or 2.75/4 is required for the M.Phil programme. In addition to this, candidates must pass a qualifying aptitude test

13 13 (written & oral) and also submit to the Departmental Graduate Committee a written proposal of their theses which they must defend before the admission can be offered. (d) M.Phil/Ph.D Communication Studies from a recognised university for the PhD programme while a minimum CGPA of 3.50/5 or 2.75/4 is required for the M.Phil programme. In addition to this, candidates must pass a qualifying aptitude test (written & oral) and also submit to the Departmental Graduate Committee a written proposal of their theses which they must defend before the admission can be offered. M.A./M.Phil/Ph.D LINGUISTICS Areas of Research Specialization: Phonetics/Phonological Theories Semantics African Linguistics Advanced Syntax Morphological Theories Comparative/Historical Linguistics Sociolinguistics Anthropological Linguistics Applied Linguistics Psycholinguistics M.A./M.Phil/Ph.D COMMUNICATION Areas of Research Specialization: Advertising Public Relations Human Communication Communication Media Strategic Communication/Corporate Communication Media and Communication Theory Traditional Communication/Ethno Communication New Media Computer Mediated Communication Communication & Culture Health Communication DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Programmes leading to M.A./Ph.D are available in the following areas of specialization: i. Nigerian History ii. African Social and Economic History (i) Candidates seeking admission into the M.A. programme must possess a good first degree in History, History Education, or International Relations and must have a CGPA not lower than 3.0 on a 5.0 point scale; and 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale. (ii) Candidates for the Ph.D programme must be holder of the Masters degree in History and must have an overall CGPA of 4.0 on a 5-point grading system and 3.0 on a 4-point grading system and adjudged to have demonstrated good research ability in their M.A. dissertations/theses. DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES AND TRANSLATION STUDIES

14 The Department offers courses of study and research leading to the award of Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in: I. Teaching of French as a second language II. French language III. French Linguistics IV. Francophone African culture & civilization V. African literature in French VI. French literature VII. Oral literature VIII. Caribbean literature in French IX. Oral literature of francophone Africa X. Comparative literature XI. French in international relations XII. Translation studies Entry requirements: I. Candidates for the M.A. programme must possess a good first degree in French studies or French education and must have a CGPA of 3.00/5 or 2.75/4 and above. II. Candidates for the Ph.D programme must be holders of the M.A., with an overall CGPA of 3.00/4 or 4.00/5 and above. In addition, they should be adjudged to have demonstrated good research ability in their M.A. thesis. DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY Programmes leading to. M.A./ Ph.D are available in the following areas of specialization: i. Philosophy of Education ii. Political Philosophy iii. Philosophy of Science iv. Logic and Foundation of Mathematics v. Ancient Philosophy vi. Traditional Branches of Philosophy vii. African Philosophy viii. Contemporary Philosophy ix. Philosophy of Social Science x. Philosophy of Law Entry Qualification (a) Candidates for M.A must have SSCE with 5 credits including English Language as well as B.A degree with second class lower with CGPA not less than 3.00 on a 5-point grading system or 2.75 on a 4 point grading system. (b) Candidates for Ph.D must possess M.A degree with a CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point grading system or 3.00 on a 4-point grading system. DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL STUDIES Master of Arts in Religious and Cultural Studies Areas of Specialisation i. African Traditional Religion ii. Anthropological and Cultural Studies of Religion iii. Theology and Christian Religious Studies iv. Old and New Testaments Biblical Studies v. Comparative Religion vi. Ecclesiastical History vii. Ethics viii. Islamic Religious Studies ix. Philosophy of Religion x. Psychology of Religion xi. Sociology of Religion Doctor of Philosophy in Religious and Cultural Studies 14

15 Areas of Specialisation i. African Traditional Religion ii. Anthropological and Cultural Studies of Religion iii. Theology and Christian Religious Studies iv. Old and New Testaments Biblical Studies v. Comparative Religion vi. Ecclesiastical History vii. Ethics viii. Islamic Religious Studies ix. Philosophy of Religion x. Psychology of Religion xi. Sociology of Religion 15 Entry Qualification 1. Candidates for M.A must have SSCE with 5 credits including English Language as well as B.A. Degree in related fields with CGPA of 3.00/5 or 2.75/4. 2. Candidates for Ph.D and must possess M.A Degree in related field with CGPA of 4.00/5 or 3.00/4. DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND MEDIA STUDIES The Department of Theatre and Media Studies offers courses which together with research and production lead to the award of the Graduate Diploma in Theatre, Media and Change Communication, MA in Theatre, Media & Change Communication and Ph.D in the same fields. The Graduate Diploma lasts for 12 Calendar months, the MA for 12 Calendar months and the Ph.D for about three years. The Degrees are offered in the following areas of specialization: 1. Arts/Events Management 2. Directing 3. Media Arts Studies 4. Theatre Technology & Design 5. Theatre-in-Education 6. History, Theory and Criticism 7. Social & Behaviour Change Communication Admission Requirements Admission requirements for the programmes will consist of the following: a) candidates for M.A must possess a good first degree in the Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Health, Education, Environmental and Basic Sciences with CGPA not below 3.00/5 or 2.75/4 b) Candidates for PhD must possess a Masters Degree in specialization areas relevant to Theatre, Media, Communication and Development Studies. To qualify for admission into the MA Programmes, candidates must possess a good first degree in the areas specified in (a) above. c) Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Theatre & Media Studies and Change Communication must possess a first degree with a minimum CGPA of d) Candidates with practical work experience in Development, Media Communication and Social Environment project will have an advantage for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Theatre & Media and Change Communication, and in the MA Programmes. The Graduate Diploma in Theatre and Media Studies offers opportunities to candidates wishing to cross over from other sciences and other remotely related areas of specialization to Theatre & Media, Change Communication and Development Studies. FACULTY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION In order to meet the ever increasing needs and advance the knowledge, skill and expectation of adult education practitioners as well as prepare needed adult education manpower in the private and public sector of our changing society, the Department of Adult and Continuing Education offers advanced programmes leading to the award of M.Ed and Ph.D degrees in: (i) Literacy and Vocational Education (ii) Community Development (iii) Social Work Education (iv) Industrial and Labour Education (v)

