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B. After registration every full-time candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy shall pursue his/her
course work and/or research for not less than twenty-four (24) calendar months not more than thirty Six
(36) calendar months before being examined. After registration, each part-time candidate for the degree
of Doctor of Philosophy shall pursue the programme for not less than thirty six (36) calendar months and
not more than sixty (60) calendar months for the degree.
C. After registration, every full-time candidate for the M. Phil shall pursue his/her studies and/or research for
not less than twelve (12) calendar months and not more than Eighteen (18) calendar months before being
examined for the degree.
D. After registration, every Postgraduate Diploma candidate shall pursue his/her studies and/or research for
not less than Twelve (12) calendar months and not more than Eighteen (18) calendar months before
being examined for the degree.
2. A holder of Pass Degree OR HND (less than Lower Credit) is not qualified for any Postgraduate
programme in ABU.
3. Candidates with 3rd class Degrees can, in some cases, be admitted, provided they possess additional
relevant qualifications and/or post-graduation work experience (at least 5 years) acceptable to the
University.
4. Candidates applying for a PhD programme must hold a Master degree or M.Phil with a research thesis
component (not project). Candidates with a CGPA score of less than 3.5 are not eligible for PhD
admission.
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5. Applicants for PhD programmes are expected to attach a research proposal of not more than 2 pages.
6. Transcript: Candidates should request their former Universities or Institutions, to send their academic
transcripts to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, ABU Zaria otherwise their application may
not be processed.
In addition to the general admission requirements, several postgraduate programmes have additional requirements
and in some cases, candidates are required to write and pass an entrance examination. The admission requirements
for the various programmes is presented below.
FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION
In addition, candidates with HND in Accounting or Banking and Finance or third class degree in
Accounting from a recognized Institution or with a Professional qualification from recognized
professional body (i.e. ICAN or ANAN) may be considered.
In exceptional cases candidates with a high Bachelor of Science at Second Class Lower level in
Accounting from a recognized University with a minimum of 5 years relevant post qualification
experience and evidence of scholarship.
Candidates with MBA/MBF degree (in addition to 1st Degree) in Accounting from a recognized
University with cumulative average of at least 3.5 in a 5.0 point scale or 3.0 in 4.0 point system or
average of B in A-E Scale. In addition, candidates with good M. Sc degree in Banking & Finance or
Economics from a recognized University, however such candidates will be required to take some
prerequisite courses at the appropriate level.
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Candidates with an M. Sc degree in Accounting and Finance from Ahmadu Bello University or any
recognized university are admissible into the Programme.
General Requirements:
a) All candidates must possess the basic university entry requirement of five credit passes including English
and Mathematics at the ‘O’ Level, as basic requirement.
b) All candidates must have minimum of one year managerial/administrative experience in addition to
performing satisfactorily at the University’s MBA entrance examination.
b) Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) only.
b) Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) only.
a) Bachelor’s degree in any field of study with at least a Second Class Lower or 2.40 Cumulative
Grade Point Average from Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognized University.
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Candidates with an MBA degree from Ahmadu Bello University or any recognized university are admissible into the
M.Sc. Programme. However, candidates with first class degree or second class (Upper Division) in Business
Administration or any of the management sciences may be admitted into the programme but would be expected to first
complete the requirements of the MBA coursework.
b) HND holders in Management or related fields holding professional certificates such as ANAN, CIB and CA may be
considered.
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1.4 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
M. Phil/PhD
1. '0' level requirement
- candidates must have a minimum of five credits which must include English Language, Economics,
Government/History and Mathematics;
2. Minimum class of First Degree - Must. be Second Class Lower (2:2) In Public Administration, Local
Government, Economics, Political Science or Sociology;
3. Minimum CGPA in Master Degree - must not be less than 3.5 for M.Phil admission; and
4. Minimum CGPA in Master degree for PhD admission must not be less than 4.00 in coursework and
60% or B grade in thesis performance.
Prospective candidates for M.Phil/PhD in Public Administration must fulfill all the above requirements before
they are considered for admission into the programmes.
PGDPA
1. '0' level requirement - candidates must have a minimum of five credits which must
include English Language.
