Abia State University Postgraduate Courses. For those seeking to advance their education and expertise, Abia State University Postgraduate School is a promising gateway to further academic and professional success.
The management of Abia State University (ABSU) has advertised the following postgraduate courses for the 2024/2025 admission exercise.
In this article, we will delve into the various aspects of ABSU Postgraduate programs, exploring the offerings, admission process, and the university’s commitment to fostering advanced learning. Without further ado, let’s head there right away.
Abia State University Postgraduate Courses
Below is the list of Abia State University PG Courses.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION
Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics and Extension
M.Sc and Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics and Extension with options in:
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Production/Farm Management
Agricultural Finance
Agricultural Marketing and Co-operatives
Agricultural Environmental Economics
Agricultural Extension
Rural Sociology and Community Development
Agricultural Extension Communication
Agricultural Extension Planning and Administration
Rural Development and Extension Services.
DEPARTMENT OF CROP PRODUCTION AND PROTECTION
Postgraduate Diploma
M.Sc and Ph.D. in Crop Production and Protection with options in:
Agronomy, Agro-Forestry and Physiology
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND FISHERIES
Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Production
M.Sc and Ph.D. in the following areas of specialization
Ruminant Animal Production and Management
Non-Ruminant Animal Production and Management
Reproductive Physiology
Animal Production
Genetics and Breeding.
DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SCIENCE
Postgraduate Diploma
M.Sc and Ph.D. in Soil Science, with specialization in:
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
Soil Physics
Soil Chemistry
Soil Pedology
Soil Management and Conservation
Soil Microbiology
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
M.Sc and Ph.D. in the following options/areas of specialization:
Food Science and Processing
Food Engineering
FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology
M.Sc and Ph.D. in Microbiology with the following areas of specialization:
Industrial Microbiology
Immunology and Immunochemistry
Medical Microbiology
Environmental Microbiology
Food
Public Health
Agricultural Microbiology
Soil Microbiology
Mycology
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (ZOOLOGY)
M.Sc and Ph.D. with specialization in:
Medical Entomology/Parasitology
Medical Parasitology
Environmental Biology
Hydrobiology
DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(BOTANY)
M.Sc and Ph.D. in Plant Ecology
M.Sc and Ph.D. in Plant Pathology (Phytopathology)
M.Sc and Ph.D. in Plant Physiology
DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
PGD, M.Sc, MPhil, and Ph.D. programs with specialization in:
Medical Biochemistry
Nutrition and Toxicology
Toxicology
Environmental Biochemistry
Industrial Biochemistry
FACULTY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD CHE) in pure and Industrial Chemistry
M.Sc and Ph.D Industrial Chemistry with options in:
Mineral Processing and Extension Metallurgy
Chemical Process Technology
Polymer Technology
Petroleum Chemistry
Separation Chemistry
M.Sc and Ph.D. degree in Pure Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry.
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
PGD, M.Sc, MPhil and Ph.D in
Geophysics
Atmospheric Physics
Astrophysics
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
PGD, M.Sc, and Ph.D programs
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D programmes
FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY
Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy
M.Sc (Accountancy)
Ph.D (Accountancy)
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
M.Sc (Marketing)/M.Phil
Ph.D (Marketing)
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
M.Sc (Management) MPhil/Ph.D
Ph.D (Management)
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCE
Postgraduate Diploma in Banking and Finance
M.Sc Banking and Finance/M.Phil
MBA Banking and Finance
Ph.D (Finance)
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
M.Sc and Ph.D. with specialization in:
Development Economics
Industrial Economics
Monetary Economics
Quantitative Economics
FACULTY OF LAW
The Faculty offers the following full-time/part-time programs in the following areas.
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGD Laws)
LL.M
M.Phil/Ph.D
Ph.D. (Coursework and Thesis)
(Chosen from the following areas:
Comparative Constitutional Law
Comparative Criminal Law
Comparative Company Law
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
Intellectual and Industrial Property Law
International Economic Law
International Protection of Human Rights
International Humanitarian Law
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND PLANNING
PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil, and Ph.D in:
Environmental Management
Climatology
Hydrology and Water Resources
Agricultural Development
Population Geography
Rural Development
DEPARTMENT OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Postgraduate Diploma in Estate Management
M.Sc Degree in Estate Management in the following areas:
Facility Management
Valuation Appraisal
Ph.D. in Estate Management.
