Bells University of Technology is a privately owned university that offers postgraduate programmes in Nigeria. The management of the school of postgraduate studies, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun state state has official published the list of postgraduate courses offered in Bellstech, therefore, prospective students are advised to go through the list to find the available programmes for their preferred choice.
As usual, I have arranged the list of available PG programmes in Bells University of Technology and their admission requirements based the faculty they fall under and the certificate awarded by the university. I recently updated this post as there were some inclusion of some PG courses which previously were not included among the list of postgraduate courses that are available at Bellstech.
One unique development about Bells University of Technology postgraduate courses is that you are able to specialize in a sub-courses, as in there are opportunities for candidates to choose an area of specialization. When you carefully go through the list of postgraduate courses offered in Bells University as seen below, you would confirm that PG courses are offered in the institution are Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) and Masters degree and Ph.D programmes.
The authenticity of this source is 100% because it was culled from Bells University postgraduate website so please be rest assured that any information gotten in the process of reading this post, I’m confident will be of great help in the area of making a good choice as to which of the postgraduate programme is best tailored for your future career path.
In this post, aside providing you with Bells University of Technology PG programmes, I will make available other important information such as the PG entry requirements for Masters degree programmes and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes as well as the expected duration for the programme.
Oftentimes we are faced with the following questions from candidates, most of which are fresh applicants;
What are the masters courses offered in Bellstech?
What are the PGD programmes available at Bells University of Technology?
Can I be admitted without my NYSC certificate?
Are Ph.D programmes offered in Bells University?
What is the duration for Masters Programmes at Bellstech?
What is the duration for PGD Programmes at Bells University?
Is my transcript needed as a requirement for admission?
What is the admission requirement for Masters degree programme?
| Frequently Asked Questions on Bellstech PG Programmes | Answers |
| What are the entry requirements for PGD programmes? | Refer to the admission requirements below. |
| I graduated with a Distinction in my HND can I apply for Masters directly? | All HND graduates must first pass through PGD level first before going for Masters degree. |
| What are the masters courses offered in Bells University of Technology? | Please check below for list of postgraduate programmes offered in Bells University. |
| What are the PGD programmes available at Bells University? | list of PGD programmes offered in Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun state have been provided below. |
| Can I be admitted without my NYSC certificate? | You cannot be admitted without your NYSC certificate. |
| Are Ph.D programmes offered in Bells University of Technology? | The PGD programmes offered in Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun state have been provided below. |
| What is the duration for Masters Programmes at Bells University of Technology? | Minimum period of three (3) academic Semesters and maximum of (4) academic Semesters (24 calendar months). |
| What is the duration for PGD Programmes at Bells University? |
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| Is my transcript needed as a requirement for admission? | Yes it is need. Without transcript you can’t be admitted. |
| What is the admission requirement for Masters degree programme? | Kindly refer to the post below. |
| What are the entry requirements for PGD programmes? | Kindly refer to the post below. |
| I graduated with a Distinction in my HND can I apply for Masters directly? | All HND graduates must go through PGD programmes before Masters. |
List of Postgraduate Courses In Bells University of Technology and Their Entry Requirements
Master of Science (M.Sc)
A. COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
– M.Sc Microbiology
– M.Sc Biotechnology
Admission Requirements:
- Candidates must satisfy the O’ Level requirements for matriculation into first degree programmes of the University i.e. Five (5) Credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University, with a minimum of Second Class lower division in relevant fields.
- Candidates with a Third class degree or HND (Upper Credit) plus University PGD in relevant subject may also be considered for admission.
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL, FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCES
M.Sc Biochemistry
M.Sc Industrial Chemistry
M.Sc Food Science and Technology
Admission Requirements;
- Candidates must satisfy the O’ Level requirements for matriculation into first degree programmes of the University i.e. Five (5) Credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University, with a minimum of Second Class lower division in relevant fields.
- Candidates with a Third class degree or HND plus University PGD in relevant subject may also be considered for admission.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
M.Sc Computer Science
M.Sc Information Technology
Admission Requirements:
- Candidates must satisfy the O’ Level requirements for matriculation into first degree programmes of the University i.e. Five (5) Credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University, with a minimum of Second Class lower division in relevant fields.
- Candidates with a Third class degree or HND plus University PGD in relevant subject may also be considered for admission.
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
M.Sc Applied Mathematics
Admission Requirements:
- Candidates must satisfy the O’ Level requirements for matriculation into first degree programmes of the University i.e. Five (5) Credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University, with a minimum of Second Class lower division in relevant fields.
- Candidates with a Third class degree or HND plus University PGD in relevant subject may also be considered for admission.
B. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
M.Sc Architecture
Admission Requirements:
- Candidates must satisfy the O’ Level requirements for matriculation into first degree programmes of the University i.e. Five (5) Credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University, with a minimum of Second Class lower division in relevant fields.
- Candidates with a Third class degree plus University PGD in relevant subject may be considered for admission.
- In addition, Candidates with a Third Class Degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University with 2 years (24 months) logged internship with a NIA/ARCON Registered Architect may also be considered for admission.
C. COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
– M.Sc. Accounting
– M.Sc. Economics
– M.Sc. Finance
– M.Sc. Human Resource Management
– M.Sc. Management
– M.Sc. Transport Management
Admission Requirements for M.Sc Programmes:
- Candidates must satisfy the O’ Level requirements for matriculation into first degree programmes of the University i.e. Five (5) Credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University, with a minimum of Second Class lower division in relevant fields.