2. A minimum of B.A/B.Sc. from A.B.U. or any other recognised university or polytechnic. However,
holders of HND with a minimum of Merit Grade plus a minimum of two years post qualification
experience may be considered. Similarly, holders of Advanced Diploma in Public Administration
(ADPA) from this Department or a Postgraduate Diploma from a recognised university or polytechnic
may also be considered. Note that candidates in both cases must meet the minimum '0' level admission
requirements.
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FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
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i In order to qualify for admission into Postgraduate Diploma in Farm Management and Extension, candidate
must (a) possess HND of not less than lower credit, and/or.
(b) B.Sc Degree in relevant field.
c) M.Sc Agronomy
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Specialization In: Field Crop Production, Crop Physiology, Horticulture, Weed Science, Irrigation Agronomy,
Farming Systems;
Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking admission for the Academic Masters Degree in any of these fields must have any of the
following qualifications from recognized institutions.
a) Bachelor degree in Agriculture or related discipline (Agronomy/crop production/pasture agronomy/
horticulture etc) with a minimum of 2nd class lower division.
b) HND Upper Credit plus PGD at Distinction in addition to satisfying university matriculation \
requirements.
c) Bachelor degree in Agriculture or related discipline (Agronomy/crop production/pasture
agronomy/horticulture etc) with a minimum of 3rd class plus PGD in Agronomy/crop
production/horticulture.
d) M. Phil Agronomy
Admission Requirements
a) A PhD applicant who's Masters lacked a Thesis component
b) PhD applicants changing their field of study to a related field/programme
c) PhD students unable to conclude their study within the stipulated time but have earned a minimum of
40 credit units of course work (excluding Seminar and Research credits) and have conducted enough
research work for a Project/Thesis.
d) M.Phil/PhD candidates will automatically progress with the PhD provided he/she attained the
Departmental requirement of 3.5. Such candidate does not require admission again but must be up to
date with his/her registration.
M.Phil students who had a Master degree with a Thesis component shall only be require to defend a Project report
at the end of their M.Phil programme. Such cases with clear recommendation shall be communicated to SPGS for
the;
a) Upgrade of the students' status to PhD
b) Award an M.Phil to the candidate or
c) Terminated the students' programme
e) PhD Agronomy
Specialization: Field Crop Production, Crop Physiology, Horticulture, Weed Science, Irrigation Agronomy and
Farming Systems
Admission Requirement
Candidate seeking admission for Doctor of philosophy Degree in any of these fields must have academic Master's
Degree in any of these fields of Agriculture or related discipline with a minimum CGPA 3.5 from recognized
institutions. Candidate most fulfills the University requirements for conversion from the M.Sc programme to the
PhD programme
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iv. At least two years Postgraduate field experience.
To be eligible for admission into the PG programmes of the Department the general Faculty of Agriculture and
Postgraduate School requirements shall apply.
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M.Sc. Soil Science
Admission Requirements
i. First or Second Class Degree in Agriculture (or Agricultural Science).
ii. Candidates with First or Second Class Degrees in other Biological or Physical Sciences may also be considered.
iii. Candidates with 3rd Class degree in Agriculture or the Physical Sciences may be offered admission provided they
have spent a minimum of five years after graduation.
FACULTY OF ARTS
Ph. D. Programmes
1. Ph.D. Archaeology Programme
2. Ph.D. Cultural Resource Management
Admission Requirements
For Ph.D. Archaeology, candidates must possess Master Degree in Archaeology from recognized Universities and
for Ph.D. degree in Cultural resource Management, they must obtain Masters in Archaeology or any related
disciplines like Museum Studies, Art History and Anthropology. The programme is full-time.
M.A. (Literature)
Admission Requirements
i. A first degree (first or second class)
ii. A third class in the relevant area with 5 years’ postgraduate experience maybe considered.
Ph.D (Language)
Admission Requirements
i. A masters degree in the relevant area.
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3.3 DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH
M.A. French
Admission Requirements
Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s (BA Honours Degree) in French, with a grade not lower than Second Class
Lower (2.2) Honours.
Ph.D French
Admission Requirement
1. Candidate must have a good M. Phil. Degree or its equivalent in French from recognized University or
Institution of Higher Learning.
