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Postgraduate programmes

Every postgraduate diploma, master's, MPhil/PhD and doctoral award coordinated by the College of Postgraduate Studies, arranged by faculty and department.

263 programmes 13 faculties 70 doctoral awards
Faculty

Faculty of Agriculture

21 programmes · 5 departments

Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development

PGD

PGD Agricultural Economics

Specialisations

Farm Management and Production Economics Agric Project Management Agricultural Finance Agricultural Marketing Agricultural Business Resource and Environmental Economics Agricultural Cooperative Agricultural Insurance Agricultural Policy and Development
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Agricultural Economics

Specialisations

Farm Management and Production Economics Agric Project Management Agricultural Finance Agricultural Marketing Agricultural Business Resource and Environmental Economics Agricultural Cooperative Agricultural Insurance Agricultural Policy and Development
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Agricultural Economics

Specialisations

Farm Management and Production Economics Agric Project Management Agricultural Finance Agricultural Marketing Agricultural Business Resource and Environmental Economics Agricultural Cooperative Agricultural Insurance Agricultural Policy and Development
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PGD

PGD Agricultural Extension

Specialisations

Agricultural Extension Administration Rural Sociology Rural Development Extension Communication
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Agricultural Extension

Specialisations

Agricultural Extension Administration Rural Sociology Rural Development Extension Communication
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Agricultural Extension

Specialisations

Agricultural Extension Administration Rural Sociology Rural Development
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Animal Science

PGD

PGD Animal Science

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Animal Science

Specialisations

Animal Production and Management Animal Nutrition Animal Physiology Animal Breeding and Genetics
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Animal Science

Specialisations

Monogastric Animal Production Ruminant Animal Production Animal Nutrition Animal Physiology Animal Breeding and Genetics
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Crop Science and Biotechnology

PGD

PGD Crop Science

Specialisations

Plant Protection Horticulture Breeding and Genetics Crop Nutrition and Physiology
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Crop Science

Specialisations

Plant Protection Horticulture Breeding and Genetics Crop Nutrition and Physiology
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Crop Science

Specialisations

Plant Protection Horticulture Breeding and Genetics Crop Nutrition and Physiology
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Crop Science

Specialisations

Plant Protection Horticulture Breeding and Genetics Crop Nutrition and Physiology
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Soil Science and Environment

PGD

PGD Soil Science and Environment

Specialisations

Soil Chemistry and Fertility Soil Physics and Conservation Soil Survey and Land Use Planning/Pedology Soil and Environmental Pollution Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Soil Science and Environment

Specialisations

Soil Chemistry and Fertility Soil Physics and Conservation Soil Survey and Land Use Planning/Pedology Soil and Environmental Pollution Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Soil Science and Environment

Specialisations

Soil Chemistry and Fertility Soil Physics and Conservation Soil Survey and Land Use Planning/Pedology Soil and Environmental Pollution Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Soil Science and Environment

Specialisations

Soil Chemistry and Fertility Soil Physics and Conservation Soil Survey and Land Use Planning/Pedology Soil and Environmental Pollution Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Food Science and Technology

PGD

PGD Food Science and Technology

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Food Science and Technology

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil Food Science and Technology

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Food Science and Technology

Specialisations

Food Processing and Preservation Food Chemistry and Toxicology Food Microbiology Food Quality and Safety
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
Faculty

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

9 programmes · 3 departments

Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology

PGD

PGD Anatomy

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Anatomy

Specialisations

Embryology Histology Neuroanatomy Forensic Anatomy Anthropometry and Biometry Molecular Biology Histochemistry and Cytochemistry Genetics Radiological Anatomy
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Anatomy

Specialisations

Embryology Histology Neuroanatomy Forensic Anatomy Anthropometry and Biometry Molecular Biology Histochemistry and Cytochemistry Genetics Radiological Anatomy
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Anatomy

Specialisations

Embryology Histology Neuroanatomy Forensic Anatomy Anthropometry and Biometry Molecular Biology Histochemistry and Cytochemistry Genetics Radiological Anatomy
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Medical Biochemistry

PGD

PGD Medical Biochemistry

Specialisations

Toxicology and Environmental Biochemistry Clinical Biochemistry Nutritional Biochemistry Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Immunochemistry Pharmacology and Therapeutics Neurobiochemistry
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.

