POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL

RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY

NKPOLU-OROWORUKWO, PORT HARCOURT

ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into postgraduate
programmes in Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt for the 2023/2024
academic session in the following Faculties/Institutes:

A. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
1. Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
a) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Agricultural Economics
b. MSc, PhD Agricultural Economics with specialization in:
a. Agric-business Management and Marketing
b. Production Economics and Farm Management
c. Agricultural Finance
d. Resource and Environmental Economics
2. Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
a) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

b. MSc, PhD in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development with

specialization in:
i. Agricultural Extension Administration
ii. Agricultural Extension Communication
iii. Rural Sociology
iv. Community and Rural Development
3. Department of Animal Science
a. PGD in Animal Science
b. MSc, PhD Animal Science with specialization in:
i. Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry
ii. Animal Production and Management
iii. Animal Physiology and Reproduction
iv. Animal Breeding and Genetics
4. Department of Crop/Soil Science
a. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
i) PGD Crop Science
ii) PGD Soil Science
b. MSc, PhD in Crop Science with specialization in:
i) Plant Pathology
ii) Crop Physiology

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 iii) Crop Production
iv) Plant bleeding and genetics
v) Environmental crop Science
vi) Farming Systems
vii) Entomology
viii) Horticulture
c. MSc, PhD in Soil Science with Specialization in:
a) Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy
b) Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry
c) Soil physics and Conservation
d) Environmental Soil Science
e) Soil survey and Land use planning
f) Soil fertility and Fertilizer Technology
g) Pedology
5. Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Environment
a. PGD in Fisheries and Aquatic Environment
b. MSc, PhD Fisheries and Aquatic Environment with Specialization in:
i. Aquatic Ecology
ii. Aquaculture
iii. Fisheries Biology
iv. Fisheries Management and Policy
v. Fish Processing and Utilization
vi. Fish Nutrition
6. Department of Food Science and Technology
a. PGD Food Science and Technology
b. MSc, PhD in Food Science and Technology with Specialization in:
i) Food Microbiology and Biotechnology
ii) Food Chemistry/Biochemistry
iii) Food Quality Control and Assurance
iv) Food Processing and Storage Technology
7. Department of Forestry and Environment
a. PGD forestry and Environment
b. MSc, PhD Forestry and Environment with Specialization in
i. Forest Pathology
ii. Forest Ecology and Environmental Management
iii. Agro-Forestry, Silviculture and Tree Improvement
iv. Forest Soil and Microbiology
v. Forest Biometrics and Mensuration
vi. Wood Science and Technology
vii. Medicinal Plants and Phytomedicine
viii. Wildlife Resources Management
ix. Wildlife Ecology and Ecotourism

L. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES (Full Time and Part Time)

1 Department of Human Anatomy
a. PGD, MSc, PhD with specialization in:

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 i. Clinical and Radiological Anatomy
ii. Embryology and Andrology
iii. Neuroscience
iv. Biological and Forensic Anatomy
v. Microscopic Anatomy
vi. Genetics and Genomics
vii. Sports Anatomy
viii. Gross and Comparative Anatomy
1. Department of Medical Biochemistry
a. PGD, MSc, PhD with specialization in:
i. Medical /Clinical Biochemistry
ii. Toxicological / Environmental Biochemistry
iii. Pharmacological Biochemistry
iv. Nutritional Biochemistry
v. Forensic Biochemistry
vi. Endocrinology/Immunobiochemistry
3. Department of Human Physiology
a. PGD, MSc, PhD with specialization in:
i. Cell, General and Molecular Physiology
ii. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology
iii. Renal and Body Fluids Physiology
iv. Reproductive and Endocrine Physiology
v. Environmental and Metabolic Physiology
vi. Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Physiology
vii. Exercise and Sports Physiology
viii. Electro Physiology
4. Department of Nursing Science

a. PGD, MSc, PhD with specialization in:

i. Community/Public Health Nursing
ii. Maternal and Child Health Nursing.
iii. Medical Surgical Nursing.
iv. Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing.
v. Nursing Administration and Management
vi. Nursing Education.
5. Department of Public Health Sciences
a. PGD, in Public Health with specialization in:

i. Public Health
ii. Health Information Management
b. MSc, PhD, Public Health with specialization in:
i. Epidemiology
ii. Environmental Health

iii. Health Education and Promotion

iv. Public Health Nutrition
v. Health Policy and Management
vi. Population and Reproductive Health
vii. Occupational Health and Safety
viii. Biostatistics

