Akwa Ibom State University, AKSU Postgraduate Courses 2019/2020

For all those interested in the AKSU Postgraduate Courses, the management of the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has advertised the following postgraduate programmes for the 2019/2020 academic session admission exercise.

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ASKU Postgraduate Courses 2019/2020

FACULTY Of AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & EXTENSION:

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Agricultural Economics Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics with specialization in: Agribusiness Management, Food Marketing and International Trade, Farm Management and Production Economics, Consumer Welfare and Food Economics, Resource and Environmental Economics, Agricultural Project Planning and Appraisal, Agricultural Cooperative, Agricultural Financial Management. M. Sc. in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

Admission Requirements for Aksu postgraduate courses

Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. b) Higher National Diploma in Agriculture with minimum of lower credit. c) Minimum of Third Class Degree at Bachelor’s level in Agriculture or Science – related disciplines. d) Minimum of Pass in Higher National Diploma in Agriculture or related disciplines with six (6) years cognate experience.
M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. b) Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Science- related disciplines with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division. c) HND Upper Credit plus PGD at Distinction level.

Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. b) Higher National Diploma in Agriculture with minimum of Lower Credit. c) Minimum of Third Class Degree at Bachelor’s level in Agriculture or Science – related disciplines. d) Minimum of Pass in Higher National Diploma plus five (5) years cognate experience.

M. Sc. in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language at not more than two sittings b) Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Science- related disciplines with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division c) HND Upper Credit plus PGD at Distinction Level.

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Animal Science. M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Animal Science with specialization in: Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry, Animal Physiology, Animal Products and Processing, Animal Production and Management, Pasture and Range Management.

Admission Requirements

PGD programme a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language at not more than two sittings. b) Minimum of 3rd Class Degree in Animal Production/Animal Science or a related discipline. c) Minimum of HND Upper Credit in Animal Production/Animal Science.

M.Sc. Programme

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language at not more than two sittings b) Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or related discipline with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division. c) HND Upper Credit plus PGD at Distinction Level.

Ph.D. Programme a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language at not more than two sittings b) Master’s Degree in Animal Science or related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point scale

DEPARTMENT OF CROP SCIENCE

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Crop Science. M.Sc. in Crop Science with specialization in: Plant Breeding and Genetics, Crop Physiology, Horticulture, Seed Science and Technology, Weed Science, Entomology, Crop Production and Farming Systems. Ph.D. in Crop Science with specialization in: Crop Physiology, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Weed Science, Seed Science and Technology.

Admission Requirements for Aksu postgraduate courses:

PGD Programme (a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language at not more than two sittings. (b) Higher National Diploma in Agriculture with a minimum of Lower Credit. (b) Minimum of 3rd Class Degree at Bachelor’s level in Agriculture with a minimum of five years cognate experience. (c) Minimum of Pass in Higher National Diploma with ten (10) years cognate experience.
M.Sc. Programme (a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. (b) Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or related discipline with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division. (b) HND Upper Credit plus PGD at Distinction Level.
Ph.D. Programme (a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. (b) Masters (MSc) Degree in any of the fields of Agriculture or related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point scale from recognized institutions.

DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SCIENCE

Postgraduate Diploma in Soil Science. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Soil Science with specialization in: Soil Microbiology, Pedology, Soil Physics and Conservation, Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy, Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition, Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, and Environmental Management.
Admission Requirements
PGD Programme
a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language at not more than two sittings. b) Higher National Diploma in Agriculture with a minimum of Lower Credit. c) Minimum of Third Class Degree at Bachelor’s level in Agriculture or Sciences. d) Minimum of Pass in Higher National Diploma plus ten (10) years cognate experience.

M.Sc. Programme

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. b) A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or related discipline, with a minimum of Second Class, lower Division. c) HND Upper Credit plus PGD at Distinction Level, in addition to satisfying the University matriculation requirements.

FACULTY OF ARTS

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

M. A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy with specialization in: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Moral Philosophy (Ethics), Logic, History of Philosophy, African Philosophy and Political Philosophy.

Admission Requirements:

Master of Arts (M.A) programme
a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language at not more than two sittings b) A minimum of Second Class Lower Division at the Bachelor’s Level in Philosophy from a recognized University. c) Holders of Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy at Distinction Level from a recognized University.

Ph.D. in Philosophy Programme

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language at not more than two sittings (b) M.A. in Philosophy with a minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point scale (c) A minimum of Second Class Lower Division at the Bachelor’s Level in Philosophy from a recognized University.

DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL STUDIES

M. A. and Ph.D. in Religious and Cultural Studies with specialization in: African Traditional Religion, Biblical Studies, New Testament, Old Testament, Church History, Philosophy of Religion, Islamic Studies and Sociology of Religion.

Admission Requirements for Aksu postgraduate courses

M.A. Programme
a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5)subjects including English Language and any four Arts and Social Science subjects at not more than two sittings.
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b) A minimum of Second Class Lower Degree in Religious Studies or its variants (e.g. Religion, Religious and Cultural Studies, Religious Management and Cultural Studies, Islamic or Christian Religious Studies, Theology).

Ph.D. Programme a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language at not more than two sittings. a) A Master’s Degree in Religious Studies or its variants from a recognized university, with a minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point scale. b) Candidates who did not make up to 4.00 will be required to register for the M.Phil./Ph.D. programme. Such candidates must present two seminars and a research proposal for grading and must score a minimum CGPA of 4.0 before proceeding to the Ph.D., otherwise the M.Phil. Degree should be awarded upon the submission of a thesis. This thesis would be examined following the procedure of a Ph.D. thesis.

DEPARTMENT OF PERFORMING ARTS

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Performing Arts and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Performing Arts with specialization in Theatre; Film Design and Technology; Arts and Events Management; Acting, Dance and Choreography; Media, Directing and Script Writing; Theatre for Development.

Admission Requirements

M. A. Programme
a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language and Literature at not more than two sittings. b) Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in Performing Arts, Theatre/Media/Film or Creative Arts
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme
a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language and Literature at not more than two sittings. b) A Master of Arts Degree in Performing Arts or related discipline with a CGPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5-point scale from a recognized university

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Library and Information Science.

Postgraduate Diploma in Education.

Master of Education, (M.Ed.) and Ph.D. in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation. M.Ed and Ph.D in Integrated Science Education, Mathematics Education, Chemistry Education, Biology Education and Physics Education.

Admission Requirements for Aksu postgraduate courses

Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (PGDLIS)

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. b) First Degree in any field of specialization with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from a recognized University. c) Candidates with 3rd Class Degree in areas other than Library and Information Science with three years relevant post qualification experience may be considered for admission. d) HND in Library and Information Science, at Upper Credit Level
e) Candidates who possess HND in Library and Information Science at a Lower Credit Level with 5 years cognate post-qualification experience may be considered.

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings (b) First degree in any field of specialization with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from a recognized University. (c) Higher National Diploma (HND) in Education with a minimum of Credit Level in any of the teaching subjects (d) Candidates with Higher National Diploma (HND) at Credit Level in any field of specialization with 3 years relevant post-qualification experience may be considered for admission. (e) Candidates with 3rd Class Degree in any area of specialization, with three years relevant post- qualification experience, may be considered for admission.

M.Ed. Physics Education Programme

Admission Requirements: (a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and one other subject, at not more than two sittings. (b) Bachelor’s Degree in Physics Education with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from a recognized University. (c) Candidates with HND in Physics from recognized Polytechnics must in addition, possess a PGDE at a minimum of Upper Credit level.
M.Ed. Integrated Science Education Programme Admission Requirements: (a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any one of Physics, Chemistry and Biology and any other two relevant subjects at not more than two sittings. (b) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Science Education Programmes with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from a recognized University. (c) Candidates with HND in any of the Sciences from recognized Polytechnics must in addition possess a PGDE at a minimum of Upper Credit Level.

M.Ed. Chemistry Education Programme

Admission Requirements:

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and any other subject at not more than two sittings. (b) Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry Education with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from a recognized University. (c) Candidates with HND in Chemistry from approved Polytechnics must in addition possess a PGDE at a minimum of Upper Credit Level.

M.Ed. Biology Education Programme

Admission Requirements: (a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology and two other relevant subjects at not more than two sittings. (b) Bachelor’s Degree in Biology Education with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from a recognized university. (c) Candidates with HND in Biology from approved Polytechnics must in addition possess a PGDE at a minimum of Upper Credit level.

M.Ed. Mathematics Education Programme

Admission Requirements: a. SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at not more than two sittings. b. Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics Education with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from a recognized University. c. Candidates with HND in Mathematics from recognized Polytechnics must, in addition, possess a PGDE at a minimum of Upper Credit Level.

M.Ed. Educational Research, Measurement & Evaluation Programme

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any other three relevant subjects at not more than two sittings. (b) B.Sc. Degree in any Education Programme with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from an approved University (c) Candidates with HND in any of the l Sciences from approved Polytechnics must, in addition, possess a PGDE at a minimum of Upper Credit Level.

