UNIABUJA Postgraduate Courses and Requirements

University of Abuja Postgraduate Courses and Requirements – UNIABUJA offers a range of postgraduate programs for the 2024/2025 academic year, catering to students who wish to advance their academic careers in programs like Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), Master’s Degrees (M.Sc., M.A., M.Eng., LL.M.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). 

These programs provide the opportunity to gain in-depth expertise, advance your career, and make meaningful contributions to your field. This comprehensive guide explores the full spectrum of UNIABUJA postgraduate courses along with the entry requirements, helping prospective students make informed decisions. Read Below.

UNIABUJA Postgraduate Courses

Here’s the organized list of UNIABUJA Postgraduate Courses, categorized by their respective faculties and departments:

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

Department of Crop Protection

• PGD in Crop Protection
• M.Sc. Crop Protection
• Ph.D. Crop Protection

Department of Crop Science

• PGD in Agronomy
• PGD Agro-Forestry
• M.Sc. Agronomy
• M.Sc. Agro-Forestry
• Ph.D. Agronomy
• Ph.D. Agro-Forestry

Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension

• PGD Agric. Economics & Farm Management
• PGD Agricultural Business Management
• M.Sc. Agricultural Economics
• M.Sc. Development Economics
• M.Sc. Environmental Economics
• M.Sc. Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology
• Ph.D. Agricultural Economics
• Ph.D. Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology

Department of Soil Science

• PGD Soil Science
• M.Sc. Soil Science
• Ph.D. Soil Science

Department of Animal Science

• PGD Animal Science
• M.Sc. Animal Science
• Ph.D. Animal Science

FACULTY OF ARTS

Department of History & Diplomatic Studies

• PGD in Diplomatic Studies
• M.A. Diplomatic Studies
• M.A. Nigerian & African History
• M.Phil. Nigerian & African History
• M.Phil. Diplomatic Studies
• Ph.D. Nigerian & African History
• Ph.D. Diplomatic Studies

Department of Theatre Arts

• PGD Media Arts
• PGD Theatre Arts
• M.A. Media Arts
• M.A. Theatre Arts
• Ph.D. Media Arts
• Ph.D. Theatre Arts

Department of English Language

• M.A. English Language
• M.A. Literature in English
• Ph.D. English Language
• Ph.D. Literature in English

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Department of Anatomical Sciences

• M.Sc. Anatomical Sciences
• Ph.D. Anatomical Sciences

Department of Human Physiology

• M.Sc. Human Physiology
• Ph.D. Human Physiology

Department of Medical Biochemistry

• M.Sc. Medical Biochemistry
• Ph.D. Medical Biochemistry

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

Department of Community Medicine

• MPH Community Medicine
• MPH Sexual & Reproductive Health

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

• PGD in Education

Department of Educational Management

• M.Ed. Educational Planning
• Ph.D. Educational Planning

Department of Counseling & Educational Psychology

• M.Ed. Educational Psychology
• Ph.D. Educational Psychology

Department of Guidance & Counseling Education

• M.Ed. Guidance & Counseling
• Ph.D. Guidance & Counseling

Department of Arts & Social Science Education

• M.Ed. Counseling Education
• M.Ed. Curriculum Studies
• M.Ed. Language Education
• M.Ed. Social Studies Education
• Ph.D. Counseling Education
• Ph.D. Curriculum Studies
• Ph.D. Language Education
• Ph.D. Social Studies Education

Department of Science & Environmental Education

• M.Ed. Science Education
• M.Ed. Mathematics Education
• Ph.D. Science Education
• Ph.D. Mathematics Education

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Civil Engineering

• M.Eng. Civil Engineering
• Ph.D. Civil Engineering

Department of Chemical Engineering

• M.Eng. Chemical Engineering
• Ph.D. Chemical Engineering

Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering

• PGD Electrical Engineering
• M.Eng. Electrical Engineering
• Ph.D. Electrical Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

• M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

FACULTY OF LAW

• Master of Laws (LL.M)
• Ph.D. in Law

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

Department of Accounting

• PGD Accounting
• M.Sc. Accounting & Finance

Department of Banking and Finance

• PGD Banking & Finance

Department of Business Administration

• PGD Business Administration
• M.Sc. Business Administration
• Ph.D. Business Administration

Department of Public Administration

• PGD Public Administration
• MPA Master of Public Administration
• M.Sc. Public Administration
• Ph.D. Public Administration

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Department of Biological Sciences

• M.Sc. Environmental Biology
• M.Sc. Botany (Biodiversity)
• M.Sc. Zoology (Parasitology, Fisheries)
• Ph.D. Environmental Biology
• Ph.D. Botany (Biodiversity)
• Ph.D. Zoology (Parasitology, Fisheries)

Department of Microbiology

• M.Sc. Food Microbiology
• M.Sc. Industrial Microbiology
• M.Sc. Environmental Microbiology
• Ph.D. Food Microbiology
• Ph.D. Industrial Microbiology
• Ph.D. Environmental Microbiology

Department of Chemistry

• M.Sc. (Physical, Organic, Inorganic, Analytical Chemistry)
• Ph.D. (Physical, Organic, Inorganic, Analytical Chemistry)