2. Candidate with MA Degree from other University will be required to spend the first year taking and
passing the entire Course Work or our MA Programme, and presenting Two (2) Seminar Papers, before
end of the 1st year.
Ph.D
Admission Requirement
To be admitted into a Ph.D programme candidates should possess an M. Phil or equivalent degree in History from
a recognized University or Institute of Higher Learning. Applicant with an M. Phil or equivalent degree from a
recognized university or equivalent Institution of Higher Learning in any subject, which is deemed relevant to the
proposed research topic by the Department, may also be considered.
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3.6 DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND PERFORMING ARTS
PGD Home video Production
Admission Requirements
1. A minimum of Second Class Lower or a Third Class Degree (with 2 years post graduation
experience) in Development Communication, Theatre, Performing Arts, Mass communications,
Journalism, Development Studies, Film, Social Development, Rural Development, Community
Development, Geography, Languages and Literature, Rural Sociology, Agricultural Economics,
Agricultural Extension, Broadcasting, Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics
Engineering, Library and Information Science.
2. Candidates from any of the Arts and Social Sciences or who have movie making experience or
experience of the media from other disciplines are eligible with strong references.
3. Candidates with a HND at Lower Credit levels are eligible for admission.
4. Candidates who do not have the above qualifications but who have extensive field experience in
movie production will be accepted on the condition that they audit 2 basic core courses in 200, 300
and 400 levels.
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MA Development Communication
Admission Requirements
1. A minimum Second Class Lower or a Third Class Degree (with 5 years post graduation experience)
in Development Communication, Theatre, Performing Arts, Mass communications, Journalism,
Development Studies, Film, Social Development, Rural Development, Community Development,
Geography, Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Languages and Literature, Rural Sociology,
Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Broadcasting, Information Technology, Library and
Information Science.
2. Candidates from any of the Arts and Social Sciences or who have development work experience or
experience of the media and NGO work from other disciplines are eligible with strong references but
such candidates will audit 3 core courses at 400 level.
3. Candidates with a minimum Lower Credit in ABU PGD in Development Communication and PGD in
Home video Production are eligible for admission. Candidates with ABU PGD in Development
Communication (with a minimum of lower credit) who wish to continue to masters may apply
through the Faculty to the PG Board for transfer of their PGD coursework to the masters’ programme.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
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(c) graduates of other universities who hold degrees and certificates considered by the Faculty Board,
Postgraduate School Board and Senate to be equivalent to (a) and (b) above.
(d) candidates who hold B.A. or B.Sc degrees of Ahmadu Bello University or other recognized universities
who have held or are still holding administrative/planning positions in the Ministries of Education,
universities or other higher institutions for at least eight consecutive years.
Candidates must also meet the requirements of all other relevant general university registrations governing higher
degree studies.
Candidates must meet the requirements of all other relevant General University Regulations Governing Higher
degree Studies
M. Ed (Instructional Technology)
Admission Requirements
i Minimum of second class lower degree in Education from a recognized university.
ii Minimum of second class lower degree in any other subject plus PGDE.
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ii. B.A; B.Sc. with Second Class Lower and above in addition to Postgraduate Diploma in Education
(PGDE) from a recognized institution.
iii . Candidates applying for the programme may be required to take an entrance examination to be
conducted by the Department.
Candidates must have CGPA of 3.50 and above in the Master's Degree programme undertaken at accredited
universities.
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ii) They must also demonstrate Arabic adequacy for their areas of concentration, or be ready to
add pre-requisite courses of Arabic which enables them to graduate within the maximum
number of years stipulated for graduation.
M. Ed (Creative Arts)
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with minimum of second class lower division in:
a. Creative Arts Education
b. Visual Arts Education
c. Drama Education or Music Education
d. Drama, Visual Arts or Music plus NCE and/or PGDE certificates
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LANGUAGE ARTS SECTION
M.Ed Teaching of English as Second Language
Admission Requirements
Candidates with a first or second class degree in education with specialization in English or Language Arts from a
recognized university.
Minimum of second class lower degree in
- B. Ed (Language Arts)
- B.A. (Ed) English
- B.A. English plus PGDE
Ph.D (TESL)
i M. Ed (TESL)
ii M.A (English) plus PGDE.
