Posted on: Mon 07-10-2024

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the programmes of Osun State University for the 2024/2025 Academic Session as indicated below:

Available Programmes

Department of Animal Science:

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Animal Science  

Professional Master in Animal Science.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Animal Science.

Options

• Animal Products
• Animal Breeding and Genetics
• Animal Reproduction and Physiology
• Pasture and Range Land Management
• Ruminant Nutrition and Management
• Non-Ruminant Nutrition and Management

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Animal Science.

Options

• Animal Products
• Animal Breeding and Genetics
• Animal Reproduction and Physiology
• Pasture and Range Land Management
• Ruminant Nutrition and Management
• Non-Ruminant Nutrition and Management
• Department of Agronomy

FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

Department of Anatomy:

Master of Science {M.Sc.) in Anatomy

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anatomy

Options

• Molecular Anthropology/Reproductive Anatomy
• Neurotoxicology/Neuro-Addition
• Cell and Tissue Biology/Neuroanatomy
• Medical Embryology & Reproductive Anatomy
• Gross Anatomy/Histology

Department of Physiology:

Master of Science (M.Sc) in Physiology

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) in Physiology

Options

• Neuroscience
• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Reproductive and Endocrine Physiology
• Gastrointestinal Physiology

Department of Public Health:

• Master of Public Health (MPH).
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) Public Health.
• PRO. Public Health.

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates seeking admission into postgraduate programmes must be 2 graduates of Osun State University or any other university or graduates of any other institutions, such as polytechnics, approved by the Senate. In addition, all candidates must possess 2 minimum of five (5) 0’ Level credit passes in English Language and four other relevant subjects obtained at not more than two sittings, except for programmes in the Faculty of Law where the entry requirement at The bachelor's degree level specifies a minimum of 5 credit passes at one sitting. Candidates with ' O' Level Examination results obtained until 2018 mustpresent original copies of their certificates for screening, as their Statements of Results or Result Slips will not be accepted.

Postgraduate Diploma Programme

Candidates seeking admission into the Postgraduate Diploma Programme must possess a minimum of the third class in the Bachelor's degree programme or a minimum of Lower credit at the Higher National Diploma (H.N.D}

Master's Degree Programme

• Academic and Professional Master's Degree Candidates seeking admission into the academic and Professional master's degree programmes must meet any of the following criteria.
• Candidates applying for academic Master's Degree Programmes must have a minimum of Second Class Lower Division} In the Bachelor's Degree Programmes.
• Candidates with a third-class bachelor's degree and a postgraduate diploma in relevant programmes with no less than 60.00% weighted average.
• Candidates with a minimum of lower credit in Higher National Diploma (H.N.D) and Postgraduate Diploma In relevant programmes with not less than 60.00% weighted average.
• Candidates with lower degree classification may be considered for Professional Master only.

Ph.D. Degree Programme

Candidates seeking admission into PhD programmes must hold Master's Degrees with a minimum score of 60.00% weighted average or CGPA of 3.50in their Master's degree Programmes.

M.PhiL/PhD, Degree Programme

Candidates with a minimum score of 55.00% weighted average and above or a CGPA of 3.00 at the Master's level can apply for admission into the MPhil/Ph.D. Programmes. The program runs for at least one session, after which the candidate can transition to the PhO programme. Candidates in this category are eligible for conversion to a PhD programme following a conversion examination report to be made by a Panel of Examiners at the end of the first registration session, The Candidate must score not less than 60% (aggregate} at the end of the first session to be eligible for conversion for the PhD. Programme.

Other Information:-

All applicants who are not graduates of Osun State University must request their former Universities or Institutions to forward directly to the Secretary, Postgraduate College, Osun State University, P.M.B. 4494, Osagho, Osun State, the academic transcripts of their First degrees or Master's degrees concerning applicants for Master's and Doctoral Degrees, respectively.

For other general requirements and information, Candidates. are requested to visit our website: https:/postgraduate.uniosun.edu.ng/ For further enquiries on admission, please contact the following numbers: 08035769845 and 06032653085.

Mode of Application

To apply, visit https:4portal.postgraduate.uniosun.edu.ng. The Application Form costs N20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand Naira Only). payable through the Postgraduate College Remitta Payment Platform using an ATM/Nigeria Debit Card.

Closing Date

Application closes eight {8} weeks from the date of this advertisement.

Oguntunde, Atinuke A,

Registrar

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