Igbinedion University Postgraduate Admission Form 2023/2024

The Igbinedion University Okada (IUO) Postgraduate Admission Form for the 2023/2024 academic session has been released.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Igbinedion University Okada (IUO) postgraduate programmes for the 2023/2024 academic session.

Igbinedion University Postgraduate Courses.

A. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMES:

1. Economics and Developmental Studies – PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D Areas of Specialization
   • Development Economics
   • International Economics
   • Finance and Public Sector Economics
   • Econometrics
   • Monetary Economics Financial Economics
2. International Relations & Strategic Studies – PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D Areas of Specialization Ph.D International Relations
   • Humanitarian Studies
   • Development Assistance
   • Foreign Policy and Diplomatic Studies Ph.D Strategic Studies
   • Defence and Security Studies
   • Peace and Conflict Studies
   • Transborder Crime and Terrorism
3. Mass Communication – PGD, M.Sc Options
   • Print Journalism
   • Broadcast Journalism
   • Advertising
   • Public Relations
4. Political Science & Public Administration – PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D Areas of Specialization
   • Political Sociology
   • Political theory
   • Comparative Politics and Development Studies
   • Public Policy
   • Management of Public Sector Organization
   • Management of Public Enterprises
   • Comparative and Public Administration
5. Theatre Arts – PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D Areas of Specialization
   • Directing
   • Playwriting
   • Film and Media Arts
   • Acting/ Presentational Speech
   • Dramatic Theory and Criticism
   • Costume/ Make-up Design
   • Scenography and Set Design
   • Community Theatre/ IfD
   • Theatre Administration and Events Management

B. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES PROGRAMMES:

1. Accounting (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
2. Business Management (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
3. Banking and Finance (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
4. Masters of Business Administration (MBA) (Academics)
   Areas of Specialization
   • Management Information System
   • Human Resources Management
   • Marketing Management

C. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES:

1. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING – M.Eng, Ph.D
   Areas of Specialization: Reaction Engineering Process Control/ Analysis Environmental Polymer Process Design/ Optimization Corrosion Engineering
2. ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING – M.Eng, Ph.D
   Areas of Specialization: Control/ Instrumentation Electronics/ Telecommunication Power/ Machines
3. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – M.Eng, Ph.D
   Areas of Specialization:
   • Thermal Power Engineering
   • Advanced Fluid Mechanics
   • Applied Energy Engineering
   • Design Nad Manufacture
   • Industrial/ Maintenance Engineering
   • Engineering Management

D. COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

1. BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMMES:
   • BIOCHEMISTRY – M.Sc, PhD
     Areas of Specialization: Toxicology and Environmental Biochemistry Nutrition, Food Chemistry and Health Ethno-Biochemistry Medical and Clinical Biochemistry
   • PHYSIOLOGY – M.Sc Options. Environmental and Applied Physiology. Cardiovascular Physiology and Metabolism. Gastrointestinal Physiology, Inflammation and Carcinogenesis. Endocrine, Reproductive Physiology and Embryogenesis. Neuroscience
2. CLINICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMMES:
   • NURSING – M.Sc, PGDN Options:
     • Medical-Surgical Nursing (MSN)
     • Community Health Nursing (CHN)
     • Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Nursing (MN & CHN)

E. COLLEGE OF LAW PROGRAMMES:

1. LAW (LLM, PhD)
   Areas of Specialization
   • International Law
   • Public Law
   • Environmental Law
   • Business Law
   • Private and Property Law Jurisprudence

F. COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES PROGRAMMES:

1. MICROBIOLOGY – PGD, M.Sc, PhD
   Areas of Specialization:
   • Environmental and Public Health Microbiology
   • Food and Industrial Microbiology
   • Brewing Science
   • Plant Pathogenic Microbiology
   • Animal Pathogenic Microbiology (Medical Microbiology)
   • Immunology and Immunochemistry
   • Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry
   • Pollution Studies
2. COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D
   Areas of Specialization:
   • Advanced Software Engineering
   • Operating Systems and Systems Programming
   • Artificial Intelligence and Expert System
   • Information System and Security
   • Internet Technology
   • Mobile Computing
   • Cloud Computing

G. COLLEGE OF PHARMACY PROGRAMMES:

1. PHARMACEUTICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY – M.Sc
   Options: Liposome Technology/ Drug Delivery System Optimization Powder and tabletting Technology/ Phytomedicine

IUO Postgraduate General Admission Requirements.

