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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO FULL TIME AND PART-TIME POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2009/2010 ACADEMIC SESSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Full-time and Part-time Postgraduate Programmes for 2009/2010 academic session.
THE PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE ARE:
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD); Professional Masters (MBA, MPA, MIR, M.Arch. MM Psych, LL.M. etc); Masters with Research Thesis (M.Sc., M.A, M.Phil.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programmes in the following Faculties and disciplines:

1. FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION
(i). Postgraduate Diploma
Programmes are available in the following areas:
  • Financial Management (PGDFM)
  • Management Studies (PGDMS)
  • University Administration (PGDUA)
  • Public Administration (PGDPA)
  • International Relations (PGDIR) and
  • Local Government Studies (PGDLG).
(ii). Masters Degree Programmes by Coursework and Long Essay
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA);
  • Master of Public Administration (MPA);
  • Master of International Relations (MIR);
  • Masters in Local Government Studies (MLGS).
(iii) Masters Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research Thesis
  • Master of Science in Local Government Studies (M.Sc.)
  • Master of Science in Public Administration (M.Sc.)
  • Master of Science in International Relations (M.Sc.)
  • Master of Philosophy in Business Administration (M.Phil.)
(iv). Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree Programmes in
  • Ph.D. in Business Administration
  • Ph.D. in Public Administration
  • Ph.D. in International Relations and
  • Ph.D. in Local Government Studies
2. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
(i). Masters Degree Programme by coursework and Long Essay/Project M.Sc. in
Agricultural Communication in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
(ii). Masters Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research Thesis
M.Sc. and M.Phil programmes in
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Animal Science
  • Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
  • Plant Science
  • Seed Science and Technology and Soil Science
(iii). Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree Programmes in
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology;
  • Animal Science;
  • Plant Science;
  • Seed Science and Technology; and
  • Soil Science.
3. FACULTY OF ARTS
(i). Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in
  • Dramatic Arts (PGDA)
(ii). Masters Degree Programmes by Coursework and Long Essay/Project
  • Master of Arts in Dramatic Arts (M.A)
  • Master of Fine Arts in (M.F.A.)
  • MFA (Arts Administration and Management
  • MFA (Playwriting)
  • M.A. in African History, Diplomatic History and Economic History
(iii). Masters Degree Programmes by Course work and Research Thesis
M.A., M.Phil. Programmes in:
  • History, Linguistics, English Language;
  • Philosophy;
  • Religious Studies;
  • Foreign Languages;
  • Yoruba Language, Yoruba Literature, Music, Literature in English;
  • African Art Studies, and Dramatic Arts.
(iv). Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programmes in
 
  • History, Linguistics. English Language;
  • Philosophy;
  • Religious Studies Foreign Languages;
  • Yoruba Language, Yoruba Literature, Music, Literature in English;
  • African Art Studies, and Dramatic Arts.
 
4. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
(i). Masters Degree programmes by Coursework and Research Thesis
Master of Science (M.Sc.); and Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in the following areas of specialization:
  • Medical Microbiology and Parasitology;
  • Chemical Pathology;
  • Anatomy;
  • Physiotherapy;
  • Nursing;
  • Physiological Sciences;
  • Environmental Health and Epidemiology, Immunology
(ii). Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  Degree programme Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree Programmes are available in the following areas of specialization:
 
  • Medical Microbiology and Parasitology;
  • Chemical Pathology;
  • Anatomy;
  • Physiotherapy;
  • Nursing;
  • Physiological Sciences;
  • Environmental Health and Epidemiology, Immunology.
 
5. FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES
(i). Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes by Course work and Research Thesis:
  • M.Sc.; M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology; and Psychiatry Clinical Psychology
  • Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
(ii). Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes in
  • Psychiatry
   
(iii). Doctor of Medicine, M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) in Medicine
 
6. FACULTY OF DENTISTRY
(i). Master Degree Programme by Course work and Long Essay/Project
 
  • Master of Dental Public Health (MDPH)
(ii). Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes by Course Work and Research Thesis
  • M.Sc. in Dental Public Health
  • Ph.D. in Dental Public Health
 
7. FACULTY OF EDUCATION (Admission in Harmattan Semester Only)
(i). Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

(a) Postgraduate Diploma in Education (to be operated) at the Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo)
(b) Postgraduate Diploma in Education – OAU, Ile-Ife
(ii). Masters Degree Programmes by Coursework and Long Essay (M.Ed.)
M.Ed. Programmes are available in the following areas:
 
  • Educational Administration;
  • Comparative Education, Educational Foundations and Counselling;
  • Curriculum Studies;
  • Adult Education;
  • Early Childhood Education;
  • Educational Technology,
  • Physical Education,
  • Higher Educational Administration,
  • History of Education,
  • Philosophy of Education,
  • Psychology of Education.
   
(iii). Masters Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research Thesis (M.A. Education)
  M.A. (Education) are available in the following areas of specialization:
 
  • History of Education;
  • Educational Planning;
  • Educational Administration;
  • Higher Educational Administration;
  • Curriculum Studies;
  • Tests and Measurements;
  • Psychology of Education;
  • Sociology of Education;
  • Guidance and Counselling;
  • Language Arts Education;
  • Science Education;
  • Social Science Education;
  • Mathematics Education;
  • Educational Technology;
  • Adult Education;
  • Physical Education.
  • Comparative Education;
  • Philosophy of Education; and
  • Early Childhood Education.
   
(iv). Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D) Education Programmes
  These are available with specialization in
 
  • History of Education;
  • Educational Planning;
  • Educational Administration;
  • Higher Educational Administration;
  • Curriculum Studies;
  • Tests and Measurements;
  • Philosophy of Education;
  • Guidance and Counselling;
  • Language Arts Education;
  • Science Education;
  • Social Science Education;
  • Mathematics Education;
  • Educational Technology;
  • Adult Education; and
  • Physical Education.
 
8. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
(i). Postgraduate Diploma
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Conservation (PGDAC);
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Design and Practice (PGDADPP)
(ii). Masters Degree Programmes by Coursework and Long Essay/Project
  • Master of Architecture (M.Arch.);
  • Master of Arts in Fine Arts (M.F.A.) with Specialization in Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, Sculpture, Textile Design;
   
(iii). Masters Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research Thesis:
  M.Sc.; M.Phil.are available with specialization in
 
  • Architecture,
  • Building Structures;
  • Building Management;
  • Construction Management;
  • Estate Management;
  • Quantity Surveying;
  • Urban and Regional Planning.
   
(iv). Ph.D. Programmes
  These are available with specialization in
 
  • Architecture,
  • Building Structures;
  • Building Management;
  • Construction Management;
  • Estate Management;
  • Quantity Surveying;
  • Urban and Regional Planning and
  • African Art Studies.
 
9. FACULTY OF LAW (Admission in Harmattan Semester Only)
(i). Master Degree Programme with Course work and Long Essay
 
  • Master of Law in Laws (LL.M.)
(ii). Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Degree Programme by Coursework and Research Thesis.
This is available with specialization in
 
  • Jurisprudence and Private Law;
  • Public Law;
  • International Law and
  • Business Law
   
(iii). Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programmes
  Ph.D. degree programmes available with specialization in
 
  • Jurisprudence and Private Law;
  • Public Law;
  • International Law and
  • Business Law
 
10. FACULTY OF PHARMACY
 
(i). Postgraduate Diploma Programme PGD in Phytomedicines
(ii). Masters Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research Thesis
  M.Sc. Programmes in:
  • Phytomedicines;
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis;
  • Pharmacology;
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry;
  • Pharmaceutics; and
  • Pharmacognosy.
 

(b) M.Phil. in

  • Pharmacology;
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry;
  • Pharmaceutics; and
  • Pharmacognosy.
   
