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Graduate Admissions
Academic Year: 
2020 to 2021

ÌýApplications are invited from qualified persons for admission into REGULAR (Full-Time) graduate programmes in the ºÚÁÏÉç for the 2020/2021 academic year, beginning on 1st August, 2020. Applicants are to access the admission brochure through

Applicants are to buy E-vouchers which will enable them to apply online. The E-vouchers are up for sale at the centres listed below:

1.0ÌýSALE CENTRES

(a)ÌýÌýÌýCash Office, ºÚÁÏÉç, Cape Coast.Ìý(Mode of Payment – CASH)

(b)ÌýÌýÌýºÚÁÏÉç Accra Office, Tesano, Accra.Ìý(Mode of Payment: Payment to be made at the GCB, Kaneshie Industrial Area Branch ONLY)

Bank:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýGhana Commercial Bank, Kaneshie Industrial Area

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(c)ÌýÌýÌýÌýGhana Post Offices at the Regional and District Capitals.Ìý(Mode of Payment – POSTAL ORDER)

(d)ÌýÌýÌýÌýI-J Consult, Apostle Dr. Baidoo Avenue (Off Pentecost Convention Centre Road), Millennium City, Kasoa (Mode of Payment – CASH)

(e)ÌýÌýÌýÌýAll ºÚÁÏÉçCollege of Distance Education (CoDE) Study Centres (Mode of payment: GCB Bankers Draft in the name of the The Registrar, ºÚÁÏÉç)

(f)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýAll Branches of GCB Bank Ltd., Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) Ghana Ltd., Zenith Bank Ghana Ltd., Consolidated Bank, Prudential Bank, GT Bank, Republic Bank, ARB APEX Bank and all Rural and Community Banks.

1.1 COST OF E-VOUCHERS:

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ghanaian Applicants ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý -ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ³Ò±á¢320.00

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý International Applicants ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý-ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý USD$100.00

The deadline for the sale of E-Vouchers is Wednesday, 30th April 2020.

Completed application forms should be returned on or before Friday, 15th May 2020 to:

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý The Deputy Registrar

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý School of Graduate Studies

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1.2 ONLINE APPLICATIONS

Applicants should visit and proceed to select type of Application

2.0ÌýÌýENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Candidates seeking admission to PhD programmes must:

i.ÌýÌý Have an MPhil or research MA/MEd/MSc/MBA degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university.

Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýOR

ii.ÌýÌý Have MA/Med/MSc/MBA degree in an appropriate field, with CGPA of 3.5 or better with not more than one grade C+. Also, have scored B+ or better in Research Methods course.

Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýAND

iii.ÌýÌý Submit an official transcript of academic record.

iv.ÌýÌý Submit at least three referee reports, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.

v.ÌýÌý Submit a 3-5 page proposal on intended area of study including a working bibliography.

vi.ÌýÌýSatisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department (e.g. selection interview)

Master of Philosophy/Commerce/Nursing (MPhil/MCom/MN) Programmes

Candidates seeking admission to MPhil/MCom/MN degree programmes must:

i.ÌýÌýÌýHave obtained a good first degree (at least a second-class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.

ii.ÌýÌýSubmit an official transcript of academic record.

iii.ÌýÌýSubmit at least two referee reports, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.

iv.ÌýÌýSubmit a 2-3 page proposal on intended area of study including references.

v.ÌýÌýPass a selection interview.

vi. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ ÌýDepartment (e.g. selection interview/ working experience/ a written entrance examination).

Master of Arts/Science/Education/Business Administration (MA/MSc/MEd/MBA) Programmes

Candidates seeking admission to MA/MSc/MEd/MBA degree programmes must:

i.ÌýÌý Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.

ii.ÌýÌý Submit an official transcript of academic record.

iii.ÌýÌý Submit names of two referees, one of whom must be a former Lecturer.

iv.ÌýÌý Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department.

3.0ÌýÌýDURATION AND STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES

PhD

36 Months -Full Time

The PhD programme shall consist of two parts. These shall be by one year of course work or directed reading, and two years for thesis writing which shall be a requirement for the award of the PhD.

