A. POSTGRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

1. Doctor of Philosophy ( by Research) – 8 semesters

The University of Goroka (UOG) offers a Doctor of Philosophy in most of the disciplines that are offered at postgraduate level. Prospective students that wish to in pursuing doctoral studies can contact the Director for Graduate Studies or the relevant Dean in a School. For Admission and Program Regulations governing the Doctor of Philosophy are advised to consult or obtain the University of Goroka Post Graduate Studies Handbook and consult the appropriate section of the publication. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is offered in all Schools. A person interested in taking up doctoral studies may consult the relevant School Dean or Director, Post Graduate Studies.

Entry Requirements:

• Degree of Master or a Bachelor with First Class Honors or equivalent from a Senate recognized institution shall be eligible to apply to register as a student of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
• Applications should be made to the Chair of Post Graduate Studies Admissions and should include the details required by the prescribed form for Application for doctoral studies and a research proposal.
• The Application, upon receipt, will be registered and forwarded to the relevant School Post Graduate Studies for a recommendation to the Senate or its delegate. A recommendation for registration to doctoral studies must include the proposed name(s) of one or more supervisors.
• Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy, upon admission will be registered provisionally for six months. Students, within the six months will be required to develop and prepare their thesis. At the end of that period Senate or its delegate – to confirm or cancel the student’s candidature – will review the prepared work.
• A student’s candidature will commence, if the review is confirmed, from the commencement of admission.
• All other Regulations regarding the Doctor of Philosophy candidature can be found in
• the UOG Post Graduate Studies Handbook.

OTHER POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

1. Masters of Education (By Research) – 4 semesters

• Curriculum Studies
• Educational Leadership & Management
• Teacher Education

     Entry Requirements

• Bachelor of Education Honors, Second Class Upper Division or better from a recognized institution.
• More than two years of work experience in a relevant field of education.
• Two references from current or recent employer for more than two years. References from employers more than 5 years ago will not be considered.
• A research proposal of 500 words maximum in a nominated field of study.
• Applicants without an Honors qualification but wish to apply for a Masters must have an average GPA of 3.0 or better at undergraduate studies in 300- and 400-level of Bachelor of Education courses or equivalent.

2. 2. Bachelor of Education (Honors) By Research –3 semesters

• Curriculum Studies
• Educational Administration
• Teacher Education

     Entry Requirements

• Applicants with a first degree in Education must have an average GPA of 2.7 or better at undergraduate studies in Years 3 and 4 of Bachelor of Education courses or equivalent.
• Where necessary, applicants with two years of work experience in a relevant field of education must supply two references from current or recent employer for more than two years. References from employers more than 5 years ago will not be considered.

3. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) – 2 semesters

• Relevant specialization

        Entry Requirements

• Obtained a degree of Bachelor at the University of Goroka with a GPA of at least 2.7 in 300 – and 400 – level courses in the appropriate major
• Obtained from another tertiary institution a qualification deemed suitable or equivalent to that of the above by the Senate or its delegate.

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES

1. Master of Arts (By Research) – 4 semesters

• Communication and Social Change
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Language and Literature
• Linguistics
• Literature
• Melanesian Perspectives

    Entry Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts Honors, Second Class Upper Division or better from a recognized institution, or
• Obtained an appropriate Post Graduate Diploma with at a GPA of 3.0.
• More than two years of work experience in a relevant field of arts.
• Two references from current or recent employer for more than two years. References from employers more than 5 years ago will not be considered.
• A research proposal of 500 words maximum in a nominated field of study.
• Applicants without an Honors qualification but wish to apply for a Masters must have an average GPA of 3.0 or better at undergraduate studies in Years 3 and 4 of Bachelor of Arts courses or equivalent.

2. Executive Master of Leadership in Business Administration (By Research) – 4 semesters

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor of Business Honors, Second Class Upper Division or better from a recognized institution, or
• Obtained an appropriate Post Graduate Diploma with at a GPA of 3.0.
• More than two years of work experience in a relevant field of arts.
• Two references from current or recent employer for more than two years. References from employers more than 5 years ago will not be considered.
• A research proposal of 500 words maximum in a nominated field of study.
• Applicants without an Honors qualification but wish to apply for a Masters must have an average GPA of 3.0 or better at undergraduate studies in Years 3 and 4 of Bachelor of Business courses or equivalent.
• Any other qualification and/or experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

3. Bachelor of Arts (Honors) By Research – 3 semesters

• Business Studies
• Communication and Social Change
• Language & Literature
• Linguistics
• Literature
• Melanesian Perspectives

Entry Requirements

• Applicants with a first degree in Education must have an average GPA of 2.7 or better at undergraduate studies in Years 3 and 4 of Bachelor of Education courses or equivalent.
• Where necessary, applicants with two years of work experience in a relevant field of education must supply two references from current or recent employer for more than two years. References from employers more than 5 years ago will not be considered.

