KWASU Postgraduate Admission Form for the 2022/2023 academic session is out and currently ongoing. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the various Postgraduate Programmes (Full Time) of Kwara State University, Malete for the 2022/2023 Academic Session.
Everything about KWASU Postgraduate Admission Form is contained in this article. All you’ve got to do is stick around while we walk you through this article.
KWASU Postgraduate Courses
a) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, MANAGEMENT, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Business and Entrepreneurship
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Business Administration
- Pre-Doctor Philosophy (Pe-Ph.D) Business Administration Full Time only
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Business Administration
Department of Economics and Development Studies
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Economics
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Economics Full Time only
- 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 Full Time only
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-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 Full Time only
- Master of Arts (M.A.) Christian Studies
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Islamic Studies Full Time only
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Christian Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Islamic Studies Full Time only
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Christian Studies
Department of Linguistics, African and European Languages
(i) English Unit
- Master of Arts (M.A) English (Language and Literature) – Full Time only
(ii) Arabic Unit
- Master of Arts (M.A.) Arabic (Language and Literature)
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Arabic (Language and Literature) Full Time only
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Arabic (Language and Literature)-
b.) FACULTY OF EDUCATION
- Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) Educational Management and Leadership
- Department of Kinetic and Health Education Full Time Only
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) Human Kinetic Education –
- Department of Special Education
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) Special Education –
c.) FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
- Department of Mass Communication: Master of Science (M.Sc.) Mass Communication – Full Time only
d). 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
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Microbiology Full Time Only
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Microbiology
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Zoology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Zoology
Department of Biochemistry
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biochemistry Full Time Only
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (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
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Chemistry
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Geology Full Time Only
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Industrial Chemistry
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Physics and Material Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Chemistry
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Geology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Industrial Chemistry
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Physics and Material Science
Department of Statistics and Mathematical Sciences
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Statistics
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Statistics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Statistics
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Mathematics Full Time Only
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Mathematics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mathematics
e.) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department of Crop Production
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Crop Production – Full Time only
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Crop Production
- (Areas of Specialization include: Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture, Nematology, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Soil Fertility and Weed Science) – Full Time only
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Crop Production – Full Time only
- (Areas of Specialization include: Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture, Nematology, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Soil Fertility and Weed Science) – Full Time only
Department of Animal Production, Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Animal Production
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Animal Production) Full Time only
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Animal Production
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Agricultural Extension & Rural Development
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
- Pre-Doctor of Philosophy (Pre-Ph.D.) Agricultural Extension and Rural Full Time Development only
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
How Much is KWASU Postgraduate Admission Form?
The Kwara State University Postgraduate Admission Form costs thirty thousand naira (N30,000)
Application deadline
The deadline for application is not yet available.
KWASU Postgraduate Admission Requirements
a. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes
The following shall qualify for the Postgraduate Diploma admission.
i) Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognized Universities.
ii) Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) (not HD) with a minimum of Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas.
iii) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above, which are acceptable to the Board of School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.
iv) In addition to (i) – (iii) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
The duration of the PGD Programme is a minimum of 2 semesters and a maximum of 4 semesters.
b. Master Degree (Academic)
The following shall qualify for the Masters’ degree admission:
i) Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognized universities who have obtained the approved degree of Bachelor with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division.
ii) Candidates with Second Class Lower Division may, however, be considered for admission. Such candidates may be subjected to the qualifying examinations.
iii) In addition to the above, a candidate must satisfy the university’s requirements for matriculation.
c. Pre-Ph.D
Candidates to be considered for admission into the Pre-Ph.D. degree programmes should have obtained a Master degree with a minimum of 50% cumulative (Weighted) Average Score. Such candidates must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
d. 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.
2. Duration
Full-Time
The minimum period allowed for Masters degree programme (Full Time) is three (3) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters. The minimum period allow for Pre-Ph.D is two semesters and the maximum is four semesters. The minimum period allowed for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree programmes (Full Time) is six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters.
3. Structure
All-Academic Programmes will be by a combination of Course Work and Research.
Guidelines for KWASU Postgraduate Application
- Applicants seeking admission into the University’s Postgraduate Programme should first visit www.kwasu.edu.ng for stipulated entry requirements, and then follow the instructions to proceed with an online application.
- The application form fee is N30,000:00. (Thirty Thousand Naira only)
- All candidates must apply for their official Bachelor or Master degree academic transcript to be sent to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Kwara State University, Malete
Procedure for Payment for Kwasu Postgraduate Application Form
- Visit http://myportal.kwasu.edu.ng
- Click on create an account.
- Enter a few details as requested in the first form and click continue.
- Click make payment.
- Enter your ATM Card information requested to make payment.
- The application number is generated after successful payment.
- Write down your application number and click OK.
- You will be logged in automatically to complete your application stages.
- Upon completion, print out your completed application and payment receipt.
Note that payment is strict with Interswitch MasterCard or Verve Card.
Signed
Mohammed A. Shuaib
Ag. Registrar