Department of Human Physiology

PGD

PGD Human Physiology

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Human Physiology

Specialisations

Blood and Cellular Transport Physiology Cardiovascular Physiology Renal and Body Fluid Physiology Respiratory Physiology Neurophysiology Gastroenterology Endocrinology and Reproduction Physiology Environmental Physiology
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Human Physiology

Specialisations

Blood and Cellular Transport Physiology Cardiovascular Physiology Neurophysiology Gastroenterology Endocrinology and Reproduction Physiology Environmental Physiology
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Human Physiology

Specialisations

Blood and Cellular Transport Physiology Cardiovascular Physiology Neurophysiology Gastroenterology Endocrinology and Reproduction Physiology Environmental Physiology
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
Faculty

Faculty of Biological Sciences

15 programmes · 4 departments

Department of Animal and Environmental Biology

PGD

PGD Animal and Environmental Biology

Specialisations

Hydrobiology and Fisheries Public Health Parasitology and Entomology Environmental Biology Physiology
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Animal and Environmental Biology

Specialisations

Hydrobiology and Fisheries Public Health Parasitology and Entomology Environmental Biology Physiology
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Animal and Environmental Biology

Specialisations

Medical Entomology Fisheries and Hydrobiology Environmental Biology Physiology Public Health Parasitology
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Microbiology

PGD

PGD Microbiology

Specialisations

Public Health Microbiology
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Microbiology

Specialisations

Medical Microbiology Environmental Microbiology Industrial Microbiology Public Health Microbiology
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Microbiology

Specialisations

Medical Microbiology Environmental Microbiology Food and Industrial Microbiology Public Health Microbiology
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Microbiology

Specialisations

Medical Microbiology Environmental Microbiology Food and Industrial Microbiology Public Health Microbiology
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology

PGD

PGD Plant Science and Biotechnology

Specialisations

Plant Taxonomy/Biosystematics Mycology and Phytopathology Plant Physiology
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Plant Science and Biotechnology

Specialisations

Plant Biosystematics/Taxonomy Mycology/Plant Pathology Plant Physiology
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Plant Science and Biotechnology

Specialisations

Plant Taxonomy and Biosystematics Pathology and Mycology Plant Physiology
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Plant Science and Biotechnology

Specialisations

Plant Taxonomy and Biosystematics Pathology and Mycology Plant Physiology
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Biochemistry

PGD

PGD Biochemistry

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Biochemistry

Specialisations

Environmental Biochemistry Enzymology Industrial Biochemistry and Biotechnology Medical Biochemistry Nutritional Biochemistry and Toxicology Molecular Biology Pharmacological Biochemistry
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Biochemistry

Specialisations

Environmental Biochemistry Enzymology Industrial Biochemistry and Biotechnology Medical Biochemistry Nutritional Biochemistry and Toxicology Molecular Biology Pharmacological Biochemistry
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Biochemistry

Specialisations

Environmental Biochemistry Enzymology Industrial Biochemistry and Biotechnology Medical Biochemistry Nutritional Biochemistry and Toxicology Molecular Biology Pharmacological Biochemistry
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
Faculty

Faculty of Communication and Media Studies

3 programmes · 1 department

Department of Mass Communication

PGD

PGD Mass Communication

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Mass Communication

Specialisations

Advertising Broadcasting Development Communication Film and Multimedia Studies Journalism and Media Studies Public Relations
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Mass Communication

Specialisations

Advertising Broadcasting Development Communication Film and Multimedia Studies Journalism and Media Studies Public Relations
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
Faculty

Faculty of Education

35 programmes · 7 departments

Department of Postgraduate Education

Professional

Postdoctoral Diploma in Education (PDDE)

Duration on request
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • Requirements for this professional diploma are set by the College of Postgraduate Studies; please confirm with the SPGS Registry before applying.
PGD

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
Professional

Professional Diploma in Education (PDE)

Duration on request
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • Requirements for this professional diploma are set by the College of Postgraduate Studies; please confirm with the SPGS Registry before applying.

