Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the admission to full-time Postgraduate Programmes for 2021/2022 academic session.

THE PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE ARE:
  1. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

(a) DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING

  • PGD. Accounting
  • M.Sc. Accounting
  • MBA  Accounting
  • M. Phil Accounting,
  • Ph.D, Accounting (Corporate Financial Reporting, Auditing, Professional Ethics, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting Taxation, Operation Research Production Management, Corporate Finance,, Financial Accounting, International Accounting)

2. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

(a) DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

  • PGD. Economics & Development Studies
  • M.Sc. Economics and Development Studies (Monetary
    Economics, Development Economics, International Economics,
    Quantitative Economics, Petroleum and Energy Economics,
    Financial Economics, Human Resources Economics, Health
    Economics)
  • Ph.D. Economics and Development Studies (Monetary
    Economics, Development Economics, International Economics,
    Energy and Environmental Economics, Health Economics)

(b) DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

  • PGD. Political Science
  • PGD. Public Administration
  • MPA Public Administration
  • M.Sc. Political Science (Comparative Politics, Public
    Administration and Local Government, International Relations
    and Foreign Policy, Political Economy, Development Studies and
    Social Change, Conflict, Peace and Security Studies, Political
    Theory and Methodology).
  • Ph.D. Political Science (Comparative Politics, Public
    Administration and Local Government, International Relations
    and Foreign Policy, Political Economics, Development Studies
    and Social Change, Conflict, Peace and Security Studies,
    Political Theory and Methodology)

(c) DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

  • PGD. Sociology and Anthropology
  • M.Sc. Sociology and Anthropology (Industrial Relations,
    Sociology of Development, Criminology and Security Studies,
    Ethnographic Studies, Culture and Technology)
  • Ph.D. Sociology and Anthropology (Industrial Relations,
    Sociology of Development, Criminology and Security Studies,
    Ethnographic Studies, Culture and Technology)

    3. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
    (a) DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
  • M.A. English Language, (English as a Second Language,
    Discourse and Stylistics, Phonology & Phonetics, Semantics),
  • Ph.D. English Language (English as a Second Language,
    Discourse and Stylistics, Phonology & Phonetics, Semantics)
  • M.A. Literature (Post Colonial Studies, Gender Studies, Africo-American & Caribbean Literature, African Literature, Oral
    Literature & Folklore).
  • Ph.D. Literature (Post Colonial Studies, Gender Studies, Africo-American & Caribbean Literature, African Literature, Oral
    Literature & Folklore).
    (b) DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
  • M.A History & International Studies (African History,
    International Studies and Diplomacy, War and Strategic
    Studies)
  • Ph.D. History & International Studies (African History,
    International Studies and Diplomacy, War and Strategic
    Studies)

    4. FACULTY OF SCIENCES
    (a) DEPARTMENT OF BIO CHEMISTRY

  • PGD. Applied Biochemistry,
  • M.Sc. Biochemistry (Nutrition and Toxicology, Environmental
    Biochemistry and Toxicology, Clinical Biochemistry, Enzymology
    and Protein Chemistry, Plant Biochemistry)
  • M.Phil. Biochemistry
  • Ph.D. Biochemistry (Nutrition and Toxicology, Environmental
    Biochemistry and Toxicology, Clinical Biochemistry, Enzymology
    and Protein Chemistry, Plant Chemistry)
    (b) DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
  • PGD. Microbiology
  • M.Sc. Microbiology (Food Microbiology, Industrial
    Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Medical
    Microbiology, Public Health Microbiology)
  • M.Phil. Microbiology)
  • Ph.D. Microbiology (Food Microbiology, Industrial
    Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Medical
    Microbiology, Public Health Microbiology)

    (c) DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATICS

  • PGD. Computer Science
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • M.Phil. Computer Science
  • Ph. D. Computer Science

     

    (d) DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

  • PGD. Mathematics & Statistics
  • M.Sc. Mathematics & Statistics (Applied Mathematics,
    Statistics)
  • M.Phil. Mathematics & Statistics (Applied Mathematics,
    Statistics)
  • Ph. D. Mathematics & Statistics (Applied Mathematics,
    Statistics)
    (e) DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
  • PGD. Physics
  • M.Sc. Physics (Solid State/Theoretical Physics, Applied
    Geophysics, Electronics and Communication)
  • Ph. D. Physics (Solid State/Theoretical Physics, Applied
    Geophysics, Electronics and Communication)
    (f) DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
  • PGD Chemistry
  • M.Sc. Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation,
    Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology, Organic Chemistry,
    Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry)
  • Ph.D. Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry, Environmental
    Chemistry and Toxicology, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic
    Chemistry, Physical Chemistry)
  • 5. DURATION OF PROGRAMMES(a) PGD. Degree Programmes
  • PGD. Degree by Coursework– 2 Semesters(b) Master’s Degree Programmes
  • Master’s Degree by Coursework and Research Thesis – 3
    Semesters
    (c) M.Phil. Degree Programmes
  • M.Phil. Degree by Coursework and Research Thesis – 4
    Semesters
    (d) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programmes
  • Minimum Duration – 6 Semesters