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Master of Science ( By Research) – 4 semesters

• Agriculture
• Agriculture Extension
• Biology
• Science Education

     Entry Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Honors, Second Class Upper Division or better from a recognized institution, or
• Obtained an appropriate Post Graduate Diploma with at a GPA of 3.0.
• More than two years of work experience in a relevant field of science.
• Two references from current or recent employer for more than two years. References from employers more than 5 years ago will not be considered.
• A research proposal of 500 words maximum in a nominated field of study.

2. Bachelor of Science (Honors) By Research – 3 semesters

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Physics

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should have a first degree in Science with an average GPA of 2.7 or better at undergraduate studies in Years 3 and 4 of Bachelor of Science courses or equivalent.
• Where necessary, applicants with two years of work experience in a relevant field of education must supply two references from current or recent employer for more than two years. References from employers more than 5 years ago will not be considered.

3. Post Graduate Diploma – 2 Semesters

• Agriculture
• Agriculture Extension
• Agriculture Science
• Science (Biology)

Entry Requirements

• Obtained a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Goroka with a GPA of at least 2.7 in 300 – and 400 – level courses in the appropriate major.
• Obtained a Bachelor’s degree from another tertiary institution a qualification deemed
• suitable or equivalent to that of the above by the Senate or its delegate.
• Bachelor of Science in the respective specializations.
• Graduate Certificate in the respective specializations.
• More than two years of work experience.
• Satisfactory Report from the employer of applicant’s performance (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and/or experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

4. Post Graduate Diploma – 2 semesters

• Agriculture Education
• Agriculture Extension
• Agriculture Science
• Science (Biology)

    Entry Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Education in Agriculture, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Science, or Biology).
• Graduate Certificate in Agriculture, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Science, or Biology).
• More than two years of work experience.
• Satisfactory Report from the employer of applicant’s performance (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and/or experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

5. Graduate Diploma – 2 semesters

• Biology
• Physics

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Education in Biology or Physics.
• Graduate Certificate in Biology or Physics.
• More than two years of work experience.
• Satisfactory Report from the employer of applicant’s performance (Report must
• be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and/or experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

B. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

1. Bachelor of Arts Education – Accounting – 8 semesters

      Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• B grade or better in Accounting.

2. Bachelor of Arts Education – Business Studies – 8 semesters

        Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• B grade or better in Business Studies.

3. Bachelor of Arts Education – Creative Arts and Communication – 8 semesters

    Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• Other qualifications as deemed accepted by the Admissions Committee.

4. Bachelor of Arts Education – Economics – 8 semesters

     Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• B grade or better in Economics.

5. Bachelor of Arts Education – Geography – 8 semesters

      Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• B grade or better in Geography.

6. Bachelor of Arts Education – History – 8 semesters

      Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• B grade or better in History.

7. Bachelor of Arts Education – Language and Literature – 8 semesters

     Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics.

8. Bachelor of Arts Education – Religious Studies and Personal Development – 8 semesters

     Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• Other qualifications as deemed accepted by the Admissions Committee.

9. Bachelor of Science Education – Agriculture – 8 semesters

       Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• B grade or better in Agriculture, Chemistry or Biology.

10. Bachelor of Science Education – Biology – 8 semesters

   Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• B grade or better in Biology.

11. Bachelor of Science Education – Chemistry – 8 semesters

      Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature, or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics, or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• B grade or better in Chemistry.

12. Bachelor of Science Education – Mathematics – 8 semesters

      Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade or better in Advance Mathematics.

13. Bachelor of Science Education – Physics – 8 semesters

      Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade or better in better in Physics.

14. Bachelor of Applied Science (Home Economics) Education – 8 semesters

• Food and Nutrition
• Textile and Fashion Design

     Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade or better in Science subjects.

15. Bachelor of Design and Technology Education – 8 semesters

• Building Construction
• Welding, Machining and Metal Fabrication
• Wood and Furniture Making

    Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade or better in better in either Science or Social Science subjects.

