OAU Releases 2022/2023 Postgraduate Full-time Admission For Harmattan Semester; Suitably qualified candidates are welcome to apply for admission into Full-time and Part-time Postgraduate Programs for the Harmattan Semester of the 2022/2023 academic session.
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THE PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE ARE:
FACULTY Of ADMINISTRATION
The Faculty of Administration offers Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (PGD) including PGD in Financial Management (PGDFM), Management Studies (PGDMS), Public Administration (PGDPA), International Relations (PGDIR), and Local Government Studies (PGDLG).
The following Master’s Degree Programs are offered: Master of Business Administration (Regular), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of International Relations (MIR), and Master of Local Government and Development Studies (MLGDS) with coursework and long essay component. Additionally, M.Sc. in Accounting, Business Administration, International Relations, Local Government and Development Studies, Public Administration, and M.Phil. in Business Administration, Local Government and Development Studies are offered with a coursework and research component.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programs are also offered in Accounting, Business Administration, International Relations, Local Government Studies, and Public Administration.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
(i) Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research
M.Sc., M.Phil. in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Crop Production and Protection, Soil Science, and Land Resources Management
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programmes
Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Crop Production and
Protection, Soil Science, and Land Resources Management
FACULTY OF ARTS
(i) Master Degree Programme by Coursework and Research
M.A. in Foreign Languages, Music, Philosophy
M.Phil. in English Language, English Literature, Foreign Languages
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree Programme
Ph.D. in English Language, English Literature, Foreign Languages, Music, Philosophy
4. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
(i) Master Degree Programme by Coursework and Research
M.Sc. in Anatomy and Cell Biology, Chemical Pathology, Immunology
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree programme
Ph.D. in Anatomy and Cell Biology, Chemical Pathology, Immunology
5. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
(i) Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research (M.A.Ed., M.Phil.Ed.)
M.A.Ed., M.Sc.Ed., M.Phil. (Education) in Adult Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Administration, Educational Planning, Educational Technology, Higher Educational Administration, Human Resources Management in Education, Integrated Science, Management Information Systems in Education, Social Studies
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) Education Programmes
Ph.D. in Adult Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Administration, Educational Planning, Educational Technology, Higher Educational Administration, Human Resources Management in Education, Integrated Science, Management Information Systems in Education, Social Studies
6. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
(i) Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research
M.Sc., M.Phil. in Building Structures, Building Maintenance, Building Services, Construction Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying
M.Phil. in Architecture
(ii) Ph.D. Programmes:
Ph.D. in Architecture, Building Structures, Building Maintenance, Building Services, Construction Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying
7. FACULTY OF LAW
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programme
Ph.D. in Law with specialization in Jurisprudence and Private Law, Public Law, International Law and Business Law
8. FACULTY OF PHARMACY
(i) Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research
(a) M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacy Administration, Phytomedicine
(b) M.Phil. in Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy Administration,
(ii) Ph.D. Programmes
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacy Administration, Phytomedicine
9. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
(i) Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research
(a) M.Sc. in Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Botany, Chemistry
(with options in Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry), Environmental Control and Management, Mathematics, Natural History, Physics (with options in Material Science, Medical Physics, Nuclear Science & Engineering, Health Physics), Statistics, Zoology (with options in Ecology and Environmental Conservation, Entomology, Genetics and Vertebrate Biology, Hydrobiology and Fisheries, Parasitology)
(b) M.Phil. in Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Botany, Chemistry (with options in Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry), Environmental Control and Management, Mathematics, Natural History, Physics (with options in Material Science, Medical Physics, Nuclear Science & Engineering, Health Physics), Statistics, Zoology (with options in Ecology and Environmental Conservation, Entomology, Genetics and Vertebrate Biology, Hydrobiology and Fisheries, Parasitology)
(ii) Ph.D. Programmes
PhD in Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Botany, Chemistry (with options in Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry), Environmental Control and Management, Mathematics, Natural History, Physics (with options in Material Science, Medical Physics, Nuclear Science & Engineering, Health Physics), Statistics, Zoology (with options in Ecology and Environmental Conservation, Entomology, Genetics and Vertebrate Biology, Hydrobiology and Fisheries, Parasitology)
10. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
(i) Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research
(a) M.Sc. in Geography, Political Science, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System, Sociology (with specialization in Criminology, Family and Kinship, Gerontology, Industrial Sociology, Medical Sociology, Political Sociology, Social Change and Development)
(b) M.Phil. in Geography, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
PhD in Geography, Political Science, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System, Sociology (with specialization in Criminology, Family and Kinship, Gerontology, Industrial Sociology, Medical Sociology, Political Sociology, Social Change and Development)
11. FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
(i) Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research
(a) M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering (with specialization in Farm Machinery, Post-Harvest Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering, Farm Structures and Environmental Engineering), Civil Engineering (with specialization in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water and Waste Water Engineering), Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Food Science and Technology, Information Systems, Intelligent Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Technology Management
(b) M.Phil. in Agricultural Engineering (with specialization in Farm Machinery, Post-Harvest Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering, Farm Structures and Environmental Engineering), Civil Engineering (with specialization in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water and Waste Water Engineering), Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Food Science and Technology, Information Systems, Intelligent Systems Engineering, Software Engineering
(ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programmes
PhD in Agricultural Engineering (with specialization in Farm Machinery, Post-Harvest Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering, Farm Structures and Environmental Engineering), Civil Engineering (with specialization in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water and Waste Water Engineering), Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Food Science and Technology, Information Systems, Intelligent Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Technology Management
DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
(a) Postgraduate Diploma Programmes Full-Time – 2 Semesters
(b) Master Degree Programmes Full-Time Master Degree by Coursework and Long Essay – 3 Semesters Full-Time Master Degree by Coursework and Research Thesis – 4 Semesters
(c) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programmes Full-Time Minimum Duration – 6 Semesters Part-Time Minimum Duration – 8 semesters (subject to approval by the Postgraduate College)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
(a) Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
An Applicant for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma of the University shall be:
(i) A graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University with at least 3rd Class Degree.
