Olabisi Onabanjo University, OOU postgraduate programmes admission forms for the 2017/2018 academic session (on part-time and full-time bases) are on sale.

Latest Update: Approval has been given for the re-opening of the Sale of 2017/2018 PG Admission Application Forms from Monday 9th to Friday 27th October, 2017.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma and Degree Programmes of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye for the 2017/2018 academic session.

OOU Postgraduate Programmes.

1. FACULTY OF ARTS
   1. Department of English

      1. M.A English Language

      2. Ph.D. English Language

      3. M.A English Literature

      4. Ph.D. English Literature

   2. Department of Nigerian and Foreign Languages

      1. M.A French Studies

      2. Ph.D. French Studies

      3. M.A Yoruba Literature

      4. Ph.D. Yoruba Literature

      5. M.A Yoruba Language

      6. Ph.D. Yoruba Language

   3. Department of History and Diplomatic Studies

      1. Master in Diplomacy and Strategic Studies (Professional)

      2. M.A History and Diplomatic Studies

      3. Ph.D. History and Diplomatic Studies

   4. Department of Philosophy

      1. M.A Philosophy

      2. Ph.D. Philosophy

   5. Department of Religious Studies

      1. M.A Christian Studies (with options in New Testament, Old Testament, Church History, Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Social Ethics, African Religion)

      2. M.A Islamic Studies

      3. Ph.D. Islamic Studies

2. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
   1. Department of Chemical Sciences

      1. M.Sc. Chemistry (with options in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Physical Chemistry)

      2. Ph.D. Chemistry (with options in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Physical Chemistry)

   2. Department of Earth Sciences

      1. M.Sc. Geology (with options in Applied Geophysics, Geochemistry, Economic Geology and Environmental Geochemistry, Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, Petroleum Geology and Sedimentology)

      2. Ph.D. Geology (with options in Applied Geophysics, Geochemistry, Economic Geology and Environmental Geochemistry, Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, Petroleum Geology and Sedimentology)

   3. Department of Mathematical Sciences
      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics
      2. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
      3. M. Sc. Statistics
      4. Ph. D. Statistics
      5. M. Sc. Mathematics
      6. Ph.D. Mathematics
   4. Department of Microbiology

      1. M.Sc. Microbiology (with options in Food/Industrial Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Medical/Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Mycology/Mycotoxicology)

      2. Ph.D. Microbiology (with options in Food/Industrial Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Medical/Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Mycology/Mycotoxicology)

   5. Department of Physics

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Physics

      2. Master in Laboratory Technology (Physics) –  Professional

      3. M.Sc. Laboratory Technology – Physics (with options in Solid Earth Physics, Radiation/Health Physics, Solid State Physics/Electronics, Communication Physics/Meteorology

      4. M.Sc. Physics (with options in Solid State Physics, Geophysics, Atmospheric Physics, Radiation/Health Physics, Environmental Physics)

      5. Ph.D. Physics (with options in Solid State Physics, Geophysics, Atmospheric Physics, Radiation/Health Physics, Environmental Physics)

   6.  Department of Plant Science

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Plant Science

      2. Master in Laboratory Technology – Plant Science (with options in Plant physiology and Biochemistry, Mycology, Bacteriology, Virology, Ecology and Ecophysiology, Plant Pathology, Ethnobotany/Herbology and Bryology *Taxonomy and Biosystematics, Genetics and Molecular Biology / Cytogenetic)  –  Professional

      3. M.Sc. Laboratory Technology  –  Plant Science

      4. M.Sc. Botany

      5. Ph.D. Botany

   7. Department of Zoology

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Zoology

      2. Master in Laboratory Technology – Zoology (with options in Entomology and Pest management, Fisheries and Hydrobiology, Parasitology, Soil Zoology and Conservation and Ethnozoology)  –  Professional

      3. M.Sc. Laboratory Technology (Zoology)

      4. M.Sc.  Zoology

      5. Ph.D. Zoology

3. FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
   1. Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Finance

      2. Master in Banking and Finance (MBF) – Professional

      3. Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting

      4. M.Sc. Accounting

      5. Ph.D. Accounting

      6. M.Sc. Finance

      7. Ph.D. Finance

   2. Department of Business Administration

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Management

      2. Master in Business Administration (MBA) – Professional

      3. M.Sc. Business Administration

      4. Ph.D. Business Administration

   3.   Department of Economics

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Economics

      2. M.Sc. Economics

      3. Ph.D. Economics

   4. Department of Geography

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Geographical Information System