16 16 Communication Arts in Adult Education (vi) Environmental Adult Education (vii) Women Education and (viii) Cooperative Management. The aim is to produce high level manpower that will assume leadership positions in the various sectors and areas of adult education. The programmes are designed to meet the individual needs of students without sacrificing programme quality and excellence. Objectives The M.Ed degree programme is designed to: i. To provide opportunity for Adult Education graduates and others who desire a career in the specialized areas of Adult and Continuing Education. ii. To provide needed manpower to handle more efficiently and effectively the undergraduate programmes in Adult and Continuing Education in Universities, Colleges of Education and allied Institutions both within and outside Nigeria iii. To provide academic research in the various special areas of Adult and Continuing Education including Literacy, Community Development, Social Work, Labour Education, Women Education and Cooperative Studies. iv. Provide advance training opportunities in Adult Education administration and management. Degrees offered: ME.d and Ph.D degrees in Adult and Continuing Education with specialization in: i. Literacy and Vocational Education ii. Community Development iii. Social Work Education iv. Industrial and Labour Education v. Communication Arts in Adult Education vi. Environmental Adult Education vii. Women Education viii. Cooperative Management Admission Requirements: (a) M.Ed degree (i) Candidates for M.Ed degree shall have acquired first degree in Adult Education or related fields from the University of Calabar or other recognized Universities. (ii) Candidates who have acquired first degrees in fields like Educational Management, Guidance/Counseling, Educational Administration/Planning, Physical and Health Education, Curriculum and Teaching, Nursing, Social Work, Community Health, Community Development etc. from the University of Calabar or other recognized universities. (iii) Candidates with degrees other than the above, but who possess in addition, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. (iv) Any other candidate whose qualification, competence and experience for the proposed course of study have been approved by the Senate of the University. (v) Candidates for Masters degree programmes must have a CGPA of 3.00/5 or 2.75/4. (b) (i) (ii) Ph.D degree Admission to Ph.D programmes in Adult and Continuing Education is open to candidates who have earned the M.Ed degree or its equivalent in Adult Education of the University of Calabar or other approved universities. Candidates who have earned M.Sc and M.Ed degrees in related fields and who in addition, have possessed the postgraduate diploma degree in education may be considered. (iii) Candidates in M Phil/Ph.D programme in Adult and Continuing Education that satisfy the Graduate School requirements for advancement into Ph.D may similarly be considered. (iii) Candidates for the Ph.D programme must in addition, have a CGPA of 4.00/5 or 3.00/4. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING The Department offers graduate programmes leading to the award of M.Ed and Ph.D degrees in Educational Administration and Planning; Administration and Supervision; Administration in Higher Education; Economics and Politics of Education.

17 17 1. vel credits including English Language and Mathematics or five TC II with merit passes including English Language and Mathematics with B.Ed, B.A or B.Sc in Education. The CGPA of 3.00/5 or 2.7/4 for Masters and 4.00/5 or 3.00/4 for Ph.D or 3.50/5 for MPhil/Ph.D is also required. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING A. MASTERS PROGRAMMES a) Sociology of Education b) Educational Psychology (i) General Educational Psychology (ii) Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation c) Guidance and Counselling B. Ph. D PROGRAMMES (i) Sociology of Education (ii) Educational Psychology with specialization in: a) Psychology of Development b) Social and Personality Development c) Psychology of Learning d) Research and Statistics e) Measurement and Evaluation (ii) Guidance and Counselling a) Career Counselling b) Pastoral Counselling c) Family Counselling DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATION The following programmes would be available in the 2014/2015 session: 1. M.Sc (Ed) Business Education with options in: a) Accounting education b) Management education c) Marketing education d) Office education Admission Requirements The following categories of candidates are eligible for admission on application: a) Holders of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc(Ed)) in Business Education of the University of Calabar or other accredited institutions recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar. b) Holders of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in related disciplines like accounting, business management, marketing, economics who in addition, obtained a minimum teaching qualification of PGDE/PGDTE, from accredited tertiary institutions. c) d) CGPA of 3.00/5 or 2.75/4 for Masters e) Candidates whose experience, competence and qualifications are relevant to the programme area. 2. M.Ed in Special Education with options in: a) Education of children with visual impairment b) Education of children with hearing impairment c) Education of children with speech disorders d) Education of children with learning disabilities e) Education of gifted and talented children f) Education of children with mental/cognitive disabilities. Admission Requirements

