The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Science & Technology has published the list of accredited PG courses offered in the institution for interested candidates who must have selected the school as their preferred choices of institution during their UTME registration.
In this post, aside listing all LAUTECH PG courses available in the institution, I will also be guiding you through their entry admission requirements as well as all you need to know before selecting a course of study in LAUTECH.
Below is the list of what to look out for before choosing a course in LAUTECH.
- The LAUTECHPG Admission Requirements;
- The Duration of programmes
- The availability of your programme
The above are the 3 most important factors that can determine if you will be admitted to study your chosen course in LAUTECH or not.
I will breakdown the above 3 factors before listing the following according to the faculties they are categorized at LAUTECH.
- List of all PGD programmes offered in LAUTECH.
- List of all Masters degree programmes offered in LAUTECH.
- List of all Ph.D programmes available in LAUTECH.
Now I will breakdown the 3 factors that you must take cognizance of when searching for PG courses offered in LAUTECH.
List of Postgraduate Courses Offered In LAUTECH
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Available Degrees: M.Tech., M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D., and Ph.D.
Basic Requirement:
All candidates seeking admission to programmes in the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences must possess five (5) O’Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Departments:
a. Agricultural Economics
b. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
c. Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology
d. Animal Production and Health
e. Crop and Environmental Protection
f. Crop Production and Soil Science
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work with specialization in:
a. Community Development
b. Social Welfare
c. Healthcare
d. Industrial Social Welfare
Master of Science in Social Work with specialization in:
a. Community Development
b. Social Welfare
c. Healthcare
d. Industrial Social Welfare
Admission Requirements:
Basic Requirements: Candidates for both (i) and (ii) must possess five (5) O’ Level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, and any other three (3) Arts and/or Social Sciences subjects.
Specific Requirements:
i. Candidates for (i) must hold an HND with a minimum of Lower Credit, Registered Nursing Certificate, Community Health Certificate, or their equivalents from recognized institutions.
ii. Candidates for (ii) must hold a First Degree of not less than Second Class Lower Division in relevant areas or LAUTECH Postgraduate Diploma Certificate or its equivalent from other recognized Universities.
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
Available Degrees: PGD, M.Tech., M.Sc., M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D., and Ph.D.
Basic Requirement:
All candidates seeking admission must possess five (5) O’Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Departments:
a. Anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Biochemistry
d. Medical Laboratory Sciences
FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
Available Degrees: PGD, M.Tech., M.Sc., M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D., and Ph.D.
Basic Requirement:
All candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Departments:
a. Chemical Pathology
b. Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
c. Pharmacology and Therapeutics
FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
Available Degrees: PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D., and Ph.D. in Computer Science.
Basic Requirement:
Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry.
Department:
- Computer Science
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Available Degrees: PGD, M.Tech., M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D., and Ph.D.
Basic Requirement:
Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Agricultural Science is acceptable in lieu of Biology for some courses.
Departments:
a. Agricultural Engineering
b. Chemical Engineering
c. Civil Engineering
d. Computer Engineering
e. Electronic and Electrical Engineering
f. Food Engineering
g. Mechanical Engineering
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Available Degrees: PGD, M.Tech, M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D., and Ph.D.
Basic Requirement:
Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and any of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Economics/Geography, Technical Drawing & Fine Art.
Departments:
a. Architecture
b. Fine and Applied Arts
c. Urban and Regional Planning
FACULTY OF FOOD AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Available Degrees: PGD, M.Tech, M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D., and Ph.D.
Basic Requirement:
Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Department:
- Food Science
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Available Degrees: M.Sc., M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D., and Ph.D.
Basic Requirement:
Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics/Commerce, and any other two (2) subjects.
Departments:
a. Business Management
b. Marketing
c. Transport Management
d. Accounting
FACULTY OF NURSING SCIENCE
Available Degrees: PGD, M.NSC, M.Phil., M.Phil/Ph.D., and Ph.D.