(iii). Ph.D. Programmes
  These available with specialization in
 
  • Pharmacology;
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry;
  • Pharmaceutics and Pharmacognosy;
  • Phytomedicines; and
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis.
   
11. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
 
(i). Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
  • Environmental Management and Control;
  • Biosystematics; and
  • Museum Techniques
(ii). Masters Degree Programmes by Course work and Long Essay/Project
  • Master in Conservation Science
  • Master of Actuarial Science (M.A.S.)
   
(iii). Masters Degree Programmes
  M.Sc. and M.Phil. Programmes by Coursework and Research Thesis
 
  • Biochemistry;
  • Botany;
  • Chemistry;
  • Mathematics;
  • Hydrogeology;
  • Microbiology;
  • Biosystematics;
  • Physics;
  • Engineering Physics;
  • Zoology;
  • Applied Geochemistry;
  • Geology and Applied Geology;
  • Applied Geophysics;
  • Environmental Control and Management and Biosystematics.
   
(iv). Ph.D. Programmes
  These are available with specialization in:
 
  • Biochemistry;
  • Botany;
  • Chemistry;
  • Mathematics;
  • Geology and Applied Geology;
  • Applied Geophysics;
  • Hydrogeology;
  • Microbiology;
  • Physics;
  • Engineering Physics;
  • Zoology and
  • Biosystematics
   
12. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
 
(i). PPostgraduate (PGD) Programme in
  • Entrepreneurship Development;
  • Social Work and Social Development,
  • Population and Development.
(ii). Masters Degree Programmes by Coursework and Long Essay/Project
  • Masters in Demography and Social Statistics (M.D.S.);
  • Master in Political Science (M.P.S.);
  • Master in Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing(MGIS)
  • Master in Industrial and Labour Relations(MILR) and
  • Masters in Managerial Psychology (MMPsych.)
   
(iii). Masters Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research Thesis:
  M.Sc. Degree in any of the following areas;
 
  • Economics;
  • Geography;
  • Demography and Social Statistics;
  • Sociology and Anthropology;
  • Political Science Psychology,
  • Clinical Psychology and
  • Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing
   
(iv). Ph.D. Programmes Course work and Research Thesis
  In any of the following areas;
 
  • Economics,
  • Geography;
  • Demography and Social Statistics;
  • Political Science,
  • Sociology and Anthropology and
  • Psychology
   
13 FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
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(i). Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (PGD) in
 
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering;
  • Information and Communication Technology
   
(ii). Masters Degree Programmes by Course work and Long Essay/Project
  • Master of Technology Management (M.Tech.)
  • Telecommunications Engineering;
  • Master of Technology in Information and Communication Technology (M.Tech. in ICT)
   
(iii) Masters Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research Thesis:
  Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Degree Programmes are available in any of the following areas:
 
  • Food Science and Technology,
  • Agricultural Engineering,
  • Civil Engineering;
  • Materials Science and Engineering;
  • Computer Science,
  • Technology Planning and Management;
  • Electronic and Electrical Engineering;
  • Chemical Engineering and
  • Mechanical Engineering.
   
(iv). Ph.D. Programmes
  Doctor of Philosophy Degree programmes are available in:
 
  • Agricultural Engineering;
  • Chemical Engineering;
  • Civil Engineering;
  • Computer Science;
  • Electronics and Electrical Engineering;
  • Food Science and Technology;
  • Technology Planning and Management;
  • Mechanical Engineering and
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
   
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 14.  FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES
 
(i). Masters Degree Programme by Course Work and Long Essay/Project Executive
  • MMaster of Public Health (M.P.H.)
   
15. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
 
(i).  Masters Degree programme by course work and Long Essay/Project
  •  Master of Real Estate (Executive)
   
16.  FACULTY OF SCIENCE
 
(i). Masters Degree Programme by Course work and Long Essay/Project
  • Master of Environmental Management (MEM) Executive
   
17. FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
 
(i). (a) Master in Information Technology (EMIT) Executive
(b) Master in Technology Management (M.Tech.) Executive
   
18. DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
 
(a). Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

(i) Full-Time – 2 Semesters
(ii) Part-Time – 3 Semesters
(b). Master Degree Programmes
Full-Time Master Degree by Course work and Long Essay/Project – 3 Semesters
Part-Time Master Degree (Executive) by Course work and Long Essay – 4 Semesters
Full-Time Master Degree by Coursework and Research Thesis - 4 Semesters (minimum) - Maximum - 6 Semesters
   
(c). Ph.D. Programmes
  (i) Full-Time Minimum Duration – 6 Semesters Maximum Duration – 8 Semesters
(ii) Part-Time Minimum Duration – 8 semesters Maximum Duration – 10 Semesters
   
19. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
 
(a). Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
An Applicant for admission to Postgraduate Diploma of the University shall be:
  • a graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other approved University with at least 3rd Class Degree.
(b). Master Degree Programmes
  An Applicant shall normally possess not lower than Second Class (Lower Division) Honours Degree of the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other approved Unversity.
   
(c). Master of Philosophy Degree Programmes
  Applicants shall normally possess not lower than Second Class (Upper Division) Honours Degree of the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other approved University. Candidates with Master Degree are also eligible for admission.
   
(d). Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes
  An applicant for admission to the Ph.D. Degree programme shall be: a graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other approved University who possesses a Master Degree with research thesis and a weighted coursework average which shall normally be not less than 60% (B+).
   
(e). VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE
  In addition to the admission requirements as published, ALL Candidates should please note that in accordance with the University regulations, they must satisfy the O’ Level requirements for matriculation into first degree programmes of the Obafemi Awolowo University, i.e. Five Credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics (where required).
   
20. METHODS OF APPLICATION
 
20.1.a Candidates can conveniently complete the application forms and pay by taking the following steps:
Step 1: Log on to our admission website http://apply.oaunetque.com
Step 2: Create an online account. E-mail will be sent with additional details.
Step 3: With the e-mail and password combination, applicants should sign in and accurately fill the pages of the application form.
Step 4. Application processing fee can be paid using either ATM/Nigerian Debit Cards or the OAU Postgraduate Online application Scratch Cards (Details will be sent via e-mail).
Step 5. Applicants should scan and submit relevant documents online in support of their applications (See Notes on Admission).
   
Additional Information
(1) ATM Cards for all banks on the InterSwitch network are supported.
(2) The progress of completed application forms can be monitored online and notification will be sent to applicants once decisions are made on the application.
  (3) Applicants will be notified of the status of their applications by e-mail
   
   
21. OTHER INFORMATION
 
(a). For additional information, visit the Postgraduate College Website at http://pgcollege.oauife.edu.ng
 
(b). Sponsors such as employment agencies, Ministries, Corporations, Parastatals and Foreign Missions should advise their candidates to apply personally for application forms and enclose the application fees strictly before the closing date.
   
(c). Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of all applications forwarded.
   
(d). Any candidate currently registered on a Postgraduate programme in this University and who applies for admission into another postgraduate programme without such a disclosure on the application form and who fails to duly withdraw from such a current programme with the approval of Senate, will automatically forfeit his studentship under the existing University Regulation.
   
(e) Applications without Transcripts will not be considered. The original transcript obtained from the Applicant’s University plus duly completed the Obafemi Awolowo Postgraduate College Transcript Label must be properly addressed to either:
  The Secretary,
Postgraduate College,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife.
  OR
  The Head of Candidate’s Prospective Department/Academic Unit.
   
   
22. CLOSING DATE
  Duly completed Application forms must be submitted online on or before 15th September, 2009. Any applicant whose original transcript does not reach us before the admission exercise begins “will not be admitted”. · Applicants should include their e-mail addresses on the Application Forms. Successful candidates will receive their letters of admissions by courier or through their e-mail Addresses supplied.