18 18 a) Admission to M.Ed degree in the various areas of special education is open to candidates with B.Ed and B.A.Ed with a minimum of second class lower division of the University of Calabar or other universities recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar. b) A good first degree honours in other disciplines outside education with a minimum of 2 nd class lower division plus Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education obtained at credit level. c) Third class honours degree in education plus Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education at credit level. d) Holders of HND in Special Education plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education at credit level. e) Candidates with a B.Ed degree in Special Education with a low CGPA can be admitted on successful completion of a Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education programme at credit level. f) Evidence that they met the matriculation requirements of the University of Calabar. Evidence of NYSC Discharge Certificate or Excemption/Exclusion Certificate is required. 3. Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education (PGDSPE) Admission Requirements Admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education is open to the following categories of students. a) Candidates who have Bachelor degrees with a minimum of second class (lower Division) of the University of Calabar or other universities recognized by the Senate of University of Calabar. b) Graduates of the University of Calabar or other universities who have 3 rd Class degree in Special Education, or other areas in Education. c) Graduates with Higher National Diploma (HND) in Special Education or other disciplines in education obtained at credit level in an institution recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar. d) Candidates with 3 rd Class degrees in areas other than Education may be considered after 3 years post-graduation in teaching experience with special needs children. DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 1. Post Graduate Diploma (PDL) 2. Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS) and 3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degrees in the following areas of specialization: i. Library Science ii. Archives and Records Management i. Information Science ii. Publishing and Book Trade iii. Digital Librarianship 1. Post Graduate Diploma (PDL) i. Graduates of University of Calabar or other universities approved by the Senate of the University of Calabar who have a Bachelor degree and whose CGPA is lower than the level approved for admission into Graduate Programmes of the University of Calabar (as contained in University of Calabar Graduate School Admissions Requirements). ii. Graduates of the University of Calabar or other approved universities who have at least 3 rd Class degree in Library and Information Science or other relevant areas. iii. HND in Library and Information Science and other relevant disciplines from an approved institution and whose CGPA is adequate as spelt out in the University of Calabar Graduate School Admissions Requirements. 2. Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS) ii. Graduates of University of Calabar or other universities approved by the Senate of the University of Calabar who have a Bachelor degree in Library and Information Science with a minimum of second Class Honours (Lower division). iii. Candidates with Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science and Post Graduate Diploma in any other relevant areas from a recognized university and who have passed with a CGPA not lower than the level approved by the Graduate School. iv. Candidates with degrees in other disciplines other than Library and Information Science with a CGPA not lower than 2.75/4 or 3.00/5 in addition to possessing Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science.

19 3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degrees i. degree in Library and Information Science or relevant area of proposed study from the University of Calabar or other universities recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4 or 4.00/5 or 60%. ii. Holders of M.Phil degree in related field; iii. The University of Calabar matriculation requirements must be satisfied. iv. In all cases, candidates may be expected to undergo a selection process involving tests and/or interviews. v. Successful completion of NYSC. DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND TEACHING The department offers graduate programmes leading to the award of M.Ed and Ph.D degrees in: Curriculum Studies, Social Studies Education, Elementary Education, Education Arts, Science Education, Education Social Science, Teacher Education, Environmental Education (M.Ed only). Other requirements for entry into the University of Calabar postgraduate programmes apply. In addition, candida and Mathematics or TC II at merit pass, including English Language and Mathematics with B.Ed, B.A or B.Sc in Education. The CGPA of 2.75/4 or 3.00/5 for Masters and 4.00/5 or 3.00/4 for Ph.D or 3.5/5 for MPhil/Ph.D is also required. To qualify for M.Ed in Environmental Education, applicants must have B.Ed in Environmental Education or PGDEE for those whose 1st degree is not in Environmental Education. 19 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION PREAMBLE In order to meet the ever increasing needs and developments in the field of Physical and Health Education, the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education offers advanced programmes leading to the award of post Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education [PGDPHE] as well as: MSc. Ed and Ph.D degrees in: [i] Administration and Organization of PHE and Sports; [ii] Sociology and Psychology of Sports; [iii] health Education, [iv] Exercise Physiology, [v] Recreation and Tourism [vi] Adapted Physical Education and Rehabilitation; [vii] Athletic Training, [viii] Curriculum and Instruction in PHE and [ix] Motor Learning. The essence is to produces height level manpower that would assume leadership positions in the various sectors and areas of Physical and Health Education. The programmes are designed with a great deal f flexible in order to meet the individual needs of students without sacrificing programme quality (both fulltime and part time) Objectives: (a) The post-graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education [PGDPHE] is designed to cater for numerous candidates who never passed through Physical and Health Education or any related programmes during their first degree programme, as well as those whose final CGPA fall short of entry requirements for the MSc. Ed programme.. (b) The MSc. Ed degree programme is designed to : (i) Provide opportunity for physical education graduate and others who plan for a career in (ii) the specialized area of Physical and Health Education at both Master and Ph.D levels. Provide needed personnel, to handle more efficiently and effectively the undergraduate programmes in Physical and Health Education in many Nigerian Universities, college of education and allied institutions. (iii) Provide academic research and practical training opportunities to the research worker in the various special areas of Physical and Health Education including sports, recreation, tourism, indigenous games and dances. (iv) Provide opportunities for specialization in specific areas in Physical and Health Education, recreation, sports and dance for academic excellence. (v) Degrees offered: Provide advance training opportunities administrators of sports and recreation programmes in the school systems, the Universities, sports councils, multinationals, recreation and tourism outfits, and other private establishments.

20 Msc. Ed and Ph.D degree in the PGDPHE, Recreation and Tourism with specialization in: a. Administration and organization of Sports and Physical Education b. Sociology and Psychology of Sports c. Health Education d. Physiology of Exercise e. Recreation and tourism f. Adapted Physical education and Rehabilitation g. Athletic training h. Curriculum and instruction in PHE i. Motor Learning. 20 Admission Requirements (A) PGDPHE Candidates for the PGDPHE Programme must have acquired (i)first degree (not less than 3 rd Class) in any course that is not related to Physical and Health Education programme (ii)first degree in Physical and Health Education programme with a CGPA that is lower than entry requirements for the MSc. Ed programme. (B) MSc. Ed. Degree (i)candidates for MSc. Ed degree shall have acquire first Degree in Physical and Health Education, university of Calabar or other recognized University with at least one year post qualification experience in teaching or in an educational agency. (ii)candidates who have acquired first degree in Nursing Science or environmental Education(PHE option) from the University of Calabar or other recognized universities with at least one year postqualification experience. (iii)candidates with degree in disciplines other than the above who posses, in addition, Postgraduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education (PGDPHE) or Advance Diploma in Sports Administration of Nigeria Institute for Sports (NIS); (iv)any other candidate whose qualification competence and experience for the proposed course of study have been approved by Senate. (C) The Ph.D Degree (i)admission to Ph.D programme in Physical and Health Education, is open to all candidates who have earned MSc. Ed or its equivalent in Physical and Health Education of the University of Calabar or other approved Universities. (ii)candidates who have earned Masters degree in Public Health, Special Education, or any other relevant course from the University of Calabar or other recognized Universities. These category of candidates who do not have Physical and Health Education background shall be made to pass through the M Phil /Ph.D programme of the University of Calabar. (iii) Candidates in M Phil /Ph.D programme In Physical and Health Education programme that satisfy the Graduate School requirements for advancement into Ph.D programme may similarly be considered. N B: G C E Ordinary level papers or their equivalents required for admission into the first degree programme in this University shall equally be used in the determination of the suitability of each candidate for admission into these programmes. FACULTY OF LAW Programmes leading to the award of LL.M, Ph.D in Law are available

