Starting your journey at the University of Port Harcourt begins with finding what fits your career path from the many courses and programmes. Since its establishment in 1975, the university has been a top choice for students seeking to acquire skills that are truly relevant in the real world.
The university divides its courses and programmes into different groups called faculties. For example, if you love building, you will find your home in Engineering; if you want to help people get well, the Health Sciences area is for you.
What makes choosing a course in UNIPORT special is that they don’t just teach you from books, they focus on self reliance, which means teaching you how to be independent and creative in your career.
UNIPORT Approved Courses and Programmes
Faculty of Agriculture:
COURSES | DURATION |
|---|---|
Crop and Soil Science | 4 years |
Animal Science | 4 Years |
Fisheries | 4 years |
Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management | 4 years |
Forestry and Wildlife | 4 years |
Food Science and Nutrition | 4 years |
Home Science | 4 years |
Agricultural Extension and Development Science | 4 years |
Faculty of Basic Medical Science:
COURSES | DURATION |
|---|---|
Anatomical Pathology | 6 years |
Chemical Pathology | 6 years |
Anatomy | 6 years |
Pharmacology | 6 years |
Medical Biochemistry | 6 years |
Preventive and Social Medicine | 6 years |
Human Physiology | 6 years |
Medical Microbiology | 6 years |
Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Immunology | 6 years |
Faculty of Clinical Science:
COURSES | DURATION |
|---|---|
Anaesthesiology | 6 years |
Medicine | 6 years |
Mental Health | 6 years |
Nursing Science | 6 years |
Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 6 years |
Preventive and Social Medicine | 6 years |
Paediatrics and Child Medicine | 6 years |
Surgery | 6 years |
Radiology | 6 years |
Ophthalmology | 6 years |
Nose, Ear, and Throat Surgery | 6 years |
Faculty of Communication & Media Studies:
COURSES | DURATION |
|---|---|
Broadcasting | 4 years |
Film and Multimedia Studies | 4 years |
Journalism and Media Studies | 4 years |
Public Relations & Advertising | 4 years |
Faculty of Computing:
COURSES | DURATION |
|---|---|
Computer Science | 4 years |
Information Technology | 4 years |
Cyber Security | 4 years |
Faculty of Dentistry:
COURSES | DURATION |
|---|---|
Child Dental Health | 4 years |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 4 years |
Oral Pathology and Oral Biology | 4 years |
Preventive Dentistry | 4 years |
Restorative Dentistry | 4 years |
Faculty of Education:
COURSES | DURATION |
|---|---|
Adult & Non Formal Education | 4 years |
Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology | 4 years |
Early Childhood and Primary Education | 4 years |
Educational Foundation | 4 years |
Educational Management and Planning | 4 years |
Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counselling | 4 years |
Human Kinetics & Health Education | 4 years |
Library and Information Science | 4 years |
Science Education | 4 years |
Faculty of Engineering:
COURSES | DURATION |
|---|---|
Chemical Engineering | 5 years |
Civil and Environmental Engineering | 5years |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 5 years |
Mechanical Engineering | 5years |
Mechatronics Engineering | 5years |
Petroleum and Gas Engineering | 5 years |
Faculty of Humanities:
COURSES | DURATION |
|---|---|
English Studies | 4 years |
Fine Arts and Designs | 4 years |
Foreign Language and Literature | 4 years |
History and Diplomatic Studies | 4 years |
Linguistics and Communication Studies | 4 years |
Music | 4 years |
Philosophy | 4 years |
Religious and Cultural Studies | 4 years |
Theatre and Film Studies | 4 years |
Faculty of Law:
COURSES | DURATION |
|---|---|
Public Law | 5 years |
Private and Property Law | 5 years |
Jurisprudence and International Law | 5 years |
Commercial and Industrial Law | 5 years |
Faculty of Management Science:
COURSES | DURATION |
|---|---|
Accounting | 4 years |
Finance and Banking | 4 years |
Management | 4 years |
Marketing | 4 years |
Hospitality Management and Tourism | 4 years |
Faculty of Social Science:
COURSES | DURATION |
|---|---|
Economics | 4 years |
Geography & Environmental Management | 4 years |
Political and Administrative Studies | 4 years |
Sociology | 4 years |
Socia works | 4 years |
Conflict and Gender Studies | 4 years |
Logical and Transport Studies | 4 years |
Disaster Risk Management & Development Studies | 4 years |
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences:
COURSES | DURATION |
|---|---|
Clinical Pharmacy and Management | 5 years |
Pharmaceutical and Medical Chemistry | 5 years |
Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology | 5 years |
Experimental Pharmacognosy & Psychotherapy | 5 years |
Pharmacognosy and Phylotherapy | 5 years |
Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology | 5 years |
Faculty of Science:
COURSES | DURATION |
|---|---|
Animal and Environmental Biology | 4 years |
Department of Biochemistry | 4 years |
Geology | 4 years |
Mathematics and Statistics | 4 years |
Microbiology | 4 years |
Physics | 4 years |
Plant Science and Biotechnology | 4 years |
Pure and Industrial Chemistry | 4 years |
Faculty of Science Laboratory Technology:
COURSES | DURATION |
|---|---|
Biochemistry and Chemistry Technology | 5 years |
Department of Biology and Biotechnology | 5 years |
Department of Biomedical Technology | 4 years |
Industrial Chemistry and Petroleum Technology | 4 years |
Department of Microbiology Technology | 4 years |
Department of Physics and Electronic Technology | 4 years |
Department of Physics with Production Technology | 4 years |
UNIPORT Admission Requirement
Candidates must be at least 16 years old by September of the year of admission.
UNIPORT must be your first choice of institution in your JAMB to be qualified for admission.
You need at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, at no more than two sittings.
UNIPORT sets a minimum institutional cutoff mark of 150 UTME score, but competitive courses like Medicine or Engineering usually require much higher scores.
You must participate in the University’s Post UTME screening exercise and score at least 120 to be eligible for admission consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Must I have Mathematics and English credits for all courses? A. Yes, credits in English Language and Mathematics are compulsory for all undergraduate programmes.
Q. What is the duration of the Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) programme?
A. It is a 6 year programme for UTME entry and a 5 year programme for Direct entry.
Q. Is "Direct entry" available for all courses?
A. Most courses accept direct entry, but some departments, like Management Sciences, may have stricter rules regarding entry into the second year.
Q. Can I transfer from another university to UNIPORT?
A. Yes, but you must have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or higher. and follow the official inter university transfer procedure. Transfers are not allowed into the final year or first year.
Q. Can I register for elective courses outside my faculty?
A. Yes, the university structure allows for Unrestricted electives where students can take courses from other faculties to broaden their knowledge.
Q. What is the minimum CGPA to stay in school?
A. Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 1.50 to avoid being placed on academic probation or being asked to withdraw.