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Ph.D (Maths Education)
Admission Requirements
- M. Ed (Mathematics)
- M. Sc (Mathematics) plus PGDE.
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(i) Minimum of third class degree in a relevant field from a recognized university.
(ii) HND with Credit related fields from accredited institution.
For candidates with NCE, NCE general English is accepted as remedy for deficiency in English provided the
general O' level requirement is satisfied.
A first degree in Management Art, International Studies, Mass Communication and other social sciences with two
years post qualification experience in sport related field.
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M.A, M.Sc or M.Ed in Sports Management or organisation and administration of Sport with a GPA of 3.50 and
above. Satisfactory performance in the screening examination.
Applicants with a third class degree who have satisfied the minimum postgraduate waiting period of five years
and perform satisfactorily in the screening examination may be considered for admission.
M.SC:(Ed)Agricultural Education:
1. Five '0' Level. credit passes. Including English; Maths, Agric Science and any other two Science
subjects. (Biology, Chemistry Physics, Geography, Integrated Science, general Science.
2. B.Sc(Ed) Agricultural Education
3. B.Sc(B.A) B. Tech Agriculture with Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
4. Minimum of Second Class Lower (2:2) in first degree Or Third Class 'with five (5) years' experience
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Admission Requirements
A. i. A minimum of second class honors in the discipline of Engineering in which the
admission is being sought.
A. Ph.D.
(i) A Masters degree in the relevant field of Engineering.
(ii) For Ph.D Metallurgical Engineering, candidates must have M. Sc (Metallurgical or Materials
Engineering) with relevant background in Metallurgy
(a) Masters Degree
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M. Sc Chemical Engineering
Admission Requirements
Candidate must possess a minimum of
(a) Second Class Honours degree in Chemical Engineering from a recognized Institution.
(b) Upper Credit Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering obtained from Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria.
In the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes, the department offers specialized courses in the following three areas.
1. Process Engineering
2. Polymer/Ceramic Engineering
3. Petroleum and Gas Processing
Admission Requirements
(a) A Second Class Honours degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering from a recognized
University or equivalent Institution.
(b) Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering with final CGPA of 3.50 on a 4.-point grade scale from a
recognized University or equivalent institution. However, priority will be given to Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria Postgraduate Diploma graduates.
(c) A Third Class Honours degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering from a recognized
University or equivalent Institution with a minimum of Five (5) years post-graduation experience..
Where necessary candidates may be required to clear or make up for deficiency in previous
training. Each case will be considered individually by the Departmental PG Committee, which
will recommend the undergraduate Electrical Engineering courses that must be taken by the
candidate to clear the deficiencies.
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iii) Ph.D Electrical/Communications Engineering.
v) Ph.D Electrical/Control Engineering.
vi) PhD Computer Engineering
Admission Requirements
. (i - iv) Candidate must have a Masters degree in Electrical/electronics Engineering.
Ph.D.
A relevant masters degree of Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognised university.
Admission Requirements
A. i) B. Sc or B.A. with a minimum of 3rd class in Architecture or relevant fields.
ii) HND. Architecture with a minimum of credit grade from accredited recognized institution.
B, C. (i) Bachelor of Science with minimum of 2:2 in any of Architecture or related studio-based
disciplines in Environmental Design.
D. B. Sc Architecture with a minimum of 2nd class lower degree.
E. Masters degree in Architecture (or equivalent) from a recognized university.
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I. Ph.D Building Services
Admission Requirements
A. (i) B. Sc with a minimum of 3rd class in Estate Management, Building, Quantity Surveying, Project
Management, Architecture, Civil/Mech./Elect. Engineering, Building Surveying and Land
Surveying.
(ii) HND with a minimum of lower Credit in fields (i) above from a recognized and accredited
institution.
B, C, D. A B.Sc. Degree in Building or Quantity Surveying (with at least a second class lower
division).
Admission Requirements:
A, B. MFA Painting/Sculpture
A first degree (B.A) in Fine Arts/Fine and Applied Arts with at least 2nd class lower. Candidates
are required to forward portfolio of their recent works along with application forms.
C, D. M.A. Art Education/Art History
A first degree (B.A) in Fine Arts with at least 2nd class lower.