21 21 : LL.M degree admission i. A good LL.B Degree ii. CGPA of 2.75/5 or 2.50/4 iii. Certificate of Call to Bar iv. NYSC Discharge or Exemption certificate Ph.D Degree Admission i. A good LL.M ii. LL.M academic transcript with CGPA of 3.00/4 or 4.00/5 iii. Certificate of Call to Bar iv. NYSC Discharge or Exemption certificate FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE Programmes leading to M.Sc and Ph.D in Finance are available in this Department 1. ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR M.SC FINANCE (a) B.Sc holders in Banking and Finance, Economics and Accounting who pass with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point grading system or 2.75 on a 4-point grading system from the University of Calabar or any other University recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar. (b) Candidates must have five credit passes at one or two sittings including English Language, Mathematics and Economics or commerce at the ordinary level, as basic requirement. (c) de test or screening exercise and oral interview. (d) Reference letter from Head of Department or lecturer from former institution. 2. ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR PH.D FINANCE Without prejudice to the general requirement for graduate admission, candidates for Ph.D must satisfy the following conditions: 1. M.Sc Degree in Banking & Finance from a University recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar PGDM, HND, Third Class and Pass in the first degree or degrees in non-cognate Banking & Finance or closely-related areas are NOT acceptable for admission. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 1. ENTRY/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (PGDM) (a) A University degree with a minimum of third class or HND with a minimum of lower credit pass in Management Sciences related discipline or a minimum of 2 nd class lower in any other discipline. (b) Candidate must have a minimum of three years managerial/administrative experience. (c) Reference letter from Head of Department or lecturer from former institution (d) Candidates must have five credit passes at one or two sittings including English, Mathematics and Economics or Commerce at the ordinary level, as basic requirement. (e) test or screening exercise and oral interview. 2. ENTRY/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) (a) Candidates with B second class lower division with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5.00 point scale or 2.75 on a 4.00 point scale.

22 22 (b) Holders of HND with a minimum of lower credit pass and/or professional qualification in administration disciplines with relevant post-graduate diploma from a recognized University with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5.00 point scale or 2.75 on a 4.00 point scale. (c) Candidates must have five credit passes at one or two sittings including English, Mathematics and Economics or Commerce at the ordinary level, as basic requirement. (d) Candidates must have minimum of one year managerial/administrative experience. (e) Reference letter from Head of Department or lecturer from former institution. (f) test or screening exercise. 3. ENTRY/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR M.SC DEGREE PROGRAMME IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (a) B.Sc. degree in Business Management or closely related management sciences discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5.00 point scale or 2.75 on a 4.00 point scale from a University recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar. (b) rch Project. (c) Reference letter from Head of Department or lecturer from former institution. (d) Candidates with Third class and Pass in the first degree are not eligible for admission (e) Candidates must have five credit passes at one or two sittings including English Language, Mathematics and Economics or Commerce at the ordinary level, as basic requirement. (f) Candidates with MBA degree may be considered for admission provided such candidates fulfill the departmental requirements as stated above. (g) test or screening exercise and oral interview. 4. ENTRY/ ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR Ph.D. IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Without prejudice to the general requirements for graduate admission, candidates for Ph.D. must satisfy the following conditions: (a) M.Sc. degree in Business Management or closely related management sciences discipline from a University recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar with a minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5.00 point scale or 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale. (b) the Masters research thesis. (c) Candidates with Third class and Pass in the first degree are not eligible for admission. (d) Candidates must have five credit passes at one or two sittings including English Language, Mathematics and Economics or Commerce at ordinary level as basic requirement. (e) aptitude test or screening exercise and oral interview.

23 DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING Programmes leading to M.Sc and Ph.D Degrees are available in the Department of Marketing. 1. Entry/Admission Requirement for M.Sc Degree Programme in Marketing (a) B.Sc Degree in Marketing or clearly related area with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5.00 point scale or 2.75 on a 4.00 scale from a university recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar (b) (c) Reference letter from former Head of Department or Lecturer. HND with PGD in Marketing from renowned institutions are qualified for admission. (d) Candidates must have 5 credit passes at one or two sittings including English, Mathematics and Economics or Commerce at the ordinary level, as basic requirement. (e) test or screening exercise and oral interview. 2. Entry/Admission Requirement for Ph.D in Marketing Entry into the PhD programme shall be on competitive basis. The following are criteria for admission of student to the programme: (a) M.Sc Degree in Marketing with CGPA not lower than 4.00 in 5.00 and 3.50 in 4.00 point scale grading systems respectively from a University recognized by the Senate of University of Calabar. (b) (c) Third Class and Pass Grade in the first degree or degrees in non-cognate Marketing or closely-related areas are NOT acceptable for admission. (d) Candidates must have 5 credit passes at one or two sittings including English, Mathematics and Economics and Commerce at the ordinary level, as basic requirement. (e) test or screening exercise and oral interview. 23 DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING The Department of Accounting runs a programme leading to the award of M.Sc and Ph.D degrees in Accounting. 1. Entry/Admission Requirement for M.Sc programme of Accounting (a) sitting which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics or Commerce. (b) from other Universities recognized by the Senate, passed with a minimum of Second Class Degree (Upper Division). (c) Candidates with Second Class degree (Lower Division) must have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point grading system or 2.75 on a 4-point grading system. (d) HND Accounting and Professional certificate in Accounting are NOT accepted for admission into the M.Sc programme of the Department. (e) Candidates are expected to attain an acceptable level of performance at the written and oral screening tests. (f) Candidates are expected to exhibit a satisfactory level of knowledge and understanding of the Concept Note contained in their application forms, during the oral test.

