Posted on: Sat 08-01-2022

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into postgraduate programmes in the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourtforthe2021/ 2022 academic session in the following Faculties/ Institutes: 

A. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE 

1. Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics 

a) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Agricultural and Applied Economics 

b) M.Sc, PhD in Agricultural Economics with specialization in: 

a. Production Economics and Farm Management 

b. Agricultural Finance and Project Planning 

c. Agribusiness Management and Marketing 

d. Resource and Environmental Economics 

2. Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development 

a. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development 

b. M.Sc, PhD in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development with specialization in: 

i. Agricultural Extension Administration 

ii. Agricultural Extension Communication 

iii. Rural Sociology 

iv. Community and Rural Development 

3. Department of Animal Science 

a. FGD In Animal Science 

b. M.Sc, PhD in Animal Science with specialization in: 

i. Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry 

ii. Animal Production and Management 

iii. Animal Physiology and Reproduction 

iv. Animal Breeding and Genetics

4. Department of Crop/Soil Science 

a. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) 

i) PGD in Crop Science 

ii) PGD in Soil Science 

b. M.Sc, PhD in Crop Science with specialization in: 

i. Plant Pathology 

ii) Crop Physiology 

iii) Crop Production 

iv) Plant bleeding and genetics 

v) Environmental crop Science 

vi) Farming Systems 

vi) Entomology 

viii) Horticulture 

c. M.Sc, PhD in Soil Science with Specialization In: 

a) Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy 

b) Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry 

c) Soil physics and Conservation 

d) Environmental Soil Science 

e) Soil survey and Land use planning 

f) Soil fertility and Fertilizer Technology

g) Pedology 

5. Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Environment 

a. PG in Fisheries and Aquatic Environment 

b. MSc, PhD in Fisheries and Aquatic Environment with Specialization In: 

i. Aquatic Ecology 

ii. Aquaculture 

iii. Fisheries Biology

iv. Fisheries Management and Policy 

v. Fish Processing and Utilization 

vi. Fish Nutrition 

6. Department of Food Science and Technology

a. PGD in Food Science and Technology 

b. MSc, PhD in Food Science and Technology with Specialization In: 

i) Food Microbiology and Biotechnology 

ii) Food Chemistry/Biochemistry 

iii) Food Quality Control and Assurance 

iv) Food Processing and Storage Technology 

7. Department of Forestry and Environment 

a. PGD in forestry and Environment 

b. MSc, PhD in Forestry and Environment with Specialization In 

i. Forest Pathology 

ii. Forest Ecology and Environmental Management Agro-Forestry, Silviculture and Tree Improvement 

iv. Forest Soil and Microbiology 

v. iciest Biometrics and Mensuration 

vi. Wood Science and Technology 

vii. Medicinal Plants and Phytomedicine 

viii. Wildlife Resources Management 

ix. Wildlife Ecology and Ecotourism 

B. FACULTY OF EDUCATION 

1. Department of Adult Education and Community Development 

MEd, PhD in Adult Education and Community Studies 

2. Department of Business Education

a) MEd in Business Education 

b) MSc in Business Education with the following areas of specialization: 

i) Accountancy 

ii) Entrepreneurship 

iii) Office Management and Technology 

c) PhD in Business Education 

3. Department of Educational Foundations 

MEd, PhD with the following areas of specialization: 

i) Philosophy of Education 

ii) History and Policy of Education 

iii) Sociology of Education 

iv) Curriculum and Instruction 

v) Educational Technology 

vi) Educational Psychology

vii) Educational Measurement and Evaluation 

viii) Guidance and Counseling 

4. Department of Science Education 

MSc, PhD in Science Education, with specialization in: 

i) Biology 

ii) Chemistry 

iii) Mathematics 

iv) Physics 

5. Department of Vocational and Technology Education 

a) MSc, In Agricultural Education, with specialization In: 

i) Administration 

ii) Community Development 

iii) Agricultural Resources and Environment 

b. PhD in Agricultural Education 

c. MSc, PhD in Technical Education, with specialization in: 

i) Building Technology 

ii) Electrical/Electronic Technology 

iii) Mechanical Technology 

6. Department of Educational Management 

a. MEd, PhD in Educational Management 

7. Department of Library and Information Science 

a) PGDLIS, MLIS, PhD in library and information science with specialization in: 

