SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 2016/2017 ACADEMIC SESSION
ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 2016/2017 ACADEMIC SESSION
AVAILABLE COURSES
1. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL
ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION
ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics and Extension
ii. M.Sc and Ph.D in Agricultural Economics and Extension with options in.
(a) Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Production/Farm Management
Agricultural Finance
Agricultural Marketing and Co-operatives
Agricultural Environmental Economics
(b) Agricultural Extension
Rural Sociology and Community Development
Agricultural Extension Communication
Agricultural Extension Planning and Administration
Gender Issues in Agricultural Extension and Policy
Rural Development and Extension Services.
2. DEPARTMENT OF CROP PRODUCTION
AND PROTECTION
AND PROTECTION
I. Postgraduate Diploma
ii. M.Sc and Ph.D Crop in Production and Protection with options in:
Agronomy. Agro Forestry and Physiology
3. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND
FISHERIES
FISHERIES
i. Postgraduate Diploma in
Animal Production
Animal Production
ii. M.Sc and Ph.D the following areas of specialization
– Ruminant Animal Production and Management
– Non-Ruminant Animal Production and Management
– Reproductive Physiology
– Animal Production
– Genetics and Breeding.
4. DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SCIENCE
i. Postgraduate Diploma
ii. M.Sc and Ph.D in Soil Science, with specialization in:
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
Soil Physics
Soil Chemistry
Soil Pedology
Soil Management and Conservation
Soil Microbiology
5. DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY
AND TECHNOLOGY
M.Sc and Ph.D in the following options/areas of specialization:
Food Science and Processing
Food Enginemen
FACULTY
OF BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
OF BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
1. DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
PGD, M.Sc, MPhil and Ph.D programmes with specialization in:
Medical Biochemistry
Nutritional and Toxicology
Toxicology
Environmental Biochemistry
Industrial Biochemistry
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology
ii. M.Sc and Ph.D in Microbiology with the following specialization:
Industrial Microbiology
Immunology and Immunochemistry
Medical Microbiology
Environmental Microbiology
Food
Public Health
Agricultural Microbiology
Soil Microbiology
Mycology.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE AND
BIOTECHNOLOGY (BOTANY)
BIOTECHNOLOGY (BOTANY)
i. M.Sc and Ph.D in Plant Ecology
ii. M.Sc and Ph.D in Plant Pathology (Phytopathology)
iii. M.Scand Ph.D in Plant Physiology.
DEPARTMENT OF PURE AND
INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
The Department offers the following programmes in the following areas:
i. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD CHE) in Pure and Industrial Chemistry
ii. M.Sc and Ph.D Industrial Chemistry with options in:
Mineral Processing and Extension Metallurgy
Chemical Process Technology
Polymer Technology
Petroleum Chemistry
Separation Chemistry
iii. M.Sc and Ph.D degree in
Pure Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry.
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
M.Sc in Astrophysics
M.Sc and Ph.D in Geophysics
M.Sc in Atmospheric Physics
M.Sc in Medical Physics
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (ZOOLOGY)
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (ZOOLOGY)
M.Sc and Ph.D with specialization in:
Medical Entomology/Parasitology
Medical Parasitology
Environmental Biology
Hydrobiology
FACULTY
OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY
i. Postgraduate Diploma inAccountancy
ii. M.Sc(Accountancy)/M.Phil
iii. Ph.D (Accountancy)
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
ii. M.Sc (Marketing)/M.Phil
iii. Ph.D (Marketing).
