MPhil Nursing Science at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements a. PhD Candidates must possess a good Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.Sc. Nursing/ B.N.Sc) degree and a good M. Sc. degree in Nursing or Master’s degree in related disciplines from Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognized university. b. Candidates with master’s degrees in related disciplines shall be admitted into the M Phil/PhD Nursing Science programme during which the candidate must register and pass all the M.Sc. Nursing courses as required. To continue with the PhD on completion of the course work, such candidate must obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5 point scale. c. Candidates who have successfully converted from M.Phil./ Ph.D. in Nursing programme. Transfer From M.Phil. To Ph.D. A Candidate who has been registered for the degree of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) programme for not less two semesters and who, in the course of his work, has shown exceptional ability may be transferred as candidate to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programme subject to the following conditions: (i) That he/she has completed the coursework requirements for the M.Phil. degree with a weighted average grade of not less than (3.5CGPA) (ii) That he/she completes and defends a Thesis. Areas of specialization: Medical/Surgical Health/Nursing Mental Psychiatric/ Health/Nursing Community Health Nursing Maternal and Child Health Nursing Nursing Education Nursing Administration All applicants must be registerable by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Course Work Requirements This will be tailored to the academic status /deficiencies of each candidate.