The full gist
The School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) at PAMO University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has officially announced the opening of applications for its postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The advanced programmes are uniquely designed to equip higher-degree seekers with specialized academic knowledge, research skills, and leadership capabilities in the medical and health sciences sector.
Available Programmes
Qualified candidates can apply for Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), Masters of Science (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs across several key departments:
Department of Medical Laboratory Science: PGD, MSc, and PhD
Department of Nursing Science: PGD, MSc, and PhD
Department of Radiography and Radiation Sciences: PGD, MSc, and PhD
Department of Pharmacology: MSc and PhD
Department of Anatomy: MSc and PhD
Department of Biochemistry: MSc and PhD
Department of Physiology: MSc and PhD
Important Dates and Timelines
Prospective students are urged to take note of the strict application window and academic deadlines:
Closing Date for Form Sales: September 30, 2026
Deadline for Form Submission: October 4, 2026
Transcript Submission Deadline: October 4, 2026
Application Guidelines and Key Requirements
Applicants must navigate the following steps to submit their application through the official university portal:
- Visit the official institution website at
• Navigate to the menu bar and click on Admission.
• From the drop-down option, click on Postgraduate Application Guidelines
•Thoroughly review the Application Requirements and Procedure.
- Click the Postgraduate Application button to complete and submit the online form.
Critical Academic Requirements:
Transcripts: Candidates must forward either hard or soft copies of their official academic transcripts to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, PUMS. Soft copies must be sent exclusively from institutional email addresses to spgs@pums.edu.ng
Master’s Degree Applicants: Must upload a concise research synopsis of their last degree research (strictly limited to one type-written page).
PhD Applicants: Must upload a comprehensive thesis proposal (not exceeding five type-written pages). Additionally, PhD candidates may be invited for an official proposal defence at a later date to be communicated by the school.
According to a directive from the Principal Assistant Registrar and Secretary of the School of Postgraduate Studies, Mr. Samson S. Ogala, all admissions offered remain provisional, and the university reserves the ultimate right to offer, confirm, or deny admission.
Signed:
Management.
What to note
- Qualified candidates can apply for Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), Masters of Science (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs across several key departments:
- Closing Date for Form Sales: September 30, 2026
- Deadline for Form Submission: October 4, 2026
- Transcript Submission Deadline: October 4, 2026
- Applicants must navigate the following steps to submit their application through the official university portal:
- Click the Postgraduate Application button to complete and submit the online form.