MOUAU Postgraduate Admission Form 2024/2025

The management of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) has officially announced the sale of its postgraduate admission form for the 2024/2025 academic session. Interested and qualified candidates are hereby invited to apply for admission into the university’s Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes in various fields of study.

The MOUAU postgraduate admission form is available for all Master’s and doctorate, candidates. Aspirants who are interested in enrolling in the MOUAU postgraduate admission are cordially invited to visit the application portal, follow the instructions, and fill out the form accordingly.

Before submitting an application, all prospective candidates are strongly advised to carefully check and ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for their chosen programme. The admission form goes for Twenty Five Thousand Naira (N25,000) and can be accessed via the admission portal.

This article provides everything you need to successfully apply, including the general and specific admission requirements, a step-by-step guide on how to apply, the application deadline, and a list of available postgraduate courses. Consider this your complete guide to securing admission into MOUAU’s postgraduate school for the upcoming session.

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Postgraduate Admission Form Requirements 2024/2025

These are the requirements for the different PG programs offered by MOUAU:-

• To be considered for admission into any postgraduate programme at MOUAU, applicants must have at least five (5) O’Level credits, including English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects, in not more than two sittings.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD/PGDE)

If you are applying for a PGD or PGDE, you must have either:-

• A Third Class degree in a relevant course from a recognized university, or
• A Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant field with at least Upper Credit.
• For HND holders without a class of grade (unclassified), a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale, 3.00 on a 4-point scale, or 60% will be treated as Upper Credit.

Master’s Degree (M.Sc., M.Ed., MLIS, M.Sc.(Ed.), M.Eng.)

To qualify for a Master’s programme, you must:-

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours from MOUAU or any other recognized university (minimum CGPA of 2.50 on a 5-point scale or 2.00 on a 4-point scale).
• Or have an HND with at least Upper Credit plus a PGD in a related field from a recognized institution.
• Other equivalent qualifications may also be accepted by the university’s Senate.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

For the Ph.D. programme, applicants must:-

• Hold a Master’s degree that includes both coursework and research.
• The degree must be from MOUAU or another recognized university in a relevant field.
• The minimum CGPA required is 3.50 on a 5-point scale, 2.80 on a 4-point scale, or 60% on a percentage scale.

How to Apply For MOUAU Postgraduate Admission Form 2024/2025

To apply, follow these simple steps:-

• Visit the university’s website at www.mouau.edu.ng and click on the “Postgraduate Application” link.
• The application process has two stages. Make sure you carefully read the instructions provided.
• Pay an application fee of ₦25,000 via the Remita platform.
• After payment, return to the portal and complete the second stage of the application.
• After submitting your form, print out the Transcript Application Label and send it to the institution where you earned your first degree.

You should also pick up a Postgraduate (PG) file from Room F2 of the Postgraduate School and return the completed application form along with other documents to:-

The Secretary,
Postgraduate School,
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike,
P.M.B. 7267, Umuahia, Abia State.

Please make sure your academic transcript is sent from your previous school directly to the address above. Applications without transcripts will not be processed.

Application Deadline

The deadline for submitting your completed application form and transcripts is five (5) weeks from the date this notice was published. All applicants will take part in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for screening. The exact date and details will be sent to your registered email address.

Available Postgraduate Courses At MOUAU

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, RURAL SOCIOLOGY AND EXTENSION

Department of Agricultural Economics

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:-

• Agribusiness Management and Co-operatives
• Agricultural Finance
• Agricultural Project Management
• Agricultural Marketing
• Farm Management and Production Economics
• Agricultural Policy and Development
• Resource and Environmental Economics

Department of Extension and Rural Development

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Agricultural Extension Communication
• Agricultural Extension Administration
• Agricultural Extension Education
• Rural Sociology and Development

Department of Agribusiness and Management

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
• Export Management
• Finance and Investment
• Cooperative Business Management
• Project Management

COLLEGE OF APPLIED FOOD SCIENCES AND TOURISM

Department of Food Science and Technology

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Food Science and Technology

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Food Processing and Preservation
• Food Chemistry and Biotechnology
• Food Microbiology and Biotechnology
• Food Quality Control and Assurance
• Food Engineering

Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Community/Public Health Nutrition
• Human and Experimental Nutrition

Department of Home Science

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Home Science

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Home Management
• Clothing and Textiles
• Child and Human Development
• Food and Nutrition

Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

• PGD in Hospitality and Tourism Management

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Hospitality Management
• Tourism Management

 COLLEGE OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Department of Animal Breeding and Physiology

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Animal Breeding and Physiology

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Animal Breeding and Genetics
• Animal Physiology

Department of Animal Nutrition and Forage Science

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Animal Nutrition and Forage Science

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry
• Forage Science and Range Management

Department of Animal Production and Livestock Management

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Animal Production and Management

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Poultry Production
• Rabbit Production
• Swine Production
• Ruminant Animal Production

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Department of Agricultural and Vocational Education

M.Sc. (Ed.) and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Agricultural Education
• Home Economics Education (Options in: Home Management, Human and Family Development, Clothing and Textiles, Food and Nutrition)

