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 spgs@pums.edu.ng.

​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.