The management of Edo State 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 Edo State 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 Edo State University.
Below is the list of what to look out for before choosing a course in Edo State University.
- The Edo State University PG 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 Edo State University or not.
I will breakdown the above 3 factors before listing the following according to the faculties they are categorized at Edo State University.
- List of all PGD programmes offered in Edo State University.
- List of all Masters degree programmes offered in Edo State University.
- List of all Ph.D programmes available in Edo State University.
Now I will breakdown the 3 factors that you must take cognizance of when searching for PG courses offered in Edo State University.
List of Postgraduate Courses Offered In Edo State University
FACULTY OF ARTS, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
Five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics at the ‘O’ level/SSCE.
Bachelor’s Degrees in Accounting or related areas not lower than Third Class Division from recognized Universities.
Bachelor’s Degrees with at least second class lower Division in areas not related to Administration (Accounting) may be considered.
Higher National Diploma (HND).
Relevant professional qualifications.
Duration of PGD Accounting)
Minimum of two (2) semesters and a maximum of four (4) semesters.
Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) in Accounting
First Degree in Accounting or relevant area from a recognized University with the minimum of Second Class Lower division.
A Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) from a recognized university.
Duration of M.Sc. Accounting
Minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Economics
Five credit passes, including English and Mathematics at the ‘O’ level/SSCE
Bachelors’ degree of not less than 3rd Class Honour degree from an approved University.
HND and/or professional qualifications cognate to Economics from a recognized institution.
Duration of PGD Economics programme
A minimum of two (2) semesters and a maximum of four (4) semesters.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Economics
Bachelor’s degree in Economics from an approved University with the minimum of 2nd Class lower degree.
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) from a recognized University.
Duration of Programme (M.Sc. Economics)
Minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics
Bachelor’s degree in Economics from an approved University with a minimum of a 2nd Class Lower degree.
Master’s (M.Sc.) degree in Economics with a CGPA of at least 4.0 on a 5.0 point scale or B grade (60%).
Duration of PhD Economics Programme
A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters.
Areas of Specialization for Doctorate (PhD) in Economics
Applied Econometrics
International Trade & Finance
Development Economics & Planning
Monetary Economics
Public Sector Economics
Petroleum Economics
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Masters of Art (M.A.) Programme
Five credit passes including Mathematics, English, History or Government at the ‘O’ Level.
Bachelors degree in Arts (B.A.) in History, History and International Studies, History and Diplomatic Studies, History and International Relations as well as History and Strategic Studies with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree.
Duration of Masters of Art (M.A.) Programmes
A minimum of three (3) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme
Master’s degree in History or its variants from a recognized university, with a B grade (60%) or a CGPA not below 3.5 on a five-point scale.
Duration of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme
A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters.
A. & PhD PROGRAMMES IN HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES WITH SPECIALISATION IN:
Social and Political History
International Trade & Finance
Economic and Labour History
Environmental and Medical History
International Studies
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Political Science
Bachelor’s Degree with at least a Second Class Lower Division in Political Science or related disciplines. Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) from a recognized University in Political Science or related disciplines will also be considered.
Duration of Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Political Science Programme
A minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters maximum.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science
Master’s Degree in Political Science, Public Administration and other related subject areas from Edo University Iyamho or other recognized Universities with at least 60% or Master’s degree with CGPA of at least 3.50 on a 5.0 scale.
Duration of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science Programme
Minimum duration of six (6) Semesters minimum and ten (10) semesters maximum.
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in Biochemistry
Sc. Biochemistry with a minimum of Second Class Lower or any acceptable equivalents.
Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) Examination with five (5) credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics at not more than two sittings.
Duration of Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in Biochemistry Programme
A minimum of three (3) semesters (18 months) and a maximum of six (6) semesters (36 months).
Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biochemistry (PhD Biochemistry)
Sc. Biochemistry with a minimum average of 60% in the Master’s programme.
Duration of Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biochemistry (PhD Biochemistry) programme
A minimum of six (6) semesters (36 months) and a maximum of ten (10) semesters (60 months)
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Computer Science
Five Credit Passes, including English, Mathematics and two other relevant science subjects at ‘O’ Level.
At least a Third Class Honours degree from a recognized University
Higher National Diploma (HND)
Professional qualifications such as CPN CPE, ACCA, ICCA, ICAN, AIB, or other recognized equivalent qualifications with relevant industrial experience.
Duration of PGD Computer Science Programme
A minimum of two (2) semesters and a maximum of four (4) semesters.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science
Five credit passes including English, Mathematics and two other relevant science subjects at ‘O’ Level
A good first degree with at least Second Class (Lower Division) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science/Management from Edo State University, Uzairue or any other recognized University.
At least a Second Class (Lower Division) Degree in Engineering or Mathematics or Physics or B.Sc. (Ed) Computer Science may be considered for admission, and such candidates will be required to make up for any deficiencies in their preparation by taking and passing some relevant undergraduate courses.
PGD in Computer Science.
Duration of M.Sc. in Computer Science Programme
A minimum of three (3) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters.
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Computer Science
This is a research-based Programme for a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 24 months. To be eligible for admission, a candidate must have a Master Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science
Five credits in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB and GCE at Ordinary Level.
Master Degree (M.Sc.) in Computer Science with a weighted average of 60% or a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5 point scale.
Duration of PhD in Computer Science Programme
A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters.
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programme in Microbiology
The first degree of Edo University Iyamho or any other recognized University in Microbiology or related department not below 3rd Class Honour.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Microbiology and relevant disciplines
Five Credit Passes including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at ‘O’ Level.
Duration of PGD in Microbiology Programme:
A minimum of two (2) semesters and a maximum of four (4) semesters.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programme in Microbiology
At least Second Class Lower Division in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Agricultural Biology, Biology and Botany.
Five Credit Passes including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at ‘O’ Level.
Duration of M.Sc. in Microbiology Programme
A minimum of three (3) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Microbiology
Sc. degree in Microbiology with minimum CGPA of 3.5 or 60% or average grade.
Five credit passes, including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at ‘O’ Level.
Duration of PhD in Microbiology the Programme
A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters.
Areas of Specialization:Environmental Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Food and Industrial Microbiology
Edo State University 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 Edo State University that are currently accredited by the NTBE (National Board for Technical Education).
Please note that the Edo State University 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.