(a) Master Degree Programmes: An applicant shall normally possess not lower than a Second Class (Lower Division) Honours Degree of the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other approved University.
(b) To be eligible for the Master of Philosophy Degree Programmes, the applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree with no lower than Second Class (Lower Division) and a Weighted Average between 50 – 59% (C) at the Masters level. Alternatively, the applicant should have a Master’s Degree with Long Essay and a weighted coursework average, which is typically not less than 60% (B).
(c) To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes, the applicant must be a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University or an approved university. The applicant should hold a Master’s Degree with a research thesis and a weighted coursework average of not less than 60% (B) in most cases.
(ii) A graduate of any other approved University with a minimum of 2nd Class (Lower Division)
VERY IMPORTANCE NOTICE
In addition to the admission requirements as published, ALL Candidates should note that in accordance with the University regulations, they must satisfy the O’Level requirements for Matriculation into first degree programmes of the Obafemi Awolowo University, i.e. Five Credit passes in relevant subjects at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics (where required).
All Applicants are required to prepare for a screening examination exercise
(a) METHOD OF APPLICATION: PURCHASE OF APPLICATION FORM SHALL BE ON-LINE ONLY Candidates can conveniently complete the application form and pay by taking the following steps:
(a) Step 1: Log on to our admission website http://apply.oaunetque.com
Step 2: Create an online account, as e-mail will be sent with additional details including a system-generated password.
Step 3: With the e-mail and password combination, sign in and accurately fill the pages of the application form.
Step 4: Click on Remita to pay the application processing fee.
Step 5: Applicants should thereafter forward the following relevant documents in support of their applications in duplicates (one set to the Postgraduate College and the second to the Department of choice):
(i) Photocopy of University Degree Certificate
(ii) Photocopy of NYSC Discharge Certificate
(iii) Photocopy of O’ Level Certificate (WAEC/NECO)
(iv) Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
(v) Marriage Certificate (Where applicable)
(vi) A research proposal of not more than 3 pages and not more than 5 pages for Master Degree by Coursework with Research Thesis and Ph.D. applicants respectively
(vii) The original transcript obtained from the Applicant’s University plus duly completed downloaded Obafemi Awolowo University Postgraduate College Transcript Label must be properly addressed to:
The Admissions Officer,
Postgraduate College,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife.
(b) Additional Information
1. ATM Cards for all banks on the Interswitch network are supported.
2. Application processing fee for all programmes costs N15,000.00 (Fifteen thousand Naira only)
3. The progress of completed application forms can be monitored on the application portal online and notification will be sent to applicants once decisions are taken on the applications.
4. Applicants will be notified of the status of their applications by e-mail.
15. All Applicants should note that they will be bound by all the Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies at the Obafemi Awolowo University if their applications are successful
OTHER INFORMATION
(a) For additional information, visit the Postgraduate College Website at http://apply.oaunetque.com
(b) Sponsors such as Employment Agencies, Ministries, Corporations, Parastatals and Foreign Missions should advise their candidates to apply personally for application forms. Multiple applications will lead to the cancellation of all applications forwarded.
(c) Any candidate, currently registered for a postgraduate programme in this University, who applies for admission into another postgraduate programme without disclosure on the application form or without Senate approval of withdrawal from the initial programme will automatically forfeit his/her studentship under the existing University Regulations.
(d) Applications without Transcripts will not be considered.
CLOSING DATE
Duly completed Application forms must be submitted online on or before 9th June 2023.
Any applicant whose original transcript does not reach the Postgraduate College before the admission exercise begins will not be admitted.
Successful candidates will receive their letters of admission through the e-mail addresses supplied.
