Earlyface

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified Candidates for admission into the following Postgraduate programmes of the Gombe State University for the 2019/2020 academic session.

PROGRAMMES

Gombe State University Postgraduate Admission Form For 2019/2020 Session
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance (PDAF)

2. M Sc Accounting

3. PhD Accounting

4. Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

5. Master of Business Administration (MBA)

6. M.Sc Business Administration

7. PhD Business Administration

8. Postgraduate Diploma in Development Economics (PGDDEC)

9. M.Sc Economics

10. PhD Economics

11. MA English Language

12. MA English Literature

13. PhD English Language

14. PhD English Literature

15. MA History

16. PhD History

17. MA Christian Religious Studies

18. MA Islamic Religious Studies

19. PhD Christian Religious Studies

20. PhD Islamic Religious Studies

21. M.Sc International Relations

22. M.Sc Peace and Conflict Studies

23. M.Sc Political Science

24. PhD International Relations

25. PhD Peace and Conflict Studies

26. PhD Political Science                           

27. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA).

28. Master of Public Administration (MPA)

29. M.Sc Public Administration

30. PhD Public Administration

31. M.Sc Sociology

32. PhD Sociology

Faculty of Science

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDBC)

2. M.Sc Biochemistry

3. PhD Biochemistry

4. M.Sc Environmental Biology

5. M.Sc Applied Parasitology & Entomology

6. M.Sc Hydrobiology & Fisheries

7. M.Sc Botany (Plant Physiology)

8. M.Sc Botany (Ecology)

9. PhD Environmental Biology

10. PhD Applied Parasitology & Entomology

11. PhD Hydrobiology & Fisheries

12. PhD Botany (Plant Physiology)

13. PhD Botany (Ecology)

14. Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry

15. M.Sc Inorganic Chemistry

16. M.Sc Organic Chemistry

17. PhD Inorganic Chemistry

18. PhD Organic Chemistry

19. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)

20. M.Sc Computer Science

21. PhD Computer Science

22. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM)

23. Master in Environmental Management (MEM)

24. M.Sc Geography

25. PhD Geography

26 M.Sc Microbiology

27. PhD Microbiology

28. M.Sc Physics

29. PhD Physics

Faculty of Education

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

2. M.Ed. Educational Psychology

3. M.Ed. Guidance and Counseling

4. M.Ed. Science Education

5. PhD Education Psychology

6. PhD Guidance and Counseling

7. PhD Science Education

DURATION

a) M.A/M.Sc (Minimum of two (2) Academic Sessions and Maximum of Three(3)Academic Sessions)

b) MPA/MBA (Minimum of Twelve Calendar Months)

c) Postgraduate Diploma (Minimum of One (1) Academic Session and Maximum of Two (2) Academic Sessions

d) PhD (Minimum of three (3) and Maximum of five (5) Academic Sessions

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must possess the minimum O'Level requirements of five (5) relevant credits including English and Mathematics.

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance

i. Graduate of Gombe State University or any other recognized University

ii. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with a minimum of Lower Credit in relevant discipline

 

iii. Holders of other professional qualifications which may be acceptable to the University Senate

MSc/PhD Accounting

i. Graduate of Gombe State University in Accounting or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division

ii. Holders of relevant qualification, B.Ed Accounting with a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance from a recognized University

iii. Candidates with Third Class Honours degree may be eligible to apply with a relevant Postgraduate Diploma with an Upper Credit iv. For PhD a good M.Sc in Accounting

Postgraduate Diploma in Management

i. Graduate of Gombe State University or any other recognized University

ii. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with a minimum of Lower Credit in relevant discipline

 

iii. Holders of other professional qualificaticns which may be acceptable to the University Senate

Master in Business Administration (MBA)

i. A Bachelors degree holder in relevant discipline from Gombe State University or any recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division

ii. Holders of Third Class Honours degree; Higher National Diploma (HND) with a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant discipline