Department of Education Arts

MSc

MA (Ed) Education Arts

Specialisations

History Religion Fine and Applied Arts
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

M.Ed Curriculum Studies

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Curriculum Studies

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Education/Religion

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Fine and Applied Arts

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

M.Ed Educational Technology

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Educational Technology

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Foundations and Counselling

PGD

PGD Mental Health Education, Wellbeing and Counselling

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

M.Ed Guidance and Counselling

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

M.Ed Mental Health and Counselling

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Guidance and Counselling

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

M.Ed Sociology of Education

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Sociology of Education

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Sociology of Education and Security

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Language Education

MSc

MA (Ed) Language Education (English)

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

MA (Ed) Language Education (French)

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

MA (Ed) Language Education (Igbo)

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Language Education (English)

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Language Education (French)

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Language Education (Igbo)

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Life Science Education

MSc

MSc (Ed) Science Education

Specialisations

Biology Health Science Agricultural Science
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

M.Ed Educational Psychology

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Educational Psychology

Specialisations

Developmental Psychology Cognitive Psychology
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Physical Science Education

MSc

MSc (Ed) Science Education

Specialisations

Physics Chemistry Mathematics
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

M.Ed Measurement and Evaluation

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
  • Applicants must have an adequate mathematics background.
PhD

PhD Measurement and Evaluation

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Science Education

Specialisations

Education Physics Education Chemistry Education Mathematics
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Social Science Education

MSc

MSc (Ed) Social Science Education

Specialisations

Education Accountancy Education Economics Education Geography Education Political Science
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

M.Ed Educational Management

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

M.Ed Social Studies Education

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Social Science Education

Specialisations

Education Accountancy Education Economics Education Geography Education Political Science Educational Management Social Studies Education
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Social Science Education

Specialisations

Education Accountancy Education Economics Education Geography Education Political Science Educational Management Social Studies Education
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

16 programmes · 6 departments

Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

PGD

PGD Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

M.Eng Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Specialisations

Soil and Water Resources Engineering Farm Power and Machinery Engineering Farm Structure and Environmental Engineering
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Soil and Water Resources Engineering

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Chemical Engineering

PGD

PGD Chemical Engineering

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

M.Eng Chemical Engineering

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Civil Engineering

PGD

PGD Civil Engineering

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

M.Eng Civil Engineering

Specialisations

Structural Engineering Water Resources Engineering Highway and Transportation Engineering
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Civil Engineering

Specialisations

Structural Engineering Water Resources Engineering Highway and Transportation Engineering
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering

PGD

PGD Electrical/Electronic Engineering

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

M.Eng Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Specialisations

Power Systems Engineering Electronic and Computer Engineering Communication Engineering Instrumentation and Control Engineering
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Specialisations

Power Systems Engineering Electronic and Computer Engineering Communication Engineering Instrumentation and Control Engineering
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

PGD

PGD Mechanical Engineering

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

M.Eng Mechanical Engineering

Specialisations

Applied Mechanics and Design Engineering Industrial and Production Engineering Energy and Thermo Fluids Engineering Materials Science
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Mechanical Engineering

Specialisations

Applied Mechanics and Design Engineering Industrial and Production Engineering Energy and Thermo Fluids Engineering
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Petroleum and Gas Engineering

PGD

PGD Petroleum and Gas Engineering

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

M.Eng Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Specialisations

Petroleum Production Petroleum Economics Reservoir Engineering Drilling Engineering Gas Engineering
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
Faculty

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

31 programmes · 8 departments

Department of Architecture

PGD

PGD Architecture

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Architecture

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
  • Applicants may be required to present a portfolio of their work and/or attend an interview.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Architecture

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Architecture

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Building

PGD

PGD Construction Technology/Management

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
  • Applicants with other relevant certificates and at least ten years post-qualification experience in a related field may be considered.
MSc

MSc Building

Specialisations

Construction Technology Construction Management
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Building

Specialisations

Construction Technology Construction Management
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Estate Management