24 24 2. Entry/Admission Requirement for Ph.D in Accounting (a) M.Sc degree in Accounting with a CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point grading system or 3.50 on a 4- point scale from a university recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar.. (b) (c) Third class and pass in the first degree or degrees in non-cognate Accounting or closelyrelated areas are NOT accepted for admission. (d) passes at not more than two sitting which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics or Commerce.. FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE Master of Science (M.Sc) programme in Clinical Epidemiology and Disease Control Successful completion of NYSC 3. Participation in written and oral interview in the Graduate School Qualifying Examination. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Our graduate programmes include the following: PGD in Geography and Environmental Science. M.Sc, MPhil/Ph.D and Ph.D programmes are available in the following areas of specialization (a) Urban and Development Planning (b) Regional/Rural Development Planning (c) Land Resource Evaluation and Planning (d) Population, Environment and Development (e) Climate and Society (f) Hydrology and Water Resources (g) Geomorphology (h) Transportation and Industrial Studies (i) Biogeography and Biodiversity Conservation (j) Agriculture and Forest Resource Conservation (k) Geography of Forest Ecology and Management (l) Ecotourism and Recreation Planning (i) Postgraduate Diploma in Geography and Environmental Science Those eligible to apply for this programme include: (a) Graduates with B.A/B.Sc degrees in Humanities, other Social Sciences, Agriculture, Forestry, Biological Sciences, Management Sciences and the Natural Science. (b) HND holders in any relevant discipline with a minimum of lower credit pass (c) Graduates of Geography/Environmental Science with CGPA less than 2.75 in 4-point grading system or 3.00 in a 5-point grading system. (ii) (i) M.Sc Degree Admission to the programme is open to candidates with B.Sc. or B.A degree in Geography and Environmental Science (with CGPA of 3.00/5 or 2.75/4) from the University of Calabar or other Universities recognized by Senate. Graduates with the above qualifications in related disciplines in the Faculty of Social Sciences (e.g. Economics, Sociology, Social Anthropology, Environmental Science), Faculty of Environmental Design (e.g. Land Surveying, Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Cartography), the Faculty of Science (Biology, Zoology, Botany, Ecology, Geology, Microbiology), the Faculty of Education (e.g. Education Geography, Environmental Education), and Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry may be accepted for direct admission into the M.Sc. Programme with the approval of Senate. Other fields outside the foregoing are expected to undergo a Post-graduate Diploma (PDG) in Geography and Environmental Science before proceeding to the M.Sc programme.

25 (iii) Ph.D Degree 25 Holders of Masters degree (M.sc., M.A.) in Geography and Environmental Planning and Management in recognized Universities will be eligible for admission. Candidates must have CGPA of 3.00/4 or 4.00/5. (iv) MPhil/PhD option Note: Candidates with M.Sc. in related fields such as Environmental Science, Land Survey, Urban and Regional Planning, Cartography, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Ecology, Geology, Soil Science, Forestry, etc, will be eligible for admission into the MPhill/Ph.D programme. Also, candidates with CGPA of below 60% (B grade aggregate) but not below 55% could apply include credit in Mathematics and English DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS Without prejudice to the general requirements spelt out in the Graduate School regulations for admission; the Department of Economics offers higher degree programmes leading to Post Graduate Diploma, Masters, and M.Phil/Ph.D. Interested candidates must have 5 credit passes at O/L including English Language, Mathematics and Economics and in addition satisfy the following requirements: a. PGD PROGRAMME - Candidates must have five credit passes including Economics, Mathematics and - rd class from any approved University. - Candidates with HND in a related discipline of not less than upper credit. b. M.Sc. PROGRAMME - Candidates must have five credit passes including Economics, Mathematics, English Language. - of 3.00 on a five point scale. - Candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma degree from approved awarding institutions with not less than an upper credit. c. M.PHIL/Ph.D PROGRAMME - Possess the university minimum requirement for B.Sc degree in Economics. - Applicants must be holders of a M.Sc degree in Economics, with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 2.75 on a 4-point scale from any recognized university. - Submit a satisfactory statement of intended area of research. d. Ph.D PROGRAMME - Possess the University minimum requirement for B.Sc degree in Economics - Possess M.Sc degree in Economics, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4-point scale or 4.00 on a 5-point scale from any recognized University - Submit a satisfactory statement of intended area of research. Note: Related discipline refers to the following: - Social Sciences - Mathematics/Statistics - Engineering/Computer Science DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE M.Sc, and PhD Programmes are available in the following areas of specialization: (a) International Relations and Strategic Studies (b) Political Economy and Development Studies : M.Sc Programme B.Sc or B.A in Political Science, International Relations, Political Economy, Public Administration (Second Class Lower) may be considered. Graduates with the above qualifications in related

