KWASU 2018- 2019 POSTGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE
(School of Postgraduate Studies)
2018- 2019 POSTGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the
Postgraduate Programmes (Full and Part Time) of Kwara State University, Malete for the
2018/2019 Academic Session for the following programmes:
a) College of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences
School of Business and Governance
Department of Accounting and Finance
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Accounting Full Time &
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Finance Part Time
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Accounting
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Finance Full Time only
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Accounting Full Time &
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Finance Part Time
Department of Business and Entrepreneurship
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Business Administration
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Entrepreneurship
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Management Full Time only
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Business Administration
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Entrepreneurship
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Management
Department of Economics and Development Studies
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Economics - Full Time & Part Time
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Economics - Full Time only
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Economics - Full Time & Part Time
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Department of Politics and Governance
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Political Science - Full Time & Part Time
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Public Administration Full
Time
Master of Arts (M.A.) International Relations and Strategic Studies only
Master in Public Administration (MPA) - Part Time only
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Political Science - Full Time only
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Political Science - Full Time & Part Time
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Public Administration - Full Time only
Department of Religions, History and Heritage Studies
Master of Arts (M.A.) Islamic Studies Full Time &
Master of Arts (M.A.) Christian Studies Part Time
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Islamic Studies Full Time
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Christian Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Islamic Studies Full Time &
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Christian Studies Part Time
Department of Linguistics, African and European Languages
(i) English Unit
Masters of Arts (M.A) English (Language and Literature) – Full Time only
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) English (Language and Literature) - Full Time only
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) English (Language and Literature Full Time
& Part
Time
(ii) Arabic Unit
Master of Arts (M.A.) Arabic (Language and Literature) -Full Time & Part
Time
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Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Arabic(Language and Literature) - Full Time
Only
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Arabic (Language and Literature)- Full Time &
Part Time
(iii) Linguistics Unit
Master of Arts (M.A.) Linguistics Full Time
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Linguistics only
b) College of Education
Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Early Childhood Education – Full Time only
Department of Business Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.(Ed) Business Education Full Time
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Business Education only
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Business Education
c) College of Information and Communication Technology
Department of Computer and Library Science
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Computer Science Full Time & Part Time
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Computer Science
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Computer Science Full Time &
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Computer Science Part Time
Department of Mass Communication
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Mass Communication - Full Time only
d) College of Pure and Applied Sciences
Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Microbiology
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Microbiology
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Zoology Full Time Only
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Microbiology
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
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Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Biochemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Biochemistry
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Department of Chemical, Geological and Physical Sciences
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Geology
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Physics and Material Science Full Time Only
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Geology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Geology
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Physics and Material Science
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 (Ph.D.) Statistics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Statistics
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Mathematics Full Time Only
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mathematics
School of Allied Health and Environmental Sciences (SAHES)
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Public Health
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Community Health
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Medical Microbiology
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Applied Entomology and Parasitology
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Environmental Health Science Full Time
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Plant and Environmental Biology only
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Environmental Health Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Environmental Health Science
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Plant and Environmental Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Plant and Environmental Biology
e) College of Agriculture
Department of Crop Production
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Crop Production – Full Time & Part Time
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
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Crop Production – Full Time and Part Time
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
Department of Animal Production, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Animal Production - Full Time
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Animal Production) - Full Time
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Animal Production - Full Time & Part Time
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Agricultural Economic and Farm Full Time
Management &
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Extension & Rural Development Part Time
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Agricultural Economic and Farm Management Full
Ti
me
Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Extension and Rural Development only
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agricultural Economic and Farm Management Full Time
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Extension and Rural Development & Part Time
f. College of Engineering
Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Master of Engineering (M.Eng)-Agricultural and Biological Engineering Full
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) -Agricultural and Biological Engineering Time
only
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Master of Engineering (M.Eng)-Civil and Environmental Engineering Full
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Civil and Environmental Engineering Time
Only

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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 and Professional)
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 to
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59.99% Cumulative (Weighted) Average. Such candidates must satisfy the
University’s requirements for matriculation.
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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.
1. 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.
Part-Time
The minimum period allowed for Masters Degree Programmes (Part Time) is five (5)
semesters and maximum of eight (8) semesters. The minimum period allowed for
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree Programmes (Part Time) is ten (10) semesters
and a maximum of twelve (12) semesters.
2. Structure
All Academic Programmes will be by a combination of Course Work and Research.
Procedure for Payment
a) Visit http://www.kwasu.edu.ng/pgportal
b) Click apply now
c) Enter few details as requested in the first form and click continue
d) Click make payment
e) Enter your ATM Card information requested to make payment
f) Application number is generated after a successful payment
g) Write down your application number and click OK
h) You will be logged in automatically to complete your application stages
i) Upon completion, print out your completed application and payment receipt.
Note that payment is strictly with Interswitch MasterCard or Verve Card.
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3. Guidelines for Application
a) Sale of application forms begins on 1st March, 2018 and ends on 31st August,
2018.
b) All completed application forms are to be submitted not later than 31st August,
2018.
c) Application form fee is N25,000.00 (Twenty Five Thousand Naira only)
d) All candidates must apply for their official Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
academic transcript to be sent to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies,
Kwara State University, Malete not later than 31st August, 2018.
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