Usmanu Danfodiyo University Admission into Full-Time/Part-Time Postgraduate Programmes 2015/2016 Academics Session

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto - Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Full-Time/Part-Time Postgraduate Programmes in the Postgraduate School, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto for the 2015/2016 Academic session.

Admission Requirements

a.) Postgraduate Diploma
The following may qualify for the Postgraduate Diploma admission:

• Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions.
• Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) (not HD) with a minimum of Lower Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas.
• In special cases, holders of HND with minimum of Lower Credit pass in non- related areas may be admitted after passing such tests as may be prescribed by the Departments/Faculties.
• Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
• In addition to (i) - (iv) above, a candidate must satisfy the University's minimum requirement(s) for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.

b.) Master's Degree (Academic and Professional)
The following may qualify for the Masters Degree admission:

• Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions who have obtained the approved degree of Bachelor with at least second-class division or its equivalent, or candidates with University degree and appropriate Postgraduate Diploma of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions with at least a credit level pass.
• Candidates whose degrees are unclassified with average of "C" or 50% or above. Such candidates may be subjected to qualifying tests.
• Candidates with only Bachelors degree in Third Class division and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma.
• Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
• Candidates may be required to pass examination set by departments to which they are seeking admission to determine their suitability for postgraduate work.
• In addition to (i) -(v) above, a candidate must satisfy the University's requirements for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.

c.) Master’s of Philosophy (M.Phil)
The following may qualify for Master of Philosophy admission:

• Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognized institutions who have obtained a Masters degree with a GPA of less than 3.0 on a 4-point scale or less than 4.0 on 5-point scale.
• Holders of a Masters degree in a cognate discipline with a GPA of 4 and above.
• Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
• In addition to (i) - (iii) above, a candidate must satisfy the University's minimum requirements for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.

d.) Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The following may qualify for the Doctor of Philosophy admission:

• Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto and other recognized institutions who have obtained good Masters Degree with a GPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale appropriate to the proposed areas of study.
• Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University and other recognized institutions who have obtained Masters of Philosophy degree appropriate to the proposed areas of study.
• In addition to (i) and (ii) above candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Second Class lower division.
• Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
• In addition to (i) - (iv) above, a candidate must satisfy the University's requirements for matriculation i.e five (5) relevant O/L credits including English Language & Mathematics.

NOTE:

• Holders of Higher Diploma (HND) are NOT eligible for admission into the Postgraduate Programmes of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University.
• Applicants with 'PASS' at any level (Diploma or Degree) are not eligible for admission.
• Applicants without NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate need not apply.

List of Available Programmes for the 2015/206 Academic Session

Faculty of Agriculture

a.) Dept. of Soil Science

• Ph.D Soil Science
• M.Phil Soil Science
• MSc. Soil Science

b.) Dept. of Forestry & Environment

• Ph.D Forestry
• M.Phil. Forestry
• M.Sc. Forest Biology & Silviculture
• PGDF
  

c.) Dept. of Animal Science

• Ph.D Animal Science
• M.Phil. Animal Science
• MSc. Animal Science
• PGD (Livestock Production & Management)

d.) Dept. of Agricultural Economics

• Ph.D Agricultural Economics
• M.Phil. Agricultural Economics
• MSc. Agricultural Economics
• PGD (Agric. Econs. & Extension)

e.) Dept. of Crop Science

• Ph.D Crop Science
• M.Phil Crop Science
• MSc. Crop Science

f.) Dept. of Agricultural Extension & Rural Development

• Ph.D Agricultural Extension
• M.Phil. Agricultural Extension
• MSc. Agricultural Extension

g.) Dept. of Fisheries & Aquaculture

• Ph.D Fisheries Management & Aquaculture
• M.Phil. Fisheries Management & Aquaculture
• MSc. Fisheries Management & Aquaculture
• PGD Fisheries Management & Aquaculture

Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies

a.) Dept. of Arabic

• Ph.D. Arabic
• M.A, Arabic

b.) Dept. of Nigerian Languages

• Ph.D. Hausa Language
• Ph.D. Hausa Literature
• Ph.D. Hausa Culture
• M.A. Hausa Language
• M.A. Hausa Literature
• M.A. Hausa Culture

c.) Dept. of Modern European Language & Linguistics

• Ph.D. English Language
• Ph.D. Literature
• Ph.D. Linguistics
• Ph.D. French
• M.Phil English Language
• M.Phil Literature
• M.Phil Linguistics
• M.Phil French
• M.A. English Language
• M.A. Literature
• M.A. Linguistics
• M.A. French

d.) Dept. of History

• Ph.D. History
• M.Phil History
• M.A. History
• Masters International Studies
• PGD in Migration & Refugee Studies

e.) Dept. of Islamic Studies

• Ph.D Islamic Studies
• M.Phil. Islamic Studies
• M.A. Islamic Studies

Faculty of Education and Extension Services

a.) Dept. of Adult Education & Extension Services

• M.Ed Adult Education
• M.Ed Primary Education

b.) Dept. of Curriculum & Education Technology

• Ph.D Language Education
• M.Phil. Language Education
• M.Ed. Language Education

c.) Dept. of Science & Vocational Education

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

d.) Dept. of Educational Foundation

• Ph.D Admin. & Planning
• Ph.D. Educational psychology
• Ph.D. Sociology of Education
• Ph.D. Philosophy of Education
• Ph.D. Guidance & Councelling
• M.Phil. Admin. & Planning
• M.Phil.Sociology of Education
• M.Phil. Philosophy of Education
• M.Phil. Guidance & Councelling
• M.Ed Admin.& Planning
• M.Ed Educational Psychology
• M.Ed Sociology of Education
• M.Ed Philosophy of Education
• M.Ed Guidance & Counceling
• PGD Education

