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BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY ADMISSION INTO POST-GRADUATE SCHOOL 《 ECHEKWU SUNDAY JNR》THE BRIDGE

BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY, MAKURDI-NIGERIA 
(Postgraduate School) 
ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES  
2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION 

Published by ECHEKWU E. SUNDAY JNR 
 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Postgraduate programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees of the Benue State University, Makurdi for the 2023/2024 academic session. 
 
1. FACULTY OF ARTS 

      a. Department of Languages and Linguistics 
 M.A. Linguistics                 Full time 
 M.A. French                 Full time 
 PhD. Linguistics                Full time 
 PhD. French                
 
b. Department of English  Full time 
 M.A. Literature in English             Full time 
 PhD. Literature in English            
 
c. Department of History  Full/Part time 
       M.A. History with specialization in any of the following areas:  
M.A. History (Nigerian History -Central Nigeria)                                
M.A. History (African History)                                                    
M.A. History (Economic History)                                               
M.A. History (Historiography)                                                    
M.A. History (Diplomatic History)                                               Full time 
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     PhD History - with specialization in any of the following areas:  
PhD History (Nigerian History, with particular emphasis on Central Nigeria) 
PhD History (African History)                                                          
PhD History (Economic History)                                                                                                            
PhD History (Historiography)                                                          
PhD History (Diplomatic History)                                                    
PhD History (Cultural History)                                                        

 
d. Department of Theatre Arts Full time
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M.A. Theatre Arts with specialization in any of the following areas:  
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre for Development)                                  
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre Management and Administration)            
M.A. Theatre Arts (Dramatic Theory and Criticism)                          
M.A. Theatre Arts (Directing)                                                            
M.A. Theatre Arts (Media Arts Studies)                                            
M.A. Theatre Arts (Film Studies)                                                      
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre Technology)                                          
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre in Education)                                         
M.A. Theatre Arts (Acting/Voice and Speech Arts)                          
M.A. Theatre Arts (Dance/ Choreography)                                      
M.A. Theatre Arts (Playwriting)                                                         Full time 
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M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre History)            Full time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre and Cultural Administration)    Full time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre Innovations)    Full time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Costumes/Make-up)    Full time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Sociology of Drama)                                               Full time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Media Arts Studies)    Full time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Music/Ethnomusicology)    Full time
M.A. Theatre Arts (Theatre Tourism)    Full time
 PhD. Theatre Arts                 Full time 

e. Department of Religion and Cultural Studies 
      M.A. Religious Studies with specialization in any of the following areas:      Full time 
M.A. Religious Studies (Old Testament)     Full time
M.A. Religious Studies (New Testament)             Full time
M.A. Religious Studies (African Religion)          Full time
M.A. Religious Studies (Christian Ethics)                                              Full time
M.A. Religious Studies (Sociology of Religion)                                      Full time
M.A. Religious Studies (Comparative Religions)                                   Full time
PhD Religious Studies with specialization in any of the following areas: 
PhD Religious Studies (Old Testament)                                                Full time
PhD Religious Studies (New Testament)                                               Full time
PhD Religious Studies (African Religion)                                               Full time
PhD Religious Studies (Christian Ethics)                                               Full time
PhD Religious Studies (Sociology of Religion)                                      Full time
PhD Religious Studies (Comparative Religions)                                    Full time
Note: For Ph.D in New Testament Studies, candidates must have proficiency in New Testament Greek. 
f. Department of Philosophy 
M.A. Philosophy - with specialization in any of the following ares: Full time 
M.A. Philosophy (African Philosophy)  Full time
M.A. Philosophy (Epistemology)  Full time
M.A. Philosophy (Ethics)  Full time
M.A. Philosophy (Social and Political Philosophy)  Full time
M.A. Philosophy (Metaphysics)  Full time

