KSUSTA Postgraduate Admission Form 2023/2024 (Full-Time and Part-Time)

The Kebbi State University of Technology’s School of Postgraduate Studies has commenced the sale of admission forms for the academic year 2023/2024. Prospective candidates interested in pursuing a postgraduate program at KSUSTA and who meet the requirements for their desired program can access the KSUSTA PG form online.

This comprehensive guide aims to assist both first-time and returning applicants in completing the KSUSTA postgraduate application form. It addresses various aspects related to the PG admission form, such as the start date of the form’s sale, the application process, program durations, the cost of the PG form, and the deadline for form submission.

Submitting the KSUSTA PG admission form is a simplified process, streamlining the steps for new and potential applicants to submit their applications with ease. This information is also valuable for applicants who previously applied but were rejected during the initial registration process.

While the application process remains largely unchanged from the previous academic session, the application deadline is the notable difference for this session. It is important to note that the schools affiliated with KSUSTA’s PG school must adhere to the listed application procedures. However, before diving into the application process, let’s review the prerequisites for online form submission.

List of Approved/Accredited KSUSTA Postgraduate Courses:

1. Biochemistry:
   • PGD (1 Year)
   • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months)
   • M.Phil. (18 Months)
   • Ph.D. (Minimum of 3 Years) Specializations:
   • Environmental Biochemistry
   • Clinical Biochemistry
   • Nutritional Biochemistry
   • Pharmacological and Toxicological Biochemistry
   • Molecular Biology/Biotechnology
2. Botany:
   • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months)
   • M.Phil. (18 Months)
   • Ph.D. (Minimum of 3 Years) Specializations:
   • Plant Physiology
   • Plant Ecology
   • Plant Taxonomy
   • Plant Pathology
3. Microbiology:
   • PGD (1 Year)
   • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months)
   • M.Phil. (18 Months)
   • Ph.D. (Minimum of 3 Years) Specializations:
   • Microbial Biotechnology
   • Medical/Pathogenic Microbiology
   • Environmental Microbiology
   • Food and Industrial Microbiology
4. Zoology:
   • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months)
   • M.Phil. (18 Months)
   • Ph.D. (Minimum of 3 Years) Specializations:
   • Entomology
   • Parasitology
   • Fisheries and Hydrobiology
5. Computer Science:
   • PGD (1 Year)
   • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months)
   • M.Phil. (18 Months)
   • Ph.D. (Minimum of 3 Years) Specializations:
   • Theory/Foundation of Computer Science
   • Computer Systems
   • Software Engineering
   • Database Systems/Data Engineering
   • Computer Communications and Networks
   • Artificial Intelligence
   • Computer Forensics
   • Human-Computer Interactions
6. Chemistry:
   • PGD (1 Year)
   • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months)
   • M.Phil. (18 Months)
   • Ph.D. (Minimum of 3 Years) Specializations:
   • Inorganic Chemistry
   • Organic Chemistry
   • Applied Chemistry
   • Environmental Chemistry
   • Analytical Chemistry
   • Petroleum Chemistry
   • Physical Chemistry
7. Physics:
   • PGD (1 Year)
   • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months)
   • M.Phil. (18 Months)
   • Ph.D. (Minimum of 3 Years) Specializations:
   • Energy Studies/Alternative Energy Sources
   • Condensed Matter/Solid State Physics
   • Instrumentation/Electronics
   • Meteorology/Physics of the Lower Atmosphere
   • Geophysics
8. Mathematics:
   • PGD (1 Year)
   • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months)
   • M.Phil. (18 Months)
   • Ph.D. (Minimum of 3 Years) Specializations:
   • Fluid Dynamics
   • Algebra
   • Functional Analysis
   • Mathematical Modeling
   • Nonlinear Analysis
   • Computational Mathematics
9. Statistics:
   • PGD (1 Year)
   • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months)
   • M.Phil. (18 Months)
   • Ph.D. (Minimum of 3 Years) Specializations:
   • Multivariate Analysis
   • Stochastic Process
   • Time Series
   • Biostatistics
   • Design of Experiments
   • Sampling Theory & Survey
10. Animal Science:
    • PGD (1 Year)
    • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months)
    • M.Phil. (18 Months)
    • Ph.D. (Minimum of 3 Years) Specializations:
    • Animal Breeding and Genetics
    • Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry
    • Animal Physiology
    • Livestock Production Systems
    • Pasture and Range Management/Forage Science
    • Livestock Product Science
11. Crop Science:
    • PGD (1 Year)
    • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months)
    • M.Phil. (18 Months)
    • Ph.D. (Minimum of 3 Years) Specializations:
    • Crop Production
    • Crop Breeding
    • Weed Science
    • Agricultural Entomology
    • Phytopathology
12. Soil Science:
    • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months)
    • M.Phil. (18 Months)
    • Ph.D. (Minimum of 3 Years) Specializations:
    • Soil Microbiology
    • Soil Survey and Land Use Planning
    • Soil Physics and Conservation
    • Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy
    • Soil Fertility/Fertilizer Technology
    • Pedology
    • Environmental Soil Science
13. Agricultural Economics:
    • PGD (1 Year)
    • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months)
    • M.Phil. (18 Months)
    • Ph.D. (Minimum of 3 Years) Specializations:
    • Agricultural Production Economics and Farm Management
    • Agricultural Marketing
    • Agricultural Finance
    • Agribusiness Management
    • Agricultural Resource Economics
14. Agricultural Extension:
    • PGD (1 Year)
    • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months)
    • M.Phil. (18 Months)
    • Ph.D. (Minimum of 3 Years) Specializations:
    • Agricultural Extension
    • Rural Sociology
15. Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology:
    • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months) Specializations:
    • Aquaculture
    • Fish Nutrition
    • Water Quality and Pond Dynamics
    • Fish Production Development
    • Fish Pond Harvest Technology
    • Fish Breeding and Genetics
    • Fish Ecology
    • Fish Reproductive Biology
    • Conservation Aquaculture
    • Fisheries Management
16. Environmental Forestry:
    • M.Sc. (Minimum of 18 Months) Specializations:
    • Forest Management
    • Silviculture
    • Forest Ecology
    • Inventory and Mensuration
17. Education Administration and Planning:
    • M.Ed. (Minimum of 18 Months)
18. Guidance and Counselling:
    • M.Ed. (Minimum of 18 Months)
19. Educational Psychology:
    • M.Ed. (Minimum of 18 Months)
20. Sociology of Education:
    • M.Ed. (Minimum of 18 Months)
21. Biology:
    • M.Sc.Ed. (Minimum of 18 Months)
22. Chemistry:
    • M.Sc.Ed. (Minimum of 18 Months)
23. Computer Science:
    • M.Sc.Ed. (Minimum of 18 Months)
24. Mathematics:
    • M.Sc.Ed. (Minimum of 18 Months)
25. Physics:
    • M.Sc.Ed. (Minimum of 18 Months)

