Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate Programmes of Osun State University for the 2023/2024 Academic Session as indicated below:
AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES
A. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
Department of Animal Science
(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Animal Science
(ii) Professional Master in Animal Science
(iii) 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
(iv) 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
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agronomy
Options
- Weed Science
- Crop Physiology/Crop Protection
- Horticulture
- Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
- Soil Science and Natural Resources Management
- Seed Science and Technology
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agronomy
Options
- Weed Science
- Crop Physiology/Crop Protection
- Horticulture
- Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
- Soil Science and Natural Resources Management
- Seed Science and Technology
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agricultural Economics
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Economics
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agricultural Extension & Rural Development
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Extension & Rural Development
Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Wildlife Management
Options
- Wildlife Ecology and Range Management
- Biodiversity and Conservation Management
- Wildlife Nutrition and Production
- Ecotourism and Hospitality Management
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Wildlife Management
Options
- Wildlife Management
- Range Management
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Wildlife Nutrition and Production
- Ecotourism Management
- Hospitality Management
B. FACULTY OF RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management
Options
- Fisheries Management
- Aquaculture
- Post-Harvest Technology
(ii) Professional Master in Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management
(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management
Fisheries Management (Options)
- Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Ecology
- Ornamental and Recreational Fisheries
- Toxicology, Limnology and Oceanography
- Fisheries Economics and Management
- Fisheries Administration, Policy and Regulation
Aquaculture (Options)
- Food Nutrition
- Pollution and Water Quality Management
- Fish Health Management
- Fish Biotechnology
- Management Culture and Facilities Design
- Aquaculture Economics Post Harvest Technology (Options)
- Fish Product Development and Value Addition
- Extension and Marketing
C. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education
(i) Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Measurement and Evaluation
(ii) Master of Education (M.Ed.) English Language Education
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education
(i) Master of Education(M.Ed.) in Curriculum Development
(ii) Master of Education(M.Ed.) in Science Education
Department of Guidance and Counselling
(i) Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Guidance and Counselling
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) in Guidance and Counselling
Department of Educational Management
(i) Master of Education(M.Ed.) in Educational Management
Options
- Educational Administration
- Higher Educational Administration
- Educational Planning
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Educational Management
Options
- Educational Administration
- Higher Educational Administration
- Educational Planning
D. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
Department of English and Literary Studies
(i) Master of Arts (M.A) in English
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English
Department of French
(i) Master of Arts (M.A.) in French and Francophone Studies
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in French and Francophone studies
Department of History and International Studies
(i) Master in Intelligence and Strategic Studies (Professional)
(ii) Master in International Studies (Professional)
(iii) Master of Arts (M.A) in History and International Studies
(iv) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History and International Studies.
E. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Department of Accounting
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Accounting
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Accounting
Department of Banking and Finance
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Finance
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Finance
Department of Business Administration
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management
(ii) Master of Business Administration (MBA)
(iii) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Administration
(iv) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration
Department of Human Resource Development
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Human Resource Management
Options
- Employment and Labour Relations
- Organizational Behaviour
- Human Resource Development
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Resource Management
Options
- Employment and Labour Relations
- Organizational Behaviour
- Human Resource Development
Department of Entrepreneurship
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Entrepreneurship
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Entrepreneurship
F. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Geography
(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)in Environmental Resource Management
(ii) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geography
Options
- Physical Geography
- Human Geography
- Environmental Resource Geography
(iii) Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Geography
Options
- Physical Geography
- Human Geography
- Environmental Resource Management
Department of Political Science
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Political Science
Options
- Comparative Politics
- International Relations
- Political Theory
- Public Administration
- Political Economy
- Research Methodology
(ii) 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
Department of Sociology
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Sociology
Options
- Criminology
- Development Studies
- Industrial Sociology
- Medical Sociology
- Population Studies
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Sociology
Options
- Criminology
- Development Studies
- Industrial Sociology
- Medical Sociology
- Population Studies
G. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Civil Engineering
(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Civil Engineering
(ii) Master of Engineering (M.ENG ) in Civil Engineering (With options)
(iii) 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
(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Options
- Power Systems and Machines
- Telecommunications
- Instrumentation and Control
Department of Mechanical Engineering
(i) Master of Engineering (M.ENG ) in Mechanical Engineering (With options)
Options
- Production/Industrial Engineering
- Engineering Entrepreneurship and Management
- Thermo-fluid Engineering
- Building Services Engineering
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering (With options)
Options
- Production/Industrial Engineering
- Engineering Entrepreneurship and Management
- Thermo-fluid Engineering
- Building Services Engineering
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
Options
- Transportation Planning
- Housing
- Environmental Management
- Regional Planning and Development
(iii) Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Planning
Options
- Transportation Planning
- Housing
- Environmental Management
- Regional Planning and Development
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
(ii) 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 Microbiology
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Microbiology .