2. FACULTY OF EDUCATION 
     a. Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education  
M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction          Full time 
M.Ed Language Education          Full time 
M.Ed Social Studies Education          Full time 
PhD Curriculum and Instruction        Full time 
PhD Language Education          Full time 
PhD Social Studies Education          Full time 
 
b. Department of Science and Mathematics Education 
M.Sc. (Ed) Mathematics Full time
M.Sc. (Ed) Biology Full time
M.Sc. (Ed) Chemistry Full time
M.Sc. (Ed) Physics Full time
M.Ed Measurement and Evaluation                                       Full time
M.Ed Mathematics Education        Full time 
M.Ed Science Education           Full time 
PhD Measurement and Evaluation                                         Full time
PhD Mathematics Education          Full time 
PhD Science Education            Full time 

    c. Department of Educational Foundations
M.Ed Educational Management           Full time 
M.Ed Educational Psychology Full time 
M.Ed Guidance and Counselling         Full time/parttime 
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)       Full time 
PhD Educational Management          Full time
PhD Marriage and Family Counselling Fulltime/parttime  
PhD Personal-Social Counselling  Full time 
PhD School Counselling    Full time

d. Department of Library and Information Science 
 Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS)  

e.  Department of Vocational and Technical Education  Full time 
 M.Sc (Ed) Technology Education  (Construction)    Full time 
M.Sc (Ed) Technology Education (Electrical/Electronics)     Full time 
 M.Sc (Ed) Technology Education (Mechanical)     Full time 
  PhD Industrial Technology Education Full Time

f. Department of Human Kinetics and Physical and Health Education 
 M.Sc (Ed) Physical and Health Education      Full time 
 M.Sc (Ed) Exercise and Sport Science       Full time 
 M.Sc (Ed) Sports Management 
PhD Public Health Education

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3.  FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
 
a.  Department of Geography  
 M.Sc Environmental Management        Full time 
 M.Sc Geography with specialization in the following areas:   Full time
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 M.Sc Geography (Climatology)  
M.Sc Geography (Environmental Resources Management) 
M.Sc Geography (Geomorphology) 
M.Sc Geography (Housing Studies) 
M.Sc Geography (Population Studies) 
M.Sc Geography (Hydrology and Water Resources) 
M.Sc Geography (Rural Geography) 
M.Sc Geography (Soil Science) 
M.Sc Geography (Urban Geography)  
 M.Sc Development Studies             Full time 
 
  PhD Geography             
b. Department of Urban and Regional Planning     Full time 
  Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) 
M.Sc Environmental Planning and Management 
M.Sc Housing 
M.Sc Regional Planning 
M.Sc Social Services Planning 
M.Sc Transportation Planning 
M.Sc Urban Design 
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  Postgraduate Diploma in Planning Studies (PDPS)    Full time 
  PhD Urban & Regional Planning 
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4. FACULTY OF LAW  
 Master of Laws (LL.M)            Full time 
           PhD in Laws       
 

5.  FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 
a.  Department of Accounting    Full time 
 M.Sc Accounting and Finance            Full time 
  Master in Public Sector Accounting          Full time 
 PhD Accounting and Finance         

b.  Department of Business Management  Full time 
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specialization in the following areas:    Full time
MBA (Management)      Full time
MBA (Banking and Finance)      Full time
MBA (Marketing)      Full time
MBA (Accounting and Finance)      Full time
  Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)                  Full time
 M. Sc. Management                                     Full time
 M. Sc./PhD (Management/Marketing)                  Full time
  PhD Management                               Full time
PhD Marketing                                          Full time
  

6. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 
a.      Department of Economics 
M.Sc Economics with specialization in the following areas: 
M.Sc Economics (Development Economics) 
M.Sc Economics (Monetary Economics) 
M.Sc Economics (Public Finance)  Full time
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     PhD Economics with specialization in the following areas:   Full time
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PhD Economics (Economic Theory) 
PhD Economics (Applied Economics) 
PhD Economics (Industrial Economics) 
PhD Economics (International Economics) 
PhD Economics (Monetary Economics) 
PhD Economics (Public Sector Economics) 
PhD Economics (Development Economics) 
PhD Economics (Labour Economics) 
PhD Economics (Environmental Economics) 
PhD Economics (Health Economics) 
PhD Economics (Operations Research) 
PhD Economics (Energy Economics) 
PhD Economics (Economic Planning) 
PhD Economics (Mathematical Economics) 