       

      KSUSTA Postgraduate Admission Requirements

      (A) Postgraduate Diploma Programs

      To be admitted to postgraduate diploma programs at KSUSTA, applicants must meet the following criteria:

      1. Possess a minimum of a third-class degree from KSUSTA or another accredited university.
      2. Hold a Higher National Diploma (HND) in a comparable field with at least a Lower Credit or its equivalent.
      3. Holders of HNDs in unrelated fields with at least Lower Credit may be considered after passing exams set by the department or faculty, in consultation with the postgraduate school.
      4. Candidates with credentials deemed suitable by the University’s Senate and Board of Postgraduate School, in addition to the above requirements.
      5. Meet the matriculation criteria of the university.

      (B) Masters Degrees (Academic and Professional)

      To be admitted to a master’s degree program at KSUSTA, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

      1. Hold a bachelor’s degree validated by the university with at least a second-class honors lower division or its equivalent from KSUSTA or another recognized university.
      2. Candidates with undeclared degrees and a “C” or 50% average.
      3. Applicants in the third division with only a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of three years of relevant job experience.
      4. Holders of HNDs from accredited institutions with at least a Lower Credit pass, and those with Postgraduate Diplomas from KSUSTA or any other accredited university with at least a Lower Credit pass in the applicable fields.
      5. Candidates with qualifications approved by the Board of Postgraduate School and University Senate, in addition to the above requirements.
      6. Applicants may be required to pass an exam set by the postgraduate school, in consultation with the relevant departments, to assess their suitability for postgraduate study.
      7. Meet the matriculation criteria of the university.

      (C) Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil.)

      To qualify for admission to the Masters of Philosophy program at KSUSTA, applicants must meet the following criteria:

      1. Hold good master’s degrees with a minimum GPA below 3.5 on a 5-point scale or below 2.5 on a 4-point scale from KSUSTA or other reputable universities.
      2. Hold the degree of Professional Master with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale and at least a Bachelor’s degree not lower than third class division (degrees terminate at M.Phil. level).
      3. Candidates recommended by their respective departments for promotion from Master to M.Phil.
      4. Candidates interested in pursuing a Ph.D. must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.
      5. Candidates with qualifications accepted by the University’s Senate and Board of Postgraduate School, in addition to the above requirements.
      6. Meet the matriculation criteria of the university.

      (D) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

      To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program at KSUSTA, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

      1. Hold good master’s degrees from accredited universities, including KSUSTA, with GPAs of at least 4.00 on a 5-point scale or 3.50 on a 4-point scale in relevant fields of study.
      2. Candidates who earned their master’s degrees through research must have at least “B” grades or a 60% overall score.
      3. Possess additional qualifications deemed appropriate by the university’s Senate and Board of Postgraduate Studies.
      4. Hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum second-class lower division, in addition to the requirements mentioned above.
      5. Candidates with the necessary credentials and strong research projects.
      6. Meet the matriculation criteria of the university.

      How to Apply for KSUSTA Postgraduate Admission

      To apply for KSUSTA Postgraduate admission online, follow these steps:

      1. Generate a payment invoice using the KSUSTA PG online application portal and proceed to pay the invoice at any bank in Nigeria.
      2. Gather all your credentials, a scanned passport photo, and a scanned signature with a file size not exceeding 100 kilobytes. Merge credentials (SSCE, B.Sc., NYSC, and/or M.Sc.) into a single PDF file format with a maximum size of 5MB. You can use online services to convert scanned documents to PDF.
      3. Log into the application portal using your email address and invoice number after the payment has been confirmed.
      4. Complete the application form, save your entries, and print the confirmation page.
      5. If needed, you can update or reprint your form by repeating steps 3 and 4.

      For any inquiries about the KSUSTA Postgraduate Admission Form for the 2023/2024 Academic Year, feel free to contact us using the comment box or the information provided on our contact page. We will respond to your queries as soon as possible.

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