MPhil/MCom/MN

24 Months -Full Time

The MPhil/MCom/MN Programmes shall normally extend over four semesters (two academic years) and shall be in two parts. The first part shall consist of course work for one academic year (two semesters). On successful completion of the first part and on the recommendation of the Department’s Committee on Graduate Studies, a student may proceed to the second part comprising the writing of a thesis which shall be a requirement for the award of the MPhil/MCom/MN Degree.

MA/MSc/MEd/ MBA

15 Months -Full Time

MA/MSc/MEd/MBA programmes are in two parts. The first part shall consist of two semesters of course work and the second part is made up of writing a dissertation which is a requirement for the award of the MA/MSc/MEd/MBA Degree

4.0ÌýÌýÌýGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE IN THE COLLEGES, FACULTIES, SCHOOLS, INSTITUTES, DEPARTMENTS

4.1ÌýÌýÌýCOLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES (CHLS)

4.1.1ÌýÌýFACULTY OF ARTS

A.ÌýÌýÌýDepartment of Religion and Human Values

ØÌý PhD (Religion and Human Values)

Additional Entry Requirements

Applicants must possess MPhil in any of the following:

i.ÌýÌýÌýÌýReligious Studies

ii.ÌýÌýÌýTheology

iii.ÌýÌý Any other relevant discipline

*MA with minimum CGPA of 3.5 may be considered

ØÌý MPhil (Religion and Human Values)

Additional Entry Requirements

·ÌýÌýÌýAn applicant must have a first degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 in Theology, Religious Studies or any relevant discipline from a recognized University and/or Seminary or Theological Institution.

·ÌýÌýÌýA candidate who possesses a 12-Month M.A degree from the relevant field of specialisation as stated above and wish to enroll on the programme will be required to take additional courses in his or her area of specialization.

B.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Ghanaian Languages and Linguistics

ØÌý MPhil (Ghanaian Language) - Akan/Ewe/Ga

The Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Ghanaian Languages Programme is designed to provide a state of the art training to Ghanaian language teachers, practitioners (such as media personnel), and researchers. Students are therefore equipped with the requisite knowledge and skills for a deeper appreciation of the Ghanaian language for both practical/functional purposes, such as teaching and moderating high level intellectual discourse in the Ghanaian language, and purely academic pursuits such as conducting an independent research in the Ghanaian language.

The programme covers two areas of Ghanaian language studies, namely:

·ÌýÌýÌýLanguage

·ÌýÌýÌýLiterature

Presently, the programme focuses on Akan, Ewe and Ga.

Additional Entry Requirements

Prospective applicants should have

(i)ÌýÌýÌýÌýObtained a good First Degree (minimum Second Class Lower) from the ºÚÁÏÉç or any recognised tertiary institution in

a.ÌýÌýÌýÌýA Ghanaian Language, or

b.Ìý Ìý General Linguistics, with passed courses in the Ghanaian language of interest, or

c.ÌýÌýÌýÌýA discipline equivalent to (a) or (b) above.

(ii)ÌýÌýÌýÌýPassed a selection interview to be conducted for the purposes of admissions into the programme.

C.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Classics and Philosophy

ØÌý MPhil (Philosophy)

ØÌý MPhil (Classics)

ØÌý MA (Philosophy)

ØÌý MA (Classics)

D.ÌýÌýÌý Department of History

ØÌý PhD (History)

ØÌý MPhil (History)

ØÌý MA (History)

E.ÌýÌýÌýDepartment of Music and Dance

ØÌý PhD (Ethnomusicology)

ØÌý PhD (Music Theory and Composition)

ØÌý PhD (Music Education)

ØÌý MPhil (Ethnomusicology)

ØÌý MPhil (Music Theory and Composition)

ØÌý MPhil (Music Education)

F.ÌýÌýDepartment of English

ØÌý PhD (English Language)

ØÌý PhD (Literature-in-English)

ØÌý MPhil (English Language)

ØÌý MPhil (Literature-in-English)

G.ÌýÌýDepartment of French

ØÌý PhD (Language and Didactics in French)

ØÌý MPhil (Linguistics and Didactics)