- Candidates with a Third class degree (in relevant fields) and University Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) degree (in relevant fields) from a recognized Institution with not less than Upper credit may be considered.
- For M.Sc. Transport Management, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Management Sciences, Transport Management, Aviation Technology, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Geography and Engineering.
Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A)
Admission Requirement
- Candidates must satisfy the O’ Level requirements for matriculation into first degree programmes of the University i.e. Five (5) Credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University, with a minimum of Second Class lower division in relevant fields.
- Graduates of Bells University of Technology, Ota or any other recognized University with Third class degree and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Management related discipline
OR
- Holders of HND plus Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Management, Finance and Administration disciplines (of Bells University of Technology or of other recognized Universities) are eligible for admission or HND in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance and Management related disciplines with relevant professional qualifications like ACA, ACIS, ACCA, NIM, e.t.c.
- All applicants must have a minimum of one year work experience, preferably in a managerial or administrative capacity.
- Satisfactory performance at Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) administered by the Bells University of Technology, Ota is mandatory for all applicants.
Post Graduate Diploma (pgd)
COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
PGD Microbiology
PGD Biotechnology
Admission Requirements:
- Five (5) Credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
- Candidates with a Bachelor degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University, with a minimum of Third Class degree in relevant discipline. Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of Upper Credit may also be considered for admission.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PGD Computer Science
Admission Requirements:
- Five (5) Credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics. Candidates with a Bachelor degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University, with a minimum of Third Class degree in relevant discipline.
- Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of Upper Credit may also be considered for admission.
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL, FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCES
PGD Food Science and Technology
Admission Requirements:
- Five (5) Credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
- Candidates with a Bachelor degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University, with a minimum of Third Class degree in relevant discipline. Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of Lower Credit may also be considered for admission.
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
PGD Applied Physics
PGD Mathematics
PGD Statistics
Admission Requirements:
- Five (5) Credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
- Candidates with a Bachelor degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University, with a minimum of Third Class degree in relevant discipline.
- Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of Upper Credit may also be considered for admission.
- M.Sc and Postgraduate Diploma candidates may be required to satisfy the requirements of relevant Department in a selection process.
- In addition, candidates will be required to satisfy other requirements of the Postgraduate School.
DOCTORAL DEGREE (Ph.D.)
Ph.D Architecture
Ph.D Building Services
Ph.D Project Management
Ph.D Electrical / Electronics Engineering
Ph.D Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D Estate Management
Ph.D Biotechnology with options in:
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Food Biotechnology
- Environmental Biotechnology
Admission Requirements for Ph.D. Programmes:
1) Candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ Level requirements for matriculation into first degree programmes of the University i.e. Five (5) Credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
2) For Ph.D. Architecture, Candidates must possess:
- A Master’s degree by course work in Architecture or any other relevant field (Housing, Architectural Science, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design etc.) with a weighted score not lower than 60% or CGPA of 3.5 and thesis score not lower than 60% or
- An M.Phil degree in Architecture. Candidates with M.Phil, M. Arch., M.E.D or M.Sc. (Arch) professional degree or equivalent from a recognized University with 60% overall score.
3) Candidates must present a research proposal along with the application form for evaluation. A candidate with M.Phil. degree will be allowed to transfer to Ph.D. if he/she fulfils the following requirements:
4) Completes all course work with a CGPA of not less than 3.50 in the programme;
5) Submits to the Postgraduate School, a research plan considered suitable for pursuing a Ph.D degree in Architecture.
6) For Ph.D. Building Services, Candidates must possess:
- A Master’s degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University in relevant discipline, with a weighted average of 60% and above
- M.Phil. pass degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University.
- The Ph.D. Building Services programme is offered as 100% research programme. Candidates will be required to solve industry relevant problems by carrying out original research work.
7) For Ph.D. Project Management, Candidates must possess:
- A Master’s degree from Bells University of Technology or any other approved University with a Weighted Average of not less than 60% or an M.Phil. in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Management, Project Management and Construction Management Technology from a recognized University.
8) For Ph.D. Electrical /Electronics Engineering, Candidates must possess:
- A Master’s degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University in relevant discipline, with a weighted average of 60% and above;
- Phil pass degree from Bells University or any other approved University.
9) For Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Candidates must possess:
- A Master’s degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University in relevant discipline, with a weighted average of 60% and above
- M.Phil. pass degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University
10) For Ph.D. Estate Management, Candidates must possess:
- An M.Tech. degree of Bells University of Technology, Ota, in Estate Management or equivalent degree from any other approved University with an overall CGPA of 3.5.
11) For Ph.D. Biotechnology, Candidates must possess:
- A Master’s degree in the field of Biological Sciences with a weighted average not lower than 60%. Candidates with an M.Phil. Degree in relevant field will also be considered for admission. Candidates with M.Phil/Ph.D. grade masters result will be requested to write Ph.D. conversion examinations. Candidates with M.Sc. certificate with M.Phil/Ph.D. grade will be requested to take some courses before proceeding to Industrial Biotechnology
I hope the information, we hope you are clear as regards the list of available postgraduate programmes offered in Bells University. If you have any question as regards the above, please feel free to reach out to me via the comment section below and I shall respond accordingly.
