The authorities of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) invites suitably qualified candidates for admission into their graduate programmes that lead to the award of Post Graduate Diploma, Masters, MPhil and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees for the 2014/2015 academic session.
UNICAL Postgraduate Admission Requirements
1. UNICAL Postgraduate General Requirements
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.Dprogramme, 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.Dprogrammes..
Note: Filling of forms – Surname first, First name next, Middle name lastAll 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, LL.M, Ph.D, MPhil/Ph.D, PGDE, PGDEE, PGDPA, PGDM, PGD, etc.
2. Special Requirements for MPhil/Ph.D
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.3. 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 half page maximum for masters programme. 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 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
4. 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 deadline indicated below.Available UNICAL Postgraduate Programmes
Programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, MPhil/Ph.D and Ph.D degrees are available in the underlisted Departments.- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences: Community Medicine (M.Sc Clinical Epidemiology and disease Control)
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Institute of Oceanography
- Institute of Education
- Institute of Public Policy and Administration
UNICAL Postgraduate Programmes Mode of Application
Interested candidates are to first check the prospectus for the complete description of available courses. click here to access the prospectus for the complete description of available courses for 2014/2015 academic yearThereafter, candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of N15, 000.00 at any branch of the under-listed banks nationwide. A printout will be issued at the bank with a unique PIN. 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 uncial 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 N15,000.00 and obtain the payment slip
5. Go online to www.unicalpg.org
6. Log on with the generated pin on the payment slip to fill the Post Graduate form
UNICAL Postgraduate Programmes Application Deadline, Screening Schedule
The website for admission application will be shut down on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014.The Admission screening exercise will take place on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 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).
Help Desk/ Enquiry
Admission/Available Programmes:
08033380315, 08064355991, 08098768836, 08033929339
Issues with online forms:
07056693127, 08035191335, 07056693126 , 08098957263, 08054165689
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