Postgraduate Courses at UNIMED

The School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, has announced the availability of its postgraduate programmes, including Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, and Doctorate degrees, for the 2025/2026 academic session. This detailed report provides an overview of the list of courses on offer.

The School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, has published the list of postgraduate programmes on offer for the 2025/2026 academic session.

SEE ALSO: How to Apply for UNIMED Postgraduate Admission Form.

UNIMED Postgraduate Courses

1. SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Postgraduate Programmes in Public Health

A. PGD (One calendar year)

• PGD Public Health
• PGD Health Statistics
• PGD Environmental Health Science
• PGD Environmental Health, Safety, and Management

B. Professional Master’s Degrees (3 semesters, one calendar year)

1. Master’s in Public Health (MPH), with specialization in one of the following options:
   • Epidemiology & Biostatistics
   • Health Policy and Management
   • Environmental and Occupational Health
   • Population, Family & Reproductive Health
   • Health Promotion & Behavioural Sciences

C. Academic Master’s Degree

1. Master of Science Degree in Public Health (MSc)
2. Master of Science Degree in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences (MSc)
3. Master of Science Degree in Community Health Science (MSc)
4. Master of Science Degree in Environmental Health Science with specialization in one of the following options:
   • Environmental Toxicology and Management (ETM)
   • Environmental Epidemiology (EEP)
   • Environmental Special Waste Management (SWM)
   • Food Hygiene, Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQ)
   • Environmental Health Management (EHM)

D. M.Phil/PhD programmes (One calendar year)

1. Public Health
2. Environmental Health Science
3. Community Health Science

E. Doctoral programmes with specializations (Three calendar years)

1. PhD Public Health
2. PhD Community Health Science
3. PhD Environmental Health Science
4. Doctor of Public Health (Dr.PH)

2. FACULTY OF SCIENCE

A. DEPARTMENT OF BIOSCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

a. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
b. Master’s Degree
c. Doctor of Philosophy Degree

Programmes Offered:
A. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

1. Forensic Biology and Genetic Counseling
2. Parasitology and Pathobiology
3. Environmental Biotechnology

B. PLANT BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (MSc/MPhil/PhD)

1. Plant Biology and Biotechnology (Option: Phytomedicine)
2. Plant Biology and Biotechnology (Option: Plant Physiology)
3. Plant Biology and Biotechnology (Option: Plant Ecology)
4. Plant Biology and Biotechnology (Option: Plant Anatomy)
5. Plant Biology and Biotechnology (Option: Plant Pathology)
6. Plant Biology and Biotechnology (Option: Plant Genetics)

C. ANIMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (MSc/MPhil/PhD)

1. Animal and Environmental Biology (Option: Molecular Parasitology)
2. Animal and Environmental Biology (Option: Genetics and Biotechnology)
3. Animal and Environmental Biology (Option: Environmental Biology and Toxicology)

B. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

(1) M.Sc. (MATHEMATICS) PROGRAMME
The areas of specialization in the department are:
(i) Mathematical Biology
(ii) Numerical Analysis

Number of Semesters: Three (3)

(2) Ph.D. (MATHEMATICS) PROGRAMME
The areas of specialization in the department are:
(i) Mathematical Biology
(ii) Numerical Analysis

C. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

1. M.Sc.
2. M.Phil.
3. (c) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Areas of specialization activities in the department are:
i. Energy studies and Economics
ii. Geophysics
iii. Medical Physics
iv. Electronic and Communication Physics
v. Environmental Health Physics

D. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

1. PGD in:
   (i) Industrial Chemistry
   (ii) Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
   (iii) Petrochemistry
2. Professional MSc in Industrial and Environmental Management (with the following options):
   (i) Environmental Pollution Control and Management
   (ii) Food and Pharmaceutical Science
   (iii) Industrial and Environmental Health and Safety
3. MSc., MPhil., MPhil/PhD and PhD OPTIONS:
   • Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
   • Industrial Chemistry
   • Medicinal and Organic Chemistry
   • Analytical and Forensic Chemistry
   • Inorganic Chemistry
   • Physical and Computational Chemistry

E. Department of Microbiology

Degrees Offered:

• Master of Science (M.Sc)
• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)
• Master of Philosaphy/Doctor of Philosophy (M.Phil/Ph.D)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Candidates may apply to any of the following areas of specialization for the various degrees:
(i) Environmental Micrcbiology
(ii) Food and Industrial Microbiology
(iii) Medical Microbiology

3. FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

1. Department of Medical Laboratory Science

Degrees Offered:
a. MSc in Medical Laboratory Science
b. MPhil/PhD in Medical Laboratory Science
c. PhD in Medical Laboratory Science

Specializations in MLS (MSc, MPhil/PhD, PhD):