26 26 disciplines in the Faculty of Social Sciences discipline or Law, History or Philosophy may be accepted for direct admission into the M.Sc Programme must have not lower than 3.00 on a 5.00 point scale or 2.75 on a 4.00 point scale. MPhil/Ph.D Programme: A Graduate who has obtained a higher degree of the University of Calabar or any other recognized university will be admitted into the MPhil/Ph.D category in the first instance. Applicants must be holders of the Master Degree in Political Science, International Relations, and Political Economy, with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 2.75 on a 4-point scale. Ph.D Programme A Graduate who has obtained a higher degree of the University of Calabar or any other recognized university will be admitted into the MPhil/Ph.D category in the first instance. Applicants must be holders of the Master Degree in Political Science, International Relations, and Political Economy, with a minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION The Department of Public Administration offers the following programmes: a. MPA, Master in Public Administration (CES) b. M.Sc, Master in Public Administration (NUC) c. MPhil/Ph.D d. Ph.D, Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration (NUC) : a. MPA (CES) Admission requirements and credit load: i. Students admitted to the programme will be holders of good first degree from recognized universities. ii. Holders of degrees in discipline other than Public Administration would be required to take and pass three (3) 300 and 400 level courses in the Department of Public Administration. These courses will not count for credit toward MPA degree. iii. To qualify for the award of MPA degree, a candidate must successfully complete 30 credit hours of the 500 level courses. Admission into MPA thesis after entering Non-thesis programme: Category A: A candidate who is interested in writing thesis after admission into non-thesis programmes will need to fulfill the following requirements: i. A candidate with a minimum of second Class Upper (2:1) degree certificate may be allowed at the discretion of the Departmental Graduate Board of Public Administration subject to: (a) Taking extra core courses required for thesis writing candidates, including POS 5551 Advanced Quantitative Political Research Methods, and others as may be required in the context of the students background. Category B: Candidates with a minimum of second class lower (2:2) at the point of entry will have to complete his/her MPA programme before applying fresh for thesis writing. The student will need to take additional courses as may be prescribed by the Department. Courses in which the candidates scores B and above in the MPA non-thesis programme may be waived by the Department after due consideration. Category C: A candidate intending to write at the on-set should apply straight for the M.Phil programme. b. M.Sc Public Administration Degree

27 27 A good B.Sc or B.A degree in Public Administration, Political Science with (Second Class Lower) may be considered. However, Graduates in related disciplines especially in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Law, History and International Studies, Management Sciences or Philosophy may be accepted for direct admission into the M.Sc programmes, only if they poses CGPA of 3.00 on 5.00 point scale and 2.75 on 4.00 point scale. c. MPhil/Ph.D Public Administration Degree Candidates whose CGPA is between 2.75 and 2.99 for 4 point grading system and between 3.00 and 3.99 for 5 point grading system or less than 60% may apply for the MPhil/Ph.D. d. Ph.D Public Administration Degree Graduate with higher degrees of the University of Calabar (i.e M.Sc) or their equivalents from other Universities are qualified for admission if the general requirements of the graduate school are met. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY Programmes leading to M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D and Ph.D are available in the following areas of specialization: (a) Industrial Sociology (b) Development Sociology (c) Medical Sociology (d) Demography (e) Social Anthropology (f) Criminology : Holders of a good first degree in Sociology/Anthropology from any recognized University with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 on 4.00 or 3.00 on a 5- - point scale or 4.00 on a 5-point scale for Ph.D programmes are eligible. In addition, candidates must possess at least 5 credits in one or two sittings in relevant arts or Social Science subjects, and at least a pass (P7 or P8) in Mathematics. FACULTY OF SCIENCE Programmes are available in the following areas: DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY Programmes leading to the award of M.Sc, M.Phil/P.hD in the following areas: 1. Phytopathology 2. Plant Physiology/Plant Biochemistry 3. Plant Ecology 4. Plant Virology 5. Plant Taxonomy 6. Ethnobotany ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR M.Sc PROGRAMME: As contained in NUC benchmark and particularly; (a) Candidates with B.Sc degrees with a CGPA of not lower than 3.0/5.0 (b) Candidates with at least a third class degree or HND or University PGD with CGPA and 3.0/5.0 FOR THE Ph.D PROGRAMME: As contained in the NUC benchmark and particularly, must satisfy the following condition: (a) Candidates with B.Sc degrees with a CGPA not lower than 3.0/5.0 (b) Candidates must have M.Sc degree in relevant areas with a CGPA of 4.0/5.0 and thesis score not lower than 60% (B) (c) Candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making and problems solving potentials.

28 28 DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS & BIOTECHNOLOGY POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR 2014/2015 ACADEMIC SESSION The Department of Genetics and Biotechnology runs the, M.Sc, MPhil/Ph.D, and Ph.D degree programmes in the following areas: 1) M.Sc, MPhil/Ph.D and Ph.D in Plant Biotechnology 2) M.Sc, MPhil/Ph.D and Ph.D in Plant Genetics and Breeding 3) M.Sc, MPhil/Ph.D and Ph.D in Animal Genetics and Breeding 4) M.Sc, MPhil/Ph.D and Ph.D in Animal Genetics and Toxicology 5) M.Sc, MPhil/Ph.D and Ph.D in Human Genetics 6) M.Sc, MPhil/Ph.D and Ph.D in Environmental Biotechnology : M.Sc Degree Applicants must possess B.Sc degrees in Genetics and Biotechnology, Zoology and Environmental Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Botany, Microbiology and Animal Physiology with a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point grading system or 2.75 on a 4 point-scale. Holders of PGDs in the above areas including Environmental Education and Medical Microbiology and Parasitology with CGPAs not lower than 3.00/5 are also eligible to apply. M.Phil/Ph.D Degree: a) B.Sc degree with a CGPA not lower than 3.0/5 or 2.75/4 b) M.Sc degree in relevant area with a CGPA of 3.75 and thesis score not lower than 60% (B). Ph.D degree: a) B.Sc degree with a CGPA not lower than 3.00/5 or 2.75/4 b) M.Sc degree in relevant area with a CGPA of 4.00/5 and thesis score not lower than 60% (B). c) Candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making and problem solving potentials. DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY A. Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Geology (PGDAG) The following are five (5) areas of specialization in which the diploma certificate may be obtained: 1. Applied Micropaleontology 2. Basin Analysis 3. Environmental Geology/Pollution Studies 4. Groundwater Resources Engineering 5. Mineral Exploration Applicants sho and Chemistry together with any of the underlisted qualifications: (i) B.Sc (Hons) degree of Geology, Marine Geology, Chemistry, Biology and Physics (ii) B.Eng/B.Tech in civil engineering or Petroleum Engineering. Duration of Programme All full-time candidates for the PGDAG programme shall pursue their studies for not less than twelve (12) calendar months. Credit Requirements Candidates shall be required to complete and pass a total of thirty-six (36) credit units, of which 30 shall be in course work and six (6) in research project. B. M.Sc, MPhil/Ph.D and Ph.D programmes The major areas and fields of specialization are: 1. Mineralogy/Petrology

