Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into postgraduate programmes leading to the award of postgradate Diplomas, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees of the Benue State University, Makurdi for the 2015/2016 academic year.

 

 

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES 

i.   Department of Basic & Allied Medical Science 

ii.  PhD Physiology - Full time 

iii. M.Sc (Human Physiology)- Full time 

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS . 

Applicants must in the first instance. possess qualifications for an award of a First Degree of the Benue State University (Le, five (5) ordinary level credit passes including English Language. Mathematics, Physics. Chemistry. Biology (where applicable). 

 

Masters Degree Programmes (M.Sc, M.A. and M.Ed) 

Candidates must posses in addition to (i) above, a first relevant degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from Benue State University or any University recognized by the Senate of Benue State University. 

 

For M.Sc Physiology, candidates must posses B.Sc. First Class or Second Class in Physiology of the University or from any other University recognized by the Senate of Benue State University. 

 

Medical graduates of this University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Benue. State University. who are fully registered with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria as Doctors. 

 

iii. Doctor of Philosophy Programmes (PhD) 

Candidates in addition to (i & ii) above, must have a good Masters Degree with a CGPAof not less than 3.50 or 'B' grade from Benue State University or any University recognized by the Senate ofBenue State University. 

 

For PhD. History, candidates with Master of Philosophy degree may be admitted for the programme, or candidates who do not hold an MA in History will be required to take a number of 700 level courses fur one academic session. 

 

For PhD programmes in Faculty of Education and in the Department of Business Management in the Faculty of Management Sciences. candidates shall also be required to take a written and oral examination. 

 

Furthermore, Candidates for PhD programmes in the Department of Cuniculum and Teaching and Department of Business Management are required to consult the Head of Department as to the availability of supervisors in the areas they wish to specialize before applying.

 

For PhD. Physiology, candidates musfbefully registered with Medical and Denlal Council of Nigeriacas Doctors. 

 

 

Master of Health Management (MHM) 

Any Degree in Medicine (MBSS and BDS). Degree in Pharmacy, and Honours Degree in Nursing and other medical professional degrees. , 

 

Advanced Diploma in Health Management of Benue State University with a minimum of CREDIT pass average and any other relevant postgraduate diploma/qualifications. In addition,candidates must possessas in 0) above. 

 

GENERAL REGULATIONS 

All programmes begin with Course Walk and end at Project for Postgraduate Diplomas or Dissertation and Thesis for Masters and Ph.D. degrees respectively. The duration of DegreelDiploma programmes are as follows: 

 

I Postgraduate Diploma programmes shall be otone year minimum andlWo years maximum duration. 

 

Postgraduate Diploma in Planning Studies 

For PGD in Planning Studies the Department provides a 12 months programme leading to the award of Postgraduate ' 

Diploma in Planning Studies; Intending applicants  are expected to: 

 

Have the University Entry (WASC or NECO at no more than 2 sittings)' requirement of at least 5 credits, which must inclUde English and Mathematics and any three subjects from the following: .Geography,Chemistry, Biology or, Agricultural Science, Economics, Technical Drawing, OR Have a General certificate of Education (GCE O-Level) passes in 5 subjects at Credit level and at least a credit in Mathematics and any 2 subjects from the following: 

 

Geography, ChemiStry. Biology or Agricultural Science: Ecoriomics, Technical Drawing. NABTEB. AND A Bachelors Degree in any of Geography, Economics. Sociology, Psychology, Estate Management, Architecture or Civil Engineering or' Urban and Regional Planning with at least a 3rd Class honours or an HND in Urban and Regional ,Planning. Architecture or Estate Management with at least Credlt level pass. And B.Sc. Building. 

 

Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science 

The Departmentprovides that a candidate must pursue their studies for not iess than 3 semesters and not more than 4 semesters from the date of registralion. 

 

Candidates must posses basic entry qualification Into the undergraduate programme (5 credits which must include English language and Mathematics). ' 

 

A minimum of 3rd Class Degree in'Computer Science or CGPA 2.00 for Computer Science Graduates or Lower Credit for HND graduates. 

 

Candidates who do not have Degrees or HND in Computer Science butwl10 have minimum of 2nd Class Lower Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics and Geography may be admitted into PGD in Computer Science or any other relevant discipline. 

 

ii Masters Degree programmes shall normally be of one academic year minimum duration for full-time and two years for part-time candidates. The duration shall not normally exceed two years for full-time and three yeers for part-time candidates. 

 

iii Doctorate Degree programmes shall normally be of three years minimum duration for full-time and five years for part-time candidates. The duration shall not exceed five years for full time and seven years for part·time candidates. 

 

NOTE: Applicants must request their previous Institutions to forward their Academic Transcripts to The Secretary, Postgraduate School, Benue State University. Makurdi.

 

METHOD OF APPLICATION 

Applicants are to visit the Benue State University webSite www.bsum.edu.ng (under Applications all Benue State University Portal section) dick on Postgraduate and complete some pre-registration information and submit. Once submitted, an Application Numberwill be generated., Print a copy of the pre-registration form. 

 

Applicants would then proceed to the designated Bank (Fidelity) with the printed copy of pre-registration form and pay a non-refundable application fee of 5,500 using the general Application Number.

 

After payment, applicants would be expected to re-visit the Benue State University Portal under Application and click on Postgraduate to complete the Application Form and submit on-line. Please, print a hard copy of the completed from for reference purposes.

 

Applicants are to ensure that the on-line reference forms are completed by the three referees.

 

Please note that applications without relevant documents uploaded will not be considered.

 

Late purchase which commences 30 days after the date of the advert shall attract an additional fee of one thousand (N1,000.00) naira

 

Signed

Timothy I. Utile, PhD

Registrar