16. Bachelor of Education – Curriculum Studies (Secondary/Primary – In-service) – 4 semesters

     Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Teaching Secondary/Primary.
• Professional registration as a teacher.
• More than two years of teaching experience.
• Satisfactory Report from the Regional Standard Officer of applicant’s performance. (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions

17. Bachelor of Education – Educational Leadership and Management (Secondary/Primary – In-service ) – 4 semesters

     Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Education or related teaching field (secondary, primary, vocational or technical education).
• Experienced serving or recently serving principal of a school in the PNG school system
• or similar.
• Experienced senior teacher or aspiring teacher with proven potential to hold leadership roles in schools as recommended by the Regional Standards Officer or Provincial Education Advisor.

18. Bachelor of Education – Educational Psychology ( Secondary/Primary – In-service) – 4  semesters

  Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Teaching Secondary/Primary.
• Professional registration as a teacher.
• More than two years of teaching experience.
• Satisfactory Report from the Regional Standard Officer of applicant’s performance (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

19. Bachelor of Education – Gender Studies and Social Development (Secondary/Primary In-service) – 4 semesters

        Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Teaching Secondary/Primary.
• Professional registration as a teacher.
• More than two years of teaching experience.
• Satisfactory Report from the Regional Standard Officer of applicant’s performance (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

20. Bachelor of Education – Special and Inclusive Education (Secondary/Primary – In-service) – 4 semesters

        Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Teaching Secondary/Primary.
• Professional registration as a teacher.
• More than two years of teaching experience.
• Satisfactory Report from the Regional Standard Officer of applicant’s performance (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

21. Diploma in Early Childhood Education – 4 semesters

       Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• C grade or better in Language & Literature or B grade in Applied English
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• Certificate in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions and references (both character and professional) within the last five years from the date of application.
• Official Police and Medical clearances must be attached.
• Experiences in childcare activities including First Aid would be an advantage.
• Any other qualifications or experiences as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.

22. Diploma in Guidance and Counseling – 4 semesters

      Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• C grade or better in Language & Literature or B grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics, or C in Advance Mathematics.
• Official Police and Medical clearances must be attached.
• Experiences in counseling and related activities would be an advantage.
• Qualifications in Guidance and Counseling related fields from recognized institutions and references (both character and professional) within the last five years from the date of application.
• Any other qualifications or experiences as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES

1. Bachelor of Arts – Applied Heritage and Indigenous Studies – 8 Semesters

     Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
• Any other qualifications as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.

2. Bachelor of Arts – Creative Arts and Communication – 8 Semesters

       Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
• Any other qualifications as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.

3. Bachelor of Arts –Environmental Studies – 8 Semesters

     Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
• B grade or better in Science or Humanities courses and
• Any other qualifications as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.

4. Bachelor of Arts – Geography – 8 Semesters

      Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
• B grade or better in Geography.

5. Bachelor of Arts – History – 8 Semesters

     Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
• B grade or better in History.

6. Bachelor of Arts – Language and Literature – 8 Semesters

    Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.

7. Bachelor of Arts – Linguistics – 8 Semesters

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.

8. Bachelor of Arts – Literature – 8 Semesters

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.

9. Bachelor of Arts – Planning and Development Studies – 8 Semesters

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
• Any other qualifications as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.

10. Bachelor of Arts – Political Science – 8 Semesters

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
• Any other qualifications as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.

11. Bachelor of Arts – Psychology – 8 Semesters

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
• Any other qualifications as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.

12. Bachelor of Arts – Religious Education and Personal Development–8 Semesters

         Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
• Any other qualifications as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.

13. Bachelor of Arts – Sociology and Anthropology – 8 Semesters

      Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
• Any other qualifications as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.

14. Bachelor of Business – Accounting – 8 semesters

      Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
• B grade or better in Economics, Accounting or Business Studies.

15. Bachelor of Business – Management – 8 semesters

    Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• C grade in Advance Mathematics or B grade in General Mathematics.
• B grade or better in Economics Accounting or Business Studies.

16. Diploma in Business Studies – 4 semesters

   Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics
• C grade or better in Business Studies, or Accounting.
• References (Professional) within the last five years from the date of application.
• Any other experiences as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.

17. Diploma in Creative Industries – 8 semesters

    Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 or equivalent from recognized institutions.
• C grade or better in Language and Literature and Advance /General Mathematics
• C grade or better in Science or Humanities courses and
• Other qualifications as deemed accepted by the Admissions Committee.

18. Diploma in Creative Arts Education (PVTE) – 8 semesters

     Entry Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Creative Arts Agriculture with a minimum GPA of 2.4.
• More than three years of work experiences in the area of Creative Arts.
• Plus, satisfactory inspector’s or supervisor’s reports (Inspection report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Bachelor of Science – Agriculture Extension – 8 semesters

   Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature, or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics, or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• B grade or better in Biology or Chemistry.

