KWASU PG Admission Application Form 2024/2025 Academic Session

KWASU Cut Off Mark, For All Courses 2024/202

Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for admission into the KWASU Postgraduate Diploma Program in Education (PGDE) for 2024/2025 academic session.

Program Mission: The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is a higher Diploma that is specifically designed for Non-Education graduates that are either currently teaching or intend to take up teaching appointment in later life.

It is designed to provide would-be teachers with in-depth knowledge and understanding of teaching pedagogy including lesson plan and preparations, teaching strategies, teacher and student evaluation procedure, use of teaching materials and infusing of technology into teaching, all with a view to ensuring production of competent and efficient teachers. It is hereby suggested that all academic staff in all institutions of learning shall take note of this opportunity.

KWASU PG Programmes

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

Department of Crop Production

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Crop Production – Full Time only
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Crop Production.
    (Areas of Specialization include: Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture, Nematology, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Soil Fertility and Weed Science)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Crop Production
    (Areas of Specialization include: Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture, Nematology, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Soil Fertility and Weed Science)

Department of Animal Production, Fisheries and Aquaculture

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Animal Production
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Animal Production
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Animal Production)

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Agricultural Economic and Farm Management
  •  Master of Science (M.Sc.) Agricultural Extension & Rural Development —— Full Time only
  •  M.Phil/Ph.D. Agricultural Economic and Farm Management
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
  •  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agricultural Economic and Farm Management
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

  • Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Civil Engineering with the following specialisations:
    • Structural Engineering, • Water Resources Engineering, • Transportation Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering with the following specialisations:
    • Structural Engineering, • Water Resources Engineering, • Transportation Engineering

DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

  • Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Food and Agricultural Engineering Areas of specialization includes:
    • Food Engineering, • Crop Processing and Storage Engineering, • Soil and Water Engineering, • Farm Power and Machinery Engineering, • Farm Structures and Environmental Control
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Food and Agricultural Engineering Areas of specialization includes:
    • Food Engineering, • Crop Processing and Storage Engineering, • Soil and Water Engineering, • Farm Power and Machinery Engineering, • Farm Structures and Environmental Control

DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

  • Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Materials Science and Engineering Areas of specialization include:
    • Chemical Metallurgy, • Materials Developments, • Renewable Energy, • Nanotechnology and Biomaterials
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering Areas of specialization include:
    • Chemical Metallurgy, • Materials Developments, • Renewable Energy, • Nanotechnology and Biomaterials

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Department of Business Education

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Business Education (PGDE)
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Business Education (M.Sc. Ed.)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Education

Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education

  • Master of Education (M. Ed.) Early Childhood
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Early Childhood

Department of Kinetic and Health Education

  • Master of Education (M.Ed.) Human Kinetic Education

Department of Special Education

  •  Master of Education (M.Ed.) Special Education

FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Department of Computer Science

  • Master Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Computer Science
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Computer Science
  • P.hD. Computer Science

FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology

  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Microbiology
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Microbiology
  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Zoology
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Zoology
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Microbiology
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Microbiology
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Zoology
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Zoology

Department of Biochemistry

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biochemistry
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Biochemistry
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Biochemistry

Department of Chemical, Geological and Physical Sciences

  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Chemistry
  •  Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Industrial Chemistry
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Chemistry
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Geology
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Industrial Chemistry
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Physics and Material Science
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Chemistry
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Geology
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Industrial Chemistry
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Physics and Material Science
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Physics and Material Science
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biochemistry
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Chemistry
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Geology
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Industrial Chemistry
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Department of Statistics and Mathematical Sciences

  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Statistics
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Statistics
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Mathematics
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Mathematics
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mathematics

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Accounting and Finance

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Accounting
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Accounting
  • Doctor of Philosophy (P.h.D.) Accounting
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Finance
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Finance
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Finance

Department of Business and Entrepreneurship

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Business Administration (Entrepreneurship Option)
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Business Administration (Entrepreneurship Option)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Business Administration (Entrepreneurship Option)
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Business Administration (Management Option)
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Business Administration (Management Option)
  •  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Business Administration(Management Option)

Department of Economics and Development Studies

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Economics
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Economics
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Economics

Department of Politics and Governance

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Political Science
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Public Administration
  • Master of Arts (M.A.) International Relations and Strategic Studies
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. ,Political Science
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Political Science

Department of Religions, History and Heritage Studies

  • Master of Arts (M.A.) Islamic Studies
  • Master of Arts (M.A.) Christian Studies
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Islamic Studies
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Christian Studies
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Islamic Studies
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Christian Studies

Department of English and Linguistics

  • Master of Arts (M.A) English (Language and Literature)
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. English (Language and Literature)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Language and Literature

Department of English and Linguistics

  • Department of Arabic and French
  • Master of Arts (M.A.) Arabic (Language and Literature)
  • M.Phil/Ph.D. Arabic (Language and Literature)
  •  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Arabic (Language and Literature)

KWASU PG Requirements

Candidate seeking admission into the KWASU PGDE program must possess one of the following qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes

The following qualify for admission to Postgraduate Diploma.

  •  Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognized Universities.
  •  Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) (not HD) with minimum of Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas.
  •  Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above, which are acceptable to the Board of School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.
  •  In addition to (i) – (iii) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
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The duration of the PGD Programme is a minimum of 2 semesters and a maximum of 4 semesters.

Master’s Degree (Academic and Professional)

The following qualify for the admission to Masters’ degree admission:

  •  Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognised universities who have obtained the approved degree of Bachelor with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division.
  •  Candidates with Second Class Lower Division may, however, be considered for admission. Such candidates may be subjected to qualifying examination.
  •  In addition to above, a candidate must satisfy the university’s requirements for matriculation.

M.Phil/Ph.D.

Candidates to be considered for admission into the Pre-Ph.D. Degree Programmes should have obtained a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 50 to 59.99% Cumulative (Weighted) Average. Such candidates must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Degree Programmes

Candidates to be considered for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programme should have obtained a Master’s Degree with a minimum Cumulative (Weighted) Average Score of 60%. Such candidates must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.

Application Guide for KWASU Postgraduate Admission Form

To apply for KWASU PG admission form, you are to follow the application procedures outlined below:

STEP 1 – Application Forms are now available for a fee of Ten Thousand Naira (N10, 000.00) ONLINE at https://portal.kwasu.edu.ng/app_form.php?

STEP 2 – Click on new applicant

STEP 3 – Click on Apply Now for Registration and payment.
VENUE OF THE PROGRAM: KWASU CONTACT OFFICE (ALONG OLD JEBBA ROAD)ZANGO AREA, ILORIN,
LECTURES HOLD AT GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL, MARABA AREA, ILORIN
Good luck in your application

KWASU PG Form Closing Date

The management of the university has announced that the postgraduate form will be available from 1st August until 31st August, 2024.

I hope this is well understood? If you have any question(s) please feel free to reach out to us via the comment section below and we will respond accordingly.