Igbinedion University Postgraduate Courses

Igbinedion University Postgraduate Courses – Are considering starting a master’s, PGD, or a Ph.D program at the prestigious Igbinedion University? If yes, then this article will interest you. It contains a complete list of all the postgraduate courses offered at this university.

This list will help you confirm if Igbinedion University offers the postgraduate course you want to study. To make it easier for you, we have also included the requirements for master’s, PGD, Ph.D programs at Igbinedion University and instructions for applying for them. Ensure you meet the requirements attached to the programs you are interested in and follow the application instructions carefully to ensure a smooth process. Read this article for full details.

College of Arts and Social Sciences Programme

Economics and Developmental Studies – PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D

  • Development Economics International Economics
  • Finance and Public Sector Economics Econometrics
  • Monetary Economics Financial Economics

International Relations & Strategic Studies – PGD, Sc, Ph.D

Ph.D International Relations

  • Humanitarian Studies Development Assistance
  • Foreign Policy and Diplomatic Studies

Ph.D Strategic Studies

  • Defence and Security Studies
  • Peace and Conflict Studies
  • Transborder Crime and Terrorism

Mass Communication – PGD, Sc

  • Print Journalism Broadcast Journalism Advertising
  • Public Relations

Political Science & Public Administration – PGD, Sc, Ph.D

  • Political Sociology Political theory
  • Comparative Politics and Development Studies
  • Public Policy
  • Management of Public Sector Organization
  • Management of Public Enterprises
  • Comparative and Public Administration

Theatre Arts – PGD, A, Ph.D

  • Directing Playwriting
  • Film and Media Arts
  • Acting/ Presentational Speech
  • Dramatic Theory and Criticism
  • Costume/ Make-up Design
  • Scenography and Set Design Community Theatre/ TFD
  • Theatre Administration and Events Management

College of Business and Management Studies Programme

  • Accounting (PGD, Sc, Ph.D)
  • Business Management (PGD, Sc, Ph.D)
  • Banking and Finance (PGD, Sc, Ph.D)
  • Masters of Business Administration (MBA) (Academics)

Areas of Specialization

  • Management Information System
  • Human Resources Management
  • Marketing Management

College of Engineering Programme

Chemical Engineering – Eng, Ph.D

  • Reaction Engineering
  • Process Control/ Analysis
  • Enviromnental Polymer
  • Process Design/ Optimization
  • Corrosion Engineering

Electrical Electronics Engineering – Eng, Ph.D

  • Control/ Instrumentation
  • Electronics/ Telecommunication
  • Power/ Machines
Mechanical Engineering – Eng, Ph.D
  • Thermal Power Engineering
  • Advanced Fluid Mechanics
  • Applied Energy Engineering
  • Design and Manufacture
  • Industrial/ Maintenance Engineering
  • Engineering Management

College of Health Sciences Basic Medical Science Programme

Biochemistry – Sc, Ph.D

  • Toxicology and Environmental Biochemistry
  • Nutrition, Food Chemistry and Health
  • Ethno-Biochemistry
  • Medical and Clinical Biochemistry

Physiology – MSc

  • Environmental and Applied Physiology
  • Cardiovascular Physiology and Metabolism
  • Gastrointestinal Physiology
  • Inflammation and Carcinogenesis
  • Endocrine
  • Reproductive Physiology and Embryogenesis
  • Neuroscience

Clinical Science Programme

Nursing – MSc
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing (MSN)
  • Community Health Nursing (CHN)
  • Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Nursing (MN & CHN)

College of Law Programme

Law (LLM, Ph.D)
  • International Law
  • Public Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Business Law
  • Private and Property Law
  • Jurisprudence

College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Microbiology – PGD, Sc, Ph.D

  • Environmental and Public Health Microbiology
  • Food and Industrial Microbiology
  • Brewing Science
  • Plant Pathogenic Microbiology
  • Animal Pathogenic Microbiology (Medical Microbiology)
  • Immunology and lmmuno-chemistry
  • Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry
  • Pollution Studies

Computer Science & Information Technology – PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D

  • Advanced Software Engineering
  • Operating System and Systems Programming
  • Artificial Intelligence and Expert System
  • Information System and Security
  • Internet Technology
  • Mobile Computing
  • Cloud Computing

College of Pharmacy Programme

Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology – M.Sc
  • Liposome Technology/ Drug Delivery System Optimization
  • Powder and tabletting Technology/Phytomedicine

General Admission Requirements For Igbinedion University Postgraduate Programs

  • Candidates must have obtained at least five (5) credits in WASC, NECO, or GCE (ordinary level or their equivalents).
  • Candidates must have four credits at O’level, Plus ONO (not pass), NCE, IJMB, or advanced level passes, or any other equivalent.
  • Candidates who have a pass in their degree or diploma studies are not qualified for admission into the postgraduate program of the degree. Candidates with a pass must have a PGD to be considered for admission into the Master’s Programmes.
  • Candidates for the PhD program must have obtained a minimum weighted average score of 60% in the Master’s degree.
  • All candidates are expected to possess an NYSC discharge/Exemption letter.

Programme Specific Requirements

In addition to the above, candidates for these programs must also meet these requirements:-

Nursing 

  • Candidates for postgraduate in nursing must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria a
  • They must also possess a valid license from the Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

Computer Science

  • Candidates with degrees in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, BSc.(Ed) Computer will be considered.

Physiology

  • Candidates with a B.Sc. in a program where Physiology was part of their curriculum will be considered for admission.
  • Candidates with an MBA from a recognized University can apply for an MPhil/Ph.D..D in Management

Note: Candidates are advised to request their transcripts from their former institution. Candidates whose transcripts have not been sent will not be considered.

Candidates should provide the email addresses of their referees and contact them to complete the form sent to them within five working days of submitting their form.

How To Apply For Postgraduate Programs 2024

The passport photograph uploaded will be the only valid ID for all admitted candidates throughout their stay at Igbinedion University Okada.

How To Pay For Igbinedion University Postgraduate Admission Form

To pay for the application, follow these steps:-

  1. Click “Add online payment ticket” at the bottom of the page.
  2. Select “Pay with…” Interswitch or Etransact at the top left corner of the page.
  3. Follow the instructions to pay the application fee of N115,000.00 (excluding charges) using a valid ATM-enabled card from any commercial bank in Nigeria, or print the payment slip and pay at your bank of choice.
  4. Preview and confirm your information before submitting your application online.
  5. Ensure your transcript is sent to the university and that your referees complete the form sent to them via email.

Note: Only candidates who receive an offer letter of admission should proceed to pay the non-refundable acceptance fee, the amount of which will be communicated to them.

We hope you learned a lot about Igbinedion University Postgraduate Courses and how to apply for them. If you have more questions regarding this article, please communicate with us via the comments and we will reply as soon as possible. Do not forget to share this article with friends.

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About Folashade Olawale, M.Ed.

Folashade Olawale is a distinguished education expert and academic consultant with over 12 years of experience in the Nigerian educational sector. She holds a Master's degree in Education from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where she specialized in Curriculum Development and Instructional Design. Folashade's expertise encompasses innovative teaching strategies, educational technology, and student engagement. As a passionate advocate for quality education, Folashade regularly contributes insightful articles to Just School News, focusing on educational trends, school management, and student success strategies.