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
M.Sc in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) M.Phil
Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture
M.Sc (Architecture)
M.Phil (Architecture)
Ph.D (Architecture)
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Resource Management (PGDERM)
M.Sc and Ph.D. with Specialization in the following areas.
Environmental Management
Natural Resource Conservation
Waste Management and Pollution Remediation
Water Resource Management
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING
Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programme
Master of Science (M.Sc)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM & TEACHER EDUCATION
Full-time, Part-time, and Sandwich programs in the following areas:
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
M.Ed and Ph.D in the following areas:
Curriculum Studies
Educational Technology, Language Education, Education
Economics, Accounting Education, Government Education
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
Master and Doctor of Philosophy in the following areas:
Mathematics Education
Science Education with options in
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Geography Education
Physics Education
Integrated Science Education
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS
M.Ed & Ph.D. in the following areas:
Psychology
Measurement and Evaluation
Guidance and Counselling
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ADMIN. AND PLANNING
M.A (ED) and Ph.D in the following areas:
Education Social Studies
Education Sociology
Cooperative Education
Education Philosophy
Education History
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Physiology and Pharmacology
M.Sc and Ph.D. programs in the following areas:
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES:
M.Sc and Ph.D. with Options/Specialization in:
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
Environmental Epidemiology and Toxicology
Pollution Control Management
Solid and Special Waste Management
Food Hygiene, Safety and Quality Assurance
Vector Control and Pest Management
Hygiene Education and Promotion
Water Sanitation and Hygiene
Radiation Health and Control
Environmental Health Laboratory and Instrumentation
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
Occupational and Environmental Pathology (For the Medically Qualified).
Environmental Occupational Medicine (For the Medically Qualified)
DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY
M.Sc, and Ph.D. in Clinical Optometry and Fellowship of the Nigerian
College of Optometry (FNCO)
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY
M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D, and Ph.D. with specialization in
Molecular Pharmacology
Toxicology
Chemotherapy
Neuro Pharmacology
Biochemical Pharmacology
Clinical Pharmacology
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
PGD in Public Health (PGDPH)
Master in Public Health (MPH)
Ph.D Public Health
Options
Environmental Health and Safety
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Health Promotion
Health Economics
Health Policy and Administration
Community Health
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION
Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication
M.A & Ph.D. with specialization in:
Broadcasting
Mass Communication
Print Media
Advertising and Public Relations
DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH AND TRANSLATION STUDIES
Postgraduate Diploma
Translation Studies
M.A & Ph.D
Foreign Language
Translation Studies & Linguistics
French Language & Linguistics (FLL)
French Literature (FLT)
Professional Translation Studies (French/English or English/Igbo)
African & Caribbean Literature in Africa (ACL)
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
PGD, M.A & Ph.D. in Literature
DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS & COMMUNICATION STUDIES
M.A & Ph.D in
Igbo
Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
PGD, M.A & Ph.D. with specialization in:
Urban History
Economic History
African History
Political History
Social History
Nigerian History & Politics
International & Diplomatic Studies
Military & Strategic Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies
DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND PHILOSOPHY
M.A with specialization in:
Christian Theology
Religion and Society
Biblical Studies (Old & New Testaments)
African Traditional Religion.
FACULTY SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
Postgraduate Diploma in the following areas:
International Studies
Public Administration
M.Sc, MPA and Ph.D
Public Administration
International Affairs and Diplomacy
Area of Specialization:
The Ph.D. program is for candidates with M.Sc in Political Science, Public Administration, and Strategic Studies.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
PGD, M.Sc and Ph.D. in:
Sociology/Anthropology
Criminology
Sociology
Sociology of Development
Industrial Sociology/Labour Relations
Population Studies (Demography)
Medical Sociology/Anthropology
Gender Studies
Anthropology
Ethnographic Studies
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science
M.A
Ph.D
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