MSc Microbiology at University of Jos

Entry requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR M.Phil/Ph.D: Candidate must possess O’ Level qualifications (5 credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Biology and any other science subject with at least a pass in Physics at O’ Level). Candidates must also obtain at least a WSA of 60% or CGPA of 3.5 in a Masters degree programme in Microbiology or allied disciplines. The Master’s degree would be required to be related to the area of microbiology which they seek to take a Ph.D. study. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR M.Sc.: Candidate must possess a minimum of 5 credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Biology and any other science subject with at least a pass in Physics at O’ Level. Applicants shall normally hold a first degree with a minimum of a second class lower of the University of Jos or any other University in Microbiology, Biochemistry or relevant allied courses. Candidates with third class degree of the University of Jos or any other University in Microbiology, Biochemistry or relevant allied courses with three years post qualification experience may be admitted after obtaining a postgraduate diploma in Microbiology with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5 point scale and 3.00 on a 4 point scale. The eligibility of such candidates for admission shall be determined by the Postgraduate School Board in consultation with the Department. Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology or any other relevant allied disciplines with a minimum of Lower Credit (CGPA of 3.50) of