      2. Postgraduate Diploma in Transport Studies

      3. Master in Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing (Professional)

      4. Master in Transport Studies (MTS) – Professional

      5. M.Sc. Geography

      6. M.Sc.  Transport Studies

      7. Ph.D. Geography

      8. Ph.D. Transport Studies

   5. Department of Mass Communication

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations

      2. M.Sc. Mass Communication

      3. Ph.D. Mass Communication

   6. Department of Political Science

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration

      2. Master in Public Administration (MPA) – Professional

      3. M.Sc. Political Science

   7. Department of Sociology

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial and Labour Relations

      2. Master in Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management  – Professional

      3. M.Sc. Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management

      4. M.Sc. Sociology

      5. Ph.D. Sociology

4. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
   1. Department of Science and Technology Education

      1. M.Ed. Educational Technology

      2. M.Ed. Educational Evaluation

      3. M.Ed. Mathematics Education

      4. M.Ed. Science Education

      5. Ph.D. Educational Technology

      6. Ph.D. Educational Evaluation

      7. Ph.D. Mathematics Education

      8. Ph.D. Science Education

   2. Department of Educational Foundations and Counselling

      1. Master in Labour and Trade Unionism    –     Professional

      2. Master in Labour and Trade Unionism    –     Academic

      3. Master in Personnel Psychology              –     Professional

      4. Master in Personnel Psychology              –     Academic

      5. M.Ed. Guidance and Counselling (with options in Educational Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Tests and Measurement)

      6. M.Ed. Educational Foundations (with options in Sociology of Education, Philosophy of Education, Comparative Education, History & Policy Education and Early Childhood Education)

      7. Ph.D. Applied Psychology (with options in Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Tests and Measurement and Personnel Psychology)

      8. Ph.D. Educational Foundations (with options in Sociology of Education, Philosophy of Education, Comparative Education, History & Policy Education and Early Childhood Education)

   3. Department of Educational Management and Business Studies

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Education

      2. Postgraduate Diploma in Office System Technology and Management

      3. M.Ed. Educational Management

      4. M.Ed. Business Education

      5. Ph.D. Educational Management

      6. Ph.D. Business Education

   4. Department of Arts and Social Science Education

      1. M.Ed. Language Education

      2. Ph.D. Language Education

      3. M.Ed. Social Studies Education

      4. Ph.D. Social Studies Education

   5. Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education

      1. M.Ed. Human Kinetics and Health Education (with options in Adapted Physical Education, Administration of Physical Education and Sports, Exercise Physiology, Health Education, Recreation, Social Psychology of Physical Education and Sports)

      2. Ph.D. Human Kinetics (with options in Sports Administration and Management, Psychology of Sports, Sociology of Sports, Work Physiology and Exercise Science, Motor Educability and Dance Studies Promotion, Recreation, Parks and Studies and Sports Business Management)

      3. Ph.D. Health Education and Promotion (with options in School and Community Health Education, Safety, Disaster Education and Environmental and Occupational Health Education)

   6. Institute of Education
      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Education            
5. FACULTY OF LAW

   1. Postgraduate Diploma in Law

   2. Master of Laws (LL.M)

   3. Ph.D. Law

6. OBAFEMI AWOLOWO COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
   FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
   1. Department of Chemical Pathology and Immunology

      • M.Sc. Chemical Pathology

      •  Ph.D. Chemical Pathology

        FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES

        1. Department of Community Medicine and Primary Care
           • MPH – Master of Public Health
        2. Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
           • PGD in Anaesthesia
7. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (CAS)
   FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
   1. Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics

      2. M.Sc. Agricultural Economics

      3. Ph.D. Agricultural Economics

      4. M.Sc. Co-operative and Business Management

      5. M.Sc. Agribusiness and Finance

      6. Ph.D. Agribusiness and Farm Management

   2. Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension

      2. M.Sc. Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology

      3. Ph.D. Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology

   3.  Department of Home Science and Hospitality Management

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Home and Hotel Management

      2. M.Sc. Home Science and Hospitality Management (with options in Food Science and Technology, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Nutrition Dietetics and Home Science Management)

8. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND RENEWABLE RESOURCES
   1. Department of Animal Production

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Production

      2. M.Sc. Animal and Poultry Production (with Options in Animal Physiology, Diary Science, Animal and Poultry Products Science, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Animal and Poultry Production Management, Poultry Science, Ruminant Animal Production and Management, Non-Ruminant Animal Production and Management, Animal Products and Processing Technology)

