University in Nigeria
Aba, Abia State
University profile
Rhema University is a private Christian university founded by Living Word Ministries under the leadership of Brother Emma Okorie, with its address at 153 Aba-Owerri Road, Abayi, Aba, Abia State. The name 'Rhema' means 'the active word or the living word'. Its motto is 'equipping humanity for excellence', its vision is to train, nurture and equip men and women in the fear of God for excellence in all areas of life, and its core values are fear of God, integrity, discipline, respect, entrepreneurship and academic excellence. The university colours are orange and navy blue.
Academic work is organised in three colleges. The College of Basic and Applied Sciences has departments of Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences. The College of Management and Social Sciences has Management Science and Social Science departments. The College of Medicine and Health Sciences comprises the Faculties of Health Science, Basic Clinical Science, Basic Medical Science and Clinical Medicine, with departments including Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Haematology, Chemical Pathology and Community Medicine. The college uses the Rhema University Teaching Hospital for clinical training and research.
Undergraduate programmes include Accounting, Banking and Finance, Biochemistry, Chemistry (Pure/Applied), Computer Science, Economics, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Marketing, Mass Communication, Medical Laboratory Science, Medicine and Surgery (MB.BS), Microbiology, Nursing Science and Political Science. The Computer Science department is also accredited for Physics/Electronics and Statistics. Mass Communication students train with Rhema FM 93.3 radio and a television studio. The School of Postgraduate Studies offers PGD, M.Sc. and PhD programmes, the School of Basic Studies runs a one-year IJMB Advanced Level programme, and the School of Continuing Education runs part-time and HND conversion programmes.
The Student Affairs department runs orientation for new students, introduces them to the university's entrepreneurship programme, and works with a Guidance and Counselling Unit. Students are expected to live in the hostels, which are run by a hall management team of Hall Master or Mistress, hall supervisor and elected student members; rooms are en suite and shared by two to six students, with private rooms available at extra cost. Student life also includes athletics and recreation, student organisations, minimarts, Rhema 93.3 FM and Rhema Television.
The Rhema University Library offers print and electronic collections, a medical college library, a postgraduate library and an e-library with more than 50 public-access computers and free Wi-Fi. All courses are accredited by the National Universities Commission and, where applicable, by professional bodies such as the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria. The university was licensed by the National Universities Commission on 3 November 2009 and admitted its first students in 2010.
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View scholarships for Rhema University, Obeama-Asa - Rivers State →Applicants need five O'Level credits (WASSCE, NECO SSCE), including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings for most programmes, plus programme-specific subjects. Examples: Accounting requires English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Financial Accounting and Government; Banking and Finance requires English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting and Government; Economics requires English Language, Mathematics and Economics plus relevant social science or arts subjects; Marketing requires English Language, Mathematics, Economics and two other relevant subjects; Mass Communication requires English Language and Mathematics plus arts or social science subjects; Political Science requires English Language, Mathematics and Government or History plus relevant subjects; Chemistry requires English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry plus other relevant science subjects; Biochemistry requires English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and related subjects; Computer Science requires English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Microbiology require English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Medical Laboratory Science lists Chemistry, Physics, Biology, English Language and Mathematics). Nursing Science credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings.
Applicants need five O'Level credits plus any of: GCE Advanced Level in at least two relevant subjects; IJMB certificate; NCE in relevant subjects; National Diploma at Upper Credit in relevant subjects; Higher National Diploma at Lower Credit in relevant subjects; or a first degree in a related field. Accounting also accepts the Accounting Technician Scheme and the ICAN foundation pass.
A one-year intensive Advanced Level programme leading to the IJMB certificate, which is accepted for 200 Level direct entry. Applicants need five O'Level credits including English Language and Mathematics (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) in not more than two sittings; applicants deficient in some subjects may retake them during the programme, and applicants awaiting results may apply.
Part-time programmes run for 6 years for applicants with O'Level qualifications and 4 years for applicants with OND, NCE or A-Level qualifications. A 3-year HND conversion programme is available, and a 3-year B.Sc. Banking and Finance/ACIN linkage programme leads to a B.Sc. and a CIBN professional certificate.
Five credit passes at O'Level including English Language, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects in not more than two sittings, plus a bachelor's degree of at least Third Class in the relevant discipline, or an HND at Upper Credit or above (for unclassified HND, a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale, 3.00 on a 4-point scale, or 60% is taken as Upper Credit). Duration: two to four semesters.
A first degree with at least Second Class Lower (CGPA not less than 3.00/5.00), or a good postgraduate diploma, or another qualification acceptable to Senate, with university matriculation requirements met. A one-page concept note is submitted with the application. Duration: three to five semesters.
A master's degree in the relevant discipline with an overall performance of not less than 60%, or an M.Phil. in a relevant discipline. A concept note of not more than two pages covering theoretical background, statement of the problem, relevance of the study, objectives, justification and methodology is submitted. Duration: six to eight semesters.
NYSC certificate (discharge, exemption or exclusion), three printed copies of the online application summary form, entry credentials, and transcript request and referee forms sent to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Rhema University, PMB 7021, Aba, Abia State.
Applications are made through the online admission portal on the university website.
Aba, Abia State (153 Aba-Owerri Road, Abayi): the main campus, housing the three colleges, the School of Postgraduate Studies, the School of Basic Studies and the School of Continuing Education.
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