PGD

PGD Estate Management

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Estate Management

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Estate Management

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Estate Management

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Fine and Applied Arts

PGD

PGD Fine and Applied Arts

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MA Art History

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Art History

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

MFA Fine and Applied Arts

Specialisations

Textiles and Fashion Sculpture Visual Communication and Photography Painting Ceramics
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil Fine and Applied Arts

Specialisations

Textiles and Fashion Sculpture Visual Communication and Photography Painting Ceramics
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Fine and Applied Arts

Specialisations

Textiles and Fashion Sculpture Visual Communication and Photography Painting Ceramics
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Quantity Surveying

PGD

PGD Quantity Surveying

Specialisations

Quantity Surveying Construction Economics Construction Project Finance
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Quantity Surveying

Specialisations

Quantity Surveying Construction Economics Construction Project Finance
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Quantity Surveying

Specialisations

Quantity Surveying Construction Economics Construction Project Finance
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics

PGD

PGD Surveying and Geoinformatics

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Surveying and Geoinformatics

Specialisations

Advanced Surveying Techniques Geodesy and Geodynamics Hydrographic Surveying Remote Sensing and Geospatial Information System
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Surveying and Geoinformatics

Specialisations

Advanced Surveying Techniques Geodesy and Geodynamics Hydrographic Surveying Remote Sensing and Geospatial Information System
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Geography and Environmental Management

PGD

PGD Geography and Environmental Management

Specialisations

Environmental Management Geography and Environmental Management
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Geography and Environmental Management

Specialisations

Environmental Management Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing Rural Geography and Climatology Water Resources Management Biogeography Geomorphology
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Geography and Environmental Management

Specialisations

Environmental Management Geomorphology Water Resources Climatology Biogeography
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Urban and Regional Planning

PGD

PGD Urban and Regional Planning

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
Professional

Full Professional PGD Urban and Regional Planning

Duration on request
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • Requirements for this professional diploma are set by the College of Postgraduate Studies; please confirm with the SPGS Registry before applying.
MSc

MSc Urban Planning

Specialisations

Urban Crime, Safety and Resilience Planning Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment Land Use Planning and Urban Governance in the Global South Urban Inequality, Housing and Social Justice
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil Urban Planning

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Urban and Regional Planning

Specialisations

Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment Crime, Safety and Resilience Planning Urban Design and Public Space Rural Development Planning Land Economics and Property Development Planning Land Use Planning and Urban Governance in the Global South Urban Inequality, Housing and Social Justice
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
Faculty

Faculty of Health Sciences

15 programmes · 6 departments

Department of Public Health

PGD

PGD Public Health

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

Master of Public Health (MPH)

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Public Health

Specialisations

Epidemiology Environmental Health Health Promotion
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Public Health

Specialisations

Epidemiology Environmental Health Health Promotion
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics

MSc

MSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Specialisations

Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrigenomics and Precision Nutrition Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Food Safety, Food Security and Sustainable Nutrition Nutritional Epidemiology and Global Health Maternal, Infant and Child Nutrition Community and Public Health Nutrition Personnel and Institutional Food Management Oncology Nutrition Nutrition Education and Behavioural Change Communication
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Specialisations

Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrigenomics and Precision Nutrition Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Food Safety, Food Security and Sustainable Nutrition Nutritional Epidemiology and Global Health Maternal, Infant and Child Nutrition Community and Public Health Nutrition Personnel and Institutional Food Management Oncology Nutrition Nutrition Education and Behavioural Change Communication
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Medical Laboratory Science

PGD

PGD Medical Laboratory Science

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
  • Applicants must possess AIMLS/AIMLT or FIMLT or equivalent qualifications registrable with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
MSc

MSc Medical Laboratory Science

Specialisations

Chemical Pathology Haematology Histopathology or Microbiology
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Medical Laboratory Science

Specialisations

Clinical Chemistry/Chemical Pathology Medical Microbiology Haematology and Transfusion Sciences Histopathology Immunology and Immunochemistry
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Optometry

MSc

MSc Public Health Optometry

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Public Health Optometry

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Nursing Science

PGD

PGD Nursing Science

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Nursing Science

Specialisations

Medical-Surgical Nursing Science Maternal and Child Health Nursing Community Health Nursing Nursing Education Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Nursing Science

