PhD in Information Science at University of Calabar (UNICAL)

Course Name	Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science
Other Course Name	PhD in Information Science
Institution	University of Calabar
Type	Federal University
Location	Cross River
Subject	Library and Information Science
Qualification	PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Mode of Study	Full time Part time

Course Entry/Admission Requirements for PhD in Information Science at University of Calabar

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

a) Master degree in Library and Information Science from university of Calabar or other universities recognized by the Senate of the University of Calabar with a minimum CGPA of 4.0 or 60%.

b) Holders of M.Phil degree in Library and Information Science

c) In all cases, candidates may be expected to undergo a selection process involving test and/or interviews.

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.

Duration of Study

a) The full-time Ph.Dprogramme runs for a minimum of 6 semesters and a maximum of 10 semesters as spelt out in the Graduate School students hand book.
b) Part time Ph.Dprogramme shall run for a minimum of 8 semesters and a maximum of 12 semesters.
c) For extension beyond the maximum period, a special permission of the Graduate School shall be required.

Additional Info

Areas of specialization

i. Library Science
ii. Archives and Records
iii. Information Science
iv. Publishing and Book Trade
v. Digital Librarianship

How to Apply for Admission

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

Payment And Registration Procedure

The following options are available:

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.

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.

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:

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
Any candidate who fails to take part in the screening exercise automatically loses his or her chance of being considered for admission.
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

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** Despite the fact that reasonable effort has been made in order to provide an accurate description of this course, certain details could have been updated by the institution which may impact the accuracy of the information presented here. We advice that you contact the institution directly to confirm admission details.