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
i.Postgraduate Diploma in Management
ii. M.Sc (Management) MPhil
iii. Ph.D (Management)
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND
FINANCE
FINANCE
Postgraduate Diploma in Banking and Finance
M.Sc in Banking and Finance/M.Phil
Ph.D (Finance)
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
M.Sc and Ph.D with specialization in:
Development Economics/M.Phil
Industrial Economics
Monetary Economics
Quantitative Economics
FACULTY OF LAW
The Faculty offers the following full time/part time programmes in the
following areas
following areas
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGD Laws)
LL.M (Chosen from the following areas/M.Phil
Ph.D (Course work and Thesis)
– Comparative Constitutional Law
– Comparative Criminal Law
– Comparative Company Law
– Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
– Intellectual and Industrial Property Law
– International Economics Law
– International Protection of Human Rights
– International Humanitarian Law
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND PLANNING
PGD, MS.c, M.Phil and Ph.D in:
– Environmental Management
– Climatology
– Hydrologyand Water Resources
– Agricultural Development
– Population Geography . – Rural Development
DEPARTMENT OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Postgraduate Diploma in Estate Management
M.Sc Degree in Estate Management
Ph.D in Estate Management
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL
PLANNING
PLANNING
i. Mastersin Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) M.Phil
ii. Ph.D in Urban and Regional Planning
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
a . Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture
. M.ScfArchitecture)
M,Phil (Architecture)
PhD (Architecture)
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
a. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Resource Management (PGDERM)
b. M.Sc and Ph.D with specialization in the following areas:
– Hydrology and Water Resources –
– Pollution and Waste Management
– Bioremediation and Pollution Control
– Environmental Health and Safety
– Environmental Resource Management
– Environmental Engineering Management
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Full-time, part-time and sandwich programmesin the following areas:
a. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
b. M.ED and Ph.D in the following areas:
– Curriculum Studies
– Education Technology. Language Education, Education Economics,
– Accounting Education, Government Education
– Measurement and Evaluation
– Educational Psychology
– Guidance and Counselling
– Educational Admin and Planning
M.A(ED) and Ph.D in the following areas:
Education Social Studies
EducatioriSociology
Cooperative Education
Education Philosophy
Education History
7. COLLEGE
OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
a. Postgraduate Diploma in Human Physiology and Pharmacology
b. M.Sc and Ph.D programmes in the following areas:
– Human Anatomy
– Human Physiology
– Environmental Health Sciences:
Options/Specialization
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
Environmental Epidemiology and Toxicology
Pollution Control Management
Solid and Special Waste Management
Food Hygiene, Safety and Quality Assurance
Vector Control and Pest Management
Hygiene Education and Promotion
Water Sanitation and Hygiene
Radiation Health and Control
Environmental Health Laboratory and Instrumentation
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
Occupational and Environmental Pathology (For the Medically
Qualified)
Environmental Occupational Medicine (For the Medically qualified).
c. M.Sc. and Ph.D in Clinical Optometry and Fellowship of the Nigerian
College of Optometrist (FNCO)
College of Optometrist (FNCO)
d. Pharmacology:
M.Sc, M.Phit/Ph.D, Ph.D with specialization in:
– Molecular Pharmacology
– Toxicology
– Chemotherapy
– Neuropharmacology
– Biochemical
– Pharmacology
– Clinical Pharmacology
Public Health Programme
PGD in Public Health (PGDPH)
Master in Public Health (MPH)
M.Sc in Public Heaith
Ph.D Public Health
Options:
Environmental Health and Safety
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Health Promotion
Health Economics
Health Policy and Administration
Community Health
Note: Candidates with a CGPA of less than 4.0 points in a 5.0 point
scale (60%) may be required to enrol for the MPH programme with some credit
Units before progressing to Ph.D level.
scale (60%) may be required to enrol for the MPH programme with some credit
Units before progressing to Ph.D level.
8.
M.J.C. ECHERUO FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
M.J.C. ECHERUO FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT Of POLITICAL SCIENCE
a. Postgraduate Diploma In the
following areas:
following areas:
International Studies
Public Administration
b. M.Sc
Public Administration
International Affairs and Diplomacy
c. MPA
Masters in Public Administration
Ph.D in the Department of Political Science.
Area of Specialization:
Public Administration and Local Government.
The Ph.D programme is for candidates who already possess M.Sc in
Political Science, Public Administration and Strategic Studies.
Political Science, Public Administration and Strategic Studies.
DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION
a. Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication
b. M.A. & Ph.D with specialization in:
– Broadcasting
– Mass Communication
– Print Media
– Advertising and Public Relations
C; DEPARTMENT Of SOCIOLOGY PGD, M.Sc
and Ph.D in:
and Ph.D in:
– Sociology/Anthropology
– Criminology
– Sociology
– Sociology of Development
– Industrial Sociology/LabourRelations
– Population Studies (Demography)
– Medical Sociology/Anthropology GenderStudies
– Anthropology
– Ethnographic Studies
DEPARTMENT of FRENCH AND TRANSLATION
STUDIES
STUDIES
Postgraduate Diploma
Translation Studies
MA&Ph.D
Foreign Language
Translation Studies & Linguistics
French Languages Linguistics (FLL)
FrenchLiterature(FLT)
Professional Translation Studies (French/English or English/lgbo)
African & Caribbean Literature in France (ACL)
DEPARTMENTOF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
AND LITERATURE
AND LITERATURE
PGD,M.A & Ph.D in Literature
DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS
M.A & Ph.D in:
Igbo
Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY & INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS
RELATIONS
M.A & Ph.D with specialization in:
Urban History
Economic History
African History
Political History
Social History
Nigerian History & Politics
International & Diplomatic Studies
Military Strategic Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies
DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES
AND PHILOSOPHY
AND PHILOSOPHY
M.A with specialization in:
Christian Theology
Religion and Society
Church History
Biblical Studies (Old & New Testaments)
African Traditional Religion.
DEPARTMENTOF LIBRARY AND
INFORMATION SCIENCE
INFORMATION SCIENCE
Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science
M.A
Ph.D
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
The following constitute the minimum entry requirements to the
postgraduate programmes:
postgraduate programmes:
1. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
A graduate from recognized university or a person with a qualification
adjudged to be equivalent to a first degree may be admitted, provided the
matriculation and Departmental requirements of this university are satisfied. A
holder of Upper Credit in the HND from a recognized institution mayalso be
admitted.
adjudged to be equivalent to a first degree may be admitted, provided the
matriculation and Departmental requirements of this university are satisfied. A
holder of Upper Credit in the HND from a recognized institution mayalso be
admitted.
a. Applicants for PGD in Business Administration must in addition
possess a minimum of credits at O’level in English Language, Mathematics, and Economics.
possess a minimum of credits at O’level in English Language, Mathematics, and Economics.
b. Applicants for Diploma in Estate Management must possess good
Honours degree in the appropriate professional examinations of the Nigerian
Institute of town planners and the relevant cognate experience may be
considered.
Honours degree in the appropriate professional examinations of the Nigerian
Institute of town planners and the relevant cognate experience may be
considered.
c. For postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology, applicants must possess
one of the following: B.Sc or HND in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology,
Botany, Laboratory Technology, Food Science and Technology or Chemistry.
one of the following: B.Sc or HND in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology,
Botany, Laboratory Technology, Food Science and Technology or Chemistry.
d. For Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacology, applicants must possess
B.Sc in allied services from reputable Universities.
B.Sc in allied services from reputable Universities.
2. MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMME
a. A candidate with a first degree from a recognized University having
a minimum of a second class lower division may be admitted, provided the
university matriculation and Departmental requirements are satisfied. However,
candidates with CGPA of 2.6 points on a 4 point
a minimum of a second class lower division may be admitted, provided the
university matriculation and Departmental requirements are satisfied. However,
candidates with CGPA of 2.6 points on a 4 point
scale or 3.00 points on a 5 point scale and above will be given
preference.
preference.
b. A candidate with a good postgraduate diploma from a recognized
University may also be admitted.
University may also be admitted.
c. Candidates for MA, and M.ED who do not hold a degree in the relevant
field may be required to do the Postgraduate Diploma in the course of study.
field may be required to do the Postgraduate Diploma in the course of study.
d. Applicants for Business Administration, Industrial Sociology and
Personnel Management programmes are required to have credit level passes in
English Language. Mathematics and Economics at O’level.
Personnel Management programmes are required to have credit level passes in
English Language. Mathematics and Economics at O’level.
e. For the Masters Degree in Surgical Pathology or Human Physiology,
applicants must have the M.B.B.S or an equivalent degree-obtained from Abia
State University or any recognized University. For the Masters Degree Studies
in Human Physiology, a good second class honours degree in Physiology is
acceptable. In addition, a good degree in a related subject, provided the
Physiology content is substantial, will be considered.
applicants must have the M.B.B.S or an equivalent degree-obtained from Abia
State University or any recognized University. For the Masters Degree Studies
in Human Physiology, a good second class honours degree in Physiology is
acceptable. In addition, a good degree in a related subject, provided the
Physiology content is substantial, will be considered.
f. For the Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Estate
Management holders of Abia State University Postgraduate Diploma and that of
any recognized Universities in Urban and Regional Planning at the merit level
and above will be considered.