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 ix. Demography and Health
x. Health Information Management

6. FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCE

Department of Community Medicine MPH, DrPH with specialization in:

i. Epidemiology
ii. Health Systems Management,
iii. Population/Reproductive Health
iv. Occupational Health
B. i. MSc, Health Management

7. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
1. Department of Adult Education and Community Development

MEd, PhD Adult Education and Community Studies

2. Department of Business Education

a) MEd Business Education
MSc (Ed) Business Education with the following areas of specialization:
i) Accountancy
ii) Entrepreneurship
iii) Office Management and Technology
c) PhD Business Education
3. Department of Educational Foundations
MEd, PhD with the following areas of specialization:
i) Philosophy of Education
ii) History and Policy of Education
iii) Sociology of Education
iv) Curriculum and Instruction
v) Educational Technology
vi) Educational Psychology
vii) Educational Measurement and Evaluation
ix) Guidance and Counseling
4. Department of Science Education
MSc (Ed) PhD Science Education, with specialization in:
i) Biology
ii) Chemistry
iii) Mathematics
iv) Physics
5. Department of Vocational and Technology Education
a) MSc (Ed) Agricultural Education, with specialization in:
i) Administration
ii) Community Development
iii) Agricultural Resources and Environment
b. PhD, Agricultural Education
c. MSc (Ed) PhD, Technical Education, with specialization in:

i) Building Technology

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 ii) Electrical/Electronics Technology
iii) Mechanical Technology
6. Department of Educational Management
a. MEd, PhD in Educational Management
7. Department of Library and Information Science
a) PGD, MLIS, PhD Library and Information Science with specialization in:
b) School Library and Media Technology
c) Information Science

d) Archives and Records Management

e) Book Trade and Publishing
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

i) PGDE (Full-time, Sandwich and Weekend)

a) Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
ii) The following Master’s Degree MEd, MSc degree programmes are
available in Sandwich programmes only in the Institute of Education.

1. Department of Adult Education and Community Development

M.Ed in Adult Education and Community Development
2. Department of Business Education
M.Ed Business Education
M.Sc (Ed) Business Education with Specialization in:
(a) Accountancy
(b) Entrepreneurship
(c) Office Management and Technology
(d) Economics Education

3. Department of Educational Foundations: M.Ed in:

Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Technology
Guidance and Counseling
History and Policy of Education
Measurement and Evaluation
Philosophy of Education
Sociology of Education
4. Department of Educational Management
M.Ed Educational Management
5. Department of Science Education
M.Sc(Ed) Science Education with Specializations in
(a) Biology
(b) Chemistry
(c) Mathematics
(d) Physics
6. Department of Vocational and Technology Education
A. M.Sc. (Ed) Agricultural Education with specializations in:-
(i) Administration
(ii) Community Development
(iii) Agricultural Resources and Environment
B. M.Sc (Ed) Technical Education with Specializations in:

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(i) Electrical and Electronics Technology
(ii) Mechanical Technology
(iii) Building Technology
The following PhD Degree Programmes are available in Sandwich
programmes only in the Institute of Education.

1. Department of Educational Foundations

PhD Curriculum and Instruction

PhD Educational Technology
PhD Guidance and Counseling
PhD History and Policy of Education
PhD Measurement and Evaluation
PhD Philosophy of Education
PhD Sociology of Education
2. Department of Educational Management
PhD Educational Management
3. Department of Science Education
PhD Science Education
4. Department of Vocational and Technology Education
PhD Agricultural Education
PhD Technical Education
8. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
1. Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
a. PGD Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
b. M.Tech/PhD Programmes with specialization in:
i. Farm Power and Machinery Engineering
ii. Soil and Water Engineering
iii. Agricultural Products Processing Storage Engineering
iv. Environmental Engineering
2. Department of Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering

a. PGD, M.Tech, PhD Chemical Engineering

3. Department of Civil Engineering

b) PGD Programme Civil Engineering

c) M.Tech and PhD Programme in:

i) Geotechnical Engineering
ii) Water Resources Engineering
iii) Highway Transportation Engineering
iv) Structural Engineering
4. Department of Electrical Engineering

a) PGD Programme in:

i) Power Engineering Option
ii) Electronics Engineering Option
b) MTech Programme in:
i) Power Engineering Option