E. Ph.D Painting
MFA or M.A degree in painting or sculpture and must be practicing artists. Candidate must
submit portfolio (photographs) of their recent works along with application.
F. Ph.D Sculpture
MFA or M.A degree in Sculpture and must be practicing artists.
G. Ph.D Art Education
M.A. in Art Education. Candidates with M.F.A. can be admitted, but they must take some
M.A. Art Education courses during the first year of registration.
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H. Ph.D Art History
M.A. in Art History. Candidates with M.F.A. Painting or Sculpture can be admitted, but must
take some prescribed course on M.A. Art history during the first year of registration.
Admission Requirements
A. B.URP, B. Tech (URP) or B. Sc (URP) with a minimum of second class lower degree.
B. Bachelor’s Degree, with a minimum of second class lower in Geography, Sociology,
Economics or Architecture.
C. (i) Minimum of 2nd class lower degree in URP, Geography, Sociology or related fields from
a recognized university.
(ii) Merit Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism or related field from recognized university.
D. Masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning
Admission Requirements
A. A minimum of second class lower degree in Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Building,
Urban and Regional Planning or Civil Engineering.
B. A minimum of second class lower degree in Quantity Surveying.
C. M. Sc degree in Quantity Surveying.
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C. Postgraduate Diploma in International Law and Diplomacy (Week-end programme)
D. Postgraduate Diploma in Estate Management Laws (Week-end programme)
E. Postgraduate Diploma in Commercial Law
F. LL.M. (Master of Laws)
G. Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy in Laws)
Admission Requirement
A. i) At least 3rd Class degree in Law, Management, Bus. Admin. Accounting, Economics, Insurance
or related fields.
ii) HND. with a minimum of lower credit in the above fields plus 2 years working experience
B. Minimum of Third Class Degree in Law (LLB), B.A. Islamic Studies, or HND. with lower credit
in Shari'a from a recognized or accredited institutions.
C. i) Minimum of Third Class Degree in Law (LLB), Political Science, International Studies, Public
Admin. or Economics.
ii) HND with minimum of lower credit in the related fields from recognized and accredited
institutions.
D. i) Minimum of Third Class Degree in Law, Town Planning, Architecture, Estate Management,
Geography, Engineering, Surveying, Agriculture or Building.
ii) HND with minimum of lower credit in the above fields from recognized and accredited
institutions.
F. (i) First degree in Law (LL.B) with First or Second Class Honours.
(ii) Third class plus Postgraduate Diploma in Law.
G. LL.M. (Master of Laws) First or second class Degree with research thesis component from a
recognized University.
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Admission Requirements
I. The MPH course is open to candidates who possess an MBBS degree of Ahmadu Bello
University or an equivalent medical degree from a recognized University.
II. All candidates must be registered with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council and must
have at least three years post degree cognate experience in Medicine, or Industry or Federal,
State, Local Government and Health and Safety Medical Programs.
III. There shall be a facultative pretest to determine the eligibility of candidates who can most
benefit from the course.
Admission Requirements
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a). M.Sc. Anatomy: – Minimum of B. Sc. Second Class Lower in Anatomy, Physiology, MBBS or
B.D.S, or any relevant Biomedical Science degree, of the Ahmadu Bello University and other
recognized institutions.
b). Ph. D. Anatomy: M.Sc. degree in Anatomy from Ahmadu Bello University or from any other
recognized institutions; or a first degree in anatomy with a Masters degree in any relevant
biomedical science.
Admission Requirements
A. i. A first degree in Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Physiotherapy and
Zoology, with a minimum of Second Class Lower.
ii. A graduate of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or Dentistry
B. i. Masters degree in Human Physiology
Admission Requirements
M.Sc. Immunology
Graduates from recognised institutions in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine as well as other related fields such as
Biochemistry, Microbiology etc who possess the FIMLT in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Haematology, Chemical
Pathology who have relevant experience would also be eligible for the master programme.
PhD. Immunology
For admission into the Ph.D program, candidates must have successfully completed the MSc program. However,
candidates with MBBS and DVM with relevant experience and other qualifications may be considered for direct
entry into the Ph. D Programme but they would be expected to have mastered the content of the syllabus as
outlined for the MSc Programme and pass an examination at the end of first session
2) Graduates in Medicine (MBBS) from ABU or any other recognized institution with outstanding academic
record especially in Chemical Pathology.