2. Bachelor of Science – Biology – 8 semesters

    Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature, or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics, or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• B grade or better in Biology.

3. Bachelor of Science – Chemistry – 8 semesters

    Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature, or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics, or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• B grade or better in Chemistry.

4. Bachelor of Science – Mathematics – 8 semesters

    Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature, or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade or better in Advance Mathematics and Physics.

5. Bachelor of Science – Physics – 8 semesters

    Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature, or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade or better in Advance Mathematics and Physics.

6. Bachelor of Agriculture (In-service) – 4 semesters

• Education
• Extension

    Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Agriculture
• More than three years of work experiences in the area of agriculture extension
• Plus, satisfactory inspector’s supervisor’s reports (Inspection report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

7. Bachelor of Mathematics (In-service – Secondary) – 4 semesters

     Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Teaching Secondary.
• Professional registration as a teacher.
• More than two years of teaching experience.
• Satisfactory Report from the Regional Standard Officer of applicant’s performance (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

8. Bachelor in Midwifery – In-service – 3 semesters

     Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing
• Professional Registration as a Nurse with PNG Nursing Council.
• More than three years of work experiences in the area of maternal health services of the government, church and NGOs.
• Plus satisfactory inspector’s or supervisor’s reports (Inspection report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

9. Diploma in PVTE Health – 2 semesters

• Heath Education
• Health Teaching

    Entry Requirements

• Certificate or Diploma in Nursing in any health professional specialty from accredited institutions recognized by NDOH.
• Professional Registration as a Nurse with PNG Nursing Council.
• More than three years of work experiences in the area of Health Education or Health Teaching with health services of the government, church and NGOs.
• Plus, satisfactory inspector’s or supervisor’s reports (Inspection report must be within the last five years from the date of application). For Health Teaching, the applicant should be recommended and supported by health training institutions.
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

10. Diploma in PVTE Agriculture (In-service) – 2 semesters

Entry Requirements

• Diploma Tropical Agriculture or PCD Agriculture with a minimum GPA of 2.4.
• More than three years of work experiences in the area of Agriculture or Agriculture Extension.
• Plus, satisfactory inspector’s or supervisor’s reports (Inspection report must be within the
• last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

11. Diploma in Science (Primary – In-service) – 4 semesters

Entry Requirements

• Diploma/Certificate in Teaching Primary.
• Professional registration as a teacher.
• More than two years of teaching experience.
• Satisfactory Report from the Regional Standard Officer of applicant’s performance (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (ITVET)

1. Bachelor of Applied Science (Home Economics) – 8 semesters

• Food and Nutrition
• Textile and Fashion Design

     Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• C grade or better in Language and Literature or B grade in Applied English.
• C in Advanced Math, or B in General Mathematics.
• C grade or better in Science subjects in Year 12.
• Any other qualifications and/or experiences as deemed acceptable by the Admissions Committee.

2. Bachelor of Design and Technology – 8 semesters

• Building Construction
• Welding, Machining & Metal Fabrication
• Wood & Furniture Making

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 or equivalent from recognized institutions.
• C or better in Language and Literature, or B in Applied English.
• C in Advanced Math, or B in General Math.
• C grade or better in Science subjects in Year 12.
• Any other qualifications and/or experiences as deemed acceptable by the Admissions Committee.

3. Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management – 8 semesters

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 or equivalent from recognized institutions.
• C or better in Language and Literature, or B in Applied English.
• C in Advanced Math, or B in General Math.
• C grade or better in Science or Humanities subjects in Year 12.
• Other qualifications and/or experiences as deemed acceptable by the University
• Students with diploma (Tourism & Hospitality or Tourism/Hospitality) maybe admitted into the 2ndor 3rd year as deemed appropriate by the University, and also grades in Year 12 subjects as listed above.

4. Bachelor of Applied Science ( In-service- Secondary- Home Economics) – 4 semesters

    Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Teaching Secondary
• Professional registration as a teacher.
• More than two years of teaching experience.
• Satisfactory Report from the Regional Standard Officer of applicant’s performance (Report must be within the last five years from the date of application).
• Any other qualification and experience deemed appropriate by the Admissions Committee.