Ph.D. Physics Education Programme

Admission Requirements: a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings b) Master’s Degree in Physics Education with a CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point scale or 60% (B).

Ph.D. Chemistry Education Programme

Admission Requirements: (a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and any other subject at not more than two sittings (b) Master’s Degree in Chemistry Education with a CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point scale or 60% (B).

Ph.D. Biology Education Programme

Admission Requirements:
a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and any other subject at not more than two sittings b) Master’s Degree in Biology Education with a CGPA of 4.00 on a 5- point scale or 60% (B).

Ph.D. Mathematics Education Programme
Admission Requirements: a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and any other subject at not more than two sittings b) Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education with a CGPA of 4.00 on a 5 -point scale or 60% (B).

Ph.D. Integrated Science Education Programme

Admission Requirements for Aksu postgraduate courses:

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology at not more than two sittings (b) Master’s Degree in Integrated Science Education with a CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point scale or 60% (B).

Ph.D. EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, MEASUREMENT &EVALUATION PROGRAMME

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any other three relevant subjects at not more than two sittings (b) Master’s degree in Educational Research, Measurement & Evaluation with a CGPA of 4.00 on a 5point scale or 60% (B)

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering with specialization in: Electronics, Telecommunication, Communications Network and Security.

Admission Requirements for Aksu postgraduate courses PGD Programme in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings b) Minimum of Third Class Degree at the Bachelor’s Level in a related area from a recognised University. c) HND with a minimum of Upper Credit in a related area from a recognized institution. d) Holders of the HND with a Lower Credit and a minimum of five (5) years post-qualification relevant experience may be considered.

Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with the following options: Electronics, Telecommunications; Communications Network and Security.

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings b) First degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in relevant Engineering discipline from a recognized University. c) Holders of PGD with Upper Credit in relevant Engineering discipline, from a recognized University may also be admitted provided other University matriculation requirements are satisfied.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL/PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Chemical Engineering.
Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Chemical Engineering.
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
Admission Requirements

Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings b) HND with Upper Credit or its equivalent in Chemical, Petroleum or Petrochemical Engineering from any recognized Polytechnic. c) A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower division in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or any other relevant discipline from a recognized University. d) Candidates who possess Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Petroleum or Petrochemical Engineering with Third Class from any recognized University may be considered.
Master of Engineering Programme in Chemical Engineering

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings (b) First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in relevant Engineering discipline from a recognized University.
(c) Candidates with PGD at Upper Credit in level in Chemical Engineering, from a recognized University may also be admitted provided that other University matriculation requirements are satisfied.

Ph.D. Programme in Chemical Engineering

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings (b) M.Sc. or M. Eng. Degrees, with a minimum of 60% (B) or CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point scale at the
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Master’s Degree programme.

FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Geology.
M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Geology with specialization in: Structural Geology and Tectonics, Applied Geophysics, Sedimentary and Petroleum Geology, Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Mineral Exploration, Biostratigraphy.

Admission Requirements for Aksu postgraduate courses

Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Geology

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings b) A Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences from an approved university with a minimum of Third Class. c) Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of Upper Credit may also be considered for admission.
Master of Science Degree Programme

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings. (b) First degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in Geosciences from a recognized University. (c) Candidates who possess Third Class Degree at the Bachelor’s Level or HND and PGD in Geosciences with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale may be considered for admission.

Ph.D. Programme in Geology

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings. (b) Master’s degree in the relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5 –point scale or 60% (B).

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Mathematics. M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Mathematics with specialization in: Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics.

Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma programme
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a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and other relevant Science subjects at not more than two sittings. b) B.Sc. degree in Mathematics with a Third Class from a recognised University. c) B.Sc. degree in other relevant disciplines with a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division. d) Candidates who possess HND in relevant disciplines from approved institutions with a minimum of Upper Credit may be considered for admission.

MSc. Programme

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and other relevant Science subjects at not more than two sittings. (b) B.Sc. degree in Mathematics with a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division from any recognized University. (c) PGD in Mathematics with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale.

Ph.D. Programme

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and other relevant Science subjects at not more than two sittings. b) M.Sc. degree in Mathematics from a recognized University with a minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5- point scale or 3.00 on a 4- point scale or 60%. c) Candidates who possess First Class honours Degree in Mathematics could be admitted for the M.Sc./Ph.D. programmes with the hope that after the M.Sc. course work and a satisfactory report by relevant Postgraduate Committees, the candidates programme could be changed to a full-time Ph.D. programme.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Physics. M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Physics with specialization in: Atmospheric Physics and Space Physics, Geophysics, Electronic and Engineering Physics and Communication Physics, Radiation, Health and Nuclear Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and Mathematical Physics, Energy and Environmental Physics.

