UNN Postgraduate Programmes / Courses & Requirements (UPDATED)

In this page, Allschool will show you UNN requirements for UNN Postgraduate Programmes. We will also show you the duration for each postgraduate programme.

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UNN GENERAL ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

1. Candidates for admission into any postgraduate programme of the University must have obtained 5 credits at not more than two sittings in WASC or GCE or NECO or NABTEB including English Language. Candidates shall also possess the minimum entry requirements for admission into the first degree and postgraduate programmes in their areas of interest for postgraduate studies.
2. Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities who possess the above qualifications are eligible to apply.
3. For the PGD in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Architecture, only candidates with University degrees in relevant areas need apply.

A. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
i) Holders of Credit (Upper credit) level passes at HND or its equivalent in relevant areas (for programmes in the Faculties of Agriculture and Business Administration; the Departments of Political Science, Public Administration & Local Government; and Vocational Teacher Education; and for Postgraduate Diploma in Electoral Administration Programme). Qualifications such as AIB, ACCA, ACMA, ICAN, BEEC, CPA, etc may also be considered for admission.

ii) Candidates with professional qualifications including HND must have obtained 5 credits in WASC or GCE O/L including English and Mathematics for admission into degree courses in Business Administration.

iii) For Postgraduate Diploma in Geoinformatics & Surveying in particular, candidates with third class honours degrees in Geography, Geology and other Physical Sciences, HND Upper Credit level passes in related fields, are also eligible.

iv) Candidates, who hold qualifications other than the above which are acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University, may also be considered for admission.

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

UNN Entry Requirements in Nutrition and Dietetics (PGD)

For PGD programme in Nutrition and Dietetics, candidates must have any of the following qualifications from recognized institutions:

1. HND in Nutrition and Dietetics with a minimum of Upper Credit or Third Class Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
2. Sc in Nutrition and Dietetics: Candidates seeking admission into M.Sc in Nutrition and Dietectics must have obtained as follows:

1. HND (Upper Credit) in Nutrition and/or Dietetics with PGD (Credit level) in Human Nutrition and/or Dietetics.
2. Bachelors degree with at least 2nd Class Honours (Lower Division) in Nutrition and Dietetics.
3. Bachelor’s degree in related discipline with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) and PGD in Nutrition and Dietetics at credit level in addition to satisfying the University matriculation requirements.
   3. D or M.Sc/Ph.D: Candidates seeking admission for Ph.D degree programme or M.Sc/Ph.D programme in Human Nutrition and Dietetics must have any of the follow qualifications from recognized institution:
4. Master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics with GPA of 3.5.

Department of Home Science

1. PGD: Candidates seeking admission for PGD in Home Science must have any of the following qualifications from recognized institution:

1. HND in Home Science/Economics or relevant fields with a minimum of Upper Credit.
2. Third class Bachelor’s degree in Home Science/Economics.
   2. MSC: Candidates seeking admission for the Master of Science programme in Home Science must have any of the following qualifications from recognized institution:
3. Bachelor’s degree in Home Science or related discipline with a minimum of Second Class honour (Lower Division).
4. Bachelor’s degree in Home Science or related discipline with 3rd class honours degree plus PGD passed at Upper Credit level.
5. HND Upper Credit plus PGD at Upper Credit level in addition to satisfying University matriculation requirements.
6. Ph.D: Candidates seeking admission into Ph.D programme or firm registration in Home Science must have Masters Degree in Home Science/Home Economics or related discipline from recognized Institution.
7. a) With minimum GPA of 3.5 or 60% without failed courses.
8. b) Those with an average of 50% with outstanding course(s) will take them and as well proceed to their Doctorate programme.
9. c) Those with an average of less than 50% will retake the entire courses.

UNN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTO THE FACULTY OF LAW

LL.M:  Candidates seeking admission into the LL.M programme of the Faculty of Law must among other thing obtained a CGPA of not less than 2.50 in LL.B degree.

Ph.D:  Candidates seeking admission into Ph.D programme of the Faculty of Law must have obtained a CGPA of not less than 3.50 in LL.M degree.

Other entry qualifications are as contained in the General Entry Requirements for candidates seeking admission into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

B. MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME

The following shall qualify for Master’s Degree admission:

