Osun State University Admissions into Postgraduate Programmes for 2016/2017 Academic Year

i.) Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biochemistry:

• A minimum of B.Sc. Biochemistry Second Class (Lower Division) degree of Osun State
• University or any other university recognized by Senate of UNIOSUN.
• The programme is also open to graduates of Osun State University or any other recognized university in related disciplines such as Human Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Physiology, Medicine, Biotechnology, provided that such applicants may be required to take and pass certain undergraduate courses in Biochemistry in addition to the minimum course units recommended for the M.Sc. degree programme as may be determined by the Department.

ii.) Department of Biological Sciences:

• Master of Science (M.Sc.) Microbiology
• A minimum of B.Sc. degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Plant Biology, Botany and Medical Laboratory Science, Second Class (Lower Division) or MBBS of Osun State University or any other university recognized by Senate of UNIOSUN.

Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD)

Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE):

• A minimum of Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Arts (B.Ed. or B.A.) (Third Class) degree of Osun State University or any other recognized University in any subject area; or
• A minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) (Lower Credit) in any discipline from a Monotechnic or Polytechnic recognized by Senate of Osun State University.

Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management (PGDSM):

• A minimum of Third Class Division degree of Osun State University; or any other University approved by Senate; or
• A minimum of HND (Lower Credit) in any discipline from an institution recognized by Senate of Osun State University.

Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Resource Management (PGDERM):

• A minimum of Third Class degree of Osun State University or any other university recognized by Senate in Geography, Economics, Agriculture, Urban and Regional Planning, Forestry and Wildlife, Natural Sciences or any other relevant field. In addition, applicants with HND (Upper Credit) minimum from recognized institutions in relevant fields with at least three years cognate experience may also be considered.

Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Mathematics (PGDFM):

• A minimum of Third Class Division degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or Statistics of Osun State University or any other recognized University; or
• A minimum of HND (Upper Credit) in Mathematics and Statistics; Computer Science or Accounting from recognized tertiary institutions with three years cognate working experience.

Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS):

• A minimum of Third Class Division degree in Science, Engineering and the Social Sciences; or
• A minimum of HND (Lower Credit) in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Computer Technology or related fields from a recognized Monotechnic or Polytechnic.

Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science (PGDAS):

• A minimum of Third Class degree in agricultural and animal science related courses, or a HND (Upper Credit) of a Monotechnic or Polytechnic with a minimum of three years work experience.
• After admission, each candidate’s area of specialization must be agreed upon by the major supervisor and other supervisor(s), the Head of Department of that area of specialization and the candidate. The candidate must in addition satisfy examiners in an oral examination of his/her project.

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDEN):
(Areas of specialization are Power Systems and Machines; Electronic Communication Engineering; Control Systems Engineering; and Civil Engineering):

• A minimum of Third Class degree in Electrical or Electronic or Civil Engineering or its equivalent obtained from Osun State University or any other University recognized by Senate of UNIOSUN; or
• A minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) degree in the Physical sciences, namely, Physics, Mathematics and/or Physics/Electronics obtained from Osun State University or any other University recognized by Senate of the UNIOSUN; or
• A minimum of HND (Upper Credit) in Electrical and/or Electronic/Civil Engineering or its equivalent obtained from any NBTE Approved Institution recognized by Senate UNIOSUN.

General Admission Requirements

• Candidates seeking for admission into all the programmes of the Osun State University must possess a minimum of 5 credits, including English Language and four other relevant subjects, obtained at not more than two sittings, except as otherwise required.
• Candidates with ‘O’ Level Examination results obtained up till 2010 must present original of their certificates for screening as their statements of results and/or result slips are unacceptable.
• Every candidate in regular employment must submit, with his/her application, a formal letter of release for postgraduate studies by his/her employer.
• In addition to the general requirements, an applicant is expected to fulfill specific requirements as stated above.

Application Closing Date
Friday, 18th November, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Application form costs =N= 10,000.00 (ten thousand naira only) payable through the Postgraduate College Interswitch Payment Platform using ATM/Debit Card.