      3. M.Sc. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology (with options in Ruminant Animal Nutrition, Non-Ruminant Animal Nutrition, Animal Feed Technology, Animal Nutrition Biochemistry, Animal Nutrition Toxicology, Animal Nutrition Biotechnology, Pasture and Range Management)

      4. Ph.D. Animal and Poultry Production (with Options in Animal Physiology, Diary Science, Animal and Poultry Products Science, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Animal and Poultry Production Management, Poultry Science, Ruminant Animal Production and Management, Non-Ruminant Animal Production and Management, Animal Products and Processing Technology)

      5. Ph.D. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology (with options in Ruminant Animal Nutrition, Non-Ruminant Animal Nutrition, Animal Feed Technology, Animal Nutrition Biochemistry, Animal Nutrition Toxicology, Animal Nutrition Biotechnology, Pasture and Range Management

   2. Department of Crop Production

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Pollution and Natural Resources

      2. M.Sc. Soil Science

      3. Postgraduate Diploma in Crop Production

      4. M.Sc. Crop Production

      5. Ph.D. Crop Production

9. FACULTY OF PHARMACY
   1. Department of Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry

      1. Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Analysis

      2. M.Sc. Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry

      3. Ph.D. Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry

   2. Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology  

      1. M.Sc. Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology

      2. Ph.D. Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology

10. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
    FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
    1. Department of Computer and Electrical/Electronics Engineering

       1. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Engineering

       2. Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

    2. Department of Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering

       1. Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Engineering

       2. Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

       3. Master in Energy Technology and Management (Professional)
          FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

          1. Department of Urban and Regional Planning
             1. Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning

Duration of Olabisi Onabanjo University Postgraduate Programmes.

i.    Postgraduate Diploma Programmes:  
                        Minimum Duration           Maximum Duration
Full-Time    –    2 Semesters          4 Semesters
Part-Time   –    3 Semesters          6 Semesters

ii.    Professional Master Degree Programme:
                        Minimum Duration           Maximum Duration
Full-Time    –    3 Semesters          6 Semesters
Part-Time   –    4 Semesters          8 Semesters

iii.    Academic Master Degree Progammes:   
                        Minimum Duration           Maximum Duration
Full-Time   –    3 semesters           6 Semesters                                                              
Part-Time   –    4 Semesters          8 Semesters

iv.    Ph.D. Programmes:                            
                        Minimum Duration           Maximum Duration
Full-Time    –    6 Semesters          10 Semesters                                                             
Part-Time   –    8 Semesters          12 Semesters

Olabisi Onabanjo University Postgraduate Programmes Admission Requirements.

a.    Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
Applicants for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma Programme must be:

1. Graduate of the Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other approved University with a minimum of Third Class.
2. Holders of Higher National Diploma at not less than Lower Credit level.

b.    Academic Master Degree Programmes
(i)   M.A/M.Sc./M.Ed., LL.M
Applicants shall normally possess not lower than Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Degree of the Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other approved University in relevant disciplines.

c.    Professional Master Degree Programmes
Applicants shall normally possess not lower than Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Degree of the Olabisi Onabanjo University or other approved University or a Higher National Diploma at not less than Lower Credit level  or a Third Class University Degree with a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant field(s) and/or fellowship of relevant professional body.

d.    Ph.D Programmes

1. Candidates who obtained their Master degree in relevant disciplines from Olabisi Onabanjo University with a minimum of 3.50 Cumulative Grade Points would be allowed to register for Ph.D. programmes directly.
2. Candidates from Olabisi Onabanjo University with Cumulative Grade Points of 3.00 to 3.49 will only be admitted for M.Phil/Ph.D. and not Ph.D. directly. Their candidature for Ph.D. shall however be determined on the basis of their performance after two (2) Semesters course work.
3. Candidates who obtained their Master degree in relevant disciplines from other Institutions apart from Olabisi Onabanjo University with a minimum of 3.00 Cumulative Grade Points on a 5 point Scale or Weighted Average of 50% will only be admitted for M.Phil/Ph.D. Their candidature for Ph.D. shall however be determined on the basis of their performance after two (2) Semesters course work.

e.    Candidates applying for the following programmes are to note their admission requirements:

1. M.Sc. and Ph.D. In Mass Communication

   • O’Level Credit pass in English Language and Mathematics are compulsory for all applicants for Mass Communication Programmes
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Law

   • Candidates having not less than Third Class Bachelor’s Degree in Law of the Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other approved University.

   • Candidates must possess at least five credit passes at O’Level including English Language and English Literature.