• Public Health Microbiology and Parasitology
• Chemical Pathology
• Blood Transfusion Science and Hematology
• Histopathology and Cytopathology

2. Department of Health Information Management (HIM)

• MSc in Health Information Management (HIM)

4. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

A. Department of Anatomy

Degrees Offered:

• MSc, MPhil, MPhil/PhD & PhD in:
  a. Biological Anthropology and Forensic Science
  b. Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology
  c. Neuroscience and Endocrinology

Postgraduate Programmes in Anatomy:

1. Master of Science (MSc)
2. Master of Philosophy (MPhil & MPhil/PhD)
3. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

B. Department of Biochemistry

Programmes Offered:

1. PGD in Applied Biochemistry
2. MSc, MPhil, MPhil/PhD, and PhD in Biochemistry

Specializations include:

• Clinical Biochemistry
• Enzymology
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Biochemical Biotechnology
• Phytomedicine and Toxicology
• Industrial and Process Biochemistry
• Membrane Biochemistry

C. Department of Physiology

Degrees Offered:

• Master of Science (MSc)
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
• Master of Philosophy with PhD (MPhil/PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Available Options/Specializations (MSc, MPhil, MPhil/PhD, PhD):

• Endocrinology/Metabolism
• Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology
• Renal Physiology
• Nutrition Physiology
• Oral Physiology
• Reproduction and Fetal Monitoring
• Gastrointestinal Physiology
• Neurophysiology
• Applied and Environmental Physiology
• Cellular and Molecular Physiology

5. FACULTY OF HEALTH LAW AND HUMANITIES

A. Department of Health Law Policy and Management

• MSc/MPhil/PhD in Health Law and Policy

Admission Requirement:

1. MSc in Health Law and Policy
   • Applicants must hold a first degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Law, or related Health and Social Sciences discipline (MBBS, BDS, LLB, BSc 2:2 or higher).
2. Executive MBA Degree Programme in Health Management

B. Department of Humanities, General Studies and Bioethics

Programmes Offered:

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Healthcare Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
2. Master of Science (MSc) in Healthcare Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
3. Master of Philosophy (MPhil & MPhil/PhD) in Healthcare Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
4. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Healthcare Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

C. Department of Special-Need Language and Psychosocial Care

• MSc in Clinical Psychology

Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a first degree in any of the following: Psychology, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Sociology, Guidance and Counselling, Educational Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Social Work or other related courses in Education and Social Sciences from any recognized university with at least 2nd class lower level.

6. FACULTY OF NURSING SCIENCE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Post Graduate Nursing Programmes.

Programmes:

• Post Graduate Nursing Diploma in Nursing Education (PGDNE)
• MSc in Nursing
• PhD in Nursing

MSc and PhD Programmes (Specializations may be in the underlisted areas at both levels):

1. Adult Health Nursing
2. Community Health Nursing
3. Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Nursing
4. Nursing Education
5. Mental Health Nursing (both not currently available)

7. FACULTY OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION

Department of Physiotherapy

1. MSc Physiotherapy
   • Programme Duration: 18 months
2. MClin. Physiotherapy (Professional Master’s Degree Programme)
3. Doctor of Philosophy in Physiotherapy
   • Programme Duration: 6 semesters

8. FACULTY OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES

a. Institute of Sport Science

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Exercise and Sports Science
• Master of Science (M.Sc) in Exercise and Sports Science
• MPhil/PhD in Exercise and Sports Science

b. Institute of Advanced Clinical Sciences Education

PhD Programme in Clinical Sciences

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Sciences
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Dental Sciences
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pathology Sciences
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Surgical Sciences
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Community Medicine and Public Health

c. Centre for Herbal Medicine and Drug Discovery

• Postgraduate Diploma in Herbal Medicine
  • A 10-month duration course divided into two semesters and a compulsory 4-month internship.
  • At completion, candidates may pursue herbal medicine at Masters and PhD levels where applicable, as well as practice herbalism as a career.

d. Centre for Health Professions and Biomedical Education (CeHPBE)

1. PG. Cert. in Health Professions and Biomedical Education (Part-Time, Virtual – minimum of 1 semester, maximum of 3 semesters)
2. PGD in Health Professions and Biomedical Education (Part-Time, Virtual – minimum of 3 semesters, maximum of 6 semesters)
3. M.Sc. in Health Professions and Biomedical Education (Part-Time, Virtual – minimum of 6 semesters, maximum of 9 semesters)

9. FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES

Department of Mental Health

• PGD in Mental Health
• MSc in Addiction Studies

Prospective students interested in pursuing a postgraduate course at UNIMED, Ondo, for the 2025/2026 academic session can choose from this extensive list of programmes. It is advisable to check the university’s official website for more detailed information.

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