GRADUATE SCHOOL
ADMISSIONS OF CANDIDATES TO GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
Application forms for admission to graduate programmes in the Graduate School of the University for Development Studies (UDS) will be available online atwww.uds.edu.gh from Friday, April 15, 2016 for first and second degree holders from recognized Universities/institutions.
The following graduate programmes (Modular would be offered by the University for the 2016/2017 academic year:
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY NUTRITION
- MSc./MPhil in Public Health Nutrition (Modular)
The School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) is introducing a new graduate programme in Public Health Nutrition (PHN) during the 2016/2017 academic year. The programme is intended for individuals with an interest in specializing as Public Health Nutrition Scientists.
The MPhil PHNprogramme aims to produce a cadre of practitioners and health personnel for teaching and research in academic institutions and for positions of professional leadership in health and health-related agencies where research is an important function. The MSc PHN graduates will be equipped to advocate better health through diet and nutrition, promote health and reduce the risk of diet-related diseases through educational and environmental approaches to improve nutrition and physical activity.
All prospective applicants are expected to hold a relevant degree from a recognized University. The minimum requirements for admission into the MSc programme would be a good first degree or its equivalent of at least, a Second Class (Lower Division) honours in the Biological Sciences such as Nutrition, Biochemistry, Physiology, etc.
MPhil applicants are expected to hold bachelor's degree at least a Second Class (Upper Division) in Nutrition or an appropriate area in the Biological Sciences. In addition, applicants should submit a good concept paper/proposal on a relevant and competitive research topic.
The MSc programme covers 16 months duration whilst the MPhil takes two (2) academic years to complete.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
General entry requirements
All applicants to our full-time and sandwich graduate programmes are required to pass a selection interview to be conducted by the relevant Department of the University.
Applicants applying for research related programmes (M.Sc. by research/M.Phil.) should include a short research proposal.
MODE OF APPLICATION
All Ghanaian and foreign applicants for the 2016/2017 academic year admissions are required to use the UDS online application portal. The procedure for the online application process is as follows:
i. Make a payment of GHS 200.00 (Two Hundred Ghana Cedis) in the case of Ghanaian applicants, and USD 150.00 (One Hundred and Fifty United States Dollars) for Foreign applicants, for the UDS E-Voucher at any of the following banks:
For Ghanaian Applicants; Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) , Prudential Bank, Zenith Bank, Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), Stanbic Bank and Ecobank branches throughout the country.
For Foreign Applicants; GT Bank , Prudential Bank, Zenith Bank, Stanbic Bank and Ecobank branches throughout the country.
ii. The E-Voucher contains the Pin, and Serial Number required in completing the online form.
iii. Access the online form by visiting our online admissions portal at www.uds.edu.gh/apply soon after payment.
iv. In completing the online form, students will be required to upload their most recent passport size photographs with white background and relevant certificates
v. A completed form is not considered until it is SUBMITTED
vi. Applicants are advised to check thoroughly all details entered before finally submitting their online applications. A form, once submitted, can be viewed, but cannot be edited.
vii. Applicants must print out three copies of the application summary; attach results slips,certificates and all other relevant documents to each form. Three reference letters are also required (at least, two of the referees should be familiar with applicants’ academic work).
viii. Candidates are strongly advised to visit any EMS Office in the Country for assistance towards the return of the application documents (see vii). Applicants are advised not to post the forms themselves. They should seek the advice and services of Ghana Post EMS.
ix. The application documents as specified in (vii) above should be addressed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Academic & Students’ Affairs
University for Development Studies
P.O Box TL 1350
Tamale
Closing Date
Closing date for application is May 31, 2016. Candidates should note that no applications will be accepted after this date (May 31, 2016).
Enquiries
For further enquiries, contact the UDS Graduate School by email: graduateschool@uds.edu.gh or Academic Affairs: academicaffairs@uds.edu.gh;
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