ØÌý MPhil (French Literature and Civilization)

ØÌý MPhil (African Literature and Civilization)

ØÌý MPhil (Linguistics and Didactics) Part-Time

H.ÌýÌýCentre for African and International Studies

ØÌý PhD (International Studies)

ØÌý PhD (African Studies)

ØÌý MPhil (International Studies)

ØÌý MPhil (African Studies)

4.1.2 FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

A.ÌýÌýÌýDepartment of Hospitality and Tourism Management

ØÌý PhD (Tourism Management)

ØÌý PhD (Hospitality Management)

ØÌý MPhil (Tourism Management)

ØÌý MPhil (Hospitality Management)

ØÌý MA (Tourism Management)

ØÌý MA (Hospitality Management)

B.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Population and Health

ØÌý PhD (Population and Health)

ØÌý MPhil (Population and Health)

C.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Geography and Regional Planning

ØÌý PhD (Geography and Regional Planning)

ØÌý PhD (Geography)

ØÌý MPhil (Geography and Regional Planning)

ØÌý MPhil (Geography)

ØÌý MA (Geography and Regional Planning)

ØÌý MA (Geography)

D.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Sociology and Anthropology

ØÌý PhD (Sociology)

ØÌý MPhil (Sociology)

E.ÌýÌýÌý Institute of Oil and Gas Studies

ØÌý MPhil (Oil and Gas Resource Management)

Target Groups

The programme targets the following categories of persons: Security Agencies; Educationists; District Assemblies; Persons in the Oil and Gas and Allied Industries; Relevant Public Sector and Institution; NADMO; Civil Society Organisations; Journalist; Religious, Community, and Traditional Leaders; Officials Working with Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) related to Oil and Gas Industry; Engineers, Scientists, and other Technical Officers who require managerial training in Oil and Gas Management; Graduates from relevant discipline.

NOTE:Ìý Admission is on fee-paying basis

4.1.3ÌýÌýÌýSCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

Department of Economics Studies

ØÌý PhD (Economics)

ØÌý MPhil (Economics)

ØÌý MSc (Economics)

4.1.4ÌýÌýÌýSCHOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

A.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Integrated Development Studies

ØÌý PhD (Development Studies)

ØÌý MPhil (Development Studies)

B.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Peace Studies

ØÌý MPhil (Peace and Development Studies)

4.1.5ÌýÌýÌýSCHOOL OF BUSINESS

A.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Human Resource Management

ØÌý MCom (Human Resource Management)

ØÌý MBA (Human Resource Management)

Additional Entry Requirements

ØÌý Holders of professional qualification such as IHRMP, CIPD, ICA, ACCA and CIMA plus two years post qualification work experience can apply.

B.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Management

ØÌý MCom (Management)

ØÌý MPhil (Public Policy and Management)

ØÌý MBA (Management)

ØÌý MSc (Public Policy and Management)

Entry Requirements for all programmes:

·ÌýÌýProfessional qualification such as ICA, ACCA and CIMA, CIM, CIB, CIPS and other accredited professional certificates plus three years post qualification work experience.

·ÌýÌýAll applicants should have two years’ working experience.

C.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management

ØÌý Master of Commerce Programmes

a.ÌýÌýÌýMarketing

b.ÌýÌýÌýProject Management

c.ÌýÌýÌýProcurement and Supply Chain Management – Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS – UK)

The Master of Commerce (MCom) is a researched master’s programme. It targets people who want to pursue career in the academia, in research institutions and consultancy.

ØÌý MBA (Marketing) Programme

The programme is targeted at providers of and potential professionals in marketing services and consultants.

ØÌý MSc Programmes

a.ÌýÌýProject Management

The MSc. Project Management programme is targeted at individuals seeking to enter the field of project management or for current project managers who desire additional education and training in project management skills and techniques.

b.ÌýÌýProcurement and Supply Chain Management – Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS – UK)

The MSc. Procurement and Supply Chain Management programme is targeted at individuals who want to develop careers in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

ØÌý Top-Up Programmes

a.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý MCom (Marketing)

b.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý MCom (Procurement and Suplly Chain Management)

c.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý MCom (Project Management)

People with non-research master’s degree could obtain MCom through our special top-up programme.