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8.6 DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCE
a) MSc.- candidate must possess university and faculty O' level certificate requirement at
credit level in at least five subjects of English Language, General Mathematics, Biology,
Chemistry and Physic in West African Examination Council Ordinary Level Certificate
or its equivalent in not more than two sittings.
b) The candidates must possess RN or RN/RM Certificates in addition to Bachelor degree
B. Sc Nursing/B.N.Sc. from Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognized
University and must obtain a minimum of second-class lower division. A postgraduate
diploma in Nursing or other related disciplines may be an added advantage.
c) Candidate who has third-class degree from any institution mention in (b) above and
possess a post graduate diploma in an area he wish to further his MSc. Nursing or spent
three years after graduation are legible to be considered for the programme.
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B. Ph.D Pharmacology.
Masters degree in Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochem. or related biomedical fields from a
recognized University.
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9.2 DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
A. M. Sc Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Degree in Pharmacy or a Minimum of Second Class lower in Chemistry, or Biochemistry.
Admission Requirements
A,B; B. Pharm, B. Sc (Pharmacy) or related fields with a minimum of second class lower
C, D Masters degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical
Microbiology, Microbiology or any related Food Sciences.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
B M. Sc Biochemistry
C. B.Sc Biochemistry with minimum of second class lower.
C. Ph.D Biochemistry
M. Sc in Biochemistry.
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10.2 DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
A. M.Sc. Educational Biology.
Minimum of B.Sc. 2nd class lower degree in Biology, Botany, Zoology. or B.Sc. (Educ.).
B. M.Sc. Biology.
Minimum of B. Sc 2nd class lower degree in Biology, Botany or Zoology.
C. M.Sc. Botany.
Minimum of B. Sc 2nd class lower degree in Biology or Botany
D. M.Sc. Zoology.
Minimum of 2nd class lower degree in Biology or Zoology.
E M. Sc Fisheries.
Minimum of B. Sc 2nd class lower degree in Biology, Botany, Zoology, Fisheries or other
relevant applied areas of Biology.
F. Ph.D in Biology, Botany, Zoology or Fisheries.
M. Sc in relevant areas except M. Sc Educational Biology. For Ph.D Educational Biology, the
applicant must possess M. Sc Educational Biology.
Admission Requirements
i. Minimum of third class honors degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or relevant science subject, or
other related disciplines such as, Engineering, Environmental Science, Urban and Regional
Planning and Surveying.
ii. HND/HNC in the disciplines listed in (i) with a minimum of Upper credit.
Admission Requirements
A minimum of Second Class lower honors degree in Chemistry.
Admission Requirements
M.Sc. or M. Phil. degree in Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized University with minimum
CGPA of 3.5..
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10.4 DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
A. Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Development (Weekend programme)
B. Postgraduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System
C. M. Sc Geography (Full Time)
D. M. Sc Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (Full Time)
E. M.Sc. Transport Management (Full Time)
F. M. Sc Demography and Population Studies (Full Time)
G. M. Sc Environmental Management (Full Time)
H. M. Sc Rural Development (Full time)
I. Ph.D Geography (Full Time)
J. Ph.D Rural Development (Full time)
Admission Requirements
A. Minimum of third class lower in Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, Agricultural
Science, Economics or Sociology.
B. (i) Minimum of Third Class Lower in Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, Geology,
Surveying, Engineering, Environmental Sciences and related field.
(ii) HND with lower credit in Remote Sensing, Land Surveying, Cartography, Urban and
Regional Planning or Geographic Information System from accredited and recognized
institution.
C. Minimum of second Class Lower in Geography.
D. Minimum of Second Class Lower in Geography, Land Surveying, Geology, Agricultural Science
or Geophysics.
E. Minimum of Second Class Lower in Geography, Urban and Regional Planning Civil
Engineering and related fields.
F. Minimum of Second Cass Lower in Geography, Sociology and related fields.
G. Minimum of Second Class Lower in Geography, Biological sciences, Geology, Urban and
Regional Planning, Environmental Sciences and related Engineering and agricultural science
discipline..
