The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University 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 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University 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 ATBU.
Below is the list of what to look out for before choosing a course in ATBU.
- The ATBUPG 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 ATBU or not.
I will breakdown the above 3 factors before listing the following according to the faculties they are categorized at ATBU.
- List of all PGD programmes offered in ATBU.
- List of all Masters degree programmes offered in ATBU.
- List of all Ph.D programmes available in ATBU.
Now I will breakdown the 3 factors that you must take cognizance of when searching for PG courses offered in ATBU.
List of Postgraduate Courses Offered In ATBU
Agricultural Economics and Extension
- Sc In Agricultural Economics
- Sc In Agricultural Extension
- PGD In Agricultural Economics and Extension
- PhD In Agricultural Extension
- PhD in Agricultural Economics
Animal Production
- In Animal Breeding and Genetics
- In Animal Health and Production
- In Monogastric Nutrition and Management
- In Reproductive Physiology
- In Ruminant Nutrition and Management
- PGD ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH
- PGD In Animal Breeding and Genetics
- PGD in Monogastric Nutrition and Management
- PGD in Reproductive Physiology
- PGD In Ruminant Nutrition and Management
Crop Production
- MSc In Agricultural Entomology
- MSc In Plant Pathology
- MSc in Agronomy
- MSc in Genetics and Plant Breeding
- MSc in Soil Science
- PGD In Agronomy and Farm Management
- PGD Genetics and Plant Breeding
- PGD in Agricultural Entomology
- PGD in Agronomy
- PGD in Plant Pathology
- PGD in Soil Science
ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Agriculture and Bio-Resource Engineering
- Farm Power and Machinery
- Farm Structures and Environmental Control
- Food Processing and Storage
- Soil and Water Engineering
- PGD in Agricultural Engineering
- PGD Farm Power and Machinery Engineering
- PGD Soil and Water Engineering
Chemical Engineering
- Eng.Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
- Eng. In Chemical Engineering (Biochemical & Environmental Eng)
- Eng. In Process & Engineering Optimization
- Eng. Materials (Polymers/Ceramics) Engineering
- Eng. Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals
- PGD In Chemical Engineering
- PhD Chemical Engineering (Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals)
- PhD In Chemical Engineering (Process Eng.& Process Optimization)
- PhD in Chemical Engineering (Biochemical & Env. Engineering)
- PhD in Chemical Engineering (Catalysis & Reaction Engineering)
- PhD in Materials (Polymers/Ceramics) Engineering
Civil Engineering
- Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering
- Civil (Structural) Engineering
- Civil (Water Resources) Engineering
- PGD in Civil Engineering
- D Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering
- D Civil (Structural) Engineering
- Phd Civil (Water Resources and Environmental) Engineering
Electrical Engineering
- Eng Power System and Machine Engineering
- In Control System Engineering
- In Computer Engineering
- In Electrical Engineering (Electronics)
- In Telecommunication Engineering
- PGD Electrical Engineering
- PGD Electrical Engineering (Electronics Engineering)
- PhD Electrical Engineering (Communications Engineering)
- PhD Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering)
- PhD Electrical Engineering (Control Engineering)
- PhD Electrical Engineering (Power System & Machine Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering
- Eng. In Power and Process Engineering
- Eng. In Production Engineering
- PGD in Mechanical Engineering
- PGD Automotive Engineering
- PGD in Mechanical Production (Materials)
- PhD In Mechanical Engineering (Energy)
- PhD in Production Engineering
Mechatronics and System Engineering
- Eng Machine Design and Mechatronic Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
- PGD Petroleum Engineering
- PhD Petroleum Engineering
- ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Architecture
- Tech Architecture
- PGD Architecture
- PGD Architecture
Building Technology
- Tech Construction Management
- Tech Construction Technology
- PGD Construction Management
- PGD Construction Management
- PGD Construction Technology
Environmental Management Technology
- Tech In Environmental Management Technology
- PGD In Environment and Development
- PhD In Environmental Management Technology
Estate Management
- Tech Estate Management & Valuation
- PGD Estate Management & Valuation
- D Estate Management & Valuation
Industrial Design
- Tech In Industrial Design (Ceramics and Ceramics Technology)
- Tech In Industrial Design (Metal & Jewelry Technology)
- Tech In industrial Design (Graphics and Graphics Technology)
- PGD INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
- PhD In Industrial Design (Ceramics and Ceramics Technology)
- PhD In Industrial Design (Graphics and graphics Technology)
- PhD In Industrial Design (Metal and Jewelry Design Technology )
Quantity Surveying
- Tech In Project Management
- Tech In Quantity Surveying
- PGD In Quantity Surveying
- PhD In Project Management
- PhD In Quantity Surveying
- Surveying and Geoinformatics
- Tech in Surveying & Geoinformatics
- PGD in Surveying & Geoinformatics
- D in Surveying & Geoinformatics
Urban and Regional Planning