b) School Library and Media Technology 

c) Information Science 

d) Archives and Records Management

e) Book Trade and Publishing 

8. INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION 

i) PGDTE/ PGDE (Full-time and Sandwich) 

a) Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) 

b) Post Graduate Diploma in Technical Education (PGDTE) 

ii) The following Master's Degree (MEd/MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programmes are available in Sandwich programmes only in the institute of Education; 

a) Adult Educati on and Community Development 

b) Agricultural Education 

c) Business Education 

d) Curriculum and Instruction 

e) Educational Management 

f) Educational Technology 

g) Guidance and Counseling 

h) History and Policy Education 

I) Measurement and Evaluation

j) Philosophy of Education 

k) Science Education

L) Sociology of Education 

m) Technical Education 

NOTE:  SANDWICH PROGRAMMES: The first year Of the 2020/2021 Sandwich programmes for the Institute's PGDE/PGDTE. MEd/MSc, PhD programmes will run during the SANDWICH YEAR which includes long vacation (July/August), Christmas and Easter vacations. 

Hostel accommodation is available at an affordable cost for Sandwich Students

B. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING 

1. Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering 

a. PGD in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering 

b. M.Tech/PhD Programmes with specialization in: 

i. Farm Power and Machinery Engineering 

ii. Soil and Water Engineering Agriculture Products Processing Storage Engineering 

iv. Environmental Engineering 

2. Department of Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering 

a. PGD, M.Tech, PhD in Chemical Engineering 

3. Department of Civil Engineering a) PGD Programme in Civil Engineering 

b) M.Tech, Programme in: 

i) Geotechnical Engineering 

ii) Water Resources Engineering 

4. Department of Electrical Engineering 

a) PGD Programme in: 

i) Power Engineering Option 

ii) Electronics Engineering Option 

b) Mtech Programme in: 

i) Power Engineering Option 

ii) Electronics Engineering Option 

iii) Communications Engineering Option 

c) PhD Programme in: 

i) Power Engineering Option 

5. Department of Marine Engineering

a) PGD Programme in Marine Engineering 

b) M.Tech, PhD programmes in Marine Engineering with Specialization in 

i) Marine Engineering (Power Plants)Option 

ii) Naval Architecture and Ship Building Option 

iii) Offshore and Subsea Engineering Option 

6. Department of Mechanical Engineering 

a) PGD Mechanical Engineering 

b) M.Tech Themio-Fluid 

c) PhD Thermo-Fluid 

7 Department of Petroleum Engineering 

a) POD, M.Tech, PhD in Petroleum Engineering

C. FACULTY OF ENVI RONMENTAL SCIENCES 

1. Department of Architecture 

i) MSc, PhD in Architecture 

2. Department of Estate Management 

i) POD, MSc, PhD in Estate Management 

3. Department of Urban and Regional Planning 

i) PGD, MSc, MURP, PhD in Urban and Regional Planning 

ii) PGD, MSc in Transport Planning 

4. Department of Surveying and Geomatics 

1. i) PGD, MSc, PhD in Surveying and Geomatics 

D FACULTY OF LAW (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) 

A. PGD in the following areas: 

a) Petroleum and Environmental Law 

b) Land Law and Land Administration 

c) Labour Law and Industrial Relations 

d) Customary Law and Practice 

B. Master of Laws (LLM) 

C. MA in Law and Diplomacy 

D. PhD in Law, with the following options: 

i) International Law and Human Rights 

ii) Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence

iii) Petroleum, Energy, Environ mental and Natural Resources Law 

iv) Property and Compensation Law 

v) International Trade Law and international Economic Law, including Globalisation 

vi) Comparative Criminal Law and Penology 

vii) Labour and Industrial Relations law

viii) Business, Commercial and Intellectual Property Law

ix) Customary, Family and Medical Law

E. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) 

a) PGD in the following: 

i) Accountancy 

ii) Banking and Finance 

iii) Management 

iv) Marketing r) Office and Information Management 

vi) Supply Chain and Logistics Management 

vii) Transport Management 

viii) Tourism and Hospitality Marketing 

ix) Public Sector Financial Management 

x) Project Management 

1) Department of Accountancy 

a. MSc, PhD. MSc/PhD in the following areas: 

