Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology at University of Calabar (UNICAL)

• Microbiology

To be qualified for admission, the prospective candidate must be a University graduate with the following minimum qualifications:

• An applicant should be a graduate of University of Calabar or any other University recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar or a person who holds final Diploma or Higher National Diploma in relevant fields of study such as Botany, Chemistry, Genetics and Biotechnology, Agriculture (Soil Science, Agronomy, Animal Sciences, Agricultural Economics and Extension), Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Public Health, Science Laboratory Technology and Medical Laboratory Science.
• Apart from the general entry requirement of five O’level credit passes in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, the University degree holders should have CGPA of 2.40/50.00 and above.
• Holders of final and/or Higher National Diploma should have distinction or Upper Credit in relevant disciplines.

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:

(i) Industrial and Food Microbiology
(ii) Environmental Microbiology
(iii)Pathogenic and Public Health Microbiology
(iv) Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology

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