Additional Entry requirements:

ØÌý MCom/MBA/MSc Programmes.Ìý

Professional qualification, such as CIM, AMA, ICA, ACCA. CIT, and CIMA, MCIPS, CITL and similar recognised professional bodies plus three years post qualification work experience.

D.ÌýÌýÌý Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development)

ØÌý Master of Commerce (Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development)

ØÌý Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development)

Additional Entry Requirements:

Professional qualification such as ICA, ACCA and CIMA, plus three years post qualification work experience

E.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Finance

ØÌý Master of Commerce (Finance)

Admission Requirements

·ÌýÌýÌýFirst degree with at least second-class lower in (finance, accounting, economics, business, mathematics, statistics and engineering sciences) from any recognized University.

·Ìý ÌýNon-research master’s degree with CGPA of 2.5 or better may be admitted for top-up to MCom Finance.

·ÌýÌýÌýQualified members of ICA, Ghana, ACCA, UK, CIMA, CIB, ACCE and CIPS.

ØÌý Master of Business Administration (Finance)

Admission Requirements

·Ìý ÌýFirst degree with at least second-class lower in (finance related fields) from any recognized University.

·ÌýÌýQualified members of ICA, Ghana, ACCA, UK, CIMA, CIB, ACCE and CIPS.

F.ÌýÌýÌýDepartment of Accounting

Ø Master of Commerce (Accounting)

ØÌý Master of Business Administration (Accounting)

Additional Entry Requirements

MBA/MCOM programmes

·ÌýÌýHave obtained a good first degree (at least, a Second Class) in an appropriate field of study from a recognized academic institution.

·ÌýÌýSatisfy any additional requirement prescribed by the College/Faculties/Schools/Institutes/Departments. These may include relevant work experience, a written entrance examination and/or an interview.

4.2ÌýÌýÌýCOLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES (CES)

4.2.1ÌýÌýFACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

A. Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER)

ØÌý Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Physical Education

Target group:

The programme targets teachers in Public and Private Basic, Senior High Schools, Colleges of Education, and Technical Universities; Physical Education coordinators at the Regional/Municipal/Metropolitan/District/Circuit levels; Sports coaches in tertiary

institutions; Staff of National Sports Authority; Corporate and private fitness management personnel; Professionals in sports administration and management positions.

ØÌý Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Education

Target group:

The programme targets staff of tertiary institutions; technical and management staff of the Ministry of Youth and Sports; persons aspiring for teaching jobs in tertiary institutions; persons aspiring for top management positions in Physical Education and Sports related research institutions; staff of security services.

ØÌý Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Health Education

Target group:

Teachers in Public and Private Basic, Senior High Schools, Colleges of Education, and Technical Universities; School Health Education Programme (SHEP) coordinators at the Regional/Municipal/Metropolitan/District/Circuit education levels; Personnel from Ministry of Health; Health related graduates; Personnel of NGOs in health related activities; Public and community health service providers.

ØÌý Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Promotion

Target group:

The programme is designed for the following categories of persons: staff of relevant Departments in tertiary institutions; personnel in the training institutions and in the Ministry of Health; public health workers of the Ghana Health Service; persons aspiring to teach health related programmes in tertiary institutions; persons aspiring for higher positions in health research institutions.

ÌýB. Department of Vocational and Technical Education (VOTEC)

ØÌý MPhil (Home Economics)

Options

·ÌýÌýÌýClothing and Textiles

·ÌýÌýÌýFoods and Nutrition

·ÌýÌýÌýFamily Management/Management in Living

C. Department of Science Education

ØÌýÌýÌý PhD (Science Education)

ØÌýÌýÌý MPhil (Science Education)

Additional Entry Requirements

iÌýÌýÌý Application to the postgraduate programme should either be:

a.Ìý Holders of BEd (Science Education) with preferably second class lower division or higher from a recognised University or institution.

OR

b.Ìý Holders of BSc (Hons) in a relevant science programme and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

OR

c.Ìý Holders of research-based and non-research-based master’s degrees in Science Education (MEd) from a recognised university.

ii.ÌýÌý Applicant will also have to pass the selection interview for admission to the programme.

