Posted on: Mon 19-10-2020

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate Programmes of Osun State University for the 2020/2021 academic session, for the following programmes:

A. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT 

Department of Animal Science 

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Animal Science 
2. 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 

1. Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D) 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

1. Master of Science (M.Sc) in Agronomy (With options) 
2. Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D) in Agronomy (With options) 

Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management 

1. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agricultural Economics 
2. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Economics 

Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development 

1. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agricultural Extension & Rural Development 
2. Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Agricultural Extension & Rural Development 

B. FACULTY OF RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 

Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management. 

1. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management 
2. Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management

C. FACULTY OF EDUCATION 

Department of Arts and Social Science Education 

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Education 

Department of English Language Education 

• Master of Arts M.A (Ed.)in English Language Education 

Department of Science Education

1. Master of Education(M.Ed) in Curriculum Development 
2. Master of Education(M.Ed) in Science Education 
3. Master of Education(M.Ed) in Measurement and Evaluation 

D. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES 

Department of English and Literary studies 

1. Master of Arts (MA) in English 
2. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English 

Department of French 

1. Master of Arts (MA) in French And Francophone studies 
2. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in French and Francophone studies 

Department of History and International Studies

1. Master in Intelligence and Strategic Studies (Professional) 
2. Master in International Studies (Professional) 
3. Master of Arts (MA) in History and International Studies 

E. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 

Department of Accounting 

1. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Accounting 
2. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Accounting 

Department of Banking and Finance

1. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Finance 
2. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)in Finance 

Department of Business Administration 

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management 
2. Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
3. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Administration 
4. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration

Department of Human Resource Management 

I. Master of Science(M.Sc.) in Human Re-source Management

Options 

Employment and Labour Relations Organizational Bahaviour Human Resource Development 

II. Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Human Resource Management 

Options 

• Employment and Labour Relations Organizational Bahaviour
• Human Resource Development I
• Master(Professional) in Human Resource Management(MHRM) 

F. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 

Department of Geography 

1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)in Environmental Resource Management 
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geography 
3. Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Geography 

Department of Political Science 

I. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Political Science 

Options 

• Comparative Politics 
• International Relations 
• Political Theory Political Economy 
• Public Administration 
• Research Methodology 

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science 

Options 

• Comparative Politics 
• International Relations 
• Political Theory 
• Political Economy 
• Public Administration
• Political Research Methodology 

Department of Economics 

I. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Economics 

II. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) In Economics 

G. FACULTY OF ENGINNERING 

Department of Civil Engineering 

I. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Civil Engineering 

II. Master of Engineering (M.Eng ) in Civil Engineering (With options) 

Ill. Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering (With options) 

Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering 

I. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering 

II. Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering 

Options 

Power Systems and Machines 

Telecommunications Instrumentation and Control 

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering 

Options 

• Power Systems and Machines 
• Telecommunications
• Instrumentation and Control 

H. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Department of Urban and Regional Planning

 I. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)in Urban and Regional Planning 

II. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Urban and Regional Planning 

I. FACULTY OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES 

Department of Mathematical Sciences 

I. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Financial Mathematics 

II. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Mathematics 

III. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mathematics 

Department of Physics 

I. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Physics with Electronics 

II. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics 

III. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics 

Department of Chemistry 

I. Master of Science(M.Sc.) in Chemistry 

Options 

Analytical 

Chemistry 

Industrial Chemistry 

Organic Chemistry

Physical Chemistry 

Inorganic Chemistry 

Environmental Chemistry 

II, Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Chemistry 

Options: Analytical Chemistry Industrial Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Environmental Chemistry 

Department of Plant Biology 

I. Master of Science(M.Sc.) in Plant Biology 

Options Plant Anatomy Plant Physiology Plant Taxonomy Plant Ecology Genetics/Cytogenetics 

11. Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Plant Biology 

Options Plant Anatomy Plant Physiology Plant Taxonomy Plant Ecology Genetics/Cytogenetics

Department of Zoology 

I. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Zoology 

Options Parasitology and Vector Biology Applied Entomology and Pest Management Environmental Biology and Toxicology 

II. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Zoology 

Options Parasitology and Vector Biology Applied Entomology and Pest Management Environmental Biology and Toxicology 

Department of Information Communication Technology (ICT) 

I. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Computer Science 

II. Master of Science(M.Sc.) in Computer Science 

Options Data Communications and Networks Human Computer Interaction Computer System Analysis and Design Software Engineering Intelligent Knowledge Based System Design and Applications Information Systems and Data Mining Biometric Systems Design Computational Theory and Algorithm Complexities Mobile and Wireless Networks Design Soft Computing and Applications Cyber Security Cloud Computing Technology 

III. Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Computer Science 

Options Data Communications and Networks Human Computer Interaction Computer System Analysis and Design Software Engineering Intelligent Knowledge Based System Design and Applications Information Systems and Data Mining Biometric Systems Design Computational Theory and Algorithm Complexities Mobile and Wireless Networks Design Soft Computing and Applications Cyber Security Cloud Computing Technology 

Department of Microbiology 

IV. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Microbiology .

V. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Microbiology 

Options 

Medical Microbiology Environmental Microbiology Food and Industrial Microbiology Department of Biochemistry 

I. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biochemistry( With options ) 

J. FACULTY OF LAW 

Department of Law

I. Master of Law(LL.M) in Law 

II. Doctor of Philosophy in Law(Ph.D.) in Law 

K. GLOBAL AFFAIRS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (GASDI) 

I. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Sustainable Development Practice Programme (SDP) 

II. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Indigenous Knowledge and Heritage Studies (IKH) 

III. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) 

IV. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Climate and Society Programme (CSP) 

V. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Migration Studies (MGS)

VI. Professional Master in Sustainable Development Practice Programme 

VII. Professional Master in Indigenous Knowledge and Heritage Studies 

VIII. Professional Master in Peace and Conflict Studies 

IX. Professional Master in Climate and Society Programme 

X. Professional Master in Migration Studies 

XI. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Management (Professional) 

XII. Master of Science in (M.Sc) Disaster and Risk Management (Professional) 

XIII. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sustainable Development Practice Programme (SDP) 

XIV. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) 

XV. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Climate and Society Programme (CSP)

XVI. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Migration Studies (MGS)

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

All candidates seeking for admission into all the Postgraduate Programmes of the Osun State University must possess a minimum of 5 credits, including English Language and four other relevant subjects. obtained at not more than two sittings. except as otherwise required. Candidates with '0' Level Examination results obtained up till 2017 must present original copies of their certificates for screening as their Statements of Results and/or Result Slips are unacceptable. Candidates applying for academic Master's Degree Programmes must have a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in the Bachelor's Degree Programmes. Candidates seeking admission into Ph.D. Programmes must be holders of Master's Degree with a minimum score of 60%weightedaverageorCGPAof 3.50. 

For other general requirements and information, Candidates are requested to visit our website: https://postgraduatecollege.uniosun.edu.ng. For further enquiries on admission, please contact the Secretary. Postgraduate. Postgraduate College, Osogbo. via: 08035950592,07030397784, and 08081972154.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

To apply, visit http://www.postgradate.uniosun.edu.ng. Application form cost N10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) only, payable through the postgraduate college interswitch payment platform using ATM/Nigeria Debit Card.

CLOSING DATE:

Application closes Monday 16 November 2020

Signed: 

G.A.A Shittu 

Registrar 

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