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 ii) Electronics Engineering Option
iii) Communications Engineering Option
c) PhD Programme in:
i) Power Engineering Option
ii) Electronic and Communication Options
5. Department of Marine Engineering

a) PGD Programme Marine Engineering

b) M.Tech, PhD Programmes Marine Engineering with Specialization in
i) Power Plant Option
ii) Naval Architecture and Ship Building Option
iii) Offshore and Subsea Engineering Option

6. Department of Mechanical Engineering

a) PGD Mechanical Engineering
b) M.Tech, Mechanical Engineering with specialization in:
i. Thermo-Fluid Option
ii. Production Option

c) PhD Programme in Thermo-Fluid Option

7 Department of Petroleum Engineering
a. PGD, M.Tech, PhD Petroleum Engineering

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

1. Department of Architecture
i) MSc, PhD Architecture
2. Department of Estate Management
c) PGD, Estate Management
d) MSc, Estate Management with specialization in:
i. Investment Analysis and Valuation
ii. Real Estate Development Appraisal and Project Management
iii. Facility and Property Management
iii. Environmental Valuation and Management
iv. Land Management and Sustainable Development
3. PhD Estate Management
4. Department of Urban and Regional Planning
i) PGD, PhD Urban and Regional Planning
ii) MSc Housing Studies
iii) MSc Geographic Information System (GIS) and Urban Informatics
iv) MSc Urban Design
v) MSc Disaster Risk Assessment, Planning and Management
vi) PGD, MSc Transport Planning

4. Department of Surveying and Geomatics

. i) PGD, MSc, PhD Surveying and Geomatics
D FACULTY OF LAW (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
A. PGD the following areas:
a) Petroleum and Environmental Law

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 b) Land Law and Land Administration
c) Labour Law and Industrial Relations
d) Customary Law and Practice
B. Master of Laws (LLM)
C. MA in Law and Diplomacy
D. Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
E. PhD in Law, with the following options:
i) International Law and Human Rights
ii) Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence
iii) Petroleum, Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources Law
iv) Property and Compensation Law
v) International Trade Law and International Economic Law, including Globalisation
vi) Comparative Criminal Law and Penology
vii) Labour and Industrial Relations law
viii) Business, Commercial and Intellectual Property Law
ix) Customary, Family and Medical Law

F. PhD in Law and Diplomacy

E. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
a) PGD in the following:
i) Accountancy
ii) Finance
iii) Management
iv) Marketing
v) Office and Information Management
vi) Supply Chain and Logistics Management
vii) Transport Management
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viii) Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
ix) Public Sector Financial Management
x) Project Management
1) Department of Accountancy
a. MSc, MPhil, PhD, in the following areas:

i) Accountancy
ii) Taxation
iii) Public Sector Accounting
2) Department of Banking and Finance
a. MSc, PhD, in the following areas:
i) Banking and Finance
ii) Quantitative Finance
iii) Corporate Finance
iv) Financial Markets
v) Public Sector Financial Management
b. MPhil Finance

3) Department of Management

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a. MSc, MPhil, PhD, in the following areas:

i) Human Resource Management

ii) Industrial Relations
iii) Business Policy
iv) Organizational Behaviour
v) Management
vi) Project Management
vii) Production and Operations Management
4) Department of Marketing

a. MSc, MPhil, PhD, in the following:

i) Marketing
ii) Supply Chain and Logistics Management
iii) Tourism and Hospitality Marketing

5) Department of Office and Information Management

a. MSc, MPhil, PhD Office and Information Management

b. MSc, PhD Strategic Admin/Strategic Information Management

F. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
2. Department of Microbiology
a) PGD the following areas:
i) Microbiology
ii) Public Health
b) MSc, PhD in the following areas:
i) Food Microbiology
ii) Industrial Microbiology
iii) Environmental Microbiology
iv) Public Health Microbiology
i) Clinical/Pathogenic Microbiology
2. Department of Animal and Environmental Biology
a) PGD in Animal and Environmental Biology
b) MSc, PhD in the following areas of Specialization:
i. Applied Entomology
ii Hydrobiology/Ecotoxicology
iii Ecology/Environmental Biology
iv) Marine Biology and Marine Pollution Studies

3. Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology

a) PGD Plant Science and Biotechnology
b) M Sc, Ph D Plant Science and Biotechnology with specialization in:
i) Plant Physiology and Biotechnology
ii) Plant Breeding
iii) Plant Ecology
iv) Cytogenetics
v) Taxonomy and Systematic

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 vi) Plant Pathology
4. Department of Chemistry

a) PGD in Chemistry

b) MSc, PhD in Chemistry with the following options:

i) Analytical Chemistry
ii) Environmental Chemistry
iii) Inorganic Chemistry
iv) Organic and Natural Products Chemistry
ii) Physical Chemistry
5. Department of Computer Science (FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME)
a) PGD, MSc, PhD in Computer Science

6. Department of Medical Laboratory Science

a. PGD, Medical Laboratory Science with specialization in:

i) Medical Microbiology
ii) Chemical Pathology
iii) Hematology and Blood Transfusion Science
iv) Histopathology and Cytology

b. MSc Medical Laboratory Science with specialization in:

i) Medical Microbiology
ii) Chemical Pathology
iii) Hematology and Blood Transfusion Science
iv) Biorisk Management
vi. Histopathology and Cytology
c. PhD Medical Laboratory Science with specialization in:

i) Medical Microbiology
ii) Chemical Pathology
iii) Hematology and Blood Transfusion Science

7. Department of Mathematics

a) PGD Applied Statistics

b) MSc, PhD the following areas:
i) Applied Mathematics
ii) Applied Statistics
7. Department of Physics
a. PGD with specialization in:
i) Applied Geophysics
ii) Radiation and Environmental Physics
b. MSc with specialization in:
i) Applied Geophysics
ii) Radiation and Environmental Physics
iii) Theoretical Physics

c. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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 i. Theoretical Physics
ii) Applied Geophysics
iii) Astrophysics/Astronomy
iv) Radiation and Environmental Physics
9. Department of Maritime Science (Executive Part Time)

a. PGD Maritime Transport

b. M.Sc Shipping Management
c. M.Sc Maritime Transport
d. PhD Maritime Transport

H FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

1 Department of English Language and Literature -in- English

(a) PGD, MA, PhD English Language
(b) PGD, MA, PhD Literature- in- English

2 Department of French
(a) PGD, MA French

3 Department of History and International Diplomacy

(a) PGD, MA, PhD History and International Diplomacy
4 Department of Philosophy
(a) PGD, MA, PhD Philosophy

5 Department of Religious and Cultural Studies

(a) PGD, MA, PhD Religious and Cultural Studies

6 Department of Theatre and Film Studies

( a) PGD, MA, PhD Theatre Arts

I FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

2. Department of Political Science

(a) PGD, MSc, PhD Local Government Administration
(b) PGD, MSc, PhD Public Administration
(c) PGD, MSc, PhD Peace, Conflict and Security Studies
(d) MPA Public Administration
4. Department of Sociology
(a) PGD Sociology
(b) MSc, PhD Sociology with specialization in:
i. Industrial Sociology and Labour Relations
ii) Sociology of Development
iii) Social Work and Gender Studies
iv) Sociology of Crime and Security Studies
5. Department of Economics
a) PGD Economics
b) MSc, MPhil, PhD with specialization in:

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 i. Development Economics and Planning
ii. International Economics and Finance
iii). Environmental Economics and Policy
iv). Monetary Economics
v) Mathematical Economics and Econometrics
vi) Petroleum and Energy Economics

J. FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

a. PGD Mass Communication

b. MSc Communication and Development Studies
c. PhD Mass Communication
K. INSTITUTE OF GEOSCIENCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
a. PGD with specialization in:
i) Environmental Management and Control
ii) Disaster/Environmental Risk Management
b) MSc, with specialization in:
i) Environmental Management and Control
ii) Disaster/Environmental Risk Management

c) PhD with specialization in:

i. Environmental Management and Control
ii. Disaster/Environmental Risk Management

1. MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants with the qualifications in the underlisted categories shall be eligible for
admission into the postgraduate programmes; however, candidates must also fulfill
the matriculation requirements of Rivers State University, Nkpolu-
Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt as stated below:-

i) All candidates must possess the minimum of five ordinary level credit passes which must
include English Language and Mathematics.

A. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS
i) Holders of at least a Third Class Degree in the subject area applied for or a Second
Class (Lower Division) degree in a related discipline, obtained from the Rivers State
University or any other recognized institution of equivalent status.
ii) Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least lower credit classification or its
equivalent in a related discipline, obtained from a recognized institution. Holders of
HND (Lower Credit) with a minimum of five (5) years post-qualification relevant
experience may be considered in Engineering.

iii) For Faculty of Engineering, candidates must be holders of at least a Third Class degree
in Engineering from a recognized institution.
iv) Candidates for PGD in the Department of Electrical Engineering must be holders of a
B.Sc. or B.Tech. Degree with third class in Electrical or Computer Engineering; Physics
with Electronics or Computer Science.

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v) Candidates for PGD in the Department of Civil Engineering must be holders of Higher
National Diploma (HND) with at least, lower credit, or B.Tech, B. Eng, degree in Civil
Engineering with atleast third class or pass degree; or B.Sc.in Building with a minimum
of second class lower, in water Resource Engineering.

vi) Candidates for PGD programme in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering must be
holders of at least a third class Degree of B.Sc., B.Eng., or B.Tech or a holder of a
minimum of Upper Credit in the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Agricultural
Engineering or Agricultural and Environmental Engineering or in related Engineering
Discipline, such as Civil, Mechanical, and Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering from a
recognized institution.

vii) Candidates for PGD in the Department of Marine Engineering must be holders of a
Second Class degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering; Third Class degree in
Marine Engineering and Upper Credit in Higher National Certificate in Marine or
Mechanical Engineering.
viii) Candidates for PGD in Surveying and Geomatics must be holders of either:
(a) Third Class B.Sc/B.Tech degree in Surveying;
(b) B.Sc/B.Techin disciplines cognate to Surveying and Geomatics, such as
Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Geography (with Mathematics
Courses), etc., obtained from Rivers State University or any other
recognized University;
(c) Higher National Diploma (HND, Upper Credit minimum) from a recognized
institution may also be considered. Holders of HND (Lower Credit) with a
minimum of five (5) years post-qualification relevant experience may be
considered. However, such candidates must enroll for and pass prescribed
remedial courses in Surveying and Geomatics.

ix) For the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) the following

categories of candidates are eligible.

(i) Candidates with minimum of third class at the first degree in any discipline
from an approved University are eligible for admission.
(ii) HND with credit/Merit passes in relevant teaching subjects awarded by any
recognized institution are eligible for admission.
x) Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma in Technical Education (PGD) must
have the following:-
(i) Third Class degree in any Technical discipline awarded by a recognized
University.
(ii) Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent in any Technical subject
awarded by any recognized institution.

xi) Applicants for the PGD in Social Studies must possess:-

(a) A good Bachelor’s degree or HND Upper Credit in cognate discipline (such
as Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Language, Literature,
Religion, History, etc.) other than Social Science will be required to have a
CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale

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 (xi) For Department of English Language and Literature in English, Candidates
will be required to meet the following conditions:

i. Possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree of the Rivers State University or any other recognized
university with at least a Third Class.
ii. Candidates whose Bachelor’s degree is from a department other than English Language
and Literature in English will be required to have a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale.
iii. HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit from recognized institutions may also be
considered.
(b) Applicants for admission into PGD in the Department of French will be
required to meet the following conditions:
i. Possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree of the Rivers State University or any other
recognized university with at least a Third Class.
ii. Candidates whose Bachelor’s degree is in a department other than French will be
required to have a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale.
iii. HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit from recognized institutions may also
be considered.
(c) Applicants for admission into PGD in the Department of History and International
Diplomacy will be required to meet the following conditions:
i. Possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree of the Rivers State University or any other
recognized university with at least a Third Class.
ii. Candidates whose Bachelor’s degree is from a department other than History and
International Diplomacy will be required to have a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale.
iii. HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit from recognized institutions may also
be considered.
(d) Applicants for admission into PGD in Philosophy will be required to meet the following
conditions:
i. Possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree of the Rivers State University or any other
recognized university with at least a Third Class.
ii. Candidates whose Bachelor’s degree is from Anthropology, Political Science,
Economics, Sociology, Law, Language, Literature, Religion, History, etc. other than
Philosophy will be required to have a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale.
iii. HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit from recognized institutions may also
be considered.