- Tech Urban & Regional Planning (Urban Management)
- PGD URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING
- PGD Urban & Regional Planning
- MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Accounting and Finance
- Sc. Accounting
- Sc. Banking and Finance
- Master of Accounting and Finance
- Master of Development Studies
- PGD Accounting and Finance
- D Accounting
- PhD in Finance
Management and Information Technology
- Management
- Management Information Technology
- MBA Engineering Management
- MBA Entrepreneurship & Business Development
- MBA Environment & Sustainable Development
- MBA Finance & Investment
- MBA Human Resource Management
- MBA Management
- MBA Marketing
- MBA Technology Management
- Master of Health Management
- Master of Information Technology Management
- PGD Finance
- PGD Management
- PGD Management Information Technology
- D Management
- D Management Information Technology
5.SCIENCE
Biological Science
- Sc Applied Ecology
- Sc Botany (Advanced Taxonomy)
- Sc Botany (Medicinal Plants)
- Sc Cell Biology & Cytogenetic
- Sc FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
- Sc Industrial Microbiology
- Sc Zoology (Entomology)
- Sc Zoology (Invertebrate Zoology)
- Sc Zoology (Parasitology)
- Sc Zoology (Vertebrate Zoology)
- PGD Botany
- PGD Community Health & Hygeine
- PGD Epidemology and Control of Communicable Disease
- PGD Microbiology
- PGD Public Health
- Parasitology
- D Applied Parasitology
- D Botany
- D Ecology
- D Entomology
- D Food Microbiology
- D Helaminthology
- D Industrial Microbiology
- D MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
- D Parasitology
- D Protozoology
Chemistry
- Sc Analytical Chemistry
- Sc Inorganic Chemistry
- Sc Organic Chemistry
- Sc Polymer Chemistry
- PGD Industrial Chemistry
- D Analytical Chemistry
- D Industrial Chemistry
- D Inorganic Chemistry
- D Organic Chemistry
- D Polymer Chemistry
- PhD Physical Chemistry
Geology
- Sc Economics Geology/Mineral Exploration
- Sc Sedimentology/Petroleum Geology
- D Economic Geology/Mineral Exploration
- D Environmental Geology
- D Sedimentology/Petroleum Geology
Mathematical Science
- Sc Mathematics
- Sc Statistics
- Computer Science
- PGD Computer Science
- PGD Mathematics
- PGD Statistics
- D Computer Science
- D Mathematics
- D Statistics
Physics
- Sc Theoretical Physics
- PGD Geophysics
- D Physics (Communication & Electronics)
- D Physics (Energy Studies)
- D Physics (Medical)
- D Physics (Solid State)
- PhD Geophysics
- PhD Physics (Theoretical)
- TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Educational Foundation
- Tech Educational Administration & Planning
- in Educational Guidance & Counseling
- PGD Education
- D Curriculum Studies
- D Educational Administration and Planning
- D Educational Psychology
- D in Educational Guidance & Counseling
Science Education
- Tech Biology Education
- Tech Chemistry Education
- Tech Computer Science Education
- Tech Mathematics Education
- Tech Physics Education
- D Mathematics Education
- D Science Education
- D in Computer Education
Vocational and Technology Education
- Tech Metal Work Technology Education
- Tech Agricultural Education
- Tech Automobile Technology Education
- Tech Building Technology Education
- Tech Business Education (Accounting)
- Tech Business Education (Management)
- Tech Electrical Electronics Education
- Tech Woodwork Technology Education
- D Automobile Technology Education
- D Business Education (Accounting)
- D Business Education (Management)
- D Metalwork Technology Education
- D Woodwork Technology Education
- PhD Agricultural Education
- PhD Building Technology Education
- PhD Electrical & Electronics Education
- AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
Agricultural Economics and Extension
- Sc In Agricultural Economics
- Sc In Agricultural Extension
- PGD In Agricultural Economics and Extension
- PhD In Agricultural Extension
- PhD in Agricultural Economics
Animal Production
- In Animal Breeding and Genetics
- In Animal Health and Production
- In Monogastric Nutrition and Management
- In Reproductive Physiology
- In Ruminant Nutrition and Management
- PGD ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH
- D In Animal Breeding and Genetics
- D in Monogastric Nutrition and Management
- D in Reproductive Physiology
- In Ruminant Nutrition and Management
Crop Production
- Sc In Agricultural Entomology
- Sc In Plant Pathology
- Sc in Agronomy
- Sc in Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Sc in Soil Science
- PGD In Agronomy and Farm Management
- D Genetics and Plant Breeding
- D in Agricultural Entomology
- D in Agronomy
- D in Plant Pathology
- D in Soil Science
- ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Agriculture and Bio-Resource Engineering
- Farm Power and Machinery
- Farm Structures and Environmental Control
- Food Processing and Storage
- Soil and Water Engineering
- PGD in Agricultural Engineering
- D Farm Power and Machinery Engineering
- D Soil and Water Engineering
Chemical Engineering
- Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
- In Chemical Engineering (Biochemical & Environmental Eng)
- In Process & Engineering Optimization
- Materials (Polymers/Ceramics) Engineering
- Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals
- PGD In Chemical Engineering
- PhD Chemical Engineering (Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals)
- PhD In Chemical Engineering (Process Eng.& Process Optimization)
- PhD in Chemical Engineering (Biochemical & Env. Engineering)
