Covenant University CApIC-ACE Masters and PhD Form 2023


Covenant University's Applied Informatics and Communication Africa Centre of Excellence (CApIC-ACE) invites applications for Masters and Ph.D. programmes in fields such as Bioinformatics, Computer Science, and Biochemistry. Successful candidates will receive sponsorship and, for French speakers, English Language Training. The centre focuses on impactful research in areas like malaria, cancer, and cloud computing. Visit the link to apply before July 26, 2023.

Covenant University CApIC-ACE Masters and PhD Degree Programmes Admission Form

The newly established Covenant Applied Informatics and Communication Africa Centre of Excellence (CApIC-ACE) at Covenant University is now accepting applications for its Masters and PhD degree programmes for the 2023/2024 academic year.

Introduction to CApIC-ACE

Under the World Bank funded African Centre of Excellence IMPACT project (ACE-IMPACT), CApIC-ACE is inviting motivated applicants from Nigeria and West & Central Africa into various Masters and PhD degree programmes. These include Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Information & Communication Engineering (ICE).

Successful applicants will be eligible for sponsorship and a rigorous 3-month English Language Training (especially beneficial for French-speaking applicants).

CApIC-ACE was established to build a critical mass of indigenous African scientists. These professionals will have the necessary skills in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and information & communications engineering. They will drive and sustain impactful research in areas of malaria, prostate and breast cancer, and cloud & high performance computing related to personalized medicine.

Programme Details

College of Science and Technology

Bioinformatics

Specializations:

  • Functional Genomics
  • Genome Bioinformatics
  • Network Biology
  • Population Genetics
  • Programming
  • Statistical Genetics
  • Systems Biology

Computer Science

Specializations:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybercrime Security/Digital Forensic
  • Data Mining
  • Machine Learning
  • Mobile Computing
  • Networking
  • Software Engineering

Biochemistry

Specializations:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Molecular Oncology and Cancer Research
  • Pharmacology

Microbiology (Microbial & Genetic Biotechnology)

College of Engineering

Information and Communication Engineering

Specializations:

  • AI in Communication Systems
  • Cloud and High Performance Computing
  • Internet of Things (IoT) & Big Data Analytics

Admission Requirements

For the Master’s programme, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 (second class upper) from any recognized University in Nigeria, West or Central Africa.

For the PhD programme, candidates must have Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from any recognized University in Nigeria, West or Central Africa. PhD candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5.0 scale in M.Sc./M.Eng/M.Tech and a minimum CGPA of 3.5 (second class upper) in the Bachelor’s degree.

Please note that the minimum duration of these programmes is full time of two academic sessions for the Master’s degree and three academic sessions for the PhD degree. Candidates with professional Master’s degrees are not eligible for the PhD programme.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the application page here: https://forms.gle/BnCEipbz3RrJDZ1q7. The closing date for all applications is July 26th, 2023.

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who are interested in contributing to the growth of knowledge and technology in Africa. For more information, please visit our official website or contact us directly.