29 29 Igneous Petrology Metamorphic Petrology Mineralogy Rock Resources/Mining Geology Special combinations (Petrology/Structural Geology; Petrology/Mineralogy; Petrology/Geochemistry) 2. Structural Geology/Tectonics Structural Geology/Global Tectonics Structural Geology/Mineral Exploration Structural Geology/Geophysics 3. Mineral Resources (Geochemistry/Geophysics Option) Economic Geology Applied Geochemistry Mineral Exploration (Geochemistry or Geophysics option) 4. Petroleum Geology Petroleum Geochemistry Sedimentology Stratigraphy Petroleum Geology (Sedimentology/Structural Geology; Sedimentology/Stratigraphy) 5. Petroleum Geophysics 6. Palaeontology/Micropalaeontology Palaeontology Micropalaeontology Palynology 7. Hydrogeology/Geotechnical Engineering Hydrogeology Geotechnical Engineering 8. Environmental Geosciences Environmental Geochemistry Environmental Geophysics Environmental Hydrogeology Applicants seeking for admission in any programme in Geology Department should have at least an are as given below: a) M.Sc Degree Applicants should have B.Sc (Hons) degree in Geology or Marine Geology with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75/4 or 3.00/5. Holders of Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Geology (PGDAG) of the University of Calabar with a CGPA of not less than 2.75/4 or 3.00/5 are also eligible to apply. b) MPhil/Ph.D Degree Applicants should have an M.Sc degree in the areas listed above with a Cumulative Grade Point Average that is not up to 4.00/5 or 3.00/4 but more than or equal to 3.50/5 or 2.75/4. In addition each candidate should have secured the consent of potential relevant supervisors. c) Ph.D Degree

30 30 Applicants should have an M.Sc degree in the areas listed above with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 4.00/5 or 3.00/4. In addition, each applicant should have secured the consent of potential relevant supervisors. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE 1. (a) PGD in Statistics (b) B.Sc in Statistics (c) Ph.D in Statistics 2. (a) PGD in Mathematics (b) B.Sc in Mathematics (c) Ph.D in Mathematics 3. (a) PGD in Computer Science (b) B.Sc in Computer Science (c) Ph.D in Computer Science B. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: i. relevant areas or related disciplines in Mathematics or Statistics or Computer Science. ii. Degree with CGPA of 2.75/4 or 3.50/5 in the relevant areas or related disciplines in Mathematics or Statistics or Computer Science. iii. Candidates for M.Sc programmes must hold at least a second class B.Sc Degree (or equivalent) with CGPA of 2.75/4 or 3.00/5 in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related subjects. iv. Candidates with HND in relevant areas or those who have not met the requirement for M.Sc programme but have a CGPA of 1.60 may be considered for the Post Graduate Diploma in Mathematics or Statistics or Computer Science. DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY i) M.Sc, MPhil/Ph.D and Ph.D in Environmental Microbiology ii) M.Sc and Ph.D in Food and Industrial Microbiology iii) M.Sc and Ph.D in Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology iv) M.Sc and Ph.D in Pathogenic and Public Health Microbiology v) Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Microbiology Candidates seeking admission into the M.Sc. degree programmes must hold a B.Sc honors degree with a second class (lower) degree in Microbiology and CGPA of 3.00 and above on a 5-point scale or CGPA 2.6 on a 4-point scale. Candidates seeking admission into the Ph.D programme must hold an M.Sc. with CGPA of 3.00 on a 4-point scale or 3.75 on a 5-point scale. Candidates seeking admission into the PGD programme MUST hold a B.Sc 2 nd class honours lower division degree in Microbiology or its equivalent with a CGPA of at least 2.40 on a 5-point scale or 1.60 on a 4-point scale. HND and third class degree holders are not acceptable. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Programmes leading to postgraduate diploma in Physics, M.Sc and Ph.D are available in the following areas of specialization: A. THE PROGRAMMES: i. Atmospheric Physics/Meteorology ii. Applied/Exploration Geophysics - Petrophysics/Reserviour Geophysics - Basin/Crustal analysis - Computational Geophysics/software development - Hydrogeophysics - Environmental/Engineering Geophysics - Geo electromagnetic methods iii. Engineering Physics

