Explore postgraduate and certificate programmes at the Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE) through the Niger Delta Institute for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (NDIERID) for the 2024/2025 academic session. These programmes include fields such as Molecular Biology, Public Health, and Clinical Microbiology.

Programmes Available

Postgraduate Diploma

• Molecular Biology and Genomics
• Public Health
• Public Health Nursing
• Community Health
• Environmental and Occupational Health
• Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Master’s Programmes

• Molecular Biology and Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Public Health (M.Sc and MPH)
• Public Health Nursing
• Community Health
• Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Doctoral Programmes

• Molecular Biology and Genomics
• Public Health (PhD and DrPH)
• Public Health Nursing
• Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
• Community Health (PhD and DrCH)

Short Courses and Certifications

• Infectious Disease Diagnostics and Laboratory Management
• Field Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance
• Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs

Programme Duration

• Postgraduate Diploma: 2 semesters
• Master’s Degree: 3 semesters (coursework and research thesis)
• Doctoral Degree: Minimum of 6 semesters
• Certificate Programmes: 6 months

Admission Requirements

Postgraduate Diploma

• A degree from FUOTUOKE or a recognised university with at least Second Class Honours or Third Class in related fields.
• HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit in relevant disciplines.

Master’s Degree

• A degree from FUOTUOKE or an approved university with at least Second Class (Lower Division).

Doctoral Degree

• A Master’s or Professional Master’s Degree with a research thesis and a coursework CGPA of at least 3.5.

Public Health Nursing

• Open to holders of Bachelor of Nursing Science or equivalent qualifications.

Certificate Programmes

• Minimum requirement is an OND from a recognised institution.

General Requirements

• Five O’Level credits in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
• Submission of three reference letters from referees.

Public Health Specialities

Master’s/PhD

• Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Health Systems, Policy, and Management
• Environmental and Occupational Health
• Health Promotion and Communication

MPH/DrPH

• Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Health Promotion and Prevention
• Environmental and Occupational Health
• Community Health
• Community Epidemiology and Disease Control
• Community Disaster and Humanitarian Emergency
• Community Immunology

Application Details

• Application Fee: ₦25,000
• Account Details:
  • Account Name: Nig Del Inst for Emerg and Remerg Inf Dis FUO
  • Account Number: UBA – 2353187818
• Deadline: 15th February 2025

For more details, visit the Federal University Otuoke Postgraduate Programme Page. Ensure all requirements are met before submitting your application.

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