FUOTUOKE NDIERID Postgraduate & Certificate Admission 2025
FUOTUOKE invites applications for NDIERID full-time postgraduate and certificate programmes for 2025/2026. Courses include Molecular Biology, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health and more, with blended study and clear entry rules. Please read below for the full list, how to apply, and the deadline.

News from Otuoke, tidy and straight. The Niger Delta Institute for Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases, NDIERID for short, has opened its doors for the 2025/2026 session. The call covers Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s, Doctorates, plus short courses. It is a wide menu, mixed with lab work and field tasks. If your eyes are on health science, this reads like your cue. Deep breath, let’s lay it out.
FUOTUOKE NDIERID Admission Form, what’s on offer
Postgraduate DiplomaMolecular Biology and Genomics
Public Health
Public Health Nursing
Community Health
Environmental and Occupational Health
Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Master’s ProgrammesMolecular Biology and Genomics
Bioinformatics
Public Health, M.Sc or MPH
Public Health Nursing
Community Health
Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Doctoral ProgrammesMolecular Biology and Genomics
Public Health, PhD or DrPH
Public Health Nursing
Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Community Health, PhD or DrCH
Short Courses and CertificationsInfectious Disease Diagnostics and Laboratory Management
Field Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance
Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs
Small pause, yes, there is plenty here. Pick the line that mirrors your work and your next step.
FUOTUOKE NDIERID Admission Form, programme lengthPGD: 2 semesters
Master’s, including professional Master’s: 3 semesters, with thesis
Doctorate, PhD or DrPH: minimum 6 semesters
Certificate programmes: 6 months
Entry rules for all applicants
Keep it simple, keep it clean. You need:O’Level: five credits, English and Mathematics included, in not more than two sittings
Previous degree:PGD or Master’s: a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Doctorate: a Master’s degree
Transcripts: send official copies from your former school
References: two letters, academic or professional
NYSC: discharge or exemption, for Nigerian candidates
Programme-specific rulesDoctorate: Master’s CGPA from 3.5/5.0 or equal
Master’s: Bachelor’s at Second-Class Lower, 2.2 or better
PGD: Bachelor’s Third Class, or HND with Upper Credit
Short courses: at least an OND from a government-approved school
One more note from the university, not hard to follow, but do not skip it. Everyone must still meet the five O’Level credits, English and Maths included, the same base rule used for first-degree entry at FUOTUOKE. No wahala, just check your papers.
Focus areas and tracks inside Public Health and Community HealthMaster’s or PhD Public Health: Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Environmental and Occupational Health
MPH or DrPH Public Health: Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Environmental and Occupational Health
Community Health: Community Epidemiology and Disease Control, Community Disaster and Humanitarian Emergency, Community Immunology
Mode of study and learning styleBlended learning: a mix of online and on-campus classes
Research: thesis or dissertation for Master’s and Doctorate
Hands-on: lab practice and fieldwork where the course needs it
How to apply for FUOTUOKE NDIERID Admission FormVisit the NDIERID online application portal, fill the form, and upload your files: FUOTUOKE e-Campus application portal
Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₦30,000 on the portal
Print your acknowledgement slip
Ask your previous school to send official transcripts by courier or email to the Director of the Institute
Account for application fee:Bank: UBA
Account Number: 2353187818
Account Name: Nig Del Inst for Emerg and Remerg Inf Dis FUO
Deadline you should not missApplication closes: 31st October, 2025
Set a reminder, truly. Deadlines have a way of sneaking up when life gets busy.
Who to contact, quick helpWhatsApp: Dr. Eni-yimini Solomon Agoro, Acting Director, NDIERID, +234 807 840 4990
Email: [email protected]