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ABSU Postgraduate Admission Form is Out 2018/2019
By: myschooltalkpaul Date: August 25, 2018, 4:21 pm
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ABSU Postgraduate Admission Requirements.
The following constitute the minimum entry requirements to our
postgraduate programmes:
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
A graduate from recognized university or a person with a
qualification adjudged to be equivalent to a first degree may be
admitted, provided the matriculation and Departmental
requirements of this university are satisfied. A holder of Upper
Credit in the HND from a recognized institution may also be
admitted.
Applicants for PGD in Business Administration must in addition
possess credits at O’level in English Language, Mathematics, and
Economics.
Applicants for Diploma in Estate Management must possess good
honours degree in the appropriate professional examinations of
the Nigerian Institute of town planners and the relevant cognate
experience may be considered.
For postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology, applicants must
possess one of the following: B.Sc or HND in Microbiology,
Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Laboratory Technology, Food
Science and Technology or Chemistry.
For Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacology, applicants must
possess B.Sc in allied services from reputable Universities.
MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMME
A candidate with a first degree from a recognized University
having a minimum of a second class lower division may be
admitted, provided the university matriculation and Departmental
requirements are satisfied. However, candidates with CGPA of 2.6
on 4 point scale or 3.00 on 5 point scale and above will be
given preference.
A candidate with a good postgraduate diploma from a recognized
University may also be admitted.
Candidates for M.A, and M.ED who do not hold a degree in the
relevant field may be required to do Postgraduate Diploma in the
course of study.
Applicants for Business Administration course and Industrial
Sociology and Personnel Management programmes are required to
have credit level passes in English Language, Mathematics and
Economics at O’level.
For the Masters Degree in Surgical Pathology or Human
Physiology, applicants must have M.B.B.S or equivalent degree
obtained from this university or any recognized University. Also
for the Masters Degree in Human Physiology, a good second class
Honours in Physiology is acceptable. In addition, a good degree
in related subject provided the Physiology content is
substantial, will be considered.
For the Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Estate
Management holders of Abia State University Postgraduate Diploma
in any recognized Universities in Urban and Regional Planning at
the merit level and above will be considered.
For M.Sc in Clinical Optometry, applicants must have O.D from
accredited school and ODORBN with CGPA of not less than 3.00 in
5 Point scale.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D) DEGREE MPhil/Ph.D
Candidate with a good master degree (NOT MBA) in the relevant or
related discipline which includes course work and a defended
research dissertation from a recognized University may be
admitted, provided the university matriculation requirement is
satisfied.
Candidate with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
of 3.0 on the 4 point scale or 4.0 point on 5 point scale will
be given preference. Candidates must have obtained (60%) sixty
percent average in both the course work and the Masters
Dissertation examined by an External Examiner and involving an
oral defence. In addition to these admission requirements,
candidates may be required to present themselves for selection
test and interview. Candidate with CGPA lower than 3.0 on 4
point scale or 4.0 on 5 point scale will be required to do an
MPhil/Ph.D
CREDENTIALS: Photocopies of NYCS Discharge/Exemption
Certificate, photocopies of all qualifying credentials,
including O’level must be attached to the completed application
forms, as well as arrange for their transcripts to be sent
directly to the Secretary, school of Postgraduate Studies.
Non-receipt of transcripts in time is at the detriment of the
applicant.
Duration of ABSU Postgraduate Programmes.
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
Full-Time Diploma: Minimum of three semesters and a maximum of
six semesters
Part-Time Diploma: Minimum of four semesters and a maximum of
eight semesters.
Masters Degree Programmes
Full-Time: A minimum of three semesters and a maximum of ten
semesters
Part-Time: A minimum of four semesters and a maximum of eight
semesters.
MPhil/Ph.D Programmes
Full-Time: A minimum of six semesters and a maximum of ten
semesters
Part-Time: A minimum of eight semesters and a maximum of six
semesters.
Ph.DProgramme
Full-Time: Minimum of four semesters and a maximum of ten
semesters
Part-Time: A minimum of six semesters and a maximum of fourteen
semesters.
How to Apply for ABSU Postgraduate Admission.
Candidates should proceed to any of the following banks: First
Bank Plc, Zenith, UBA, Ecobank Plc, ABSU MFB Uturu, Keystone
Bank Plc, Fidelity Bank Plc, Union Bank, Skye Plc. Log on to the
e-transact network and request to pay application fee of N11,500
(Eleven thousand, five hundred naira) for the form and service
charges.
Collect the e-transact receipt from the Bank on payment and
proceed to any internet centre for the completion of the form.
Log on to the ABSU portal absu.net and complete application
form.
Finally, confirm your entry and print a copy of the form as well
as three copies of the referee confidential reports which will
be forwarded to your referees for completion (Two of these
should be the candidate’s former teacher at the University
level).
Deadline for application: 28th February, 2019.
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