Admission Requirements: PGD Programme

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and other relevant Science subjects at not more than two sittings. b) First degree with a minimum of Third Class in Education Physics c) Candidates who possess HND in Pure and Applied Physics from approved institutions with a minimum of Upper Credit may be considered for admission

M.Sc Programme

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings
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b) First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in Physics from any recognized University c) Candidates with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering from any recognized University may be considered for admission. d) Candidates who possess Third Class at the Bachelor’s Level or HND at Upper Credit Level and PGD in Physics at Upper Credit level may be considered for admission.

Ph.D. Programme

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings b) Master’s Degree in Physics with a CGPA of not less than 4.00 on a 5-point scale or minimum score of 60% (B).

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Statistics M.Sc. in Statistics. Ph.D. in Statistics with specialization in: Sample Survey Theory and Methods, Design and Analysis of Experiments/Optimal Designs of Experiments, Multivariate Analysis, Non-Parametric Statistics, Time Series, Operations Research.
Admission Requirements Postgraduate Diploma Programme
a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and other relevant Science subjects at not more than two sittings b) BSc degree in Statistics with a minimum of Third Class from a recognised University. c) B.Sc Degree holders in related disciplines with a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division.
MSc Programme
a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and other relevant Science subjects at not more than two sittings b) B.Sc. Degree in Statistics with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division. c) Candidates who possess Third Class at the Bachelor’s Level or HND at Upper Credit Level and PGD in Statistics with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale may be considered for admission.

Ph.D. Programme
a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and other relevant Science subjects at not more than two sittings b) M.Sc. Degree in Statistics from a recognized University with a minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5- point scale or 3.00 on a 4 -point scale or 60%. c) Candidates who possess First Class honours Degree in Statistics could be admitted for the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes with the hope that after the M.Sc. course work and a satisfactory report by relevant Postgraduate Committees, the candidates’ programme could be changed for a full time Ph.D. programme.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Chemistry. M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemistry with specialization in: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Petroleum Geochemistry and Processing, Environmental Chemistry and Pollution Control, Material Chemistry.

Admission Requirements

PGD Programme

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings b) B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry with a minimum of Third Class. c) Holders of HND in relevant disciplines from approved institutions with a minimum of Upper Credit may be considered for admission.
Master of Science Degree Programme

(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings (b) B.Sc Degree in Chemistry with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division (c) Candidates who possess B.Sc. with a minimum of Third Class or HND at Upper Credit Level and PGD in Chemistry with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale may be considered for admission.

Ph.D. Programme
(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings (b) Master’s Degree in Chemistry with a CGPA of not less than 4.00 on a 5-point scale or minimum score of 60% (B).

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Computer Science M.Sc. in Computer Science

Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma Programme

 SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings.  A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from an approved University with a minimum of a Third Class.  First degree in any field of specialization with a minimum of Third Class from an approved University.
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 Holders of HND in Computer Science or Information Technology at a minimum of Upper Credit Level from an approved institution with three years post qualification experience may be considered for admission.

M.Sc. Programme (a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings
(b) BSc degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division

FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Biotechnology.

Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma Programme
a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology Chemistry, and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings b) B.Sc. Degree with a minimum of Third Class in any Science – related discipline. c) Holders of HND with a minimum of Upper Credit in any Science- related discipline from approved institutions may be considered for admission.

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Botany with specialization in: Plant Taxonomy/Biosystematics, Plant Physiology and Phytochemistry, Plant Ecology, Plant Pathology and Mycology.

Admission requirements
Master of Science Programme
(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology Chemistry and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings. (b) B.Sc. Degree in Botany with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division. (c) Candidates who possess B.Sc. with a minimum of Third Class or HND at Upper Credit Level and PGD in Botany at Upper Credit level may be considered for admission.

Ph.D. Programme Prospective candidates for admission into the Ph.D. programmes are expected to meet the following entry requirements:

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology Chemistry and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings b) M.Sc. Degree in Botany with a minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5- point scale or 60% (B).

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Zoology. M.Sc. in Zoology with specialization in: Entomology, Parasitology, Hydrobiology and Fisheries.

Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma Programme

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology Chemistry and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings b) B.Sc. Degree with a minimum of Third Class in the related Science disciplines such as Zoology, Hydrobiology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Agriculture and Allied Courses. c) Holders of HND with a minimum of Upper Credit in related disciplines from approved institutions may be considered for admission.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programme

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology Chemistry, and other relevant subjects at not more than two sittings b) B.Sc. Degree in either Zoology, Biology, Hydrobiology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Agriculture and allied courses with a minimum of second class lower Division c) Candidates who possess B.Sc. with a minimum of Third Class or HND at Upper Credit Level and University PGD in Zoology at Upper Credit level may be considered for admission.

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology. M.Sc and Ph.D in Microbiology with specialization in Microbial Biotechnology, Environmental Microbiology, Food and Industrial Microbiology and Medical Microbiology

Admission Requirements Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programme a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology Chemistry and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings
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b) B.Sc. Degree with a minimum of Third Class in any of the following disciplines: Microbiology, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Science and Food Science. c) Holders of HND in Microbiology and related disciplines at Upper Credit Level may be considered.

M.Sc. Programme

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology Chemistry and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings b) B.Sc. Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in Microbiology or in related fields such as: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Biology, Botany, Zoology and Agricultural Sciences.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme

a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology Chemistry and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings b) M.Sc. Degree in Microbiology with a CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point scale or 60% (B).

DEPARTMENT OF MARINE BIOLOGY

M.Sc. in Marine Biology with specialization in Marine Biology and Fishery Ecology, Marine Environmental Science, Oceanography Admission Requirements
M.Sc. Programme
(a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology Chemistry and Physics or Geography at not more than two sittings (b) B.Sc. Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in any of the following disciplines Biology, Zoology, Microbiology, Fisheries, Botany or any other relevant Science area from an approved University.

1. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

a. Department of Accounting Ph.D, M.Phil/Ph.D in Accounting with options in:

1. Taxation
2. Cost and Management Accounting
3. Forensic Accounting
4. Auditing and Investigation
5. Public Sector Accounting

Admission Requirements
In addition to the regulations governing Postgraduate Studies, the following requirements shall apply:

i. The candidates must possess five (5) ordinary level Credit Passes which must include English Language, Mathematics and Economics at not more than two sittings.

ii. A candidate with Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Accounting from Ekiti State University and other recognized institutions or Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) degree.

iii. A candidate seeking admission for Ph.D in Accounting must have at least a Weighted Average score of 60.0 or its equivalent in their final Master’s degree Examination.

iv. Candidates seeking admission for the M.Phil/Ph.D programme must process; M.Sc (Accounting) Degree and a score of a weighted average of between 55.0 and 59.9 (or CGPA of 3.25 to 3.49)

b. Department of Banking and Finance
M.Phil/Ph.D in Banking and Finance with an option in:
1. Corporate Finance
2. International Finance
3. Financial Institutions and Markets
4. Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
5. Public Finance
6. Finance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises.

Admission requirements

i. Possession of University matriculations requirement of five (5) ordinary level Credit including English, Mathematics and Economics in WAEC, NECO, and other recognized examination as approved by the Senate of the University in not more than two (2) sittings.
ii. Candidates applying for M/Phil/Ph.D programme must possess M.Sc in Banking and Finance with Weighted Average of between 55.0 and 59.9 (or CGPA of 3.25-3.49).

2. FACULTY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

a. Department of Economics
Postgraduate Diploma in Economics (PDE)

Admission Requirements

Candidates for the postgraduate Diploma in Economics shall possess a Bachelor’s degree of any approved Institutions with at least a Second Class (Lower Division) in any of the Management Science Courses, Science and Technology [Engineering], Social Sciences and other allied disciplines. A third class degree in Economics from Ekiti State University and other reputable Universities, HND holders with a minimum of Upper credit are also eligible to apply.

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Photocopies of NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate, photocopies of all credentials, including ‘O’level or its equivalents must be attached to the completed application forms. Candidates must as well arrange for their transcripts to be sent directly to the Secretary, College of Postgraduate Studies. Non-Receipt of academic transcripts in time is at the detriment of the applicant.

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

a. Full-Time Diploma: Minimum of two semesters and a maximum of four semesters.
b. Part-Time Diploma: Minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters.

Masters Degree Programmes

a. Full-Time: A minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters
b. Part-Time: A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of eight (8) semesters.

Ph.D Programme

a. Full-Time: A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters
b. Part-Time: A minimum of eight (8) semesters and a maximum of twelve (12) semesters.

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