31 - Telecommunication - Acoustics - Materials Science - Electronics iv. Nuclear Physics - Theoretical - Applied v. Solid State Physics 31 B. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS i. Ph.D and MPhil programmes Candidates should have an M.Sc degree in his area of interest with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.00/5 or 3.00/4. Candidates with CGPA less than 4.00/5 or 3.00/4 but not below 3.75/5 or 2.85/4 may be considered for the MPhil programme. ii. M.Sc. Programmes All applicants should have a minimum of second class B.Sc. degree in Physics, Geophysics, Electronics and any other relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 /5 or 2.75/4. Candidates with Post Graduate Diploma in Physics (PGDP) of the University of Calabar or other related fields with CGPA of 3.00/5 or 2.75/4 may be considered for admission. iii. Post Graduate Diploma programmes Candidate must have a minimum CGPA of 1.60 or better in related field. iv. In addition to the specified requirements for each programme, all candidates must possess a mi any other two science subjects. DEPARTMENT OF PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY The department offers the following programmes: a) PGD: CGPA of 1.6/5 or HND with minimum of lower credit b) M.Sc: B.Sc in Chemistry or related discipline with CGPA of 3/5 or 2.75/4 c) MPhil/Ph.D: M.Sc in Chemistry with CGPA of 3.5/5 d) Ph.D: M.Sc in chemistry with CGPA of 4/5 or ¾ a) Candidates seeking admission into any postgraduate programme in Chemistry must pass b) Candidates seeking admission into the Post Graduate Diploma programme in Chemistry must have a B.Sc degree in Chemistry with CGPA not below HND Upper Credit. Candidates with B.Sc Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or Marine Chemistry are eligible to apply. c) Candidates seeking admission into M.Sc/Ph.D programmes must have B.Sc degree in Chemistry or related academic disciplines with CGPA not below 2.75/4 or 3.00/5 for M.Sc and Candidates with Post Graduate Diploma in Chemistry are eligible to apply for M.Sc programmes. DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY The Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology has the following programmes: 1. M.Sc and Ph.D degrees a. Fisheries and Aquaculture b. Ecology & Environmental Biology c. Environmental Pollution and Toxicology d. Animal and Environmental Physiology e. Parasitology f. Entomology 2. Postgraduate Diplomas a. Wildlife ecology and Conservation

32 32 b. Aquatic Environmental Management c. Animal and Environmental Physiology d. Parasitology e. Entomology and Pest Management f. Environmental Pollution and Toxicology Entry Requirement: M.Sc Degree: Applicants must possess B.Sc degrees in Zoology and Environmental Biology, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Genetics & Biotechnology and Animal Physiology with a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point grading system or 2.75 on a 4-point scale. Holders of PGDs in the above areas including Environmental Education and Medical Microbiology & Parasitology with CGPAs not lower than 3.00 are also eligible to apply. MPhil/Ph.D Masters degree holders in the areas listed above (i.e. 1a-1f) with CGPA not upto 4.00/5 and 3.00/4 but more than or equal to 3.00/5 or 2.75/4 are qualified to apply. Ph.D Degree Candidates who have the entry qualifications for the M.Sc Degree in the areas listed above. In addition, holders of M.Sc (with thesis) of the University of Calabar or any other institution recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar in relevant disciplines may apply. PGD irement for admission into the University of Calabar, candidates for PGD admission must have: i. NIST Final Certificate or equivalent (at credit level or above) ii. B.Sc 2 nd Class honours in any related science discipline (e.g. Biology) iii. Pass degree, 3 rd class honours degree or 2 nd class honours degree with a low CGPA in Zoology and Environmental Biology or any related science discipline. INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION 1. Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) : 1. At least a first degree in any discipline with a CGPA not below 1.60/5.00 or 1.30/ Higher National Diploma (HND) not below lower credit from an Institution recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar. 2. Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Education (PGDEE). : 1. At least a first degree in any discipline with a CGPA not below 1.60/5.00 or 1.30/ Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence not below lower credit from an institution recognized by the University of Calabar Senate. INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY 1. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Fisheries and Aquaculture Post Graduate Diploma in Fisheries and Aquaculture is a one-academic session programme. Eligible candidates include B.Sc degree holders in Zoology, Biology, Agriculture, Fisheries or Aquaculture. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Fisheries and Aquaculture and relevant sciences who have two years post qualification experience are also eligible for admission. ing English and Mathematics and a CGPA of 1.60 and above in a B.Sc degree as stipulated above. 2. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Integrated Coastal Zone Management

33 33 Post Graduate Diploma in Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is a two-semester (one a sciences, environmental science, geography and engineering; and for holders of Higher National Diploma in similar areas as stated above with at least 2 years post-qualification cognate experience. CGPA of not less than 1.60 in a B.Sc degree as stipulated above. 3. Department: Biological Oceanography Unit Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) In Marine Ecology, Toxicology and Pollution Studies Post Graduate Diploma in Marine ecology, Toxicology and Pollution Studies, is a two-semester (one academic session) Programme. Eligible candidates include holders of Bachelor degree in Science, Environmental Science, Engineering and related sciences. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) of not less than a merit are also eligible. Mathematics, and a graduating cumulative point (CGPA) of not less than 1.5 on a 5-point grading system and 1.0 on a 4-point grading system.holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) of not less than a merit are also eligible. Duration: 2 semesters (One academic year). INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION (IPPA) 1. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA) a. Bachelors Degree in any discipline (minimum of Third Class); b. Higher degree in any discipline c. HND in any discipline (minimum of Merit pass) Duration of Programme: 12 months 2. Masters in Policy and Administrative Studies (MPAS) (Non-Thesis) a. Bachelor degree (minimum of Second Class Lower) in: i) Policy and Administrative Studies (PAS) ii) Public Administration iii) Social Sciences (b) Higher degree in related disciplines (c) Bachelor/Higher degrees in unrelated discipline, in addition to PGDPA (d) HND in any discipline in addition to PGDPA (e) Duration of programme: 18 th Months 3. M.Sc in Policy and Administrative Studies (Thesis is mandatory) As in 2(a), (b), (c) and (d) above. A Duration of programme: 24 months HELP DESK/ENQUIRY: ADMISSION / AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES: , , ISSUES WITH ONLINE FORMS: , , , , Dr. (Mrs.) H.B.Oboho Deputy Registrar/Academic Secretary