M.Sc/ PhD Business Administration

i. Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Gombe State University or any recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division

ii. Applicant with a good Second Class tower Division in relevant field of study other than Business Administration but possess a Postgraduate Diploma or HND in any related field of Administration at Upper Credit level from Gombe State University or any recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Business Administration

Postgraduate Diploma in Development Economics (PGDDEC)

i. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification from a recognized University

M.Sc/ PhD Economics

i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Economics from Gombe State University or any recognized University

ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Economics Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Economics

M.A/PhD English Language

i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in English from Gombe State University or any recognized University

ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in English Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good M.A in English Language

MA/PhD English Literature

i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in English Literature from Gombe State University or any recognized University

ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in English Literature Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good M.A in English Literature

M.A/PhD History

i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in History from Gombe State University or any recognized University

ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in History Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good M.A in History

M.A/ PhD Christian Religious Studies

i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Christian Religious Studies from Gombe State University or any recognized University

ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Christian Religious Studies Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

 

iii. For PhD a good MA in Christian Religious Studies

MA/ PhD Islamic Religious Studies

i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Islamic Religious Studies from Gombe State University or any recognized University

ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Islamic Religious Studies Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good MA in Islamic Religious Studies

M.Sc/ PhD International Relations

i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in International Relations or Political Science from Gombe State University or any recognized University

ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in any related field from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good M Sc in International Relations

MSc/PhD Peace and Conflict Studies

i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Peace and Conflict Studies or Political Science from Gombe State University or any recognized University

ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in related field from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good M Sc in Peace and Conflict Studies

M.Sc/ PhD Political Science

i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class lower Division Honours degree in Political Science from Gombe State University or any recognized University

ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Political Science Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Political Science

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)

i. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification from a recognized University

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

i. A degree in Public Administration from Gombe State University or any recognized University with minimum of Second nags Lower Division

ii. Applicant with Bachelors degree, HND with a Postgraduate Diploma at Credit Level

 

iii. Applicant with a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant field may be considered

M.Sc/ PhD Public Administration

i. Applicant should possess a degree in Public Administration, Political Science and International Relation from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second nags Lower Division

ii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Public Administration

M.Sc/ PhD Sociology

i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Sociology from Gombe State University or any recognized University

ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Sociology Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Sociology

Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDBC)

i. The minimum qualification is Third Class Honours degree in Biochemistry, Biochemistry Education, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or a Pass at Credit Level at HND in Science Laboratory Technology or any other equivalent qualification approved by the Senate of the Gombe State University

M.Sc/ PhD Biochemistry

i. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Biochemistry from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree

ii. Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Biochemistry or HND and PGD in Biochemistry may also be considered

iii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Biochemistry

M.Sc/ PhD Environmental Biology

i. Applicant should possess a minimum of Second nags Lower degree in Biology or any related field from Gombe State University or any other recognized University

ii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Environmental Biology

M.Sc/ Ph D Applied Parasitology & Entomology

i. Candidate should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Zoology, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University

ii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Applied Parasitology & Entomology

M.Sc/ Ph D Hydrobiology & Fisheries

i. Applicant should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Biology, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University

ii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Hydrobiology & Fisheries

M.Sc/ PhD Botany (Ecology)

i. Candidate should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Botany, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University

ii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Botany

M.Sc/ PhD Botany (Plant Physiology)

i. Candidate should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Botany, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University

ii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Botany

Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry

i. The minimum qualification is Third Class Honours degree in Chemistry, Chemistry Education, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or a Pass at Credit Level at HND in Science Laboratory Technology or any other equivalent qualification approved by the Senate of the Gombe State University

M.Sc/ PhD Organic/Inorganic Chemistry

i. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Chemistry from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree

ii. Candidates with good Second Class Honours B.Sc (Ed) Chemistry may be considered but would be required to lake Undergraduate Courses they may be deficient

 

iii. Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Chemistry or B.Sc (Ed) Chemistry or HND and PGD in Chemistry may also be considered

iv. For PhD a good MSc in Organic or Inorganic Chemistry

Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)

i. The minimum qualification is Third Class Honours degree in Computer Science, Computer Science Education, or a Pass at Credit Level at HND, and any other equivalent qualification approved by the Senate of the Gombe State University

