Admission Criteria at DPHU

Postgraduate Program: Master and PhD

Master’s Degree

The entry qualification for a master’s programme by coursework and dissertation requires a person to have at least a Lower Second Class degree (GPA of 2.7) or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning. Only candidates with GPA of 3.5 or above in their first degrees are considered for Masters by thesis.

Applicants who hold unclassified degrees (e.g. B.V. Sc. M.D. etc.) should have at least a B grade average in the subject of the intended Masters. Candidates with Pass degrees will also be considered if:
-Their undergraduate performance in the proposed subject of study was a ‘B’ grade or higher.

-They have satisfied the relevant School/College/Institute that they have exhibited potential through subsequent research experience and/or additional training.

-An Advanced Diploma from a recognized higher learning institution with a minimum of an upper second class, as well as Postgraduate Diploma and Secondary School Certificates.

-A recognized professional qualification (CPA, CSP, ACCA, CA, CIB, MCIM, CMA certificate) and Secondary School Certificates.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree

DPHU offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree programme either by Thesis or by Coursework and Dissertation. Minimum Entry Qualifications into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme requires an applicant to possess at least Lower Second Class degree of the r University recognised

Application submission checklist

Before sending your application by post or mail, ensure the following please:

• All personal data filled (postal address, email, phone number)
• Names are written as they appear in secondary education certificate
• All academic certificates are attached (form 4, form 6/equivalent, BA/adv. Dip)
• All attendant transcripts of the certificates are attached
• Transcripts are placed next to their attendant certificates
• Attachments to the form are arranged in ascending order
• The sought programme is mentioned
• The mode of study is indicated
• Transcripts are certified by a notary