EDO STATE UNIVERSITY RELEASES 2024/2025 POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION FORM

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Postgraduate Programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master Degree (M.Eng, M.Sc., MPA, M.A and MBA), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the various Faculties at Edo State University Uzairue, Edo State, Nigeria for the 2023/2024 Academic Session.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

All applicants are to complete the online Postgraduate Application Form by visiting Edo State University Uzairue website: https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/pgadmissions/postgraduate

APPLICATION FEE

All applications must be accompanied with application fee payment of Twenty-Five Thousand Naira (N25,000).

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A candidate applying for any Postgraduate programme must possess five (5) Credits at SSCE (WAEC/NECO/ GCE ‘O’ Level), NABTEB, and or their equivalents including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. NYSC certificate or exemption letter is required for admission into all Postgraduate programmes.

Postgraduate Diploma programme (PGD)

  1. A First Degree not less than Third Class Honors in relevant fields may be considered.
  2. Candidates with HND in relevant field may be considered.
  3. Any relevant professional qualification.

Master Degree programme (M.Eng, M.Sc., MA, MPA, MBA)

  1. A Minimum of Second Class Honors (Lower Division) degree from a recognized University.
  2. Candidates with relevant Postgraduate Diploma at credit level.
  3. Any relevant professional qualification adjudged to be equivalent to the above.

Master of Philosophy programme (M.Phil.)

  1. Candidate must have a Master Degree with a weighted average score of not less than 50% (CGPA of not less than 3.0 on a 5 point scale).

PhD programme

  1. Master’s degree with a weighted average score of 60% and above (CGPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5 point scale).
  2. Candidates who do not make up to 60% (≥ 55% or CGPA of not less than 3.5 on a 5 point scale) or deficient in some prerequisite courses especially from another institution may be required to register for the M.Phil/Ph.D. programme. The Department may prescribe appropriate courses for candidates whose academic record is considered deficient for the area of specialization.
  3. In addition, PhD applicants should submit a concept note/research proposal of not more than 450 words along with their application form.

PROGRAMMES

Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

Department of Medical Laboratory Science

  • PGD, MSc, MPhil, and PhD in Medical Laboratory Science
  • Options: Chemical Pathology, Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science, Histopathology, Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Immunochemistry

Department of Nursing Science

  • PGD, MSc, MPhil, and PhD in Nursing Science
  • Options: Maternal and Child Health Nursing (MCHN) specialty, Medical and Surgical Nursing (MSN) specialty, Public Health Nursing (PHN) specialty, Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing (MH&PN) specialty

Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences

Department of Accounting

  • PGD, MSc, PhD in Accounting

Department of Business Administration

  • PGD, MSc, MBA, MPhil, and PhD in Business Administration

Department of Economics

  • PGD, MSc, and PhD in Economics

Department of History and International Studies

  • PGD, MA, and PhD in History and International Studies

Department of Mass Communication

  • PGD, MSc, MPhil, and PhD in Mass Communication

Department of Political Science

  • MSc, PhD in Political Science
  • PGD, MPA, and PhD in Public Administration

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Department of Biochemistry

  • MSc and PhD in Biochemistry

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

  • PGD, M.Eng., M.Phil., and PhD in Civil Engineering

Department of Chemical Engineering

  • PGD, M.Eng., M.Phil., and PhD in Chemical Engineering

Department of Computer Engineering

  • PGD, M.Eng., M.Phil., and PhD in Computer Engineering

Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering

  • PGD, M.Eng., M.Phil., and PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

  • PGD, M.Eng., M.Phil., and PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Science

Department of Computer Science

  • PGD, MSc, MPhil, and PhD in Computer Science

Department of Microbiology

  • PGD, MSc, PhD in Microbiology

Faculty of Law

Department of Law

  • PGD, LLM, MPhil, MPhil/PhD, and PhD in Law

PROGRAMME DURATION

Postgraduate Diploma programme

A minimum of two (2) semesters and a maximum of four (4) semesters.

Master degree programme

The duration varies with programme and as approved by the Senate of the University. Minimum of four (4) semesters or three (3) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters.

Master of Philosophy

A minimum of two (2) semesters and a maximum of four (4) semesters.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters.

For further enquiries, please visit our website: www.edouniversity.edu.ng or contact:

The Postgraduate School, Edo State University, Uzairue, Edo State, Nigeria
Email: pgadmissions@edouniversity.edu.ng
Phone No: 09025412171, 08064888518, and 07033670802

Prof Kevin Otoikhan

Provost, School of Post Graduate Studies

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