MPhil Nursing at University of Jos

Entry requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MSc NURSING: All MSc candidate must possess the undergraduate matriculation requirements of at least five credits (English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics) in ordinary level West African Examination Council/NECO or its equivalent in not more than two sittings. The candidates must possess RN or RN/RM Certificates in addition to B. Sc Nursing/B.N.Sc. from University of Jos or any other recognized University and must obtain a minimum of second-class lower division with NYSC discharge/exemption certificate. A postgraduate diploma in Nursing or other related disciplines may be an added advantage. Candidate who has third-class degree from any institution mention in (b) above with NYSC discharge/exemption certificate and possess a post graduate diploma in an area he wish to further his MSc Nursing and spent five years after graduation are eligible to be considered for the programme. AVAILABLE AREAS OF SPECIALISATION IN MSc NURSING PROGRAMME Each candidate in the MSc Nursing programme may specialize in any of the followings: MSc Medical and Surgical Nursing MSc Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing MSc Community Health Nursing MSc Maternal and Child Health Nursing MSc Nursing Education MSc Health and Nursing Administration DURATION OF PROGRAMME A full time Master of Science (MSc.) Nursing with thesis/dissertation shall run for a minimum period of 18 – 24 months. Additional 6 - 12 months may be added to a candidate that fails to complete hi