WHAT IS A POSTGRADUATE?

A postgraduate is a student who has successfully completed an undergraduate degree level course at a college or university and is undertaking further study at a more advanced level.

WHAT IS A POSTGRADUATE COURSE?

A postgraduate course is typically one year’s duration full time or it can take two years to complete part-time. A postgraduate diploma, postgraduate degree or Master’s degree offers the student an advanced level of education in their chosen area of study.

The course content is designed to build on the knowledge obtained at the undergraduate degree level. Often the course content is more practical in nature to better prepare the student with the skills they will need in the workplace. Completing postgraduate studies helps students further their career prospects and deepen their understanding of their area of study.

UNILORIN Postgraduate Courses.

A. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

1. Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
   1. M.Sc.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
2. Department of Agronomy
   1. M.Sc.; Agronomy (with specialization in General Agronomy, Horticulture; Plant Breeding Genetics and Weed Science, Crop Physiology).
   2. M.Phil./Ph.D., Ph.D. Agronomy with specialization in General Agronomy, Horticulture, and Weed Science.
   3. M.Sc.; Soil Science (with specialization in Soil Microbiology & Biochemistry, Soil Fertility and Chemistry, Soil and Water Management, Soil Survey and Land Use).
   4. M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Soil Science (with specialization in Genetics, Soil Science, Pedology, Soil Survey, and Land Use, Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry)
3. Department of Crop Protection
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D. Crop Protection (with specialization in Entomology; Plant -Pathology).
4. Department of Animal Production
   1. Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Production
   2. M.Sc.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Animal Production (with specialization in Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Physiology, Monogastric Nutrition, Ruminant Nutrition, Animal Products and Processing, and Toxicology).
5. Department of Home Economics and Food Science
   1. Postgraduate Diploma in Food Science M.Sc., M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Food Science M.Sc. Home Economics

B. FACULTY OF ARTS

1. Department of Arabic
   1. M.A.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Arabic Languages. M.A.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Arabic Literature.
2. Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages
   1. M.A.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Linguistics;
   2. M.A.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Applied Linguistics; M.A.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Yoruba Language M.A.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Yoruba Literature
   3. M.A. Translation Arts
3. Department of The Performing Arts
   1. M.A.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Performing Arts (with specialization in Drama; Music; Dance).
4. Department of Religions
   1. M.A.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Christian Studies.
   2. M.A.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Comparative Religious Studies M.A.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Islamic Studies
5. Department of History and International Studies
   1. M.A.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. History and International Studies.
6. Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies
   1. M.A.; Ph.D. Peace and Development Studies. (with specialization in Conflict Management and Peace Building, Security and Strategic Studies, Peace and Environmental Studies and Peace and Development Journalism)
   2. M.A. Peace and Security Studies;
   3. M.A. Peace and Strategic Studies. (Holders of first degree certificates with a minimum of Second class Lower divisions)
7. Department of English
   1. M.A.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. English
   2. M.A.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Literature-in-English
8. Department of French
   1. M.A.; Ph.D. French Language
   2. M.A. Literature-in-French

C. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

1. Department of Anatomy
   1. M.Sc.; M.Phil./Ph.D. Anatomy
2. Department of Medical Microbiology & Parasitology
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D. Medical Microbiology and Parasitology (with specialization in Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology)
3. Department of Physiology
   1. M.Sc.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Physiology (with specialization in Cardiovascular Physiology; Endocrinology and Metabolism; Membrane Physiology; Neurophysiology).
4. Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D. Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

Also, see: UNILORIN Postgraduate Admission Form 

D. FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES

1. Department of Epidemiology and Community Health
   1. Master in Public Health (MPH)
2. Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D. Tropical Paediatrics

E. FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SCIENCES

1. Department of Computer Science
   1. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS).
2. Department of Mass Communication
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D. Mass Communication

F. FACULTY OF EDUCATION

1. Department of Educational Technology
   1. Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET). M.Ed.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D.; Educational Technology.
2. Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education
   1. M.Ed.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Health Education Master of Public Health Education
3. Department of Science Education
   1. M.Ed.; Ph.D. Science Education
   2. M.Ed.; Ph.D. Mathematics Education
4. Department of Social Sciences Education
   1. M.Ed., M.Phil./Ph.D. Sociology of Education
   2. M.Ed., M.Phil./Ph.D. Educational Measurement and Research Evaluation
5. Department of Adult and Primary Education
   1. M.Ed., Ph.D. Childhood Education Studies
6. Department of Counsellor Education
   1. M.Ed.; Ph.D. Educational Guidance and Counselling
7. Department of Educational Management
   1. M.Ed.; Ph.D. Educational Management

G. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
   1. M.Eng.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (with specialization in Soil and Water Conservation, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering; Farm Power & Machinery Engineering, Aquacultural Engineering, and Renewable Energy Engineering).
2. Department of Chemical Engineering
   1. M.Eng.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Chemical Engineering (with specialization in Polymer Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Process Engineering).
3. Department of Civil Engineering
   1. M.Sc. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).
4. Department of Mechanical Engineering
   1. M.Eng.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
5. Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
   1. M.Eng. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (with specialization in Power & Machines and Electronics & Telecommunications).
   2. Ph.D. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (with specialization in Power & Machines and Electronics & Telecommunications).

H. FACULTY OF LAW

1. Department of Common Law
   1. LL.M; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Common-Law.
2. Department of Islamic Law
   1. LL.M; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Islamic Law.

I. FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES

1. Department of Microbiology
   1. M.Sc.; Microbiology (with specialization in Industrial Microbiology; Environmental Microbiology; Medical & Veterinary Microbiology Microbial Physiology).
   2. M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Microbiology (with specialization in Industrial Microbiology; Environmental Microbiology; Medical & Veterinary Microbiology).
2. Department of Zoology
   1. M.Sc. Zoology (with specialization in Cell Biology and Genetics, Entomology, Fisheries, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Hydrobiology).
   2. M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Zoology (with specialization in Entomology, Fisheries and Hydrobiology, and Parasitology).

J. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

1. Department of Finance
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D. Accounting M.Sc.; Finance
2. Department of Marketing
   1. M.Sc. Marketing

K. FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

1. M.Sc. Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice
2. M.Sc. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
3. M.Sc. Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy
4. M.Sc. Pharmacology and Toxicology

L. FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

1. Department of Mathematics
   1. M.Sc., M.Phil./Ph.D.; (with specialization in Optimization; Fluid Mechanics; Analytical Dynamics and Numerical Analysis).
   2. Ph.D. Mathematics (with specialization in Optimization; Fluid Mechanics; Analytical and Dynamics).
2. Department of Chemistry
   1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Chemistry.
   2. M.Sc.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Chemistry (with specialization in Physical/Inorganic; Organic; Analytical/Environmental).
3. Department of Physics
   1. M.Sc.; Physics (with specialization in Radio Propagation and Space/ Communication Physics, Ionospheric Physics, Solid State and Materials Science; Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Solar Energy, and Solar Radiation Physics, Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics).
   2. M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Physics (with specialization in Radio Propagation and Space/ Communication Physics, Ionospheric Physics, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Solar Energy and Solar Radiation Physics, Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics).
4. Department of Statistics
   1. Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (PGDS).
   2. M.Sc.; Statistics (with specialization in Experimental Design, Statistical Quality Control, Biostatistics, Sample Survey and Demography, Multivariate Analysis, Econometrics, Mathematical Statistics).
5. Department of Geology and Mineral Sciences
   1. Postgraduate Diploma in Geology (with specialization in Petroleum and Sedimentology – option, Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology – option, Solid Minerals Exploration and Mining – option, Applied Geophysics – option).
   2. M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Geological Sciences (with specialization in Petroleum and Sedimentology – option, Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology – option, Solid Minerals Exploration and Mining – option, Applied Geophysics – option).

M. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

1. Department of Economics
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D. Economics (with specialization in Development Economics, Health Economics, International Trade and Finance, Monetary Economics, Public Finance, and Transport Economics).
2. Department of Geography
   1. M.Sc.; M.Phil./Ph.D.; Ph.D. Geography
3. Department of Political Science
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D. Political Science.
4. Department of Sociology
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D. Sociology (with specialization in Industrial Sociology; Criminology; Medical Sociology).

N. FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

1. Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D.; Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
2. Department of Veterinary Anatomy
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D.; Veterinary Anatomy
3. Department of Veterinary Medicine
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D.; Veterinary Medicine (with specialization in Large Animal Medicine, Small Animal Medicine, Aquatic and Fish Medicine and Avian Medicine).
4. Department Veterinary Parasitology
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D. Veterinary Parasitology (with options in Veterinary Entomology, Veterinary Helminthology, and Protozoology).
5. Department of Veterinary Pathology
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology (with options Diagnostic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, and Avian Pathology).
6. Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D. Veterinary Physiology
7. Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
   1. M.Sc.; Ph.D. Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
8. Department of Theriogenology and VG Production
   1. Ph.D. Theriogenology

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