Specialisations

Medical-Surgical Nursing Science Maternal and Child Health Nursing Community Health Nursing Nursing Education Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Community Mental Health

PGD

PGD Community Mental Health

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

35 programmes · 9 departments

Department of Centre for Igbo Studies

PGD

PGD Igbo Studies

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MA Igbo Studies

Specialisations

Igbo Arts Igbo Folktales, Ballads and Oral Tradition Igbo Culture and Civilization Igbo Language Syntax Igbo Philosophy and Religion
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Centre for Gender Studies

PGD

PGD Gender Studies

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MA Gender Studies

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Gender Studies

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Gender Studies

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of English and Literary Studies

PGD

PGD English Language

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
PGD

PGD Literature

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MA English Language

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

MA Literature

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD English Language

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Literature

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD English Language

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Literature

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of History and International Studies

PGD

PGD History and International Studies

Specialisations

International Development Studies Conflict and Peace Studies History and International Studies Military and Strategic Studies
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MA History and International Studies

Specialisations

International Development Studies History and International Studies Peace and Conflict Studies Military and Strategic Studies
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD History and International Studies

Specialisations

Economic History African Studies Social and Political History International Studies International Development Studies
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of French

PGD

PGD French

Specialisations

Translation French Literature African Literature Culture and Civilization French Linguistics
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MA French

Specialisations

Translation French Literature African Literature Culture and Civilization French Linguistics
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD French

Specialisations

Translation French Literature African Literature Culture and Civilization French Linguistics
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Linguistics and Igbo

PGD

PGD Linguistics and Igbo

Specialisations

Linguistics Literature and Translation Studies Igbo Language and Cultural Studies Igbo Language in the Diaspora
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MA Linguistics and Igbo

Specialisations

Linguistics Literature and Translation Studies Igbo Language and Cultural Studies Igbo Language in the Diaspora
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Linguistics and Igbo

Specialisations

Linguistics Literature and Translation Studies Igbo Language and Cultural Studies Igbo Language in the Diaspora
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Linguistics and Igbo

Specialisations

Linguistics Literature and Translation Studies Igbo Language and Cultural Studies Igbo Language in the Diaspora
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Philosophy

PGD

PGD Philosophy

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MA Philosophy

Specialisations

Philosophy and Leadership Epistemology History of Philosophy Applied Ethics and Technology
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Philosophy

Specialisations

Philosophy and Leadership Epistemology History of Philosophy Applied Ethics and Technology
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Philosophy

Specialisations

Metaphysics Epistemology Ethics Logic African Philosophy Philosophy of Science Philosophy of Law Ancient Philosophy Social and Political Philosophy Analytic Philosophy Philosophy of History Aesthetics Environmental Philosophy
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Religion and Peace Studies

PGD

PGD Religion and Peace Studies

Specialisations

Religious Studies Peace and Conflict Resolution
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MA Religion and Peace Studies

Specialisations

Strategic Peace and Conflict Studies Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Corporate Governance and Peace Studies Crises and Security Management African Traditional Religion Biblical Studies - Old Testament Biblical Studies - New Testament Comparative Religion Church History Ethics Sociology of Religion
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Religion and Peace Studies

Specialisations

Strategic Peace and Conflict Studies Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Corporate Governance and Peace Studies Crises and Security Management African Traditional Religion Biblical Studies - Old Testament Biblical Studies - New Testament Comparative Religion Church History Ethics Sociology of Religion
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Religion and Peace Studies

Specialisations

Strategic Peace and Conflict Studies Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Corporate Governance and Peace Studies Crises and Security Management African Traditional Religion Biblical Studies - Old Testament Biblical Studies - New Testament Comparative Religion Church History Ethics Sociology of Religion
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Theatre Arts

PGD

PGD Theatre Arts

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MA Theatre Arts

Specialisations

Media and Film Studies Theatre Management Directing Children's Theatre Theatre for Development Theory and Criticism
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Theatre Arts

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
Faculty

Faculty of Law

4 programmes · 1 department

Department of Law

PGD

PGD Law

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

Master of Laws (LLM)