H. Minimum of second class lower in geography, social sciences, agriculture and related fields.
I. Masters degree in Geography.
J. Master's degree in Rural Development, Development studies, resources management, and
related fields.
Admission Requirements
A. B. Sc (Honours) degree in Geology with at least second class (lower Division).
B. M. Sc Geology in a field related to the topic of study.
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B. Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (Week-end programme)
C. M.Sc. Mathematics, M.Sc. Statistics and M. Sc Computer Science.
D. Ph.D Mathematics and Ph.D. Statistics.
Admission Requirements
A, B(i) B. Sc degree with a minimum of Third Class in Maths, Statistics, Computer, Physical
Sciences, Engineering, Accounting or Business Administration.
(ii) HND in the above fields with a minimum of lower credit from recognized and accredited
institutions, plus 3 years post-qualification experience.
C. B. Sc degree in the relevant subject area with first or second class honors.
D. Masters degree in the relevant subject area.
Admission Requirements
A. i) B. Sc degree, with a minimum of 3rd Class honors in Microbiology and related courses such as
Biology, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology etc.
ii) HND with at least credit grade in Microbiology and related courses (as listed above).
B. B. Sc in Microbiology with a first or second class lower or related disciplines.
C. M. Sc in Microbiology.
Admission Requirements
A. B. Sc with minimum of 2nd class lower division in Physics, Land Surveying, Geology,
Mathematics or Engineering.
B. B. Sc degree with a minimum of second class lower division in Physics.
C. B. Sc degree with a minimum of second class lower division in Physics, Chemistry,
Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Chemical Engineering or B. Sc (Ed.) Physics.
D. M. Sc/M. Phil. in Physics or Radiation Biophysics.
E. M. Sc/M. Phil. in Applied Geophysics or Geophysics.
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F. Ph.D Fibre Science and Polymer Technology (Full-Time)
G. Ph.D Textile Chemistry (Full-Time)
H. Ph.D Textile Science and Technology
Admission Requirements
A. i) Graduates from recognised institutions in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine as well as other related fields
such as Biochemistry, Microbiology etc who possess the FIMLT in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Haematology,
Chemical Pathology who have relevant experience would also be eligible for the master programme.
ii. For admission into the Ph.D program, candidates must have successfully completed the MSc program.
However, candidates with MBBS and DVM with relevant experience and other qualifications may be considered
for direct entry into the Ph. D Programme but they would be expected to have mastered the content of the syllabus
as outlined for the MSc Programme and pass an examination at the end of first session
B. i) .All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics, Chemistry and or
Physics
ii) A minimum of second class lower degree with a CGPA of 3.25/5 scale in any branch of Textile Science and
Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or any equivalent professional qualification from Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria or from any other recognized institution considered acceptable to the Department and Faculty of
Science.
iii). Those applicants who do not possess the formal qualifications specified above (1.3.2), but who possess
equivalent professional qualification e.g., A.S.D.C, A.T.I., Post Graduate Diploma in Textile Science and
Technology or Post Graduate Diploma in Colour Chemistry with a minimum of CGPA 3.25/5 scale, and have
considerable experience in the area of Textiles, Leather, Polymer or Colour using industries, may also be
considered.
In all cases, successful applicants shall be required to make up for any deficiencies in their previous training by
taking recommended courses within and outside the Department of Textile Science and Technology.
C. (i) A minimum of second class lower degree in Textile Science and Technology, Physics,
Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering from ABU, or any other recognized institution.
(ii) Minimum of merit in Postgraduate Diploma in Textile Science and Technology or Postgraduate
Diploma in Colour Chemistry from ABU.
D, E, M. Sc in Textile Science and Technology, Chemistry, Textile Physics, Textile
F, G Evaluation, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or any other related discipline from a recognized
University.
H. (i) M.Sc. in Textile Science and Technology, Textile Chemistry, Textile Physics, Textile
Evaluation, Textile Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics and other related
disciplines.
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B. Ph.D Economics
Admission Requirements
M. Sc Degree in Economics with a minimum of 60% (B average) average score in both coursework and
M. Sc thesis.
Admission Requirements
A. i) Minimum of 3rd Class Degree in all disciplines.
ii) HND. with credit grade in all disciplines.
