Departmental Admission Requirements For Postgraduate Studies In AAU – Ambrose Alli University

Notwithstanding having published the admission requirements, there is huge need to discuss on some “sensitive” where many candidates have made mistake, therefore, this article will be focusing on the Departmental admission requirements for postgraduate studies in AAU – Ambrose Alli University.

Department of Crop Science (Full-Time Only)

B.Sc with a third class degree in any area of Agriculture, or related science disciplines including Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Forestry, Agricultural Education.

Department of Animal Science (Full-Time Only)

B.Sc with a third class degree in any area of Agriculture, or related science disciplines including Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Forestry, Agricultural Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture

At least a Third class Hons degree in Architecture

Postgraduate Diploma in Geography and Regional Planning (PGDGRP)

At least Third Class Honours degree in Geography and Regional Planning or any other related discipline relevant to Geography from AAU or any other recognized equivalent institution holders of HND/HNC from a recognized Polytechnic or College of Technology may be considered.

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDENG) (Civil, Elect/Elect, and Mechanical and Material & Production Engineering)

Holders of good HND in Engineering with at least four (4) years post-qualification cognate experience or Graduate in fields relevant to Engineering of any recognized University shall be considered.

Postgraduate Diploma in Botany (PGDB)

At a least Third Class Honours Degree in Botany or other Science related disciplines.

Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry (PGDIC)

At least Third Class Honours Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemistry Education.

HND with a Credit pass in Chemistry or other Science related discipline.

Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)

At least Third Class Honours Degree of Ambrose Alli University or any other recognized institution in a Science-based discipline. Other relevant professional qualifications may be considered on their own merit.

Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (PGDS)  

At least Third Class Honours Degree of Statistics or Mathematics from Ambrose Alli University or any other university of recognized standing

Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology (PGDM)

At least Third Class Honours or Pass degree in Microbiology from Ambrose Alli University, or any other University of recognized standing, in the relevant disciplines such as Biology, Biochemistry and Food Technology.

Holders of FIMILS and AIMLS in Science related discipline.

Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDBCH)

At least Third Class Honours degree in Biochemistry or other related Science Disciplines

Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (PGDS)

At least Third Class Honours Degree of Statistics or Mathematics from Ambrose Alli University or any other university recognized standing

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)

1. First degree from Ambrose Alli University or other recognized University
2. N.D from recognized Polytechnic or equivalent.
3. Full professional qualification of recognized professional Bodies approved by the Senate of the University.

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)

A graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other recognized University in any discipline or holder of H.N.D in any discipline with at least three years cognate experience

Centre for Strategic and Development Studies (PGD)

The admission requirement includes HND (Less than merit) or a bachelor degree (with less than second class lower)

For Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): Strategic Studies, the related areas will include International Relations, Political Science, History, International Studies and Law.

For Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): Policy and Development Studies, the related areas will include Economic, Public Administration and any other Social Science Course

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

A graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other University of recognized standing who possesses a good first degree classification acceptable to Senate. In all cases, candidates must possess the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate.

PERIOD OF STUDY

The duration of the courses to be offered shall be as follows:

Ph.D Programme (Full-Time)

The duration shall be a minimum of three (3) academic sessions, and a maximum of five (5) academic sessions.

Ph.D Programme (Part-Time)

The duration shall not be less than five (5) academic sessions and a maximum of eight (8) academic sessions.

Master’s Degree Programme (Full-Time)

The duration shall be a minimum of three (3) Semester and a maximum of Six (6) Semesters. Extension may be allowed for not more than two semesters.

Master’s Programme (Part-Time)

The duration shall be in the range of a minimum of three (3) academic sessions and maximum of four (4) academic sessions. Extension may be allowed for not more than one (1) academic session.

Postgraduate Diploma

The duration shall not be less than one (1) academic session for Full-Time and not more than two (2) academic sessions for Part-Time.

Note: In exceptional cases, an additional extension of not more than one (1) academic session may be approved by Senate on the recommendation of the Board for all the postgraduate programmes.