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 Nursing

• Nursing 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 Midwifery

• Clinical Midwifery
• Community Midwifery
• Midwifery Education and Research

Professional Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in Community Health

• Community Health

Professional Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in Public Health

• Health 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 Health

• Infectious 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 Requirements

• Five 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 Duration

• Doctoral (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 Programmes

• Public Health (PGD.PH)
• Nursing (PGDN)
• Forensic Nursing
• Nursing Jurisprudence
• Environmental Health Science (PGD.EHS)

Admission Criteria

• Five 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 Requirements

• HND/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 Deadline

• Application 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.