5. Bachelor of TVET (Business Studies – Content- In-service ) –4 semesters

     Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Teaching TVET (Business)
• Certificate in the respective specialization from recognized institutions and references (both character and professional) within the last five years from the date of application.
• Experiences in the respective specialization business activities would be an advantage.
• Other qualifications and/or experiences as deemed acceptable by the Admissions Committee

6. Bachelor of TVET (Technical – Content – In-service ) – 4 semesters

     Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Teaching TVET (Technical)
• Current Motor Mechanic tradesman with technical qualifications.
• With four years of apprenticeship training and tradesman certificate.
• Possess trade testing certificates level 1-3 or NQF 1-4 with good practical experience.
• Other qualifications and/or experiences as deemed acceptable by the Admissions Committee.

7. National Advanced Diploma in Automotive Engineering – Content- In-service – 6 semesters

    Entry Requirements

• Current Motor Mechanic tradesman with technical qualifications.
• With four years apprenticeship training and tradesmen certificate
• Current technician with Grade 10 or basic education.
• Possess trade testing certificate Level 1, 2, 3 or NQF 1, 2, 3 & 4 with good practical

8. Diploma in Hotel Operations Management – 4 semesters

       Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 GPA with minimum of 2.4 or equivalent to grade 12 certificate with
• C grade in Language and Literature, Science and Mathematics or better.
• Or Grade 10 with National Certificate III & IV in Hospitality
• Or Grade 10 with National Certificate III or IV in Hospitality with minimum 3 years of experience in Hotel industry and
• Other qualifications as deemed accepted by the Admissions Committee.

9. Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management – 4 Semesters

     Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 or equivalent from recognized institutions.
• C grade or better in Language and Literature and Advanced/General Math.
• C grade or better in Science or Humanities courses and
• Other qualifications as deemed accepted by the Admissions Committee.

10. Diploma in Teaching TVET – In-service – 2 semesters

• DTVET (Business Studies)
• DTVET (Technical)

     Entry Requirements

• Certificate in the respective specialization from recognized institutions and references (both character and professional) within the last five years from the date of application.
• Experiences in the respective specialization would be an advantage.
• Any other experiences as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.

11. Certificate III – 1 Semester

• Physical Education
• Sport and Recreation Management

    Entry Requirements:

• Grade 12 with a minimum C Grade or better in all subjects
• Must have done a sports education course in the last two years
• Must be currently practicing as a coach, sports administrator or a technical official.
• Those already on the field must provide evidence of Recognition of prior learning including sports course.

INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE AND FLEXIBLE LEARNING (IDFL)

1. Bachelor of Education in School Management (Secondary/Primary – In-service) – 4 to 8 semesters

       Entry Requirements

• Diploma in Education or related teaching field (secondary, primary, or vocational & technical education).
• Experienced serving or recently serving principal of a school in the PNG school system or similar.
• Experienced senior teacher or aspiring teacher with proven potential to hold leadership roles in schools as recommended by the Regional Standards Officer or Provincial Education Advisor.
• Special considerations will be given to female teachers and teachers from rural and remote schools.

2. Diploma in Early Childhood Education – 4 to 8 Semesters

      Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• C grade or better in Language and Literature or B grade in Applied English
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics.
• Certificate in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions and references (both character and professional) within the last five years from the date of application.
• Official Police and Medical clearances must be attached.
• Experiences in childcare activities including First Aid would be an advantage.
• Any other qualifications or experiences as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.

3. Diploma in Business – 4 to 8 Semesters

• Accounting
• Management

     Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 on the HSC from recognized institutions.
• B grade or better in Language and Literature or A grade in Applied English.
• B grade in General Mathematics or C grade in Advance Mathematics
• C grade or better in Business Studies, or Accounting.
• References (Professional) within the last five years from the date of application.
• Any other experiences as deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.

4. Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management – 4 to 8 Semesters

      Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 2.4 or equivalent from recognized institutions.
• C grade or better in Language and Literature and Advanced/General Math.
• C grade or better in Science or Humanities courses and
• Other qualifications as deemed accepted by the Admissions Committee.

E. APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE

A non-refundable fee of K50.00 must be paid through the account details provided below:

Account Name: UOG Student Fee Account

Account Number: 1000751407

Bank: BSP

Branch: Goroka.

F. CLOSURE OF APPLICATIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

For application forms and further information contact:

The Director – Student Administration

The University of Goroka

P.O. Box 1078

GOROKA. 441 E.H.P

Fax: 532 2620 Phone: 531 1739 Website: www.unigoroka.ac.pg

 Email: apingiw@unigoroka.ac.pg or negerey@unigoroka.ac.pg or stdad_pa@unigoroka.ac.pg

All applications close on Friday 30th August, 2019. 

Download Applications

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Successful applicants will be notified through the daily newspapers, email and on the UOG website

by the end of November, 2019.

Pascalis Mape (Mr)

Director, Student Administration Division