M.Sc/ PhD Computer Science

i. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree

ii. Candidates with good Second Class Honours B.Sc (Ed) Computer Science may be considered but would be required to take Undergraduate Courses they may be deficient

iii. Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Computer Science or B.Sc (Ed) Computer Science or HND and PGD in Computer Science may also be considered

iv. For PhD a good M.Sc in Computer Science

Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM)

i. The minimum qualification is Third Class Honours degree in Geography or a Pass at Credit Level at HND in any other equivalent qualification approved by the Senate of the Gombe State University

Master in Environmental Management (MEM)

i. A degree in Geography from Gombe State University or any recognized University with minimum of Second Class Lower Division ii. Applicant with Bachelors degree in related field, HND with a Postgraduate Diploma at Credit Level

iii. Applicant with a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant field may be considered

M.Sc/PhD Geography

i. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Geography from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree

ii. Candidates with good Second Class Honours B.Sc (Ed) Geography may be considered but would be required to take Undergraduate Courses they may be deficient

iii. Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Geography or B.Sc (Ed) Geography or HND and PGD in Geography may also be considered iv. For PhD a good M.Sc in Geography

MSc/PhD Microbiology

i. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Microbiology from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree

ii. Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Geography or B.Sc (Ed) Microbiology or HND and PGD in Microbiology may also be considered

iii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Microbiology

M.Sc/ PhD Physics

i. Candidate should posse a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree in Physics or good B.Sc (Ed) Physics with Second Class Lower Division from Gombe State University or any recognized University

ii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Physics

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

i. To be considered for admission all prospective candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor degree or HND Upper Credit in their Teaching subject

M.Ed/PhD Educational Psychology

i. Applicants with Bachelors Degree Honours in Education obtained at not less than Second Class Lower Division from Gombe State University or any other recognized University

ii. Higher National Diploma (HND) holder may be considered provided that such applicants possess Postgraduate Diploma in Education obtained at not less than credit level

iii. For PhD a good M Ed in Psychology

M.Ed/ PhD Guidance & Counseling

i. Applicants with Bachelors Degree in Education obtained at not less than Second Class Lower Division from Gombe State University or any other recognized University

ii. Candidates with a Bachelor degree plus PGDE may be considered

 

iii. Applicants with a Third Class Honours degree in Education with a minimum of Five years Teaching Experience

iv. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders may be considered provided that such applicant posses Postgraduate Diploma in Education obtained at not less than credit level

v. For PhD a good M.Ed in Guidance and Counseling

M.Ed/ PhD Science Education

i. Possession of a Bachelor Honours Degree (B.Sc (Ed.), B.Ed or equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and Integrated Science, obtained at not less than Second Class Lower Division from Gombe State University or any other recognized University.

ii. Possession of a Bachelor Honours Degree (B.Sc or equivalent) in relevant science disciplines provided that the degree is obtained at not less than Second Class Lower Division from Gombe State University or any other recognized University. In addition, candidates must possess PGDE at not less than credit level obtained from Gombe State University or any other recognized Institution.

iii. HND Holders in relevant fields and not below credit level may be considered, provided that such applicants possess PGDE, obtained at not less than credit level from Gombe State University or any other recognized Institution.

iv. Applicant with Third Class B.Sc (Ed), B.Ed and B.Sc Honours Degree or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, Physic, Geography and Integrated Science and possess PGDE not below credit level from Gombe State University or any other recognized Institution, may be considered, provided that such candidates have acquired not less than five (5) years post qualification experience

v. For PhD a good M.Ed in Science Education

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates for all the School of Postgraduate Studies Programmes should pay the sum of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) via Gombe State University Remit. Platform and submit the teller to Bursary Department, collect receipt and proceed to School of Postgraduate Studies for collection of the form(s)

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FROM (S)

Completed application form(s) should be returned or forwarded by mail to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Gombe State University, P. M. B 127, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Nigeria on or before Friday 11th October, 2019.

M. A. Yuguda

Registrar