i) Accountancy 

ii) Taxation 

iii) Public Sector Accounting 

2) Department of Banking and Finance 

a. MSc, PhD, MSc/PhD in the following areas:

i) Banking and Finance 

ii) Quantitative Finance HQ Corporate Finance 

iv) Financial Markets 

b. MSc in Public Sector Financial Management 

3) Department of Management 

a. MSc, PhD, MSc/PhD in the following areas:

i) Human Resource Management 

ii) Industrial Relations 

iii) Business Policy 

iv) Organizational Behaviour 

v) Management 

vi) Project Management 

vii) Production and Operations Management 

2) Department of Marketing 

a. MSc, PhD, MSc/PhD in the following: 

i) Marketing 

ii) Supply Chain and Logistics Management 

iii) Tourism and Hospitality Marketing 

3) Department of Office and Information Management 

a. MSc, MSc/ PhD, PhD in Office and Information Management 

b. MSc. PhD Strategic Admin/Strategic Information Management 

F. FACULTY OF SCIENCE 

1. Department of Microbiology 

a) PGD the following areas: i) Microbiology ii) Public Health 

b) MSc. PhD In the following areas: 

i) Food Microbiology 

ii) Industrial Microbiology 

iii) Environmental Microbiology 

iv) Public Health Microbiology

v) Clinical / Pathogenic Microbiology 

2. Department of Animal and Environmental Biology 

a) PGD in Animal and Environmental Biology 

b) MSc, PhD In the following areas of Specialization: 

i. Applied Entomology 

ii Hydrobiology/Ecotoxicology 

iii Ecology/Environmental Biology 

iv) Marine Biology and Marine Pollution Studies 

3. Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology 

a) PGD In Plant Science and Biotechnology 

b) M.Sc, PhD In Plant Science and Biotechnology with specialization In:

i) Plant Physiology and Biotechnology 

ii) Plant Breeding 

iii) Plant Ecology 

iv) Cytogenetics 

v) Taxonomy and Systematic 

vi) Plant Pathology 

4. Department of Chemistry 

a) PGD in Chemistry 

b) MSc, PhD in Chemistry with the following options: 

i) Analytical Chemistry 

ii) Environmental Chemistry 

iii) Inorganic Chemistry 

iv) Organic and Natural Products Chemistry 

v) Physical Chemistry 

5. Department of Computer Science 

a) PGD, MSc. PhD in Computer Science 

6. Department of Medical Laboratory Science 

a. PGD in Medical Laboratory Science with specialization in: 

i) Medical Microbiology 

ii) Chemical Pathology 

iii) Hematology and Blood Transfusion Science 

b. MSc in Medical Laboratory Science with specialization In: 

i) Medical Microbiology 

ii) Chemical Pathology 

iii) Hematology and Blood Transfusion Science 

iv) Biorisk Management

c. PhD In Medical Laboratory Science with specialization In: 

i) Medical Microbiology 

ii) Chemical Pathology 

iii) Hematology and Blood Transfusion Science 

7. Department of Mathematics 

a) PGD in Applied Statistics 

b) MSc, PhD in the following areas: 

I) Applied Mathematics 

ii) Applied Statistics 

8. Department of Physics 

a. PGD with specialization In: 

i) Applied Geophysics 

ii) Radiation and Environmental Physics 

b. M.sc with specialization in: 