(ii) 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
Options
- Toxicology
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Clinical Biochemistry Biotechnology& Molecular Biology
(ii) Ph.D. Biochemistry
Options
- Toxicology
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Biotechnology& Molecular Biology
Department of Geological Sciences
(i) Master of Science(M.Sc.) in Geology
Options
- Sedimentary and Petroleum Geology
- Mineral Exploration and Geochemistry
i. Geochemistry
ii. Economic Geology and Mining
iii. Environmental Geology - Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
- Exploration Geophysics
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geology
Options
- Sedimentary and Petroleum Geology
- Mineral Exploration and Geochemistry
i. Geochemistry
ii. Economic Geology and Mining
iii. Environmental Geology - Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
- Exploration Geophysics
J. FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Department of Information and Communication Technology
(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
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. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
Department of Anatomy
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Anatomy
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 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
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physiology
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physiology
Options
- Neuroscience
- Cardiovascular Physiology
- Reproductive and Endocrine Physiology
- Gastrointestinal Physiology
L. GLOBAL AFFAIRS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (GASDI)
(i) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Sustainable Development Practice (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
(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) Professional Master in Environmental Management (Professional)
(xii) Professional Master in Disaster and Risk Management (Professional)
(xiii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sustainable Development Practice (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)
(xvii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) in Indigenous Knowledge and Heritage Studies
General Admission Requirements:-
Candidates seeking for admission into postgraduate programmes must be a graduate of Osun State University or any other University or graduates of any other institutions such as polytechnics approved by Senate. In addition, all candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) 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 up till 2018 must present original copies of their certificates for screening as their Statements of Results and/or Result Slips will not be accepted.
Postgraduate Diploma Programme:-
Candidates seeking admission into the Postgraduate Diploma Programme must possess a minimum of 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 degree programmes must meet any of the following criteria. i. Candidates applying for academic Master`s Degree Programmes must have a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in the Bachelor`s Degree Programmes.
ii. Candidates with Third Class Bachelor’s Degree and Postgraduate diploma in relevant programmes with not less than 60.00% weighted average.
iii. 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.
iv. Candidates with lower degree classification may be considered for Professional Master only.
Master’s of Philosophy Degree
Candidates seeking admission must meet any of the following criteria. i. Candidates seeking admission must possess a first degree
ii. Candidate with a master degree in the field of study with a weighted average of between 50.00 – 54.99% or its equivalent on other result scales when converted.
Ph.D. Degree Programme:-
Candidates seeking admission into Ph.D. Programmes must be holders of Master`s Degree with a minimum score of 60.00% weighted average or CGPA of 3.50 in their Master degree Programmes.
M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree Programme:-
Candidates with a minimum score of 55.00% weighted average and above or CGPA of 3.00 at Master’s level can apply for admission into the MPhil/Ph.D. Programmes. The programme runs for a minimum of one session after which the candidate can transit to the Ph.D. programme. Candidates in this category are eligible for conversion to Ph.D. programme, following a conversion examination report to be made by a Panel of Examiners at the end of the first session of registration. Candidate must score not less than 60% (aggregate) at the end of the first session to be eligible for conversion for the Ph.D. 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, Osogbo, Osun State; the academic transcripts of their First degrees or Master’s degrees with respect to 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 08032653085.
Mode of Application:-
To apply, visit: https://portal.postgraduate.uniosun.edu.ng Application Form costs N20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand Naira Only), payable through the Postgraduate College Remita Payment Platform using ATM/Nigeria Debit Card.
Closing Date:-
Application closes eight (8) weeks from the date of this advertisement.
SIGNED
G.A.A. Shittu
Registrar