- PhD in Chemical Engineering (Catalysis & Reaction Engineering)
- PhD in Materials (Polymers/Ceramics) Engineering
Civil Engineering
- Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering
- Civil (Structural) Engineering
- Civil (Water Resources) Engineering
- PGD in Civil Engineering
- D Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering
- D Civil (Structural) Engineering
- Phd Civil (Water Resources and Environmental) Engineering
Electrical Engineering
- Eng Power System and Machine Engineering
- In Control System Engineering
- In Computer Engineering
- In Electrical Engineering (Electronics)
- In Telecommunication Engineering
- PGD Electrical Engineering
- D Electrical Engineering (Electronics Engineering)
- PhD Electrical Engineering (Communications Engineering)
- PhD Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering)
- PhD Electrical Engineering (Control Engineering)
- PhD Electrical Engineering (Power System & Machine Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering
- In Power and Process Engineering
- In Production Engineering
- PGD in Mechanical Engineering
- D Automotive Engineering
- D in Mechanical Production (Materials)
- PhD In Mechanical Engineering (Energy)
- PhD in Production Engineering
Mechatronics and System Engineering
- Eng Machine Design and Mechatronic Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
- PGD Petroleum Engineering
- PhD Petroleum Engineering
- ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Architecture
- Tech Architecture
- PGD Architecture
- D Architecture
Building Technology
- Tech Construction Management
- Tech Construction Technology
- PGD Construction Management
- D Construction Management
- D Construction Technology
Environmental Management Technology
- Tech In Environmental Management Technology
- PGD In Environment and Development
- PhD In Environmental Management Technology
Estate Management
- Tech Estate Management & Valuation
- PGD Estate Management & Valuation
- D Estate Management & Valuation
Industrial Design
- Tech In Industrial Design (Ceramics and Ceramics Technology)
- Tech In Industrial Design (Metal & Jewelry Technology)
- Tech In industrial Design (Graphics and Graphics Technology)
- PGD INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
- PhD In Industrial Design (Ceramics and Ceramics Technology)
- PhD In Industrial Design (Graphics and graphics Technology)
- PhD In Industrial Design (Metal and Jewelry Design Technology )
Quantity Surveying
- Tech In Project Management
- Tech In Quantity Surveying
- PGD In Quantity Surveying
- PhD In Project Management
- PhD In Quantity Surveying
- Surveying and Geoinformatics
- Tech in Surveying & Geoinformatics
- PGD in Surveying & Geoinformatics
- D in Surveying & Geoinformatics
Urban and Regional Planning
- Tech Urban & Regional Planning (Urban Management)
- PGD URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING
- D Urban & Regional Planning
- MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Accounting and Finance
- Accounting
- Banking and Finance
- Master of Accounting and Finance
- Master of Development Studies
- PGD Accounting and Finance
- D Accounting
- PhD in Finance
Management and Information Technology
- Management
- Management Information Technology
- MBA Engineering Management
- MBA Entrepreneurship & Business Development
- MBA Environment & Sustainable Development
- MBA Finance & Investment
- MBA Human Resource Management
- MBA Management
- MBA Marketing
- MBA Technology Management
- Master of Health Management
- Master of Information Technology Management
- PGD Finance
- PGD Management
- PGD Management Information Technology
- D Management
- D Management Information Technology
5.SCIENCE
Biological Science
- Sc Applied Ecology
- Sc Botany (Advanced Taxonomy)
- Sc Botany (Medicinal Plants)
- Sc Cell Biology & Cytogenetic
- Sc FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
- Sc Industrial Microbiology
- Sc Zoology (Entomology)
- Sc Zoology (Invertebrate Zoology)
- Sc Zoology (Parasitology)
- Sc Zoology (Vertebrate Zoology)
- PGD Botany
- PGD Community Health & Hygeine
- PGD Epidemology and Control of Communicable Disease
- PGD Microbiology
- PGD Public Health
- Parasitology
- D Applied Parasitology
- D Botany
- D Ecology
- D Entomology
- D Food Microbiology
- D Helaminthology
- D Industrial Microbiology
- D MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
- D Parasitology
- D Protozoology
Chemistry
- Sc Analytical Chemistry
- Sc Inorganic Chemistry
- Sc Organic Chemistry
- Sc Polymer Chemistry
- PGD Industrial Chemistry
- D Analytical Chemistry
- D Industrial Chemistry
- D Inorganic Chemistry
- D Organic Chemistry
- D Polymer Chemistry
- PhD Physical Chemistry
Geology
- Sc Economics Geology/Mineral Exploration
- Sc Sedimentology/Petroleum Geology
- D Economic Geology/Mineral Exploration
- D Environmental Geology
- D Sedimentology/Petroleum Geology
Mathematical Science
- Sc Mathematics
- Sc Statistics
- Computer Science
- PGD Computer Science
- PGD Mathematics
- PGD Statistics
- D Computer Science
- D Mathematics
- D Statistics
Physics
- Sc Theoretical Physics
- PGD Geophysics
- D Physics (Communication & Electronics)
- D Physics (Energy Studies)
- D Physics (Medical)
- D Physics (Solid State)
- PhD Geophysics
- PhD Physics (Theoretical)
- TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Educational Foundation
- Tech Educational Administration & Planning
- in Educational Guidance & Counseling