B First or second class Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from ABU. or any other
recognized University.
C. A first degree with at least a second class (lower division) in Political Science or
International Studies/Relation.
D. M. Sc in Political Science or International Studies.
B. M. Sc Sociology.
Applicants must:
i. Meet the O'level requirements for admission into B.Sc Sociology in ABU.
ii. Hold a B.Sc Sociology degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division and a CGPA of
3.00 and above from a recognised University.
C. Ph.D Sociology.
Applicants must:
i. Meet the O'level requirements for admission into B.Sc Sociology in ABU
ii. Hold a B.Sc Sociology with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division and a CGPA of 3.00 and
above from a recognised university.
iii. Hold an M.Sc Sociology with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 from a recognised university.
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Programme
A. M. Sc Mass Communication.
Admission Requirements
A. In addition to such university and faculty requirements as shall be prescribed from time to time, all candidates
for admission into Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Mass Communication must obtain credit in English
language and any other three in addition to a pass in Mathematics at the Senior Secondary School Certificate
Examination or the General Certificate of Education, Ordinary Level.
For Direct Entry, candidates should hold a Diploma in Journalism in Mass Communication of the Department of
Mass Communication, ABU, Zaria, or from a recognized institution with a minimum of Merit Pass OR Interim
Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) of the Ahmadu Bello University in at least 3 subjects obtained at not less that
“C” level.
B. i) Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or related discipline with at least a
Second Class Lower.
ii) Minimum of merit in postgraduate diploma in Mass Communication from ABU.
Admission Requirements
A. DVM or equivalent with minimum of ‘B’ in area of interest.
B. M. Sc in Veterinary Anatomy.
Admission Requirements
A Possession of B.Sc degree in Zoology, Microbiology, Parasitology or combined honours with 22 or a
3rd class with a minimum of five year’s working experience, or Higher National Diploma (HND) in
Animal Health & Production, Range Management or related field & three years post qualification
experience in relevant areas.
B. DVM, B. Sc, minimum of second class lower in Animal Science or Zoology, or related fields.
C. M. Sc in the relevant areas.
Admission Requirements
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A. DVM, B. Sc degree with a minimum of second class honour in Animal Science, Animal
Physiology or related fields.
B. M. Sc in Veterinary Physiology and related areas
Admission Requirements
A. DVM, in Pharmacology, Toxicology or related fields.
B. M. Sc in Veterinary Pharmacology, Toxicology and related areas
Admission Requirements
A. DVM, MBBS or a B. Sc in Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or related medical/biological
Sciences with a minimum of 3rd class degree.
B. DVM, or B. Sc (with a minimum of 3rd class degree) in fields related to medicine, Pharmacy,
food science and Tech.
C. DVM, MBBS or a B. Sc in Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or related areas like Biological
Science with a minimum of second class degree
D. M. Sc in Vet. Public Health & Preventive Medicine
Admission Requirements
A. DVM or MBBS
B. M. Sc in relevant areas.
Admission Requirements
A. DVM, MBBS or a B. Sc in Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or related areas medical/
Biological Science with a minimum of second class degree
B. M. Sc in relevant areas.
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A. M. Sc:
i. Medicine: Avian Medicine, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Small Animal Infectious
Diseases, Food Animal Medicine, Equine Medicine, Small Animal Dermatology,
Wildlife Medicine.
ii. Masters in Tropical Veterinary Medicine (MTVM)
B. Ph.D:
Avian Medicine, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Small Animal Infectious
Diseases, Food Animal Medicine, Equine Medicine.
Admission Requirements
A. DVM, MBBS
B. M. Sc or M. Phil in relevant areas.
B. Ph.D:
Surgery: Large Animal Surgery, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery,
Veterinary Radiology, Veterinary Anaesthesia, Equine Surgery, Wildlife Surgery.
Admission Requirements
A. DVM,
B. M. Sc or M.Phil in relevant areas.
B. Ph.D Theriogenology
Admission Requirements
A. DVM,
B. M. Sc in relevant areas.
Admission Requirements
A. M.Sc. Tropical Veterinary Medicine (MTVM)
A D.V.M. degree from a recognized University.
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