b.  Department of Political Science  
Master of Public Administration (MPA)       Full time 
 M.Sc Public Administration             Full time 
M.Sc International Relations and Strategic Studies      Full time 
M.A. International Relations and Strategic Studies      Full time 
     M.Sc. Peace studies and Conflict Resolution Full time
 M.Sc Political Science
     PhD. Political Science            Full time
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c. Department of Psychology      
 M.Sc. Clinical Psychology             Full time 
 M.Sc. Industrial/Organizational Psychology        Full time 
      Master of Health Management (MHM)       Full time 
     PhD Psychology with specialization in the following areas:  
 PhD Psychology (Clinical Psychology)       Full time 
 PhD Psychology (Industrial/Organizational Psychology)  Full time 
 PhD Psychology (Health Psychology)         
  
d. Department of Mass Communication  Full time 
 Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication (PGDMC)      Full time 
    M.Sc. Mass Communication With specialization in the following areas:  
M.Sc. Mass Communication (Print Media -Newspaper & Magazine)  Full time
M.Sc. Mass Communication (Electronic Media (Radio, Television and Film) Full time
M.Sc. Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising)  Full time
PhD Mass Communication  -with specialization in the following areas:   
PhD Mass Communication (Print Media Sequence)  Full time
PhD Mass Communication (Electronic Media Sequence)  Full time
PhD Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising Sequence)  Full time

e. Department of Sociology 
          M.Sc. Sociology - with specialization in the following areas:  
          M.Sc. Sociology (Criminology) 
          M.Sc. Sociology (Demography) 
          M.Sc. Sociology (Development Sociology) 
          M.Sc. Sociology (Industrial Sociology and Labour Relations)   
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          M.Sc. Sociology (Medical Sociology)
          M.Sc. Sociology (Rural Sociology)     
             M.Sc. in Gender Studies           Full time 
             PhD. Sociology

7  . FACULTY OF SCIENCE 
a. Department of Biology        Full time 

M.Sc. Pure and Applied Parasitology           Full time   
M.Sc. Pure and Applied Entomology          Full time 
M.Sc. Hydrobiology and Fisheries         Full time 
 M.Sc. Plant Pathology            Full time 
M.Sc. Cytogenetic and Plant Breeding          Full time 
M.Sc. Systematic and Taxonomy           Full time 
          PhD Pure and Applied Parasitology          Full time 
          PhD Pure and Applied Entomology          Full time 
          PhD Hydrobiology and Fisheries           Full time 
            PhD Plant Pathology              Full time 
          PhD Cytogenetic and Plant Breeding          Full time 
          PhD Systematic and Taxonomy  
  

b. Department of Chemistry        Full time  
 M.Sc. Inorganic Chemistry             Full time 
 M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry           Full time 
 M.Sc. Organic Chemistry              Full time 
 M.Sc. Physical Chemistry             Full time 
M.Sc. Environmental Toxicology
M.Sc. Pollution and Control
M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
M.Sc. Polymer Chemistry
PhD Environmental Toxicology
PhD Pollution and Control
PhD Industrial Chemistry
PhD Polymer Chemistry
PhD. Analytical/Environmental Chemistry        Full time 
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 PhD. Inorganic Chemistry             Full time 
PhD. Organic Chemistry/Natural Products Chemistry     Full time 
 PhD. Physical Chemistry          
  
c.  Department of Physics    Full time 
          M.Sc. Radiation Physics        Full time 
          M.Sc. Medical Physics        Full time 
  M.Sc. Electronics and Communications Physics       Full time 
  M.Sc. Theoretical Physics             Full time 
  M.Sc. Atmospheric and Environmental Physics       Full time 
          PhD (Radiation Physics)      Full time 
          PhD Physics (Medical Physics)       Full time 
          PhD Physics (Theoretical Physics)        Full time 
          PhD Physics (Atmospheric & Environmental Physics)  
 
d. Department of Mathematics and Computer Science    Full time 
  M.Sc. Mathematics               Full time 
  M.Sc. Computer Science              Full time 
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)    Full time
 
8. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES (College of Health Sciences) 

      a. Department of Physiology 
  M.Sc. Human Physiology             Full time 
              PhD Human Physiology              Full time 
 
b.  Department of Anatomy 
  M.Sc. Human Anatomy              Full time 
              PhD Human Anatomy              Full time 

9. FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES (College of Health Sciences) 

      a.  Department of Epidemiology and Community Health 
            Masters of Public Health (MPH)             Full time 
               Masters of Reproductive Health (MRH)          Full time 
 
10. CENTER FOR GENDER STUDIES
 Masters in Gender Studies (MGS) 
    a. Gender and Health  Full time
    b. Gender, Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Full time 
    c. Gender, Education and Professions Full time 
    d. Gender, Human Rights, Governance and Democracy Full time 
    e. Gender, Environment and Climate Change  Full time
    f. Gender, Management and Human Resource Development  Full time
    g. Gender, Agriculture and Community Development Full time 
    h. Gender, Security, Conflict and Peace Building Full time 
    i. Gender, Media Language and Arts Full time
    j. Postgraduate Diploma in Gender Studies (PGDGS) Full time

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 
i. Applicants must in the first instance, meet the relevant O’Level requirement for an award of a First Degree of the Benue State University: 
 
(a) A Credit in English and Mathematics is required for all courses; 
(b) Psychology requires at least a Pass in Biology or Health Sciences; 
(c) A Credit pass in O’level Literature is required for programmes in the Department of English, Languages & Linguistics, Theatre Arts and Law, while a Pass in Literature is required for Language Education programme; 
(d) ‘O’ Level Credit pass in Economics is required for all Management Science courses and Economics; 
(e) IJMB ‘O; Level Credit Pass in Mathematics and English are acceptable in lieu of Credit pass at SSCE or GCE ‘O’ Level English; 
(f) NCE English major is acceptable in lieu of ‘O’ Level Literature; 
(g) NCE Use of English is acceptable in lieu of ‘O’ Level Credit pass in SSCE or GCE ‘O’ Level English. 
(h) In all cases, ‘A’ Level Passes supersedes ‘O’ Level Passes. 
 
 ii.  Master Degree Programmes (M.Sc, M.A. and M.Ed) 
Candidates must possess in addition to (i) above, a first relevant degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division (CGPA of 2.50) from Benue State University or any University recognized by the Senate of Benue State University. 
o For M.Sc Physiology and Anatomy, candidates must possess B.Sc. First Class or Second Class in Physiology of the University or from any other University recognized by the Senate of Benue State University. 
o Medical graduates of this University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Benue State University, who are fully registered with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria as Doctors. 
o For M.Sc Mathematics and Computer Science, candidates must possess B.Sc. Mathematics or Computer Science respectively of the University or from any other University recognized by the Senate of Benue State 
University with a minimum CGPA of 2.50  Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in related fields such as Mathematics Education, Statistics, Mathematics/Statistics, Statistics/Computer Science or PGD in Mathematics or related field at a minimum pass level of 2.50/5.00 may be considered for M.Sc Mathematics while candidates with Bachelor’s degree in related fields like Mathematics, Physics, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, B.Sc (Ed) Computer and Information Management or PGD in Computer Science with a minimum of CGPA of 2.50 may be considered for M. Sc Computer Science.  Such candidates may be required to make up for any deficiencies by attending appropriate module(s) from the school’s undergraduate programme. 
o For M.Sc Physics, candidates must possess B.Sc. First Class or Second Class in Physics of the University or from any other University recognized by the Senate of Benue State University. 

iii. M. Sc. Management and Master in Public Sector Accounting 
o Minimum of Second Class Lower Division (CGPA of 2.50) with Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management, Accounting, Banking & Finance, Marketing, Management, Economics from recognized universities. 
o Candidates must have attained a satisfactory level of performance in the University’s Admission Test & Interview. 
o Candidates with PGDM from recognized universities and who have passed with a minimum of Upper Credit (CGPA of 3.50) may also be considered for admission provided the University’s matriculation requirements are satisfied. In addition, candidates must possess as in (i) above. 
 
