Apply for Master’s & PhD Programmes in Healthcare at UNIABUJA
University of Abuja (UIABUJA) has opened applications for 2024/2025 postgraduate and professional diploma programmes in health sciences. The programmes cover nursing, midwifery, public health, and allied health. Read below for full details.
University of Abuja (UIABUJA) is inviting applications for 2024/2025 postgraduate and professional diploma programmes.
These programmes are available at the Centre for Health Systems Support and Development, under the Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences.
Available Programmes
Professional Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in NursingNursing Informatics
Oncology Nursing
Nuclear Nursing
Sports Nursing
Orthopaedics Nursing
Nursing Jurisprudence
Forensic Nursing
Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Nursing
Geriatrics and Gerontology Nursing
Mental Health & Psychiatry Nursing
School Health Nursing
Nephrology Nursing
Occupational Health & Safety Nursing
Professional Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in MidwiferyClinical Midwifery
Community Midwifery
Midwifery Education and Research
Professional Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in Community HealthCommunity Health
Professional Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in Public HealthHealth Administration and Management
Health Policy
Health Economics
Health Promotion
Global Health Diplomacy
Health Ethics and Professionalism
Health Informatics
Statistics
Epidemiology
General Public Health
Health Systems Leadership
MPH Mental Health/Behavioural Science
Environmental Health
Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety and Risk Management
Professional Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in Allied HealthInfectious Diseases and Vaccinology
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Diagnostic Virology and Cell Culture
Medical Laboratory Reagent Production
Medical Laboratory Instrumentation
Quality Management System
Supply Chain Management and Health Commodities
Basic Admission RequirementsFive O/Level credit passes, including English, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry.
Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Lower (2:2) in Allied Health Sciences, Biological Science, or Biomedical Sciences (e.g., Microbiology, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing).
Upper credit pass in a relevant Postgraduate Diploma may be considered.
Nursing programmes require a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Candidates applying for Master’s in Public Health must select an area of concentration.
Programme DurationDoctoral (Full-time) – Minimum 36 months, maximum 72 months.
Doctoral (Part-time) – Minimum 60 months, maximum 96 months.
Master’s (Full-time) – Minimum 21 months, maximum 30 months.
Master’s in Community Health (Full-time) – Minimum 12 months, maximum 18 months.
Part-time Master’s – Minimum 21 months, maximum 24 months.
Postgraduate Diploma (Full-time) – Minimum 12 months, maximum 18 months.
Postgraduate Diploma ProgrammesPublic Health (PGD.PH)
Nursing (PGDN)
Forensic Nursing
Nursing Jurisprudence
Environmental Health Science (PGD.EHS)
Admission CriteriaFive O/Level credit passes, including English, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry.
Bachelor’s degree with Third Class or HND in Allied Health Sciences, Biological Science, or Biomedical Sciences.
PGD Nursing requires an HND in Nursing with registration from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Professional Diploma in Care-Giving
This programme is for individuals working or intending to work in caregiving and healthcare sectors, including:Old people’s homes
Correctional services
Juvenile homes
Hospitals and outpatient clinics
Rehabilitation centres
Hospices
Disability services
Special schools
Vocational training centres
Admission RequirementsHND/Bachelor/Master’s/PhD Degree in any field.
Professional Certificate in a health-related area.
Mature candidates (25 years and above) with five O’Level credits and at least three years of work experience.
Application Fee and DeadlineApplication Fee – ₦30,000 (non-refundable).
Payment Method – Through REMITA on the University of Abuja Integrated Portal at 👉 University of Abuja Portal.
Programme Duration – Six months (two semesters).
Course Facilitation – 50% virtual, 50% physical.
Examination Modes – Virtual and physical.
Application Deadline – Tuesday, 30th April 2025.
For Enquiries, Call/WhatsApp – 08033708027.