Basic Requirement:
Candidates must possess five (5) O’ Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Departments:
a. Medical-Surgical Nursing
b. Maternal and Child Health Nursing
c. Community/Public Health Nursing
d. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Available Degrees: PGD, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D., and Ph.D
Basic Requirement:
Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Departments:
a. Earth Science
b. Pure and Applied Biology
c. Pure and Applied Chemistry
d. Pure and Applied Mathematics
e. Pure and Applied Physics
f. Science Laboratory Technology
g. Statistics
LAUTECH PG ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Below are the admission requirements for PGD, Masters and Ph.D programmes, in this post we have broken down the admission requirements for all levels of PG programmes respectively. Simply go through them to confirm any of the PG courses offered in LAUTECH that you are eligible to apply for.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Applicants applying for any of the PGD courses offered in LAUTECH must meet the following requirements:
i) Applicants must obtain a minimum of 5 (Five) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level in not more than two sittings.
ii) Candidates must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree from any recognized University or HND from any recognized Polytechnic in Nigeria not lower than Third Class; or its equivalent to be eligible to apply.
iii) In addition to the above, Candidates with Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Merit in related field of study from a Polytechnic or any recognized institution
iv) Candidates must posses a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class (Lower Division) in area not related to the field applying for may be considered
ACADEMIC MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Applicants applying for Academic Masters Degree courses offered in LAUTECH must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must obtain a minimum of 5 (five) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level in not more than two sittings.
- In addition to the above, Candidates must have obtained a first Degree of Ladoke Akintola University of Science & Technology(LAUTECH) or any recognized university in relevant field with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division); and
- Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 is also eligible.
PROFESSIONAL MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Applicants applying for professional Masters Degree courses offered in LAUTECH must meet the following requirements:
- Applying Candidates is expected to have a minimum of 5 (five) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level in not more than 2 sittings and not more than two year apart.
- Another PG admission requirement for Professional Masters at LAUTECHis, Candidate is expected to have obtained a First Degree from LAUTECHor any recognized university in relevant field with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division).
- In addition to the above (ii) candidates with Third Class Degree or HND and a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) from Ladoke Akintola University of Science & Technology or any recognized institution with a minimum of 3.50 CGPA are eligible to apply.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES (ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ONLY)
Candidates applying for Ph.D programmes offered in LAUTECH must meet the following requirements:
- One of the requirements include a minimum of 5 (five) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level in not more than 2 sittings and not more than two year apart.
- Secondly, Candidates are expected to have obtained a First Degree from Ladoke Akintola University of Science & Technologyor any the recognised universities in Nigeria from any relevant field with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)
- Lastly, Candidate must have obtained a Masters Degree from LAUTECH or any recognized university in the proposed field of study with minimum CGPA of 3.50.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that candidates with B.Sc, PGD and HND cannot apply for Ph.D directly without going though Masters Degree programme first.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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.
DURATION OF LAUTECH PG PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- Full-Time Diploma: Minimum of two semesters and a maximum of four semesters.
- Part-Time Diploma: Minimum of three semester and a maximum of eight semesters.
Masters Degree Programmes
- Full-Time: A minimum of three semesters and a maximum of six semesters.
- Part-Time: A minimum of four semesters and a maximum of eight semesters.
M.Phil/Ph.D Programmes
- Full-Time: A minimum of six semesters and a maximum of eight semesters.
- Part-Time: A Minimum of eight semesters and a maximum of ten semesters
Ph.D Programme
- Full-Time: A Minimum of six semesters and a maximum of eight semesters.
- Part-Time: A minimum of eight semesters and a maximum of ten semesters.
LAUTECH PG courses are wide in terms of scope of coverage. The University offers PG courses in almost every field that is beneficial to students. The above are the PG courses offered in LAUTECH that are currently accredited by the NTBE (National Board for Technical Education).
Please note that the LAUTECH PG courses listed above are still offered in the institution so you can select any that suites your career path and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me via the comment section below and I will answer your questions in accordance.