i) Applied Geophysics 

ii) Radiation and Environmental Physics 

iii) Theoretical Physics 

c. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 

i. Theoretical Physics 

ii) Applied Geophysics 

iii) Astrophysics/Astronomy 

iv) Radiation and Environmental Physics 

9. Department of Maritime Science (Executive Part Time) 

a. PGD in Maritime Transport 

b. M.Sc in Shipping Management

c. M.Sc in Maritime Transport 

d. Ph.D. in Maritime Transport 

H. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES 

1 Department of English Language and Literature in English 

(a) PGD, MA, PhD in English Language 

(b) PGD, MA, PhD in Literature in English 

2 Department of French 

(a) PGD. MA, PhD in French 

3 Department of History and International Diplomacy 

(a) PGD. MA, PhD in History and International Diplomacy 

4 Department of Philosophy 

(a) PGD. MA, PhD in Philosophy 

5 Department of Religious and Cultural Studies 

(a) PGD, MA, PhD in Religious and Cultural Studies 

6 Department of Theatre Arts 

a) PGD, MA, PhD In Theatre Arts 

I. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 

1. Department of Mass Communication 

a. PGD, in Mass Communication 

b. MSc, in Development and Communication Studies 

c. PhD In Mass Communication 

2. Department of Political Science 

(a) PGD. MSc, in local Government Administration 

(b) PGD, MSc, in Public Administration 

(c) PGD, MSc, in Peace, Conflict and Security Studies 

(d) MPA in Public Administration 

3. Department of Psychology 

(a) PGD, MSc, PhD in Social Works and Gender Studies 

4. Department of Economics 

a) PGD in Economics 

b) MSc, MSc/PhD, Ph.D with specialization i n: 

i. Development Economics and Planning 

ii. International Economies and Finance 

iii). Environmental Economics and Policy 

iv). Monetary Economics 

vi). Mathematical Economics and Econometrics 

vii) Petroleum and Energy Economics 

J. INSTITUTE OF GEOSCIENCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 

a. PGD with specialization in: 

I) Environmental Management and Control 

II) Disaster/Environmental Risk Management 

b) MSc, with specialization in: 

i) Environmental Management and Control 

ii) Disaster/Environmental Risk Management 

c) PhD with specialization in: 

i. Environmental Management and Control 

ii. Disaster/Environmental Risk Management 

K. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES (Full Time and Part Time) 

1 Department of Human Anatomy 

a. PGD. MSc. PhD with specialization in: 

i. Clinical and Radiological Anatomy

ii. Embryology and Andrology 

iii. Neuroscience 

iv. Biological and Forensic Anatomy 

v. Microscopic Anatomy 

vi. Genetics and Genomics 

vii. Sports Anatomy 

viii. Gross and Comparative Anatomy 

2. Department of Medical Biochemistry 

a. PGD/ MSc/PhD with specialization in: 

i. Medical /Clinical Biochemistry 

ii. Toxicological / Environmental Biochemistry 

iii. Pharmacological Biochemistry 

iv. Nutritional Biochemistry 

v. Forensic Biochemistry 

vi. Endocrinology/Immunobiochemistry 

3. Department of Human Physiology 

a. PGD/ MSc/PhD with specialization in: 

i. Cell, General and Molecular Physiology 

ii. Cardlovascular and Respiratory Physiology 

iii Renal and Body Fluids Physiology 

iv Reproductive and Endocrine Physiology 

v Environmental and Metabolic Physiology 

vi Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Physiology 

vii Exercise and Sports Physiology 

viii Electro Physiology 

4. Department of Nursing Science

a. PGD/ MSc/PhD with specialization in:

i. Community/Public Health Nursing 

ii. Maternal and Child Health Nursing. 

iii. Medical Surgical Nursing. 

iv. Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing. 

v. Nursing Administration and Management 

vi. Nursing Education. 

1. MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

Applicants with the qualifications in the underlisted categories shall be eligible for admission into the postgraduate programmes; however, candidates must also fulfill the matriculation requirements of Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt as stated below:- 

i) All candidates must possess the minimum of five ordinary level credit passes which must include English Language and Mathematics. 

A. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS 

I) Holders of at least a Third Class Degree in the subject area applied for or a Second Class (Lower Division) degree in a related discipline, obtained from the Rivers State University or any other recognized Institution of equivalent status. 

ii) Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least lower credit classification or its equivalent in a related discipline, obtained from a recognized institution. Holders of HND (Lower Credit) with a minimum of five (5) years post-qualification relevant experience may be considered in Engineering. 

iii) For Faculty of Engineering, candidates must be holders of at least a Third Class degree in Engineering from a recognized institution. 

iv) Candidates for PGD in the Department of Electrical Engineering must be holders of a B.Sc. or B.Tech. Degree with third class in Electrical or Computer Engineering Physics with Electronics or Computer Science. 