    6. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:


    (a) PGD Programmes:

    An applicant for admission to a PGD Programmes shall be a graduate of
    Federal University Otuoke, or any other approved University with at
    least a Second Class Honours Degree or Third Class in the related
    Discipline. For HND holders a minimum of Lower Credit is acceptable in
    the relevant Departments.
    (b) Master’s Degree Programmes:
    An applicant for admission to a Masters Degree Programme shall be a
    graduate of Federal University, Otuoke, or any other approved
    university with not less than Second Lass (lower Division).
    (c) Master’s of Philosophy Degree Programmes:
    An applicant for admission to the Master of Philosophy Degree
    Programmes shall be:
  • A graduate of Federal University, Otuoke, or any other approved
    university who possesses a First Degree and Master Degree in an
    area relevant to his course of study.
    (d) Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes
    An applicant for admission to the Ph.D. Degree programme shall be:
  • A graduate of Federal University, Otuoke, or any other approved
    university who possesses a Master Degree with research thesis and
    a weighted coursework average which shall normally not less than
    CGPA of 3.5.
    (e) VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE
    In addition to the admission requirements as published, All Candidates should
    kindly note that in accordance with the University regulations, they must
    satisfy the O’Level requirements for matriculation into first degree
    programmes of Federal University, Otuoke, i.e. Five Credit passes in relevant
    subjects at not more than two sittings including English Language and
    Mathematics (where required).
    7. METHOD OF APPLICATION: PURCHASE OF APPLICATION FORM SHALL
    BE ON-LINE ONLY

Candidates can conveniently complete the application form and pay by taking
the following steps:
(a) Step 1. Click Here to Start Application
Step 2. Click on the APPLICATIONS then on POST-GRADUATE.
Step 3. Click on BUY PIN to purchase the Applicaon PIN.
Step 4. Enter your Name, email and Phone Number and then CLICK on PAY
USING REMITA and continue with payment.
Step 5. A transaction success page containing your Application PIN for all
successful payments will be shown on your screen also an email
containing your Application PIN will be sent to the email address you
provided.
Step 6. Use the Application PIN to START APPLICATION, fill-out all forms
appropriately and make all compulsory uploads (as listed below).
i. Passport Photograph
ii. First Sitting O’level
iii. Second Sitting O’level Result (where applicable)
iv. Birth Certificate/Age Declaration
v. LGA Identification Letter
vi. First Degree Certificate
vii. Masters Degree Certificate (where applicable)
Step 7. Submit your application and print-out your application summary
page.
(b) Forward duplicate copies of summary page and photocopies of
documents listed below:
i. University Degree Certificate(s)
ii. NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Certificate
iii. O’Level Certificate (WAEC/NECO)
iv. Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
v. LGA Identification Letter
vi. A research proposal of not more than 3 pages and not more than 5
pages for Master’s and Ph.D. students respectively.
vii. The original transcript obtained from the Applicant’s University
plus duly completed downloaded Federal University Otuoke,
School of Postgraduate Studies Transcript Label ()-() must be
properly addressed to:
“The Secretary,
School of Postgraduate Studies
Federal University, Otuoke
Bayelsa State”

(a) Additional Information

  • Application processing fee for all programmes cost N15,000.00 (Fifteen
    thousand naira only)
  • The progress of completed application forms can be monitored on the
    application portal online and notification will be sent to applicants once
    decisions are taken on the applications.
  •  Applicants will be notified of the status of their application by e-mail.

    8. All applicants should note that they will be bound by all the

    Regulations Governing School of Postgraduate Studies at the Federal
    University Otuoke, if their applications are successful

    9.
    OTHER INFORMATION
    (a) For additional information, visit the School of Postgraduate Studies at
    the Federal University Otuoke, website at: fuotuoke.edu.ng
    (b) Sponsors such as Employment Agencies, Ministries, Corporations,
    Parastatals and Foreign Missions should advise their candidates to
    apply personally for application forms. Multiple applications will
    lead to cancelation of all applications forwarded.
    (c) Any candidate, who applies for admission to another postgraduate
    programme without disclosure on the application form or without
    Senate approval of withdrawal from the initial programme will
    automatically forfeit his/her studentship under the existing
    University Regulations.
    (d) Applications without Transcripts will not be considered.
    10. CLOSING DATE
    The sale and submission of completed Application Forms with all necessary
    enclosures deadline has been extended till further notice., due to the ongoing industrial action involving universities, the former deadline has been removed and the application deadline extended. A new deadline will be communicated here two(2) weeks before the application’s expiration. We will keep you posted.
  • Any applicant whose original transcript does not reach the School of
    Postgraduate Studies at the Federal University, Otuoke, before the
    admission exercise begins will not be admitted.
  • Successful candidates will receive their leers of admissions through the
    e-mail addresses supplied.
 
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