Faculty of Law

• Ph.D. Law
• LL.M
• Masters in Information & Communication Technology Law (MICTEL)

Faculty of Management Sciences

a.) Dept. of Accounting    

• MSc. Accounting & Finance
• Dept. of Public Admin.    
• Masters of Public Admin (MPA)
• PGD Public Admin.

b.) Dept. of Business Administration

• Master of Business Administration
• Executive Masters of Business Administration
• PGD Management

College of Health Sciences

a.) School of Medical Laboratory Sciences

• MSc. Medical Lab Sciences

b.) Faculty of Clinical Sciences (CHS)

• Masters in Public Health (MPH)

c.) Faculty of Basic Medical Science (CHS)

Dept. of Anatomy    

• Ph.D. Anatomy

Dept. of Pharmacy & Thera    

• Ph.D. Pharmacology
• MSc. Pharmacology

Dept. of Physiology    

• M.Phil. Physiology
• MSc. Physiology
• Ph.D. Physiology

Faculty of Science

a.) Dept. of Mathematics    

• Ph.D. Mathematics
• Ph.D. Statistics
• Ph.D. Computer Science
• M.Sc. Mathematics
• M.Sc. Statistics
• M.Sc. Computer Science
• Master of Information Tech (MIT)
• PGD Statistics, PGD Computer Science

b.) Dept. of Biochemistry    

• Ph.D. Biochemistry
• M.Phil. Biochemistry
• M.Sc. Biochemistry
• PGD Biochemistry

c.) Dept. of Physics

• Ph.D Physics
• M.Phil Physics
• M.Sc. Physics

d.) Dept. of Biological Sciences (Botany Unit)

• Ph.D. Botany
• M.Phil. Botany
• M.Sc. Botany

e.) Dept. of Biological Sciences (Biology Unit)

• Ph.D. Biology
• M.Phil. Biology
• M.Sc. Biology
• PGD Biological Sciences

f.) Dept. of Biological Sciences (Zoology Unit)

• Ph.D Zoology, M.Phil., Zoology, MSc. Zoology

g.) Dept. of Pure & Applied Chemistry

• Ph.D Renewable Energy
• Ph.D. Applied Chemistry
• Ph.D. Petroleum Chemistry
• M.Phil. Renewable Energy
• M.Phil. Petroleum Chemistry
• MSc. Renewable Energy
• MSc. Applied Chemistry
• MSc. Petroleum Chemistry

h.) Dept. of Microbiology

• Ph.D. Microbiology
• MSc. Microbiology

Faculty of Social Sciences

a.) Dept. of Sociology

• Ph.D Sociology
• M.Phil. Sociology
• MSc. Sociology
• Master of Social Policy (MSP)

b.) Dept. of Political Science

• Ph.D.  Political Science
• M.Phil.  Political Science
• MSc. Political Science
• Masters in International Affairs & Diplomacy
• Masters in Governance & Public Policy

c.) Dept. of Geography

• Ph.D Geography
• M.Phil. Geography
• MSc. Geography
• M.GED

d.) Dept. of Economics

• Ph.D Economics
• MSc.
• Masters in Banking & Finance
• PGD in Banking & Finance

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

a.) Dept. of Vet. Anatomy

• Ph.D. MSc. Vet. Anatomy

b.) Dept. of Physiology & BCH

• MSc. Vet. Physiology

c.) Dept. of Pharm & Toxicology

• Ph.D., MSc. Vet. Pharmacology

d.) Dept. of Vet. Medicine

• Ph.D. Vet. Medicine
• MVM Vet. Medicine

e.) Dept. of Theriogenology & Animal Production  

• Ph.D. Theriogenology
• MSc. Theriogenology
• MSc. Animal Production

f.) Dept. of Surgery & Radiology

• MSc. Vet. Surgery & Radiology
• Ph.D. vet Surgery & Radiology

g.) Dept. of Vet. Public Health & Preventive Medicine

• Ph.D. preventive Vet. Medicine
• Ph.D. Vet. Public Health, Masters in Vet. Public Health (MVPH)
• Masters in Preventive Vet. Medicine (MPVM)

h.) Dept. of Vet. Microbiology 

• Ph.D. Vet. Microbiology
• MSc. Vet. Microbiology

i.) Dept. of Vet. Parasitology

• Ph.D. Vet. Pharmacology
• MSc. Vet. Parasitology.

Application Closing Date
25th November, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: Applicants should arrange well in advance for their academic transcripts to be forwarded to the postgraduate school before the closing date.