v) Candidates for PGD programme in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering must be holders of at least a third class Degree of B.Sc., B.Eng.. or B.Tech or a holder of a minimum of Upper Credit in the Higher National Diploma (HND) In Agricultural Engineering or Agricultural and Environmental Engineering or In related Engineering Discipline, such as Civil, Mechanical, and Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering from a recognized institution. 

vi) Candidates for PGD in the Department of Marine Engineering must be holders of a Second Class degree In Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering; Third Class degree in Marine Engineering and Upper Credit in Higher National Certificate in Marine or Mechanical Engineering. 

vii) Candidates for PGD in Surveying and Geomatics must beholders of either: 

(a) Third Class B.Sc/B.Tech degree in Surveying; 

(b) B.Sc/B.Tech in disciplines cognate to Surveying and Geomatics such as Mathematics, Physics. Computer Science, Geography (with Mathematics Courses), etc., obtained from Rivers State University or any other recognized University; 

(c) Higher National Diploma (HND, Upper Credit minimum) from a recognized institution may also be considered. Holders of HND (Lower Credit) with a minimum of five (5) years post-qualification relevant experience may be considered. However, such candidates must enroll for and pass prescribed remedial courses in Surveying and Geomatics. 

viii) For the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) the following categories of candidates are eligible. 

(i) Candidates with minimum of third class at the first degree in any discipline from an approved University are eligible for admission. 

(ii) HND with credit/Merit passes in relevant teaching subjects awarded by any recognized institution are eligible for admission. 

ix) Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma in Technical Education (PGDTE) must have the following:- 

(i) Third Class degree in any Technical discipline awarded by a recognized University. Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent on any Technical subject awarded by any recognized institution. 

x) Applicants for the PGD in Social Studies must possess:- 

(a) A good Bachelor's degree or HND Upper Credit in cognate discipline (such as Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Language, Literature, Religion, History, etc.)other than Social Science will be required to have a CGPA of 3.0 on a 5- point scale 

(x) For Department of English Language and Literature in English, Candidates will be required to meet the following conditions: i. Possess a relevant Bachelor's degree of the Rivers State University or any other recognized university with at least a Third Class. 

ii. Candidates whose Bachelor's degree is from a department other than English Language and Literature in English will be required to have a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale. 

iii. HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit from recognized institutions may also be considered. 

(b) Applicants for admission into PGD in the Department of French will be required to meet the following conditions: 

i. Possess a relevant Bachelor's degree of the Rivers State University or any other recognized university with at least a Third Class. 

ii. Candidates whose Bachelor's degree is in a department other than French will be required to have a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-pointscale. 

iii. HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit from recognized institutions may also be considered. 

(c) Applicants for admission into PGD in the Department of History and International Diplomacy will be required to meet the following conditions: 

i. Possess a relevant Bachelor's degree of the Rivers State University or any other recognized university with at least a Third Class.

ii. Candidates whose Bachelor's degree is from a department other than History and International Diplomacy will be required to have a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-polntscale. 

iii. HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit from recognized institutions may also be considered. 

(d) Applicants for admission into PGD in Philosophy will be required to meet the following conditions: 

i. Possess a relevant Bachelor's degree of the Rivers State University or any other recognized university with at least a Third Class. 

ii. Candidates whose Bachelor's degree is from Anthropology, Political Science, Economics. Sociology, Law, Language, Literature. Religion, History, etc. other than Philosophy will be required to have a  CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-pointscale. 

iii. HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit from recognized institutions may also be considered. 

(e) Applicants for admission into PGD in Religious and Cultural Studies will be required to meet the following conditions: 

i. Possess a relevant Bachelor's degree of the Rivers State University or any other recognized university with at least a Third Class. 

ii. Candidates whose Bachelor's degree is from any department other than Religious and Cultural Studies wlll be required to have a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-polntscale. 

iii. HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit from recognized institutions may also be considered. 

(f) Applicants for admission into PGD In Theatre Arts will be required to meet the following conditions: 

i. Possess a relevant Bachelor's degree of the Rivers State University or any other recognized university with at least a Third Class. 

ii. Candidates whose Bachelor's degree is from any department other than Theatre Arts will be required to have a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-pointscale.

iii. HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit from recognized institutions may also be considered. 

iv. Applicants for the PGD in Local Government Administration must possess: 

(a) A relevant Bachelor's degree in Anthropology. Political Science. Economics. Sociology of the Rivers State University or any other recognized University with at least a Third Class. 