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Law

Specialisations

International Law and Jurisprudence Private and Property Law Public Law Commercial Law
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Law

Specialisations

International Law and Jurisprudence Private and Property Law Public Law Commercial Law
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
Faculty

Faculty of Management Sciences

32 programmes · 7 departments

Department of Accountancy

PGD

PGD Accountancy

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MBA Accountancy

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

MSc Accountancy

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Accountancy

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Accountancy

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Banking and Finance

PGD

PGD Banking and Finance

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MBA Banking and Finance

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

MSc Banking and Finance

Specialisations

Banking Finance
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Banking and Finance

Specialisations

Banking Finance
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Banking and Finance

Specialisations

Banking Finance
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Business Management

PGD

PGD Business Management

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Business Management

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

MBA Business Management

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Business Management

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Business Management

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Insurance and Risk Management

PGD

PGD Insurance and Risk Management

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Insurance and Risk Management

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Insurance and Risk Management

Specialisations

Risk Management
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Marketing

PGD

PGD Marketing

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Marketing

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

MBA Marketing

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Marketing

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Marketing

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

PGD

PGD Hospitality and Tourism Management

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Hospitality and Tourism Management

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Hospitality and Tourism Management

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Hospitality and Tourism Management

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Management

PGD

PGD Management

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Management

Specialisations

Human Resource Management Innovative Management Strategic Management and Development Global Management
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

MBA Management

Specialisations

Human Resource Management Innovative Management Strategic Management and Development Global Management
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil Management

Specialisations

Human Resource Management Innovative Management Strategic Management and Development Global Management
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Management

Specialisations

Human Resource Management Innovative Management Strategic Management and Development Global Management
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
Faculty

Faculty of Physical Sciences

20 programmes · 5 departments

Department of Chemistry

PGD

PGD Chemistry

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Chemistry

Specialisations

Physical Chemistry Organic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Environmental Chemistry Analytical Chemistry
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Chemistry

Specialisations

Physical Chemistry Environmental Chemistry Analytical Chemistry
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Chemistry

Specialisations

Physical Chemistry Environmental Chemistry Analytical Chemistry
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Computer Science

PGD

PGD Computer Science

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Computer Science

Specialisations

Software Engineering Cyber Security Artificial Intelligence Data Communication and Network Engineering Data Science Robotics Engineering
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Computer Science

Specialisations

Software Engineering Cyber Security Artificial Intelligence Data Communication and Network Engineering Data Science Robotics Engineering
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Computer Science

Specialisations

Software Engineering Cyber Security Artificial Intelligence Data Communication and Network Engineering Data Science Robotics Engineering
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Physics

PGD

PGD Physics

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Physics

Specialisations

Solid State Physics Atmospheric Physics Geophysics
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Physics

Specialisations

Solid State Physics Atmospheric Physics Geophysics
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Physics

Specialisations

Solid State Physics Atmospheric Physics Geophysics
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Statistics

PGD

PGD Statistics

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Statistics

Specialisations

Design and Analysis of Experiment Time Series Mathematical Finance Multivariate Analysis
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Statistics

Specialisations

Design and Analysis of Experiment Time Series Mathematical Finance Multivariate Analysis
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Statistics

Specialisations

Design and Analysis of Experiment Time Series Mathematical Finance Multivariate Analysis
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Mathematics

PGD

PGD Mathematics

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Mathematics

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Mathematics

Specialisations

Fluid Mechanics Elasticity Epidemiology Mathematics of Finance Functional Analysis
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Mathematics

Specialisations

Fluid Mechanics Elasticity Epidemiology Mathematics of Finance Functional Analysis
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
Faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences

27 programmes · 7 departments

Department of Economics

PGD

PGD Economics

Specialisations

Public Sector Economics and Finance Industrial Economics Development Economics Monetary Economics Health Economics International Economics
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Economics

Specialisations

Public Sector Economics and Finance Industrial Economics Development Economics Monetary Economics Health Economics International Economics
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Economics

Specialisations

Public Sector Economics and Finance Industrial Economics Development Economics Monetary Economics
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Economics