Note

Applicants can become candidate for the PhD degree after obtaining a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in the course work of the programme and should have obtained a minimum of Grade B+ in the research methods course.

D. Department of Mathematics and ICT Education

ØÌý PhD ( Mathematics Education)

Additional Entry Requirements

(a)ÌýÌý Applicants to the PhD (Mathematics Education) degree should be holders of aÌý two-year research master’s degree in Mathematics Education from the ºÚÁÏÉç or an equivalent institution.

(b)Ìý An applicant must have obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in the coursework at the MPhil degree level.

(c)ÌýÌý Applicants will have to pass a selection interview for admission into the programme.

ØÌý MPhil (Mathematics Education)

Additional Entry Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Philosophy (Mathematics Education) programme

should be:

(a)ÌýÌýHolders of BEd (Mathematics Education) or B.Ed (Mathematics) or B.Ed (Basic Education) Mathematics Option with second class lower division or better from a recognised university.

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýOr

(b)Ìý Holders of BSc (Hons.) in Mathematics or Mathematics related programme and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)/ Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).

In addition, a minimum of two years’ experience in teaching Mathematics at the Basic School, High School or College of Education level will be required.

(c)ÌýÌý Applicants will also have to pass a selection interview for admission into the programme.

ÌýØÌý M.Ed (Information Technology)

The goal of the programme is to produce competent graduates who would be able to meet appropriate standards in the knowledge and understanding required for effective subject teaching, classroom management and students’ assessment use of ICT

Admission Requirements:Ìý

Applicants will be expected to possess any of the following:

(a)ÌýÌý Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) with at least Second Class (Honours);

(b)Ìý Bachelor’s Degree (B.A/BSc/ BCom/ BMS etc), with at least Second Class (Honours) and a Diploma in Education;

(c)ÌýÌý M.Ed (candidates who have taken taught courses will be exempted from the courses they have already passed).

4.2.2ÌýÌý FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION

A. Department of Business and Social Sciences Education (DOBSSE)

ØÌý Doctor of Philosophy (Management Education)

ØÌý Doctor of Philosophy (Accounting Education)

ØÌý Doctor of Philosophy (Economics Education)

ØÌý Doctor of Philosophy (Curriculum and Teaching)

ØÌý Master of Philosophy (Management Education)

ØÌý Master of Philosophy (Accounting Education)

ØÌý Master of Philosophy (Economics Education)

ØÌý Master of Philosophy (Curriculum and Teaching)

B. Department of Arts Education

ØÌý PhD (Arts Education)

Specialization

History, Religion, English, French, Ghanaian Languages and Music.

Specific Requirement

Master’s degree in Arts Education – MEd or MPhil (Arts)Ìý with a major in either English Language and Literature, French Language, Ghanaian Languages, History, Religious Studies and Music.

ØÌý MPhil (Arts Education)

Specialization

History, Religion, English, French, Ghanaian Languages and Music.

Specific Requirements

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýBachelor’s degree in Arts - B.A or BEd (Arts) with a major in either English Language and Literature, French Language, Ghanaian Languages, History, Religious StudiesÌý and MusicÌý with a Diploma / Post-Graduate Certificate in Education/Post-Graduate Diploma in Education.

·ÌýÌýÌý M.Ed (Arts) Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.5

4.2.3ÌýÌý FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

A. Department of Basic Education

ØÌý MPhil (Basic Education)

B. Department of Education and Psychology

ØÌý PhD (Measurement and Evaluation)

ØÌý PhD (Special Education)

ØÌý PhD (Educational Psychology)

ØÌý MPhil (Measurement and Evaluation)

ØÌý MPhil (Educational Psychology)

ØÌý MPhil (Special Education)

ØÌý MPhil (Clinical Health Psychology)

ØÌý MPhil (Sociology in Education)

C. Department of Guidance and Counselling

¨Ìý ÌýPhDÌý (Guidance and Counselling)

¨ÌýÌýÌýMPhil (Guidance and Counselling)

4.2.4ÌýÌý SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH

Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA)

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýMPhil (Educational Administration)

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýMPhil (Educational Planning)

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýMPhil (Administration in Higher Education)

General Requirements:

Candidates with a good First Degree from the ºÚÁÏÉç and any other recognized University may be considered for admission into any of the programmes.

4.3ÌýÌýÌýCOLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES (CANS)

4.3.1ÌýÌý SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

A.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Agricultural Engineering

ØÌý PhD (Food and Post-Harvest Technology)

ØÌý PhD (Irrigation Technology and Management)

ØÌý MPhil (Food and Post-Harvest Technology)

ØÌý MPhil (Irrigation Technology and Management )

ØÌý MPhil (Agricultural Mechanisation)

B.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Animal Science

MPhil/PhD Animal Science with specializations in

ØÌý Animal Breeding and Genetics

ØÌý Animal Nutrition

ØÌý Meat Science and Technology

ØÌý Pasture and Range Management

ØÌý Management of Livestock Enterprises

Admission requirements:

MPhil

A candidate seeking admission to the MPhil programme must have obtained a good first degree (at least a Second Class) in:

ØÌý Agriculture for any of the specializations; or

ØÌý Statistics or Mathematics or Pure Sciences for specialization in Breeding and Genetics; or

ØÌý Management or Business or Natural Resources or Biological Science for specialization in Management of Livestock Enterprises; or

ØÌý Food Science, Biochemistry, Home Economics, Biological Science for specialization in Meat Science and Technology or Animal Nutrition.

PhD

A candidate seeking admission into the PhD programme must:

ØÌý Have an MPhil or 2-year MSc degree in Animal Science related field from a recognised University.

C.ÌýÌýDepartment of Crop Science

ØÌý PhD (Crop Science)

ØÌý PhD (Seed Science and Technology)

ØÌý MPhil (Crop Science)

ØÌý MPhil (Seed Science and Technology)

Specialisation:

PhD/MPhil (Crop Science)

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýAgronomy

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýGenetics and Plant Breeding

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýCrop Physiology

·Ìý Ìý ÌýPlant Protection

D. Department of Soil Science

ØÌý PhD (Land Use and Environmental Science)

ØÌý PhD (Soil Science)

ØÌý MPhil (Land Use and Environmental Science)

ØÌý MPhil (Soil Science)

E. Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

ØÌý PhD (Agricultural Extension)

ØÌý PhD (Agricultural Economics)

ØÌý PhD (Non-Governmental Organisation Studies and Community Development)

ØÌý MPhil (Agricultural Extension)

ØÌý MPhil (Agricultural Economics)

ØÌý MPhil (Non-Governmental Organisation Studies and Community Development)

ØÌý MPhil (Non-Governmental Organisation Studies and Community Development) Top-Up

4.3.2ÌýÌý SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

A.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology

ØÌý PhD ( Entomology)

ØÌý PhD ( Wildlife Management)

ØÌý MPhil (Entomology)

ØÌý MPhil (Wildlife Management)

B.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

ØÌý PhDÌý (Aquaculture)ÌýÌý

ØÌý PhD (Fisheries Science)

ØÌý PhD (Oceanography and Limnology)

ØÌý PhD (Integrated Coastal Zone Management)

ØÌý MPhil (Aquaculture)

ØÌý MPhil (Fisheries Science)

ØÌý MPhil (Oceanography and Limnology)

ØÌý MPhil (Integrated Coastal Zone Management)

C.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Environmental Science

ØÌý MPhil (Environmental Science)

4.3.3ÌýÌý SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

A.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Chemistry

Ø PhD (Chemistry) with options in:

·ÌýÌýÌýAnalytical Chemistry

·ÌýÌýÌýOrganic Chemistry

·ÌýÌýÌýInorganic Chemistry

·ÌýÌýÌýPhysical Chemistry

Ø MPhil (Chemistry) with options in:

·ÌýÌýÌýAnalytical Chemistry

·ÌýÌýÌýOrganic Chemistry

·ÌýÌýÌýInorganic Chemistry

·ÌýÌýÌýPhysical Chemistry

B.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Mathematics

Ø PhD (Mathematics)

Entry Requirements for Ph.D Mathematics

Candidates with a good master’s degree in any of the programmes below from the ºÚÁÏÉç or a recognised institution of higher learning may be considered for the programme.