(b) Candidates whose Bachelor's degree is from disciplines such as Law, English Language, Literature, Education, Religion, History etc, will be required to have a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale. 

(c) HND holders with a minimum of lower credit from recognized institutions may also be considered. 

Xiii Applicants for the PGD in Public Administration will require the following: 

(a) Relevant Bachelor's degree not lower than Third Class Division from recognized universities. 

(b) Bachelor's degrees with at least Second Class Lower Division in areas not related to Administration may be considered. 

(c) HND holders with Upper Credit from recognized Institution may also be considered. 

Xiv Applicants for PGD in Peace, Conflict and Security Studies will regal re the following: 

(a) Relevant Bachelor's degrees not lower than Third Class Division from recognized Universities.

(b) Bachelor's degrees with at least Second Class Lower Division in areas not related to Peace Studies may be considered. 

(c) HND at Lower Credit level may also be considered. 

(d) Relevant professional qualifications may also be considered. 

Xv Applicants for PGD in Economics will require the following:

A Third Class degree in the related area or a Second Class Lower Division degree in a related discipline obtained from the Rivers State University or any other recognized Institution of equivalent status: 

a) Candidates with Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics. Demographic studies and other related quantitative courses. 

xvi) Applicants for the PGD in Transport Planning and PGD in Supply Chain and Logistics Planning must possess the following: B.Sc./B.Tech. Third Class minimum from Rivers State University or any other recognized University in relevant disciplines such as Urban and Regional Planning, Transport Management. Marine Engineering, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, etc. 

1. HND or its equivalent with at least an Upper Credit. 

2. Holders of recognized professional qualifications in Logistics/Transport, such as Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT); Institute of Transport Engineers; Institute of Transport Administration and others, with at least 5 years working experience in a transport or related organization. 

xvii) Applicants for the PGD in Environmental Management and Control OR PGD in Disaster/ Environmental Risk Management must possess the following: 

(a) Third Class degree in Natural or Applied Sciences, Medical Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Environmental Sciences and Geography. 

(b) HND Upper Credit minimum or its equivalent in Natural or Applied Sciences, Agriculture, Engineering, Environmental Sciences and Geography from recognized higher institutions may also be considered. xviii) Applicants for the PGD in Applied Statistics must possess the following:- 

(a) Third Class Bachelor's degree in Statistics or related discipline from a recognized university. 

(b) Holders of Higher National Diploma in Statistics or related discipline with a minimum of Upper Credit from a recognized institution may be considered for admission.

(c) In addition, a candidate must satisfy the minimum entry requirement for admission into a Bachelor's degree in the Department of Mathematics of Rivers State University i.e. a minimum of five O'Level credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Physics, The other subject  shall include Chemistry, Biology and other relevant subjects (Economics, Statistics, Further Mathematics). 

xix)  Applicants for the PGD in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences must possess the following:-

a) Candidates for PGD in the department of human Anatomy must be holders of second class degree or pass class degree of Rivers State University or other University recognized by statute of Rivers State University, in non-classified programmes, with a minimum CGPA of less than 3.0 on a 5.0 grade points scale or its equivalent in Human Anatomy or related discipline. 

b) Graduates of other disciplines of Rivers State University or other institutions recognized by statute of Rivers State University with a Second Class or third class degree in non-classified programmes can apply for PGD in Human Anatomy. 

c) Graduates of Anatomy with pass degree on a 5 points scale can apply for PGD in Human Anatomy. 

d) Candidates for PGD in medical biochemistry must be holders of second class degree or pass degree from Rivers State University or other university recognized by Senate of Rivers State University who possess a minimum of Second Class degree or third class degree for unclassified disciplines or equivalent in Biochemistry or related disciplines. 

e) Graduates of Biochemistry with pass degree can apply. 

f) Candidates for PGD in Nursing Science must be holders of third class degree in Nursing Science from Rivers State University or other University recognized by Senate of Rivers State University. 

g) Registered Nurses who are graduates of other disciplines  with a second class lower degree or third class degree on a 5.point scale or its equivalent can apply for PGD in Nursing Science.

xx. The criteria for admission into Postgraduate Diploma in Library and information sicence will be as follows:

a. Graduate of this University or any other university approved by the university senate who have a third class degree in Library and information science or any other discipline. 

b. Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science and any other recognized Institution with at least a credit pass. 