iv.  Doctor of Philosophy Programmes (PhD) 
Candidates in addition to (i & ii) above, must have a good Masters Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.50 or ‘B’ grade from Benue State University or any University recognized by the Senate of Benue State University. 
o For PhD. History, candidates with Master of Philosophy degree may be admitted for the programme, or candidates who do not hold an M.A. in History will be required to take a number of 800 level courses for one academic session. 
o For PhD programmes in Faculty of Education and in the Department of Business Management in the Faculty of Management Sciences, candidates shall also be required to take a written and oral examination.   
o Furthermore, Candidates for PhD programmes in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching and Department of Business Management are required to consult the Head of Department as to the availability of supervisors in the areas they wish to specialize before applying. 
o For PhD. Law, applications should be accompanied by a research proposal. 
o For PhD. Physiology and Anatomy, candidates must be fully registered with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria as Doctors.
o  For PhD Industrial Technology Education candidates must satisfy UME requirements of five O-level passes at Credit level which must include English, Mathematics and any three of Chemistry, Physics, Technical Drawing, Biology, Principles of Accounting, Economics, Agricultural Science or any other subject deemed relevant to the programme from any of the following examination bodies: FCTC, NABTEB, WAEC or NECO.  In all cases candidates must be expected to undergo a screening process.
o For PhD. Physics candidates must have a minimum of an M.Sc. Degree in Physics or its equivalent with a minimum of 3.50 grade point on a 5-point scale from Benue State University or any other University recognized by the Senate of the Benue State University.

v. Master of Health Management (MHM) 
o Any Degree in Medicine (MBBS and BDS). Degree in Pharmacy, and Honours Degree in Nursing and other medical professional degrees. 
o Advanced Diploma in Health Management of Benue State University with a minimum of CREDIT pass average and any other relevant postgraduate diploma/qualifications. 
In addition, candidates must possess as in (i) above. 

vi. Master of Public Health (MPH) 
o Medical degree (MBBS or BDS) or equivalents from Benue State University  or other Universities approved by the Senate of the Benue State University with not less than 2.50 CGPA.
o Graduates of Nursing, Pharmacy and other relevant health and biological sciences are eligible for admission
o Experience in Public Health practice at Federal, State or Local Government levels in Public or Private organizations will be an added advantage
In addition, candidates must possess as in (i) above and be subjected to admission test for selection into the programme. 

vii. Master of Reproductive Health (MRH) 
o Graduates of the Benue State University or other recognized University possessing degrees in Medicine (MBBS, BM, BCH, MD) who are fully registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
o Graduates of Benue State University or any other University recognized by the Senate of the Benue State University holding a B.Sc (First Class or Second Class honours degree) in Nursing, Physiology and Anatomy with not less than 2.50 CGPA on a 5.0 point scale or its equivalent.
In addition, candidates must possess as in (i) above. 

viii. Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
o Minimum of Second Class Lower Division with Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management, Accounting, Banking & Finance, Marketing, Management, Economics from recognized universities. 
o Candidates must have attained a satisfactory level of performance in the University’s Admission Test & Interview. 
o Candidates with PGDM from recognized universities and who have passed with a minimum of Upper Credit (GPA 3.50) may also be considered for admission provided the University’s matriculation requirements are satisfied. In addition, candidates must possess as in (i) above. 

ix. M.Sc./PhD (Management/Marketing)
o Candidates who have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4:0 and above in the M.Sc.Management/Marketing programme of the University in their first year would be scaled up for the PhD programme in the respective area of specialization. 

Vii. Master in Gender Studies (MGS)
o Candidates who hold a degree in any field with a second- class honours division and above from any University recognized by the Senate of the Benue State University with a CGPA of at least 2.50.
o Candidates who hold qualification with relevant experience deemed to be equivalent to (a) above by the Senate of Benue State University.
o Also, candidates must process basic entry qualifications into the undergraduate programme as in (i) above with a CGPA of 2.50 and above.
GENERAL REGULATIONS 
All programmes begin with Course Work and end at Project for Postgraduate Diplomas or Dissertation and Thesis for Master and PhD degrees respectively.  The duration of Degree/Diploma programmes are as follows: 

(i) Postgraduate Diploma programmes shall be of one year minimum and two years maximum duration. 

