KWASU postgraduate admission form for 2022/2023 session

KWASU postgraduate admission form for 2022/2023 session

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate Programmes (Full Time) of Kwara State University, Malete for the 2022/2023 Academic Session for the following programmes:

a) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Business and Entrepreneurship

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Business Administration

Pre-Doctor Philosophy (Pe-Ph.D) Business Administration Full Time only

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Business Administration

Department of Economics and Development Studies

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Economics

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Economics Full Time only

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Economics

Department of Politics and Governance

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Political Science

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Public Administration

Master of Arts (M.A.) International Relations and Strategic Studies Full Time only

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Political Science

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Political Science

Department of Religions, History and Heritage Studies

Master of Arts (M.A.) Islamic Studies Full Time only

Master of Arts (M.A.) Christian Studies

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Islamic Studies Full Time only

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Christian Studies

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Islamic Studies Full Time only

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Christian Studies

Department of Linguistics, African and European Languages

(i) English Unit

Master of Arts (M.A) English (Language and Literature) – Full Time only

(ii) Arabic Unit

Master of Arts (M.A.) Arabic (Language and Literature)

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Arabic (Language and Literature) Full Time only

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Arabic (Language and Literature)-

b.) FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Educational Management and Leadership

Department of Kinetic and Health Education Full Time Only

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Human Kinetic Education –

Department of Special Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Special Education –

c.) FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Department of Mass Communication

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Mass Communication – Full Time only

d). FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Microbiology

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Microbiology

Postgraduate Diploma(PGD) Zoology

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Zoology

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Microbiology Full Time Only

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Microbiology

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Zoology

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Zoology

Department of Biochemistry

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biochemistry Full Time Only

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Biochemistry

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Biochemistry

Department of Chemical, Geological and Physical Sciences

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Chemistry

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Industrial Chemistry

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Chemistry

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Geology

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Industrial Chemistry

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Physics and Material Science

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Chemistry

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Geology Full Time Only

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Industrial Chemistry

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Physics and Material Science

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Geology

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Industrial Chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Physics and Material Science

Department of Statistics and Mathematical Sciences

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Statistics

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Statistics

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Statistics

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Mathematics Full Time Only

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Mathematics

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mathematics

e.) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

Department of Crop Production

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Crop Production – Full Time only

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Crop Production

(Areas of Specialization include: Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture, Nematology, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Soil Fertility and Weed Science) – Full Time only

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Crop Production – Full Time only

Areas of Specialization include: Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture, Nematology, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Soil Fertility and Weed Science) – Full Time only

Department of Animal Production, Fisheries and Aquaculture

Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Animal Production

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Animal Production) Full Time only

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Animal Production

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Agricultural Economic and Farm Management

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Agricultural Extension & Rural Development

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Agricultural Economic and Farm Management

Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Agricultural Extension and Rural Full Time Development only

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agricultural Economic and Farm Management

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

1. Admission Requirements

a. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes

The following shall qualify for the Postgraduate Diploma admission.

i) Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognized Universities.

ii) Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) (not HD) with minimum of Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas.

iii) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above, which are acceptable to the Board of School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.

iv) In addition to (i) – (iii) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.

The duration of the PGD Programme is a minimum of 2 semesters and a maximum of 4 semesters.

b. Master Degree (Academic)

The following shall qualify for the Masters’ degree admission:

i) Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognized universities who have obtained the approved degree of Bachelor with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division.

ii) Candidates with Second Class Lower Division may, however, be considered for admission. Such candidates may be subjected to qualifying examination.

iii) In addition to above, a candidate must satisfy the university’s requirements for matriculation.

c. Pre-Ph.D

Candidates to be considered for admission into the Pre-Ph.D. degree programmes should have obtained a Master degree with a minimum of 50% cumulative (Weighted) Average Score. Such candidates must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.

d. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Degree Programmes

Candidates to be considered for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programme should have obtained a Master’s degree with a minimum Cumulative (Weighted) Average Score of 60%. Such candidates must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.

2. Duration

Full-Time

The minimum period allowed for Masters degree programme (Full Time) is three (3) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters. The minimum period allow for Pre-Ph.D is two semesters and the maximum is four semesters. The minimum period allowed for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree programmes (Full Time) is six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters.

3. Structure

All Academic Programmes will be by a combination of Course Work and Research

Note that payment is strictly with Interswitch MasterCard or Verve Card.

5. Guidelines for Application

a). Applicants seeking admission into the University’s Postgraduate Programme should first visit www.kwasu.edu.ng for stipulated entry requirements, and then follow the instructions to proceed with an online application.

b). All completed application forms are to be submitted not later 15th November,2022

c). Application form fee is N30,000:00. (Thirty Thousand Naira only)

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