(e) Applicants for admission into PGD in Religious and Cultural Studies will be required to
meet the following conditions:

i. Possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree of the Rivers State University or any other
recognized university with at least a Third Class.
ii. Candidates whose Bachelor’s degree is from any department other than Religious and
Cultural Studies will be required to have a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale.
iii. HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit from recognized institutions may also
be considered.

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Psychology.

iv. Applicants for PGD in Psychology must posses a good Bachelor’s Degree or HND upper
credit in Cognate discipline such as Psychology, Anthropology, Political Science,

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 Sociology, History, Education from Rivers State University or any recognized
Institutions with a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale.

(f) Applicants for admission into PGD in Theatre Arts will be required to meet the following
conditions:

i. Possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree of the Rivers State University or any other recognized
university with at least a Third Class.
ii. Candidates whose Bachelor’s degree is from any department other than Theatre Arts will
be required to have a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale.
iii. HND holders with a minimum of Lower Credit from recognized institutions may
also be considered.

Xii Applicants for the PGD in Local Government Administration must possess:
(a) A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Political Science, Economics, Sociology
of the Rivers State University or any other recognized University with at least a Third
Class.
(a) Candidates whose Bachelor’s degree is from disciplines such as Law, English
Language, Literature, Education, Religion, History etc, will be required to have a
CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale.
(b) HND holders with a minimum of lower credit from recognized institutions may also
be considered.
Xiii Applicants for the PGD in Public Administration will require the following:
(a) Relevant Bachelor’s degree not lower than Third Class Division from recognized
universities.
(b) Bachelor’s degrees with at least Second Class Lower Division in areas not related to
Administration may be considered.
(c) HND holders with Upper Credit from recognized Institution may also be considered.
Xiv Applicants for PGD in Peace, Conflict and Security Studies will require the
following:
(a) Relevant Bachelor’s degrees not lower than Third Class Division from
recognized Universities.
(b) Bachelor’s degrees with at least Second Class Lower Division in areas not
related to Peace Studies may be considered.
(c) HND at Lower Credit level may also be considered.
(d) Relevant professional qualifications may also be considered.
Xv Applicants for PGD in Economics will require the following:
A Third Class degree in the related area or a Second Class Lower Division degree in a
related discipline obtained from the Rivers State University or any other recognized
Institution of equivalent status:
a) Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Demographic
studies and other related quantitative courses.
xvi) Applicants for the PGD in Transport Planning and PGD in Supply Chain and
Logistics Planning must possess the following:
B.Sc./B.Tech. Third Class minimum from Rivers State University or any other
recognized University in relevant disciplines such as Urban and Regional Planning,

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 Transport Management, Marine Engineering, Business Administration,
Environmental Sciences, etc.

1. HND or its equivalent with at least an Upper Credit.

2. Holders of recognized professional qualifications in Logistics/Transport, such as
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT); Institute of Transport
Engineers; Institute of Transport Administration and others, with at least 5 years
working experience in a transport or related organization.
xvii) Applicants for the PGD in Environmental Management and Control OR PGD in
Disaster/Environmental Risk Management must possess the following:
(a) Third Class degree in Natural or Applied Sciences, Medical Science, Agriculture,
Engineering, Environmental Sciences and Geography.
(b) HND Upper Credit minimum or its equivalent in Natural or Applied Sciences,
Agriculture, Engineering, Environmental Sciences and Geography from recognized
higher institutions may also be considered.

xviii) Applicants for the PGD in Applied Statistics must possess the following:-

(a) Third Class Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or related discipline from a recognized
university.
(b) Holders of Higher National Diploma in Statistics or related discipline with a
minimum of Upper Credit from a recognized institution may be considered for
admission.
(c) In addition, a candidate must satisfy the minimum entry requirement for admission
into a Bachelor’s degree in the Department of Mathematics of Rivers State
University i.e. a minimum of five O’Level credit passes in Mathematics, English
Language, Physics. The other subjects shall include Chemistry, Biology and other
relevant subjects (Economics, Statistics, Further Mathematics).

