Posted on: Tue 09-05-2023

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, MA. 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, 000.00)  

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS  

• A candidate applying for any Postgraduate programme must possess five (5) Credits at SSCE (WAEC/NECO/ GCE '0' 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.  
• Master Degree Programme (M.Eng. M.Sc. MA. MPA. MBA.) A Minimum of Second Class Honours (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%.  
• PhD Programme Master degree with a weighted average score of 60%and above.  
• Candidates who do not make up to 60% ( 55%) 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 between 250- 450 words along with the application.  

Postgraduate Diploma Programme (PGD)  

A First Degree with not less than Third Class Honours in relevant fields may be considered. Candidates with HND in relevant field may be considered. Any relevant professional qualification  

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  

Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences Department of Accounting  

• PGD. MSc. PhD in Accounting Department of Business Administration • POD, MSc. MBA, M.Phil. 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. M.Phil. 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 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  

Faculty of Science  

Department of Computer Science  

• PGD. MSc. M.Phil. and PhD in Computer Science  

Department of Microbiology  

• PGD. MSc. PhD in Microbiology  

PROGRAMME DURATION  

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 (PhD)
• A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of four (4) semesters.  

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 12th September, 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: [email protected], Phone No: 09025412171, 08026281673, and 07033670802

Mr. Habib I Ekhalefo

Ag. Registrar 

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