QUALITY EDUCATION FOR DEVELOPMRNT

EDO STATE UNIVERSITY, UZAIRUE

KM 7, AUCHI-ABUJA ROAD, UZAIRUE

EDO STATE, NIGERIA

SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION FOR 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION

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 on-line Postgraduate Application Form by visiting Edo State University Uzairue website://www.edouniversity.edu.ng

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)

A First Degree not less than Third Class Honors in relevant fields may be considered.

Candidates with HND in relevant field may be considered.

Any relevant professional qualification 

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

A Minimum of Second Class Honors (Lower Division) degree from a recognized University.  

Candidates with relevant Postgraduate Diploma at credit level

Any relevant professional qualification adjudged to be equivalent to the above

Master of Philosophy programme (M.Phil.)

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

Master’s  degree with a weighted average score of 60%  and above (CGPA of not less than  4.0 on a 5 point scale)  

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.   

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  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  Electrical/Electronic 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 (2) semesters  and a maximum of (4) semesters

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

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

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 12^th  September, 2023

RESUMPTION DATE: 14^th  October, 2023

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 12^th  September, 2023

RESUMPTION DATE: 14^th  October, 2023

1^ST LATE REGISTRATION FEES: N25,000 (as from November 11^th, 2023)

2^ND LATE REGISTRATION FEES: N50,000 (as from December 31^st, 2023)

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     

Dean, School of Post Graduate Studies 

POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL FEES PER SESSION

PG LMS fee: N50,000

PG Accomodation: N150,000

For Further enquires please visit our website: www.edouniversity.edu.ng or contact:

The Postgraduate School, Edo State University, Uzairue, Edo State, Nigeria

Email:

Phone No: 09025412171; 08064888518, 07033670802