Management holders of Abia State University Postgraduate Diploma and that of
any recognized Universities in Urban and Regional Planning at the merit level
and above will be considered.
g. For M.Sc in Clinical Optometry, applicants must have the O.D.degree
from an accredited university and ODORBN with CGPAof not less than 3.00 points
in a 5 Point scale.
from an accredited university and ODORBN with CGPAof not less than 3.00 points
in a 5 Point scale.
3. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D)
DEGREE MPhil/Ph.D
DEGREE MPhil/Ph.D
a. Candidates with a good master degree (NOT MBA) in the relevant or
related discipline which includes course work and a defended research
dissertation from a recognized University may be admitted, provided the
university matriculation requirement is satisfied.
related discipline which includes course work and a defended research
dissertation from a recognized University may be admitted, provided the
university matriculation requirement is satisfied.
b. Candidates with a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of
3.0 points on a 4 point scale or 4.0 points on a 5 point scale will be given
preference. Candidates must have obtained (60%) sixty percent average in both
the course work and the Masters Dissertation examined by an External Examiner
and involving an oral defence. In addition to these admission requirements,
candidates may be required to present themselves for selection test and interview.
Candidates with CGPA Iower than 3.0 points on a 4 point scale or 4.0 points on
a 5 point scale will be required to enroll for the M.Phil/Ph.D
3.0 points on a 4 point scale or 4.0 points on a 5 point scale will be given
preference. Candidates must have obtained (60%) sixty percent average in both
the course work and the Masters Dissertation examined by an External Examiner
and involving an oral defence. In addition to these admission requirements,
candidates may be required to present themselves for selection test and interview.
Candidates with CGPA Iower than 3.0 points on a 4 point scale or 4.0 points on
a 5 point scale will be required to enroll for the M.Phil/Ph.D
CREDENTIALS
Photocopies of NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificates, photocopies of
all qualifying credentials, including O’level must be attached to the completed
application forms. Candidates should arrange for their transcripts to be sent
directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies. Non-receipt of
transcripts in time is at the detriment of the applicant.
all qualifying credentials, including O’level must be attached to the completed
application forms. Candidates should arrange for their transcripts to be sent
directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies. Non-receipt of
transcripts in time is at the detriment of the applicant.
DURATION OF STUDIES
Postgraduate Diploma Programme
a. Full-Time Diploma: Minimum of three semesters and a maximum of six
semesters
semesters
b. Part-Time Diploma: Minimum of four semesters and a maximum of eight
semesters.
semesters.
Masters Degree Programmes
a. Full-Time: A minimum of three semesters and a maximum of ten
semesters
semesters
b. Part-Time: A minimum of four semesters and a maximum of eight
semesters.
semesters.
M.Phil/Ph.D Programmes
a. Full-Time: A minimum of sue semesters and a maximum of eight
semesters
semesters
b. Part-Time: A minimum of eight semesters and a maximum of ten
semesters.
semesters.
Ph.D Programme
a. Full-Time: Minimum of four semesters and a maximum often semesters
b. Part-Time: A minimum of six semesters and a maximum of fourteen
semesters.
semesters.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates should proceed to any of the following banks: first Bank
Pic, Zenith, UBA, Eco bank Pic; ABSU MFB Uluru, Keystone Bank Pic, Fidelity
Bank Pic, Union Bank,
Pic, Zenith, UBA, Eco bank Pic; ABSU MFB Uluru, Keystone Bank Pic, Fidelity
Bank Pic, Union Bank,
log on to the e-transact network and request to pay the application fee
of N11.500 (Eleven thousand, five hundred naira) for the form and service
charges.
of N11.500 (Eleven thousand, five hundred naira) for the form and service
charges.
Collect the e-transact receipt from the Bank on payment and proceed to
any intemet centre for the completion of the form.
any intemet centre for the completion of the form.
Log on to the ABSU portal www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng
and complete the application form.
and complete the application form.
Finally, confirm your entry and print a copy of the form as well as
three copies of the referee confidential reports which will be forwarded to
your referees for completion (Two of these should be the candidate’s former teachers
at the University level).
three copies of the referee confidential reports which will be forwarded to
your referees for completion (Two of these should be the candidate’s former teachers
at the University level).
Deadline for application: 31st December, 2016.
Dr. (Mrs.) E.N. Iheukwumere
Registrar
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