Master of Science in Geography and Environmental Science at University of Calabar (UNICAL)

• Environmental Sciences
• Geography

• Admission to the programme is open to candidates with B.Sc. or B.A degree in geography and Environmental Science (Second Class Lower may be considered) from the University of Calabar or other Universities recognized by Senate.
• Graduates with the above qualifications in related disapties in the Faculty of Social Sciences (e.g. Economics, Social Anthropology, environmental Science), Faculty of Environmental Design (e.g. Land Surveying, Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Cartography), the Faculty of Science (Biology, Zoology, Botany, Ecology, Geology, Microbiology), the Faculty of Education (e.g. Education Geography, Environmental Education), may be accepted for direct admission into the M.Sc. Programme with the approval of senate.
• Other fields outside the foregoing are expected to undergo a Post-graduate Diploma (PGD) in Geography and Environmental Science before proceeding to the MSc programme.

Interested candidates should visit the university website or contact the admissions office for further information on both the university and departmental entry requirements for this course. 
 

Areas of Specialization:

a) Urban Development Planning
b) Regional/Rural Development Planning
c) Land Resource Evaluation and Planning
d) Population, Environment and Development
e) Climate and society
f) Hydrology and Water Resources
g) Geomorphology
h) Transportation and Industrial Studies
i) Biogeography and Biodiversity Conservation
j) Agricultural Geography
k) Geography of Forest Ecology and Management
l) Ecotourism and Recreation Planning.

Head over to https://myunical.edu.ng/ to begin the Online Application Process.

Payment And Registration Procedure

The following options are available:

1. E-tranzact option:
   This option is available in all commercial banks nationwide. At the bank your are required to pay and obtain an E-transact PIN. With the PIN log into the portal http://www.myunical.edu.ng and click on the UTME Admission Screening link then follow the instructions on the portal after login.


2. Buy Post-UTME Pin Online option:
   This option gives access to purchase Post-UTME pin from the portal. Click Buy Post-UTME Pin Online to purchase the Post-UTME pin online. Login with the TRANSACTION ID as the PIN into the portal.


3. Scratch Card Option:
   This option is available in the following banks within Calabar Metropolis ONLY:
   a.    Unical Microfinance Bank
   b.    WEMA Bank
   c.    First city Monument Bank
   d.    Heritage Bank

On obtaining the scratch card proceed as follows:

• LOG ON TO http://www.myunical.edu.ng and click on the UTME Admission Screening link
• On the home page, enter your correct JAMB Registration Number in the box provided
• Enter the scratch card pin in the box provided
• Click on login and follow the online instructions.
• Confirm your entries and CLICK ON SUBMIT
• Print out the completed form.

THE FOLLOWING CHARGES SHALL APPLY:
Aptitude Test is = ₦2,000.00.

IT MUST BE FURTHER NOTED THAT:

1. Impersonation is a serious offence and anyone caught will be handed over to the Law Enforcement Agents and may be liable to up to 5 years imprisonment
2. Any candidate who fails to take part in the screening exercise automatically loses his or her chance of being considered for admission.
3. Early commencement of registration is advised to avoid congestion in the dying hours.

Visit the University website or contact the admissions department for more details on how to apply. Contact us using the details below:

+234-812-630-5234
+234-817-846-5080
Call Us (8AM-4PM) Mon - Fri

enquiries@unical.edu.ng