Specialisations

Public Sector Economics and Finance Industrial Economics Development Economics Monetary Economics
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Political Science

PGD

PGD Political Science

Specialisations

International Relations and Diplomacy Development Studies Policy Analysis and Governance Legislative and Democratic Studies Public Administration
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Political Science

Specialisations

International Relations and Diplomacy Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies Intelligence and Security Studies Development Studies Political Economy Comparative Politics Governance and Policy Analysis Legislative and Democratic Studies Public Administration
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Political Science

Specialisations

International Relations and Diplomacy Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies Intelligence and Security Studies Development Studies Political Economy Comparative Politics Governance and Policy Analysis Legislative and Democratic Studies Public Administration
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Political Science

Specialisations

International Relations and Diplomacy Development Studies Political Economy Comparative Politics Intelligence and Security Studies Governance and Policy Analysis Legislative and Democratic Studies Peace and Conflict Studies Public Administration
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Public Administration

PGD

PGD Public Administration

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Public Administration

Specialisations

Human Resources Management Local Government Administration Public Sector Management International Administration Policy and Development Studies Administration of Diplomatic Service
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MSc

Master of Public Administration (MPA) Executive

Specialisations

Human Resources Management Local Government Administration Public Sector Management International Administration Policy and Development Studies Administration of Diplomatic Service
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
  • Applicants must have a minimum of five years postgraduate working experience.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Public Administration

Specialisations

Human Resources Management Local Government Administration Public Sector Management International Administration Policy and Development Studies Administration of Diplomatic Service
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Public Administration

Specialisations

Human Resources Management Local Government Administration Public Sector Management International Administration Policy and Development Studies Administration of Diplomatic Service
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Psychology

PGD

PGD Psychology

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Psychology

Specialisations

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Clinical Psychology Developmental Psychology Counselling Psychology Social Psychology Forensic Psychology Terrorism and Kidnapping
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Psychology

Specialisations

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Clinical Psychology Developmental Psychology Counselling Psychology Social Psychology Forensic Psychology Terrorism and Kidnapping
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Psychology

Specialisations

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Clinical Psychology Developmental Psychology Counselling Psychology Social Psychology Forensic Psychology Terrorism and Kidnapping
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Sociology

PGD

PGD Sociology

Specialisations

Sociology Criminology and Security Studies Social Works
2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Sociology

Specialisations

Industrial Sociology Personnel and Human Resource Management Sociology of Development Rural Sociology Social Works Criminology and Security Studies
3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Sociology

Specialisations

Industrial Sociology Personnel and Human Resource Management Sociology of Development Rural Sociology Criminology and Security Studies
6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Criminology and Security Studies

PGD

PGD Criminology and Security Studies

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

MSc Criminology and Security Studies

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Criminology and Security Studies

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.

Department of Library and Information Science

PGD

PGD Library and Information Science

2 semesters full-time · 4 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A good honours degree or at least a Higher National Diploma (HND) from an institution recognised by the Senate of Imo State University, Owerri.
MSc

Master of Library Science (MLS)

3 semesters full-time · 6 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A bachelor's degree with at least second class honours in a relevant discipline (minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale, 2.4 on a 4-point scale or 60%), or a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level or higher in the relevant discipline.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
MPhil/PhD

MPhil/PhD Library and Information Science

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.0–3.49 on a 5-point scale (2.4–2.93 on a 4-point scale or 60–69%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
PhD

PhD Library and Information Science

6 semesters full-time · 8 semesters part-time
Entry requirements
  • Five O'level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics where required by the discipline, at not more than two sittings (WASC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or TC II).
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least a 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale (3.00 on a 4-point scale or 70%).
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a screening test or entrance examination on a date to be fixed.
How to apply

From enquiry to enrolment

Admission requirements
01

Choose a programme

Check the level, department and entry requirements above.

02

Apply online

Obtain the form from IMSU Microfinance Bank and complete the application.

03

Attend screening

Shortlisted applicants attend screening or an entrance examination where applicable.

04

Accept and register

Accept your offer, pay applicable fees and complete registration.

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