Kwara State University – KWASU postgraduate courses for all candidates, students and prospective students have been rolled out for the current academic session. Aside the available postgraduate programmes, we have taken out time to list out their admission requirements as this would be highly beneficial to all aspiring degree and HND students who wish to further their career in KWASU.
Please note that upon completion of any of the postgraduate courses offered at KWASU, a certificate in any of the PGD programmes, M.Sc., M.Egnr., Ph.D. and other postgraduate courses are awarded to deserving students as approved by the senate or governing council of the university.
Kwara State University postgraduate school boasts as one of the best among other state universities in Nigeria that offers postgraduate programmes.
Candidates must meet the general entry admission postgraduate requirements to be eligible for application into Kwara State University postgraduate school.
Kindly see below for duration and admission requirements for PGD Masters degree and Ph.D students.
DURATION FOR ALL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN KWASU
- Postgraduate Diploma – 2 to 4 Semesters
- Masters in Resource Development (MRD) – Minimum of 3 semesters (Full time) and 4 Semesters (Part time) students
- M.A./M.Sc. – Minimum of 3 semesters (Full time) and 4 Semesters (Part time) students
- Ph.D – 6 to 10 Semesters
List of Postgraduate Course & Programmes Offered In KWASU
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department of Crop Production
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Crop Production – Full Time only
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Crop Production.
(Areas of Specialization include: Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture, Nematology, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Soil Fertility and Weed Science) - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Crop Production
(Areas of Specialization include: Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture, Nematology, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Soil Fertility and Weed Science)
Department of Animal Production, Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Animal Production
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Animal Production
- M.Phil/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 —— Full Time only
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Agricultural Economic and Farm Management
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agricultural Economic and Farm Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Civil Engineering with the following specialisations:
• Structural Engineering, • Water Resources Engineering, • Transportation Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering with the following specialisations:
• Structural Engineering, • Water Resources Engineering, • Transportation Engineering
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Food and Agricultural Engineering Areas of specialization includes:
• Food Engineering, • Crop Processing and Storage Engineering, • Soil and Water Engineering, • Farm Power and Machinery Engineering, • Farm Structures and Environmental Control - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Food and Agricultural Engineering Areas of specialization includes:
• Food Engineering, • Crop Processing and Storage Engineering, • Soil and Water Engineering, • Farm Power and Machinery Engineering, • Farm Structures and Environmental Control
DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Materials Science and Engineering Areas of specialization include:
• Chemical Metallurgy, • Materials Developments, • Renewable Energy, • Nanotechnology and Biomaterials - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering Areas of specialization include:
• Chemical Metallurgy, • Materials Developments, • Renewable Energy, • Nanotechnology and Biomaterials
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department of Business Education
- Post Graduate Diploma in Business Education (PGDE)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Business Education (M.Sc. Ed.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Education
Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education
- Master of Education (M. Ed.) Early Childhood
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Early Childhood
Department of Kinetic and Health Education
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) Human Kinetic Education
Department of Special Education
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) Special Education
FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Department of Computer Science
- Master Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Computer Science
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Computer Science
- P.hD. Computer Science
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
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Microbiology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Microbiology
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Zoology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Zoology
Department of Biochemistry
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biochemistry
- M.Phil/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
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Chemistry
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Geology
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Industrial Chemistry
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Physics and Material Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Physics and Material Science
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biochemistry
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Chemistry
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Geology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Industrial Chemistry
Department of Statistics and Mathematical Sciences
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Statistics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Statistics
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Mathematics
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Mathematics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mathematics
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Accounting and Finance
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Accounting
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Accounting
- Doctor of Philosophy (P.h.D.) Accounting
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Finance
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Finance
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Finance
Department of Business and Entrepreneurship
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Business Administration (Entrepreneurship Option)
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Business Administration (Entrepreneurship Option)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Business Administration (Entrepreneurship Option)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Business Administration (Management Option)
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Business Administration (Management Option)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Business Administration(Management Option)
Department of Economics and Development Studies
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Economics
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Economics
- 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
- M.Phil/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
- Master of Arts (M.A.) Christian Studies
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Islamic Studies
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Christian Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Islamic Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Christian Studies
Department of English and Linguistics
- Master of Arts (M.A) English (Language and Literature)
- M.Phil/Ph.D. English (Language and Literature)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Language and Literature
Department of English and Linguistics
- Department of Arabic and French
- Master of Arts (M.A.) Arabic (Language and Literature)
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Arabic (Language and Literature)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Arabic (Language and Literature)
KWASU PG Requirements
Candidate seeking admission into the KWASU PGDE program must possess one of the following qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes
The following qualify for admission to Postgraduate Diploma.
- Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognized Universities.
- Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) (not HD) with minimum of Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas.
- Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above, which are acceptable to the Board of School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.
- 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.
Master’s Degree (Academic and Professional)
The following qualify for the admission to Masters’ degree admission:
- Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognised universities who have obtained the approved degree of Bachelor with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division.
- Candidates with Second Class Lower Division may, however, be considered for admission. Such candidates may be subjected to qualifying examination.
- In addition to above, a candidate must satisfy the university’s requirements for matriculation.
M.Phil/Ph.D.
Candidates to be considered for admission into the Pre-Ph.D. Degree Programmes should have obtained a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 50 to 59.99% Cumulative (Weighted) Average. Such candidates must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
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.
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