The advantages of doing postgraduate studies are many but you need to be sure that it is the right option for you. The benefit of postgraduate study is that it allows you with additional skills and experience to enter the job market.

Although the main downside is that the fees for the course may be too high, there are plenty of reasons why you would want to pursue postgraduate studies in life, whether it be a Cameroonian or a foreigner.

 

Why do postgraduate studies in Cameroon?

Continuing your studies

A postgraduate study in Cameroon is it a master’s or Ph.D. allows you to continue your education in the field of interest that you want. Unlike the undergraduate level where you are restricted to study in certain departments or programs because of your academic backgrounds or scores at the Advance level. At the Postgraduate level in Cameroon, there is a degree of flexibility to enroll into any program of your desire independent of your academic background as long as you have the minimum requirement to enroll into the field you want to go in for.

 

To Improving your job prospects

There is an increase in competition for the job market in Cameroon. Every year, more than 10, 000 graduates are released into the job market across all major universities in Cameroon. Many of these graduates lack the expertise or experience to handle some of these jobs that are highly needed by big organizations. Pursuing a postgraduate study in Cameroon can augment your skills sets and make you a stronger job applicant. However, you should bear in mind that although most employers will recognize these additional qualifications and skills, they are not obliged to pay more for additional postgraduate qualifications.

 

5 basic requirements for postgraduate studies in Cameroon

To enroll in a postgraduate program, there is a certain minimum requirement that every university takes into account before accepting your application files. These requirements vary from one university to another. However, to enroll in any state university in Cameroon, for a postgraduate program, the following are the minimum expected requirements by every university.

1. Minimum Certificate.

A major requirement of most universities is the degree you graduated from. Many universities will require that you make a good degree from your first university studies (undergraduate level). Some departments will accept only 2.5, second class upper but most accept second class lower 2.2, as the minimum requirement for postgraduate studies. For academic postgraduate studies often called (normal masters and Ph.D.) a high GPA is required for students to enroll from their previous studies, in most cases a 3.0 GPA and more.

 

2. An Admission Proposal Statement

Every postgraduate applicant is required to write a proposal (thesis proposal or dissertation proposal). The objective of the proposal is to explain what you will want to study, what research you will like to undertake etc.  Below is a sample postgraduate proposal for a Ph.D. student in Cameroon.

 

Sample admission proposal for a Ph.D. Student in Cameroon

Topic: Quantification and Classification of Marine Litters On Beaches along the West Coast of Cameroon

Beaches are important tourist attractions and contribute to improving the quality of life. A clean beach is the main indicator of coastal environmental quality. Marine debris is a ubiquitous problem that poses a serious threat to the global oceans; it has motivated public participation in clean-up campaigns, as well as governmental involvement in developing mitigation strategies. While it is known that the problem of marine litter may be affected by waste management practices on land, beach survey results have seldom been compared with them.

The presence of marine debris along the West Coast of Cameroon has negatively affected the aesthetic appeal of beaches and reduce their recreational value and tourism quality in these regions. The anthropogenic marine litter is associated with diverse human activities and comes from a wide variety of sources both onshore and offshore.

The main objectives of this research would be to quantified and characterized marine litter along the West coast of Cameroon. The specific objective of the study would be to evaluate the sources of marine litters generated along the Coast of Cameroon, quantify and Characteristic the marine litters generated, determine public perception and attitudes on beach quality, and identify measures that could be put in place to improve the quality of beaches along the coast of Cameroon.

The study would be carried out along the West Coast of Cameroon. Four beaches would be surveyed every after 2 months from August 2021–June 2022, and December 2021–October 2022. Transect sites of 100 m x 50 m above the high tide mark parallel to the coastline would be selected at random on each site. Pilot studies would be carried out during the first year of enrolment of the Ph.D. (2020/2021).

GPS coordinates of each site would be recorded to enable subsequent survey in the same stretch of beach, and for use in possible GIS mapping. Identify marine litters within each transect line would be categorized by its type of material and source for litter generation activities. Questionnaire items would be designed and administer to visitors to identify each selected beach. Observation would also be employed to determine the density of visitors to the various beaches on the daily basis.

All statistical analysis would be performed using Excel sheet, SPSS (25.0) where descriptive statistics, ANOVA, multivariate analysis, Chart of Contingency, Graphs such as bar, pie, histogram, box plot, time series would be used to present analyze data. Results of the litter would be compared with those found at the National Marine Debris Monitoring Program (NMDMP) of the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) as well as the literature from other countries for detailed comparison.

Document analysis of waste management in Cameroon, Limbe, and along the West Coast of Cameroon would be review for waste management practices on the land, sea, and its influence on the marine environment.

The estimated budget for this research stands at 950,000 to 1, 200, 000FRS. Data collection would all embark during the second year of the Ph.D. study.

 

3. A motivational letter

To apply for a postgraduate study in Cameroon, every student is required to write a motivational letter. The motivational letter goal is for the applicant to explain about themselves, why they are applying for the program and what they will achieve at the end of the program if admitted.

Below is a sample motivational letter for a Ph.D. Student in Cameroon

Sample Motivational Letter for a Ph.D. Student in Cameroon

I am writing to express my interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in Geography. I am particularly keen to apply for the doctoral program in the Geography department as its research interests are an excellent match for my academic background. I studied Biochemistry for my bachelor’s at the University of XXXX during this time I developed a particular interest in understanding the bacteria composition of municipal solid waste. Furthering this interest, I enrolled in Human Resource and Environmental Management for my master’s studies.

My MSc thesis which was supervised by Dr. Mbu Lawrance used statistical techniques to analyze  The Economics of Solid Waste Management Cameroon. My aim was not only to consider the ethical arguments that residents would be willing to pay to enjoy a better waste management service but also to show that residents in areas with poor waste management services would be willing to pay a certain market value to enjoy better waste management services.

I now wish to continue my academic career with a Ph.D. in Geography, and I cannot imagine a better place to study this than the Department of the Geography University of XXXX. I admire the geography department’s commitment to both fairness and accuracy, and I wish to further my work on Quantification and Classification of Marine Litters On Beaches along the West Coast of Cameroon. This research has the potential to contribute to environmental policies on debris management along the maritime coast of Cameroon. Monitoring helps policy-makers to design management measures that address the most prevalent forms of debris, as well as those that cause the most harmful effects in the marine environment.

With my knowledge of Municipal solid waste management and my experience with statistical analyses and modeling, I am confident that I can complete the research project which I have proposed to a high standard. 

 

4. References from 2-3 Academic lecturers

To be eligible for admission into a postgraduate study program in Cameroon, all applicants are required to submit a minimum of 2-3 references (Valid emails) from well know academic lecturers or supervisors from their previous universities.

 

5. A Copy of Your Degree Transcript.

You have to obtain from your school a copy of your academic transcripts. If it is the same school, it’s easier for you, but if it is another, you have to get the transcript to your new school of study.

 

NB: If You still face difficulties in choosing what program to study at the postgraduate level in Cameroon, or writing your motivation letter for admission or admission proposal for your postgraduate studies, kindly seek the support or assistants of Project House Consulting services (PHCS) agents.

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