- PGD Education
- D Curriculum Studies
- D Educational Administration and Planning
- D Educational Psychology
- D in Educational Guidance & Counseling
Science Education
- Tech Biology Education
- Tech Chemistry Education
- Tech Computer Science Education
- Tech Mathematics Education
- Tech Physics Education
- D Mathematics Education
- D Science Education
- D in Computer Education
Vocational and Technology Education
- Tech Metal Work Technology Education
- Tech Agricultural Education
- Tech Automobile Technology Education
- Tech Building Technology Education
- Tech Business Education (Accounting)
- Tech Business Education (Management)
- Tech Electrical Electronics Education
- Tech Woodwork Technology Education
- D Automobile Technology Education
- D Business Education (Accounting)
- D Business Education (Management)
- D Metalwork Technology Education
- D Woodwork Technology Education
- PhD Agricultural Education
- PhD Building Technology Education
- PhD Electrical & Electronics Education.
ATBU PG ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Interested candidates must meet the matriculation requirements including a credit pass in English Language and Mathematics at the O’ level.i.e, WAEC, NECO, NABTEB.
- Graduates of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University or other recognized Universities with at least Third Class Honours Degree.
- HND holders with a minimum of Lower credit from recognised institutions.
- Holders of any other qualifications together with relevant field experience as deemed acceptable to the University.
MASTERS DEGREE
- All candidates must meet the matriculation requirements including a credit in English Language and Mathematics at the O’ level.i.e, WAEC, NECO, NABTEB.
- Graduates of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University who have obtained the approved first degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division).
- Candidates with approved University Honours Degree (CGPA of 3.00 and above on a scale of 5.00 point) or CGPA of 2.40 – 2.99 inclusive plus three years post graduation.
- Candidates with Third Class honours degree plus five years post graduation.
- Appropriate Postgraduate Diploma of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University or other recognized Universities with at least a pass at credit level.
- Candidates whose degrees are unclassified with an average of C or above
- Candidates who possess Higher National Diploma with at least a credit pass from recognised institutions and at least a pass at credit level of Postgraduate Diploma of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in the relevant areas.
- Candidates may be required to sit for a qualifying examination either before approval of registration or at an appropriate stage of their course work or research.
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (M. PHIL) AND MASTERS BY RESEARCH DEGREES
- Graduates of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University or other recognized Institutions who have obtained the approved first degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
- A good Second Class Honours Degree plus a considerable relevant industrial experience.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) DEGREE
- All candidates must meet the matriculation requirements including a credit pass in English Language and Mathematics at the O’ level.i.e, WAEC, NECO, NABTEB.
- Graduates of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University who hold Masters Degree appropriate for the proposed areas of study
- Graduates of other recognised Universities who hold Masters Degrees with a CGPA of at least 3.50 on a scale of 5.00
- Candidates for the PhD programmes may be required to pass a qualifying examination and/or undergo a probationary period not exceeding 12 calendar months.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Applicants applying for any of the PGD courses offered in ATBU 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.
- 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 ATBU 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 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University(ATBU) or any recognized university in relevant field with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division); and
iii. Lastly, 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 ATBU 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 ATBUis, Candidate is expected to have obtained a First Degree from ATBUor any recognized university in relevant field with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)
iii. In addition to the above (ii) candidates with Third Class Degree or HND and a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University 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 ATBU 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 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Universityor any the recognised universities in Nigeria from any relevant field with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)
iii. Lastly, Candidate must have obtained a Masters Degree from ATBU 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 ATBU 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.
ATBU 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 ATBU that are currently accredited by the NTBE (National Board for Technical Education).
Please note that the ATBU 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.