xix) Applicants for the PGD in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences must possess the
following:-

a) Candidates for PGD in the department of human Anatomy must be holders of second class
degree or pass class degree of Rivers State University or other University recognized by
statute of Rivers State University, in non-classified Programmes, with a minimum CGPA
of less than 3.0 on a 5.0 grade points scale or its equivalent in Human Anatomy or related
discipline.

b) Graduates of other disciplines of Rivers State University or other institutions recognized by

statute of Rivers State University with a Second Class or third class degree in non-
classified programmes can apply for PGD in Human Anatomy.
c) Graduates of Anatomy with pass degree on a 5 points scale can apply for PGD in Human
Anatomy.
d) Candidates for PGD in medical biochemistry must be holders of second class degree or
pass degree from Rivers State University or other university recognized by Senate of Rivers
State University who possess a minimum of Second Class degree or third class degree for
unclassified disciplines or equivalent in Biochemistry or related disciplines.
e) Graduates of Biochemistry with pass degree can apply.
f) Candidates for PGD in Nursing Science must be holders of third class degree in Nursing
Science from Rivers State University or other University recognized by Senate of Rivers
State University.

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 g) Registered Nurses who are graduates of other disciplines with a second class lower degree
or third class degree on a 5. point scale or its equivalent can apply for PGD in Nursing
Science.

h) Candidates seeking admission into the PGD in Public Health and Health Information
Management must have any of the following qualifications from this university or any other
recognized institutions.

a. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Public Health Sciences or Health Information

Management with a minimum of lower credit from an approved institution may be
considered for admission in any of the programmes in addition to satisfying the university
matriculation requirements.
b. Third class bachelor’s degree in Public Health sciences or health information management
from this university or any other recognized universities, in addition to satisfying university
matriculation requirements.
c. Also, graduates in the Biological Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Engineering, Physical
Sciences, Education, Social Sciences and Management Sciences with a minimum of
second-class lower division who may not meet the admission requirements into master’s
degrees in the Department of public health sciences may be considered for admission in
addition to satisfying university matriculation requirements.

xx. The criteria for admission into Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science
will be as follows:
a. Graduate of this University or any other university approved by the university senate who
have a third class degree in Library and Information Science or any other discipline.

b. Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science and any other recognized
Institution with at least a credit pass.

xxi. Applicants for admission into PGD in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning
will be required to meet the following conditions:

a. Possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree of the Rivers State University or any other recognized
university with at least a Third Class.

b. HND holders in Urban and Regional Planning with a minimum of Lower Credit with
a minimum of five year practical experience(s) from recognized institutions may
also be considered.
c. Candidate with Third Class Degree in Architecture, Building, Land Surveying; Civil
Engineering, Geography, Estate Management, Economics, Sociology, Law and
other related fields, as well as Holders of HND or its equivalent in the relevant
disciplines as mentioned above but with a minimum of lower credit pass with
relevant post qualification experience of 5 years can apply

B. MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES

i) A candidate seeking admission into the Full-time/Part-time Master’s degree programme
must possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Lower Division in the relevant
discipline.

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ii) For a Master’s degree in the Institute of Education, candidates shall possess a minimum
of Second Class Lower Division in the relevant field of study or PGDE/PGDTE obtained
from Rivers State University or any other recognized Institution of equivalent status.
iii) A candidate who holds PGD, PGDE, PGDTE in the relevant discipline or an equivalent Diploma
(in Maritime Transport, Marine Engineering or Nautical Studies, Master Mariner, Marine
Engineers Class 1) with CGPA of 3.50 or above (on a five-point grade system) may apply
for the Master’s Programmes.
i) Candidates for M Sc in Surveying and Geomatics must be holders of either:
(a) BSc/BTech in Surveying and Geomatics degree with at least second Class Lower
Division or equivalent from the Rivers State University or any other approved
University;
(b) BSc degree Second Class Lower minimum in subjects cognate to Surveying such
as Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or Geography (with Mathematics) and, in
addition, a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Surveying and Geomatics at a pass
level equivalent to the CGPA of 3.0 and above on a 5-point scale obtained from
the Rivers State University;
(c) Higher National Diploma (HND) Upper Credit minimum from a recognized institution
may also be considered. Holders of the HND with Lower Credit with a minimum
of five (5) years post-qualification relevant experience may be considered.
However, such candidates must enroll for and pass prescribed remedial courses in
Surveying and Geomatics.
ii) Candidates for the M.Ed/MSc. degree programmes offered in the Faculty of
Education/Institute of Education should possess
EITHER
A good Bachelor’s degree (not lower than Second Class Lower Division) in a relevant
teaching subject
OR
Higher National Diploma or its equivalent with at least lower credit classification in addition
to PGDE or PGDTE with a CGPA of 3.50 obtained from this University or any other
recognized institution.