• A Candidate for Postgraduate Studies in Igbinedion University must have obtained at least five (5) credits in WASC, NECO, GCE (ordinary level or their equivalents) NOTE: A CREDIT PASS IN MATHS AND ENGLISH IS REQUIRED.
• Four credits at Ordinary level, plus OND (not pass), NCE, IJMB or Advance level passes or any other equivalent qualification.
• A holder of a Pass (Degree/Diploma) is not qualified for admission into the postgraduate Programmes of the University. He/She must possess PGD to be considered for admission into the Masters’ Programmes.
• A candidate applying for the PhD in any Programmes of Igbinedion University must have obtained a minimum weighted average score of 60% in the Master’s degree.
• Only students who have the NYSC discharge, exemption or exclusion certificate can be allowed to clear into the different courses.
• In addition to the above, applicants for:
  • –Msc Nursing:
    • Must be Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
    • Must possess a valid Midwifery Council of Nigeria license -PGD
  • Nursing (PGDN):
    • Must be Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Midwife (RM)
    • Must have a first Bachelors degree in related health subjects, e.g. Psychology, Nutrition, etc.
  • Computer Science:
    • Applicants with a degree in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, BSc.(Ed) The computer may be considered
  • Physiology:
    • Applicants with related B.Sc. degree, where Physiology has been part of courses taught could be considered.
• MBA from a recognised University can apply for Mphil/PhD in Management.

TRANSCRIPTS: Candidate should request their transcripts from their former institution. Applications of candidates whose transcripts are not forwarded to the school shall not be processed.

REFEREES REPORTS: Candidates should print out the referee forms provided in the application page, fill and return directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies. Applications shall not be processed unless the referee reports are available.

How to Apply for IUO Postgraduate Admission Form.

Apply Here

The procedure for the 2020/2021 Application for Postgraduate Admission for first-time applicants is as follows:

Candidates are advised to have a valid e-mail account before starting the application process.

1. Visit www.iuokada.edu.ng Click on Online Applications
2. Select Postgraduate Programmes 2020/2021
3. Download and Read the Instructions and Guidelines before proceeding
4. Click on Register for application at the top left of the displayed page to proceed.
5. Enter your First name; Middle name; and Surname along with your Email Adress and Phone Number.
   Immediately, your ID and Password will be sent to your email. Click on the link within your email to continue
6. Back On iuokada.waeup.org click on ‘Login’ (top right of the front page).
7. Enter your username and the password to log in.
8. To start the application process, please click on ‘Application record’ and provide all the required information and upload your passport photograph.
9. Provide all the required information and upload your passport photograph.
10. Upload a Recent and clear 1” x 1” COLOURED passport photograph
    NOTE that the photograph uploaded will be the only valid ID for all admitted candidates throughout their stay in the Igbinedion University, Okada, .
11. To pay for the Application, click on “Add online payment ticket” at the bottom of the page, then click on “Pay with…” Interswitch or Etransact on the top left corner of the page, follow the instruction to pay the application fee of N 15,0000.00;(excluding charges) with a valid ATM-Enabled Card from any Commercial Bank in Nigeria.
12. Request that your transcript be sent to Igbinedion University.Address: The Office of the Secretary,
    School of Post Graduate Studies & Research (Main Campus),
    Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Nigeria
13. Send out the Referee forms. Your Application will not be processed until they are submitted.
14. Preview and confirm your information before submitting your application online.