NOTE: 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS for the Department of Maritime Science Candidates should possess any of the following: 

1. M.Sc degree in Maritime or Transport related field for Ph.D with a minimum of 3.5 CG PA. 
2. Bachelor of Science Degree with a minimum of 2" Class Lower Division. 
3. Candidates with 3rd Class degree should apply for PGD Maritime Transport or Shipping Management 
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Transport, Geography, Urban & Regional Planning & Science. etc. 
5. Advanced Diploma or Masters Certificate in Maritime Engineering, Licentiate of Marine Surveyor or Ship Brokers. 
6. ACII - Insurance or International Advanced Diploma in Transport of CILT(UK). 
7. Candidates with MBA or MSc in other fields should apply. 

NOTE: In addition to the conditions, a candidate may be required to present himself/herself for a selection test and /or oral interview. 

2. DURATION OF PROGRAMMES 

2.1 The full-time Postgraduate Diploma programmes run for two semesters (minimum) and four semesters (maximum) with or without project writing. 

2.2 The full-time Postgraduate Diploma programme in Engineering runs for a duration of four semesters (minimum) and six semesters(maximum)with project. 

2.3 The full-time Postgraduate Diploma programme In Transport Planning runs for three semesters (minimum) and five semester (maximum).

2.4 The part-time Postgraduate Diploma programme in Surveying and Geomatics runs for four semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum). 

2.5 The Part-Time PGD Programme shall run for a minimum of two (2) years of four (4) semesters. The maximum number of years is three (3) years of six semesters. 

2.6 The full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science shall run for a minimum of two semester (one academic session) or a maximum of four semesters (two academic sessions). 

2.7 The part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science shall run for a minimum of four semesters or a maximum of six semester 

2.8. The full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Faculty of Basic Medical Science runs for a duration of four semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum)with project. 

2.9 The part-time Postgraduate Diploma programme in Faculty of Basic Medical Science runs for four semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum). 

2.10.The Part-Time PGD Programme shall run for a minimum of two (2) years of four (4) semesters. The maximum number of years is three (3) years of six semesters 

2.11 The part-time Postgraduate Diploma programme in Maritime Transport shall run for 12 months 

2.12 The full-time Master's degree programme with dissertation Is structured to last for a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters.

2.13 The full-time Master' s degree programme with dissertation in Faculty of Engineering is structured to last for a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters.

2.14 The full-time Master's degree programme In Surveying and Geomatics runs for three semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum). 

2.15 The part-time Master's degree programme in Surveying and Geomatics runs for four semesters (minimum) and eight semesters (maximum). 

2.16 The full-time Master's degree programme in Transport Planning and Logistics and Supply Chain Planning will run for four semesters(minimum)and six semesters (maximum). 

2.17 The full-time Master's programme in Environmental Management and Control OR Disaster/Environmental Risk Management will run for three semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum). 

2.18 The full-time Master's degree (MSc) In Environmental Management and Control OR Disaster/Environmental Risk Management will run for four semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum). 

2.19 Full-time Master of Library and Information (MLIS) Degree Programme in Library and Information Science by course work and Dissertation shall run for a minimum of four(4)semesters and Maximum of six (6) semesters. 

2.20 Part-time of Master of Library and Information Science Degree Programme in Library and Information Science by work and Dissertation shall run for a minimum of six (6) semesters and maximum of eight(8)semesters. 

2.21 The full-time Master's degree programme with dissertation in Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences to run fora minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters. 

2.22 The part-time Master's degree programme in Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences runs for six semesters (minimum) and eight semesters (maximum). 

2.23 The MSc/ PhD Programme shall run for a minimum of four (4) years of eight (8) semesters. One year of two (2) Semesters MSc course work, Two years of four (4) Semesters of PhD course work and Seminars: and one year of two (2) semesters of thesis writing. The maximum num her of years is slx (6) years. 

