CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The University of the Gambia is pleased to invite applications for admission into our programs tenable at the University of The Gambia at the School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, Department of Public and Environmental Health, commencing 2024/2025 academic year. The Programs are as follow:
- Two years, Master’s Degree Programmes in Public Health: Master of Public – MPH in “Public Health”, Master of Science in Public Health – MSPH in “Occupational and Environmental Health”; and
- One Year Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) – PGD in “Health Promotion and Education.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- MPH and MSPH Programs
Candidates must hold at least a baccalaureate degree (i.e. BA or BSc) from an accredited institution of learning with a minimum CGPA or CQPA of 3.00 based on a 4.00 point scale or with its equivalent on a different scale. Undergraduate preparation MUST include previous coursework with five (5) credits at GCE/WASSCE level including English Language, Mathematics, and at least one (1) subject in the biological, chemical and physical sciences. However, for the MPH programs, undergraduate program may include any of the biological and social sciences. Candidates whose undergraduate degree was not taught in English Language must provide evidence of English language Proficiency.
- PGD in “Health Promotion and Education
Candidates must hold at least a baccalaureate degree (i.e. BA or BSc) from an accredited institution of learning with a minimum CGPA or CQPA of 2.50 based on a 4.00 point scale or with its equivalent on a different scale. Undergraduate preparation must also include previous coursework with five (5) credits at GCE/WASSCE level and MUST alsoinclude English Language, or Mathematics. Candidates whose undergraduate degree was not taught in the English Language must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language.
The application fee is a non-refundable D750.00 and candidates are required to apply online through www.utg.gm and click on the apply link to fill the form and submit. The Deadline for submission of applications is July 31st 2024. Please note that all receipts obtained from the University are to be uploaded on the applications for timely processing.
The following documents should be uploaded in support of your application:
- A copy of a valid personal identification document (e.g., Birth certificate, ID card, Passport,)
- Pass port sized picture
- University Transcript
- B.A/BSc Certificate/Letter of Attestation of Course Completion.
- Two reference letters (submitted using the portal)
For further information, please contact the admission office on 3850295,3650025,3650046