3. Master of Laws (LL.M)

   • Five (5) O’ Level Credit including English Language, English Literature and Mathematics.

   • Holders of Bachelor of Law (LL.B) Degree of Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Olabisi Onabanjo  University with a minimum of Second Class Lower; and

   • Holders of Bachelor of Law (LL.B) Degree of Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Olabisi Onabanjo University who do not meet the requirement in (a) above but hold the Postgraduate Diploma in Law Degree.

4. Ph.D. Law

   • Five O’ Level Credit including English Language, English Literature.

   • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree of this University or any other recognized University with at least Second Class Lower Division.

   • Candidates with Master of Laws (LL.M) of this University with at least 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) will be admitted into Direct Ph.D. Programmes

   • Candidates with Master of Law (LL.M) of this University or from recognized University with at least 3.00 cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) on a 5 – Point Scale or Weighted Average of 50% will be admitted through M.Phil./Ph.D.

   • Candidates with Master of Laws (LL.M) of other Universities with at least 3.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with be admitted through M.Phil./Ph.D.

5. Postgraduate Diploma in Anaesthesia
   •  Holders of a good First Degree in Medicine and Surgery from Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other University approved by Senate of Olabisi Onabanjo University.
6. Master of Public Health (MPH)
   • Graduates of Olabisi Onabanjo University with a degree of M.B.Ch.B or equivalent Medical and Dental Degrees such as MBS/BDS from other recognized Universities. Candidates must possess at least five years qualification experience (including Internship, NYSC Services plus three years working experience in areas relevant to Public Health.
7. Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Analysis
   • Holders of honours degrees in a relevant Science discipline (e.g., Pharmacy, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine and other allied courses).  Class of degree need to be specified.
8. M.Sc. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry

   • Graduates of this University or any other approved University holding a degree equivalent to at least Second Class (Lower Division) or GPA of not less than 3.00 in any of the following disciplines: Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Botany.  Candidates may however be required to satisfy a selection process

9. M.Sc. Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology

   • Holders of a good First Degree in Pharmacy (unclassified) from Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other University approved by Senate of Olabisi Onabanjo University.

   • Holders of a classified Pharmacy degree not below Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or CGPA of not less than 3.00 may be admitted.

   • Candidates must have scored acceptable grades (not less than C) in Pharmaceutics courses in their final year undergraduate examinations.

10. Ph.D. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry

    • Holder  of a Master of Sciences Degree (M.Sc.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry from this University or an equivalent qualification from any other approved University with a B⁺ (60) average.

    • Holders of a Master of Science Degree (M.Sc.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry from this University or any other approved University, with a B⁺ (60) average.

    • Holders of a degree of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from this University or any other approved University.

IN ADDITION TO THE STATED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES ABOVE, ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO NOTE THAT: 

1. All programmes in the University require O’ Level Credit pass in English Language and Mathematics in addition to three other credits in relevant subjects.
2. The University Matriculation requirements of individual Departments running the programme must be satisfied before a candidate can be considered for admission.
3. For admission into any of the Programmes, possession of National Youth Service Corps (N.Y.S.C.) Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate issued by the Directorate is compulsory (if a Nigerian).
4. All Applicants are to request their Institutions to forward the Academic Transcripts of their Higher National Diploma / 1st Degree / Postgraduate Diploma / Master Degree to the Secretary, Postgraduate School, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye not later than Friday, 30th June, 2017 Friday 27th October, 2017.
5. All Ph.D. candidates are required to contact the relevant Departments for availability of Supervisors and vacancies before applying.
6. Every applicant is required to submit photocopies of all certificates listed in the application form such as Degree, Diploma, NYSC and Professional Certificates at the relevant Departments.
7. Completed Application Form and Acknowledgement Slip/Photo card are to be submitted to the Secretary, Postgraduate School and to the relevant Department not later than Friday, 30th June, 2017 Friday 27th October, 2017.
8. There will be qualifying examination/interview as follows for all candidates:

How to Apply for OOU Postgraduate Admission.

Application Form is to be purchased with the sum of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000.00) via:

(i)         Online Payment (Most Preferred)

(ii)         Point of Sales (POS) at the Postgraduate School, Main Campus, Ago-Iwoye or at any of the University Campuses at Aiyetoro, Ibogun and Sagamu/Ikenne).

Applicants are to visit http://pgs.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng/portal/application/apply.php for further details.

CLOSING DATE: All completed applications should reach the Secretary, Postgraduate School not later than Friday, 30th June, 2017 Friday 27th October, 2017.