(A)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý

§Ìý M.Sc Mathematics

§Ìý M.Phil Mathematics

§Ìý M.Phil Mathematics and Computer Science

§Ìý M.PhilÌý Mathematics Education

or (B) Other mathematics related programme with a good mix of analysis courses.Ìý

Ø MPhil (Mathematics)

Entry Requirements for M.Phil Mathematics

Candidates with a good first degree preferably first or second class degree holder in any of the programmes listed below from the ºÚÁÏÉç or a recognised institution of higher learning may be considered for the programme

(A)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý

·ÌýÌýÌýB.Sc Mathematics

·ÌýÌýÌýB.Sc Mathematics with Economics

·ÌýÌýÌýB.Sc Mathematics with Business

·ÌýÌýÌýB.Sc Mathematics and Statistics

·ÌýÌýÌýB.Sc Mathematics and Computer Science

·ÌýÌýÌýB.Ed Mathematics

or (B) ÌýÌýÌý

Other mathematics related programme with a good mix of analysis courses.

C.ÌýÌýÌý Department of Statistics

Ø PhD (Statistics)

Ø MPhil (Statistics)

4.4ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýCOLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (CoHAS)

4.4.1ÌýÌý SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

ØÌý Master of Nursing (MN) – Equivalent to an MPhil degree

Additional Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission an applicant:

·ÌýÌýÌýMust have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing OR its equivalent in a related field (e.g. B.Ed Health Sciences Education) with at least Second Class Lower Division from a recognised institution.

·ÌýÌýÌýShould be a registered nurse.

·ÌýÌýÌýMust pass a selection interview

·ÌýÌýÌýApplicants with MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice also qualify to do a 1-year top-up but will be required to take the following first year courses; NUR 812 – Curriculum Development and Implementation in Nursing, NUR 837 – Biostatisitcs and SGS 801 - Academic Writing.

Target Group

The programme aims at registered Nurses/Midwives in the Health Services, including:

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýTeaching in Nursing and Midwifery Training Colleges.

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýNurse Managers.

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýNurse Educationlists.

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýNurse Clinical Practioners.

4.4.2ÌýÌý SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Department of Microbiology and ImmunologyÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý

Ø MPhil (Infection and Immunity)

ÌýAdditional Entry Requirements:

A good first degree (at least 2nd class lower division) or its equivalent in biological sciences or related fields from a recognised university. Applicants who hold post bachelor of medicine and surgery (MB ChB) degrees, such as MSc and MPhil in relevant fields may also apply. Holders of diploma and higher national diploma (HND) with considerable work experience in related fields will also be considered on case by case basis.

4.4.3ÌýÌý SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Biomedical Sciences

ØÌý PhD (Parasitology)

ØÌý PhD (Drug Discovery and Toxicology)

ØÌý MPhil (Parasitology)

ØÌý MPhil (Drug Discovery and Toxicology)ÌýÌýÌý

Additional Entry Requirements

PhD (Drug Discovery and Toxicology)Ìý

Candidates for the PhD programme must hold a Master of Science (MSc.) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and other Science related discipline, and must demonstrate excellent skills in research.Ìý

MPhil (Drug Discovery and Toxicology)Ìý

Admission to read the MPhil is opened to (a) first degree holders with at least second class lower, (b) non-research master’s degree holders in appropriate field of study and (c) research master’s degree holders in appropriate field of study (Biomedical Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Medical Science and other Science related discipline).

PhD (Parasitology)Ìý

Candidates for the PhD programme must hold a Master of Science (MSc.) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree in a science related discipline, and must demonstrate excellent skills in research.Ìý

MPhil (Parasitology)Ìý

Candidates applying for MPhil programme in Parasitology must have at least a B.Sc. Degree with second Class Lower Division in any of the following field of study: Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Nursing, Nutrition and Food Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Pharmacy and other equivalent programmes. Practicing Medical Doctors also qualify to apply. Candidates must also pass a selection interview.

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