PAMO University of Medical Sciences Postgraduate Admissions, 2025/2026

The School of Postgraduate Studies at PAMO University of Medical Sciences (PUMS) has officially announced the commencement of the sale of application forms for its postgraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.

​The university, known for its excellence in medical education, is offering advanced degrees in the Faculties of Basic Medical Sciences and Allied Health Sciences.

​AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES & SPECIALIZATIONS

​1. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

​Department of Biochemistry: MSc and PhD

​Specializations: Clinical, Toxicological, and Nutritional Biochemistry.

​Department of Physiology: MSc and PhD

​Specializations (PhD only): Cardiopulmonary, Environmental, Reproductive Endocrinology, Neurophysiology, Exercise, Sleep, and Blood Physiology.

​Department of Anatomy: MSc

​Specializations: Anthropometric and Forensic, Microscopic, Developmental Anatomy, and Neuroanatomy/Neurosciences.

​2. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

​Medical Laboratory Science (MLS): PGD, MSc, and PhD

​Specializations: Haematology & Blood Transfusion, Histopathology & Cytology, Medical Microbiology & Parasitology, and Immunology.

​ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

​Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): Open to BMLS graduates with a Third Class grade from approved universities. Applicants must be registered with the MLSCN.

​Master’s Degree (MSc): Applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second-Class Lower Division or a CGPA of 3.00/5.00 for PGD holders. Candidates with FMLSCN qualifications may apply for MLS programmes.

​Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in the proposed field with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale.

​DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

​PGD: 2 to 3 Semesters.

​MSc: 3 to 5 Semesters.

​PhD: 6 to 9 Semesters.

​APPLICATION TIMELINE & PROCEDURE

​The university has outlined a strict timeline for the 2025/2026 intake:

​Form Sales Open: 24th November 2025

​Application Deadline: 7th January 2026

​Submission Deadline: 11th January 2026

​Transcript Submission: Both hard and soft copies must reach the Secretary of the School of Postgraduate Studies by 11th January 2026. Official electronic transcripts should be sent from institutional emails to [email protected].

​Submission Requirements:

​MSc Applicants: Must upload a one-page Synopsis of their previous degree research.

​PhD Applicants: Must upload a Thesis Proposal (maximum 5 pages) and may be invited for a proposal defense on a scheduled date.

​HOW TO APPLY

​Interested candidates are advised to visit the official university portal: http://new.pums.edu.ng/postgraduate-application/ to complete their registration. All admissions offered remain provisional and subject to the final approval of the PUMS School of Postgraduate Studies.