(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Planning Studies, the Department provides a 12 months programme leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Planning Studies.  Intending applicants are expected to: 

• Have the University Entry (WASC or NECO at not more than 2 sittings) requirement of at least 5 credits, which must include English and Mathematics and any three subjects from the following:  Geography, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Economics, Technical Drawing, OR 
• Have a General Certificate of Education (GCE O-Level) passes in 5 subjects at Credit level and at least a credit in Mathematics and any 2 subjects from the following:  Geography, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Economics, Technical Drawing, NABTED, AND 
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of Geography, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Estate Management, Building, Architecture or Civil Engineering or Urban and Regional Planning with at least a 3rd Class honours or an HND in Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture or Estate Management with at least Credit level pass. 
 
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science 
The Department provides that a candidate must pursue their studies for not less than 3 semesters and not more than 4 semesters from the date of registration.  
• Candidates must possess basic entry qualification into the undergraduate programme (5 credits which must include English Language and Mathematics). 
• A minimum of 3rd Class Degree in Computer Science or CGPA  2.00 for Computer Science Graduates or Lower Credit for HND graduates. 
• Candidates who do not have Degrees or HND in Computer Science but who have minimum of 2nd Class Lower Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics and Geography may be admitted into PGD in Computer Science or any other relevant discipline. 

(iv) Postgraduate Diploma in Gender Studies
The Center provides that the programme is open to holders of:
• A Bachelors’ degree not below Third Class Honours or HND not below Lower Credit in any related discipline from a recognized university.
• Any NUC approved equivalent to Professional qualifications recognized by the Senate of the Benue State University.
• A minimum of five (5) credit passes at GCE/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB ordinary level (obtained at not more than two (2) sittings including English Language.

(v) Master Degree programmes shall normally be of one academic year minimum duration for full-time and two years for part-time candidates.  The duration shall not normally exceed two years for full-time and three years for part-time candidates. 

(vi) Doctorate Degree programmes shall normally be of three years minimum duration for full-time and five years for part-time candidates.  The duration shall not exceed five years for full-time and seven years for part-time candidates. 
 
NOTE: Applicants must request their previous institutions to forward their Academic Transcripts to The Secretary, Postgraduate School, Benue State University, Makurdi. (Transcripts to be accompanied with transcript request forms which should be printed on the portal). 
 
METHOD OF APPLICATION 
i. Applications are available only on the online platform. Applicants are to visit the Benue State University website www.bsum.edu.ng (under Applications on Benue State University Portal section) click on Postgraduate and complete some pre-registration information and submit.  Once submitted, an Application Number will be generated.  Print a copy of the pre-registration form. 
ii. Applicants would then proceed to the designated Bank (Fidelity) with the printed copy of preregistration form and pay a non-refundable application fee of N20,000 using the generated Application Number. 
iii. After payment, applicants would be expected to re-visit the Benue State University Portal under Application and click on Postgraduate to complete the Application Form.  Then upload academic credentials and other relevant documents and submit on-line.  Please, print a hard copy of the completed form for reference purposes. 
Applicants are to ensure that the on-line reference forms are completed by the three referees. 
Please note that applications without relevant documents uploaded will not be considered. 
Late purchase which commences 30 days after the date of the advert shall attract an additional fee of five thousand (N5,000.00) naira. 
 
Guidelines for filling application forms
Applicants should provide all information sought in the form. Applications with incomplete information shall be treated as void. Proposed course of study including area of specialization if any should be clearly stated. Applicants should ensure that their official transcripts of academic record are forwarded to the Postgraduate School by their former universities. Applications without official transcripts of academic record shall not be processed. A candidate can apply for admission to only one Degree/Diploma programme at any given time. 

The application costs twenty thousand naira (N20,000).

Closing Date
Closing date of application is 30 days from the date of the advertisement after which the application shall attract additional fee.  
 (  FOR  MORE INFORMATION, CALL US 08105383917).
Signed: 
Dr. Mrs. Mfaga Modom 
Registrar

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