Department of Computer Science

• PGD Information System
• M.Sc. Computer Science (Various Specializations)
• Ph.D. Computer Science

Department of Physics

• M.Sc. Solid State Physics
• M.Sc. Solar Energy Physics
• M.Sc. Applied Geophysics
• Ph.D. (Solid State, Solar Energy, Geophysics)

Department of Mathematics

• M.Sc. Pure & Applied Mathematics
• Ph.D. Pure & Applied Mathematics

Department of Statistics

• PGD Statistics
• M.Sc. Statistics
• Ph.D. Statistics

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

Department of Economics

• MFE Master in Financial Economics
• M.Sc. Economics
• Ph.D. Economics

Department of Political Science & International Relations

• PGD Political Science
• M.Sc. Political Science (Various Specializations)
• Ph.D. Political Science (Various Specializations)

Department of Sociology

• PGD Intercultural Conflict & Communication
• M.Sc. (Various Specializations)
• Ph.D. Sociology

Department of Geography & Environmental Management

• PGD Environmental Planning & Protection
• M.Sc. Geography (Various Specializations)
• Ph.D. Geography (Various Specializations)

FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Department of Veterinary Public Health & Preventive Medicine

• PGD Food Hygiene
• M.Sc. Epidemiology
• Ph.D. Epidemiology

Department of Veterinary Microbiology

• M.Sc. & Ph.D. (Microbiology, Bacteriology, Immunology, Virology)

Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology

• M.Sc. & Ph.D. (Pharmacology, Toxicology)

Department of Veterinary Parasitology & Entomology

• PGD Veterinary Parasitology
• M.Sc. Veterinary Hematology
• Ph.D. Veterinary Entomology

CENTRES AND INSTITUTES

Centre for Gender Security Studies & Youth Advancement

• PGD & M.A. Gender Studies (Part-Time)

Sultan Machido Institute for Peace & Legislative Studies

• PGD & Master’s (Peace, Leadership, Society Development)

Institute of Education

• PGD in Education (Part-Time)

Institute for Peace Studies & Social Rehabilitation (APUDI)

• PGD & Master’s (Anti-Corruption, Criminology, Leadership, Social Rehabilitation)

Institute for Legislative Studies

• PGD & Master’s in Legislative Studies

This structure provides a clearer overview of the diverse postgraduate programs available at the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) across various faculties and departments.

There are some admissions requirements for each program as well admission criteria vary across departments that every prospective candidate must fulfill. See them Below.

UNIABUJA Postgraduate Admission Requirements

Below are the general admission requirements for all postgraduate programs:

• Every candidate is required to fill out the online application form found on the UNIABUJA Postgraduate School webpage.
  Official academic transcripts from prior colleges are expected of applicants.
• Candidates must have at least five (5) credit passes in at least two sittings of the WAEC, NECO, or GCE in pertinent areas, such as English language and mathematics.
• Applicants from Nigeria must provide an exemption letter or NYSC release certificate.
• The candidate’s eligibility for postgraduate study will be proven by at least two letters of recommendation from professional or academic references.

Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

• Candidates must possess a minimum of a Third-Class Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or a Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Lower Credit.
• Some programs may require relevant professional experience, particularly for candidates with HND qualifications.
• The PGD program typically lasts for one (1) to two (2) academic sessions, depending on the field of study and mode of study (full-time or part-time).

Admission Requirements for Master’s Degree (M.Sc., M.A., M.Eng., LL.M)

• Applicants must hold at least a Second-Class Lower Division (2:2) Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from a recognized university.
•  Candidates with a Third-Class Bachelor’s degree must have completed a relevant Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum of Upper Credit.
•  In some fields, professional qualifications (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, COREN) may be considered as additional advantages.
• The Master’s program typically spans between one (1) to two (2) years, depending on the course and mode of study.

Admission Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• Applicants must hold a relevant Master’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale (or its equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• A well-defined research proposal that aligns with the department’s research focus is required.
•  Ph.D. candidates must submit letters of recommendation from academic mentors or industry professionals.
•  The Ph.D. program generally takes a minimum of three (3) years for full-time students and up to five (5) years for part-time students.

Specific Departmental Requirements

• Additional Tests/Interviews: Some faculties may require entrance examinations, interviews, or proficiency tests, especially for competitive programs like Law, Engineering, and Health Sciences.
• Work Experience: Certain programs, particularly those under the College of Health Sciences and Management Sciences, may require relevant work experience.

Above all, prospective candidates from non-English speaking countries must provide proof of English language proficiency through standardized tests such as TOEFL or IELTS unless they have previously studied in an English-speaking institution.

How to Apply for UNIABUJA Postgraduate Programs

1. Access the application form by visiting https://www.pgportal.uniabuja.edu.ng/
2. Register by providing your email address and other personal details.
3. Complete the application form, upload the necessary documents, and choose your preferred course of study.
4.  Make a non-refundable application fee of NGN20,500 online using the provided payment portal.
5. Review your entries before submission, as changes may not be allowed after submission.
6. Monitor your admission status via the portal using your registration details.

Important Notes

Ensure all required documents are ready before applying, adhere to deadlines, and regularly check your email and the university website for updates to increase your chances of gaining admission into UNIABUJA’s postgraduate programs.

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