2.24 The Part-Time MSc Programme shall run for a minimum of three (3) years of six (6) semesters. Two years of four (4) Semesters of course work and one year of two (2)semesters of dissertation writing. The maximum number of years is four (4) years. 

2.25 The LLM Programme shall run for a minimum of Three (3) yea rs consistingof two (2) years coursework of Four(4) Semesters and a dissertation in the r year. The Maximum duration of this programme is Four (4)years of Eight(8) Semesters. The MALD programme shall run for a minimum of Three (3) years consisting of two (2) years, of course work and a year of dissertation writing. The maximum shall be 5 years or 10 Semesters. 

2.26 The part-time Master's Degree in Maritime Shipping Management shall run for Minimum oft Years. -The part-time Master's Degree in Maritime Transport shall run for Minimum of 2 Years 

2.27 The full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes with thesis runs for six semesters (minimum) and eight semesters (maximum). 

2.28 The part-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Surveying and Geomatics runs for eight semesters (minimum) and ten semesters(maximum). 

2.29 The full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme In Environmental Management and Control OR Disaster/Environmental Risk Management will run for six semesters (minimum) and eight semesters (maximum). 

2.30 Part-time study, specifically to be undertaken at weekends only, is available for the programmes in Shipping Management and Maritime Transport Technology for six semesters (minimum) and eight semesters (maximum). 

2.31 Part-time study in Faculty of Engineering is available for PhD programmes only and runs for ten semesters (minimum) and twelve semesters (maximum).

2.32 The full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree programme in Library and Information Science shall run for a minimum duration of Six (6)semesters and a maximum duration of eight (8)semesters. 2.33 Part time programme shall run for a minimum duration of Eight (8) semesters and a maximum duration of ten (10) semesters. 

2.34 The full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes with thesis in Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences runs for six semesters (minimum) and eight semesters (maximum) 

2.35 The part-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences runs for eight semesters (minimum) and ten semesters (maximum).

2.36 The Part-Time PhD programme with an LLM shall run for a minimum period of Four(4) years of Eight (8) Semesters and a maximum period of six (6) years of twelve (12) Semesters. Two (2) years shall be for course work and Two (2) years for thesis writing. 

2.37 The Part-Time PhD Programme in the Faculty of Management Sciences shall run for a minimum of four (4) years of eight (8) semesters. Two years of four (4) semesters of course work and two years of four(4) semesters of Seminars and thesis writing. The maximum number of years is six (6) years. 

2.38 The part-time PhD Degree in Maritime Shipping Management shall run for Minimum of 4 Years 

2.39 Unless otherwise stated, part-time studies in any Faculty, where it is available, will take twice the duration allowed for the corresponding full-time programmes. Such part-time PhD programmes will last for ten semesters (minimum) and twelve semesters(maximum). 

2.40 The Sandwich Postgraduate Diploma (PGDE/PGDTE) programmes in Education run for a minimum duration of one Sandwich year and a maximum of two Sandwich years. 

2.41 All Sandwich Master's programmes (MEd/ MSc)with dissertation in Education run for a minimum duration of two Sandwich years and a maximum of four Sandwich years. 

2.42 All Sandwich Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)programmes with thesis in Education run for a minimum duration of four Sandwich years and a maximum of six Sandwich years. 

NOTE: A Sandwich Year includes long vacation, Christmas and Easter vacations.

3. MODE OF APPLICATION 

Applications for admission to any postgraduate programme shall be made on-line by logging onto 1,WAY.ustedu.ng and making an e-payment of Thirty Thousand Naira (N30,000.00) only, using interswitch verve - enabled cards. Application forms should be completed on-line, downloaded and hard copies submitted to the Secretary, Postgraduate School along with the following: 

I) Photocopies of Certificates. 

ii) Certified academic transcripts. (It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that copies of their academic transcripts are forwarded under confidential cover directly to The Secretary, Postgraduate School, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt). 

iii) Letter of reference from three referees, including one from a previous academic institution, stating that applicant is qualified to undertake advanced studies and research and that the Referee is confident that the applicant will benefit from the training. 

For PhD applicants, brief research proposals on their intended areas of study should also accompany the application forms. 

The deadline for submission of applications online and at the Postgraduate School is 31st March, 2022.

Signed:

Dr. Sydney C. Enyindah 

Registrar 

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