Master of Science in Nursing at University of Calabar (UNICAL)

• Nursing

To be considered for admission into the Masters Degree programme, the candidate must possess:

i) Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing: First or Second class Honors Degree from an accredited and recognized University with a CGPA not lower than 3.0 on a 5 point scale; 2.75 on a 4 point scale in the Bachelors' programme.

ii) A current, valid license of registration for practice from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

iii) The candidate must present and defend a concept note submitted to the Department.

iv) The candidate must write and pass a qualifying examination and must attend an interview.

v) Also the candidate must have submitted at least one (1) reference letter from his/her former Head of Department or Lecturer.

vi) A holder of Postgraduate diploma in Nursing may be admitted into the Masters’ programme.

vii) Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Upper Credit or equivalent professional qualification may be admitted to the Master’s Degree programme provided the candidate has Post Graduate diploma in Nursing.

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) Community Health Nursing
b) Maternal and Child Health Nursing and Women’s Health
c) Medical-Surgical Nursing
d) Nursing Administration and Management
e) Nursing Education

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