Business Education

• M.Sc. (Ed.) and Ph.D. in Business Education

Department of Science Education

M.Ed. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Measurement and Evaluation

M.Sc. Ed. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Mathematics Education
• Chemistry Education
• Biology Education
• Physics Education
• Integrated Science Education

Department of Library and Information Science

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Library and Information Science
• MLIS and Ph.D. in Library and Information Science

Department of Adult and Continuing Education

M.Ed. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Administration of Adult Education
• Community Development
• Social Welfare
• Industrial Education
• Communication Arts in Adult Education
• Extension and Distance Education
• Educational Technology
• Curriculum and Instruction

Department of Guidance and Counselling

M.Ed. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Educational Psychology
• Guidance and Counselling

Department of Educational Management

• M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Planning

Department of Industrial Technology Education

M.Sc. (Ed.) and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Automobile Technology Education
• Building Technology Education
• Electrical/Electronic Technology Education
• Metal Work Technology Education
• Woodwork Technology Education

COLLEGE OF CROP AND SOIL SCIENCES

Department of Agronomy

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Crop Production
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Horticulture

M.Sc. in the following specializations:

• Crop Production and Physiology
• Plant Breeding and Genetics
• Forage Agronomy

Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Crop Production and Physiology
• Plant Breeding and Genetics

Department of Plant Health Management

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Plant Health Management

M.Sc. in the following specializations:

• Mycology
• Entomology
• Weed Science
• Bacteriology
• Nematology

Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Plant Pathology (Mycology)
• Plant Pathology (Nematology)
• Plant Pathology (Bacteriology)
• Weed Science
• Applied Entomology

Department of Soil Science and Meteorology

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Soil Science and Meteorology

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Soil Survey and Land Use Planning
• Soil Physics and Conservation
• Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Technology
• Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy

 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Department of Agricultural and Bio-resources Engineering

• PGD in Agricultural and Bio-resources Engineering

M.Eng. in the following specializations:

• Soil and Water Resources Engineering
• Farm Power and Machinery Engineering
• Bioprocess and Food Engineering

Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Farm Power and Machinery Engineering
• Bio-Process and Food Engineering
• Soil and Water Resource Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

M.Eng. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Energy and Power Engineering
• Design and Production Engineering
• Industrial and Systems Engineering

Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering

M.Eng. in the following specializations:

• Electrical Power and Machines Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering

Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Electrical Power and Machines Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

• PGD in Civil Engineering

M.Eng. in the following specializations:

• Structural Engineering
• Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
• Construction Management
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Highway and Transportation Engineering

Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering

Department of Chemical Engineering

• M. Eng. in Chemical Engineering
• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Department of Computer Engineering

• PGD in Computer Engineering
• M.Eng. in Computer Engineering
• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering

COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Department of Forestry and Environmental Management

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Forestry and Environmental Management

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Forestry and Environmental Management
• Forest Ecology
• Forest Biometrics
• Wildlife Ecology and Management
• Agroforestry and Forest Food Resources
• Wood Technology and Forest-Based Industries
• Silviculture and Forest Genetics

Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Fisheries and Hydrobiology
• Aquaculture
• Aquatic Pollution and Toxicology

Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Environmental Management and Toxicology
• M.Sc. in Environmental Management and Toxicology
• Ph.D. in Environmental Management
• Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology

COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Department of Accounting

• PGD, M.Sc,. and Ph.D. in Accounting

Department of Banking and Finance

• PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Banking and Finance

Department of Business Administration

• PGD, M.Sc,. and Ph.D. in Business Administration

Department of Economics

• PGD in Economics

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• International Economics
• Monetary Economics
• Finance and Public Sector Economics
• Development Economics
• Econometrics/Quantitative Economics
• Economic Planning

Department of Marketing

• PGD, M.S,c. and Ph.D. in Marketing

Department of Entrepreneurial Studies

• PGD, M.,Sc. and Ph.D. in Entrepreneurial Studies

Department of Industrial Relations and Personnel Management

• PGD in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Human Resource Management

 COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES

Department of Biochemistry

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Biochemical Toxicology
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Lipid Biochemistry
• Medical/Clinical Biochemistry
• Enzymology and Protein Chemistry
• Biochemical Pharmacology
• Industrial Biochemistry/Biotechnology
• Immunochemistry
• Environmental Biochemistry

Department of Microbiology

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Food Microbiology
• Industrial Microbiology
• Environmental Microbiology
• Medical Microbiology

Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology

• PGD in Plant Science and Biotechnology

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Plant Taxonomy and Biosystematics
• Mycology/Plant Pathology
• Plant Physiology
• Plant Cytogenetics and Biotechnology
• Phytomedicine/Ethnomedicine

Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology

M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the following specializations:

• Parasitology
• Entomology
• Hydrobiology and Fisheries

The MOUAU postgraduate admission process is straightforward, requiring applicants to meet academic qualifications, complete an online application, and submit necessary documents, including transcripts. Timely application and adherence to the guidelines are essential for a successful admission.

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