• Graduates of the University of Nigeria or of other recognized universities who have obtained the Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines with at least a second class honours with not less than 2.50 GPA;
• Candidates with relevant Postgraduate Diplomas from the University of Nigeria or any other recognized university with at least credit level passes with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on 4-point scale;
• Candidates whose first degrees are unclassified but have scores of 50% or above;
• For M.Ed. degree programmes, candidates with at least a good second class single honours degree in teaching subjects plus at least a merit level pass at Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or those who hold a third class honours degree in teaching subjects plus Postgraduate Diploma in Education passed at credit level or above;
• For MPA degree programme, candidates should, in addition to (i) and (ii) above, be serving administrative/managerial staff in the Public or Private sector with a at least two years post-qualification cognate experience;
• Holders of professional Fellowship qualifications such a FIMLT, FNILT, NIPR, or their equivalents obtained through examination. However, candidates with the professional certificates listed above must have worked as Senior Technologist(s) or in equivalent position(s) for at least three years;
• For MD degree Programme in the Department of Medicine: Possession of the Fellowship in Medicine from the National Postgraduate Medical College or its equivalent, or At least an M.Sc. degree in the relevant discipline in which research work predominates, from a recognized university after obtaining the MBBS or its equivalent. The Master’s degree must be with a GPA of at least 3.50 on 5-point scale or 3.00 on 4-point scale in the relevant medical science.
• For M.Sc. degree programme in the Department of Medicine applicant must hold a degree in Medicine (MBBS, MBBCh) from the University Nigeria or any other recognized University.
• For MPH degree programme, candidates should in addition to (i) above, have at least three years relevant post qualification experience or at least a Second Class Honours degree in Nursing Sciences, Sociology and Social Work, Psychology, Medical Mircobiology, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Health Education, Pharmacy, DVM, MBBS and BDS. For MPH Degree Programme, the Department will screen the candidates further and base their recommendation on such screening result.
• Candidates who hold qualifications other than those listed above, which are acceptable to the Senate of the University of Nigeria.

C.DOCTORATE DEGREE (Ph.D.)PROGRAMME

Candidates from the University of Nigeria or from other recognized Universities who have obtained Master’s degree appropriate for the proposed areas of study shall qualify for Doctorate Degree admission. Specifically:

• A minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale is required for admission into Ph.D programme in all Departments except those departments listed in C: (ii) below:
• A minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale is required for admission into Ph.D programme in the following Departments/Faculties: Music, Economics, Psychology, Education, Medical Sciences, Business Administration, Department of Public Administration and Local Government, Faculty of Law.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale or a B (60%) at Master’s degree average provided that satisfactory research work formed part of the Master’s Degree programme.

MASTER’S/Ph.D. DEGREE PROGRAMME

• A candidate with first class honours from a recognized University may be admitted into a Master’s/Ph.D. programme in his/her discipline.
• A candidate with Master’s degree from a recognized University with a GPA of 3.50 on 5-point scale or 3.00 on 4-point scale who wishes to do Ph.D degree in a related area shall qualify for the Master’s/Ph.D. Any candidate who is not qualified for Ph.D admission on account of low GPA is still not qualified for admission into Master’s/ Ph.D. programme.
• For Faculties and Departments where the possession of Master’s degree with 4.00 points GPA and above is the condition for Ph.D admission, applicants with Master’s degree GPA of 3.50 and above, but not up to 4.00 may apply for Master’s/Ph.D admission. On completion of Master’s degree coursework specified by the Department, the candidate shall be qualified for a firm Ph.D registration if he or she attains the GPA of 4.00 in the Master’s programme.

UNN CEMAC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The following may qualify for admission:

1. Postgraduate Diploma Programme
   • Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3rd Class degree. Such candidates should have a minimum of five credits in WASC or GCE or NECO including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject.
   • Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) from recognized institutions, with a minimum of upper level credit or its equivalent in relevant areas. Candidates with HND should have obtained a minimum of 5 credits in WASC or GCE O/L or NECO, including English Language, Mathematics and at least one science subject.
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programme in Environmental Management and Control
   • Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized universities who have obtained the approved degree, with a minimum of second class honours division or its equivalent in any of the relevant disciplines.
   • Candidates with university honours degree who also hold the PGD in Environmental Management and Control of the University of Nigeria or other recognized universities with a minimum GPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale is required.

3. D. (Doctor of Philosophy) programme in Environmental Management and Control.

Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized universities who have obtained the degree of M.Sc. in Environmental Management and Control or its equivalent.

4. Sc./Ph.D. Programme in Environmental Management & Control

See the General Entry Requirement for Masters/Ph.D programme in D (i) and (ii) above.

5. MDRM (Master in Disaster Risk Management)

See the General Entry Requirement for Masters Degree programme in B (i) to B (viii) above.

UNN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN INSTITUTE OF MARITIME STUDIES (IMS)

Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Studies

• Holders of HND with at least upper credit level pass;
• Minimum of Second Class Honours degree with at least 2.5 GPA from UNN or any other recognized Universities.

Masters Degree in Maritime Studies

• Sc Maritime Management
• Minimum of a Second Class Honours degree with at least 2.5 G.P.A in Economics; Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Management and Marketing;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Management with a minimum of Upper Credit level pass from UNN or any other recognized University;
• Sc in Maritime Business & International Logistics
• A minimum of Second Class Honours degree with at least 2.5 GPA in Economics, Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Insurance, Management and Marketing, from UNN or any other recognized University.
• PGD in Maritime Business & International Logistics with a minimum of Upper Credit level pass.
• Sc Maritime Telecommunication
• A minimum of a Second Class Honours degree with at least 2.5 GPA in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related disciplines from UNN or other recognized University.
• Candidates with PGD in Maritime Telecommunications of UNN or any other recognized institution with at least Upper Credit level pass.
• Sc Maritime Law and Policy
• A good honours degree in Law (LLB) from UNN or any other recognized University.

Duration of Programme:  Master’s degree programme in Maritime Studies has a minimum of 18 months (3 Semesters) while PGD programme has a minimum of 12 months (2 Semesters).

Institute of Molecular and Infectious Diseases

• Masters/Ph.D in Tropical Paediatrics (M.Sc Tropical Paerdiatrics/Ph.D)
• Masters in Human Reproduction/Ph.D (M.Sc Human Reproduction/Ph.D)
• Masters in Adolescent and Child Health/Ph.D (M.Sc Adolescent and Child Health/Ph.D)
• Masters in Women’s Health and Reproductive Science/Ph.D (M.Sc Women and Reproductive Health/Ph.D)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health (PGD Maternal & Child Health).

UNN ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN CLIMATE CHANGE ECONOMICS, POLICY AND INNOVATION (CCEPI)

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

The following shall qualify for postgraduate diploma admission:

1. Graduates of the University of Nigeria or any other recognized Universities;
2. Holders of Credit (Upper credit) level passes at HND;
3. Candidates with the Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of third class honours;
4. See also the general entry requirements for postgraduate diploma programmes.

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME

The following shall qualify for Master’s Degree admission:

• Graduates of the University of Nigeria or of any other recognized universities who have obtained the Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines with at least a good second class honours in the following faculties/disciplines: Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Health Sciences & Technology, Physical Sciences, The Social Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, faculties in Humanities and Law.
• Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Change Economics, Policy and Innovation of the University of Nigeria or awarded by any other recognized institution with at least upper credit level passes;
• Candidates whose first degrees are unclassified but have scores of 50% or above;
• Candidates who hold qualifications other than those listed above, which are acceptable to the Senate of the University of Nigeria.

DOCTORATE DEGREE (Ph.D) PROGRAMME

The following shall qualify for Doctorate  Degree admission:

Graduates of the University of Nigeria or of any other recognized Universities who have obtained the Master’s degree in Climate Change Economics, Policy and Innovation with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale, 3.00 point on a 4-point scale or ‘B’ 60% average provided that satisfactory research work formed part of the Master’s degree programme;

MASTER’S/Ph.D. PROGRAMME

The following shall qualify for Master’s/Ph.D. admission:

• A candidate with first class honors from a recognized University may be admitted into a Master’s/Ph.D. programme;
• A candidate with Master’s degree from the University with a grade point average of 3.50 on 5-point or 3.00 on 4-point scale. i.e 60%.

UNN SANDWICH POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

1. M. Ed. Sandwich programmesof the Faculty of Education are run in the following Departments: Adult Education; Arts Education; Science Education; Health & Physical Education (Health Education, Physical Education & Recreation options); Social Science Education; and

Vocational Teacher Education.

Note:  Candidates are advised to read through the current Postgraduate Regulation of the University of Nigeria for proper guidance on the conditions for Postgraduate admissions of the University.

MLS degree programme is offered in the Department of Library & Information Science.

Please note that Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Postgraduate Diploma in Vocational Teacher Education (PGDTE) and Postgraduate Diploma in Library & Information Science (PGDL)are based in the Institute of Education under Sandwich Programme.

DURATION OF UNN POSTGRADUATE COURSES

• Postgraduate Diploma (Regular) – Two semesters
• Postgraduate Diploma (Sandwich) – Three Long Vacations
• Master’s degree (Regular) :
• A minimum of 3 semesters for full-time and 5 Semesters for part-time in all Departments/Faculties except for the Departments/Faculties listed in c (ii) below.
• A minimum of 4 semesters for Full-time and 6 semesters for part-time for the following Departments/Faculties: Sociology, Psychology, Public Administration and Local Government (PALG), Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Education and Business Administration.
• Ed. (Sandwich) – three long vacations.
• D. degree Programme –A minimum of six semester for full time and eight semesters for part time in all Faculties except Agriculture which is four semesters for full time and six semesters for part time. (Ph.D. is not run as a Sandwich programme).

Candidates are expected to complete their programmes at the minimum duration but not to exceed the maximum.(See Postgraduate Regulations).

REGISTRATION

For Regular/Sandwich programme, Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s and Doctorate degree programmes, candidates are considered for admission once in a session. Regular students are expected to register their postgraduate courses within four weeks from the commencement of the session.  Candidates admitted for sandwich programmes are expected to register not later than two weeks from the commencement of the sandwich session.

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