iv Candidates for the Masters Programme (M.A) in English Language and Literature in
English are required to possess any of the following qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in English Language or English Literature or B.A. Education/ English

or Linguistics/Communication with a minimum of a Second
Class (Lower Division) from any recognized university.
i. A PGD at Upper Credit Level in Communication, Linguistics or English Language from the
Faculty or any other recognized university.

v Candidates for the Masters Programme (M.A) in French are required to satisfy
the following admission requirements:

i. A good Bachelor’s Degree in French and from any recognized university, with at least a
Second Class Lower Division.
ii. A PGD at Upper Credit Level in French from the Faculty or a recognized university.

(vi) Candidates for the Masters Programme (M.A) in History and International
Diplomacy are required to satisfy the following:

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 i. Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in History and
International Diplomacy, History and International Studies, History and Diplomatic
Studies, History and International Relations or History and Strategic Studies from
approved and recognized universities.
ii. PGD in History, Social Studies or Local Government Administration (minimum CGPA of 3.0)
from a recognized institution.

(vii) Candidates for the Masters Programme (M.A) in Philosophy are required to
satisfy the following:-

i. A good Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from any recognized university, with at least a
Second Class Lower Division.
ii. A PGD at Upper Credit Level in Philosophy from the Faculty or a recognized university.

(viii) Candidates for the Masters Programme (M.A) in Religious and Cultural Studies
are required to satisfy the following:-

i. A Bachelor’s Degree (B.A) in Religious and Cultural Studies with a minimum of a Second
Class (Lower Division) from any recognized university.
ii. A Third Class Division with a PGD in Religious and Cultural Studies with at least a Credit
Level Pass.

(ix) Candidates for the Masters Degree Programme (M.A) in Theatre Arts are required
to satisfy the following:
a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A) in Theatre Arts, Music, Linguistics and Communication
Studies/Mass Communication, English Language and Literature in English or Fine Arts
and Design with a minimum of a Second Class (Lower Division) from any recognized
university.

i. A Third Class Division with a PGD in Drama and Theatre-related area.

X Candidates for the Masters Programme in Social Work and Gender Studies must
Possess:
(a) A Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, History, Public Administration, Sociology,
Anthropology or any other relevant discipline of the Rivers State University or that of
any other recognized University with at least a Second Class Lower Division with 3.00
CGPA on a 5-point scale.
(b) A PGD at Credit Level Pass (i.e. 3.5) in relevant area (such as Social
Studies Political Science, Economics, History, Public Administration, Sociology,
Anthropology or any other relevant discipline) from the
Institute or a recognized University.
Xi Candidates for the Masters Programme in Local Government Administration must
possess:-
(a) A Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, History, Public Administration,
Sociology or Anthropology of the Rivers State University or that of any other recognized
university with at least a Second Class (Lower Division) with 3.00 CGPA on 5-point scale.
(b) A PGD at Credit level pass (i.e. 3.5) in relevant area (such area as
Social Studies, Political Science, Economics, History, Public Administration, Sociology or
Anthropology) from the Institute or a recognized university.

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Xii Candidates for the MA and M Sc in Public Administration are required to satisfy the
following:-
(a) A degree in relevant area from a recognized University with minimum of Second
Class Lower Division may be admitted provided the University Matriculation
requirements are satisfied.
(b) A Postgraduate Diploma at Upper Credit level in relevant area from a recognized
university.
Applicants for Masters and Doctorate Degree programmes in (i) Social Psychology
(ii) Clinical Psychology (iii) Industrial/Organizational Psychology, must possess a
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or any Branch of Psychology, or any cognate discipline
from Rivers State University or any recognized Institution with a minimum of second
class lower Division with (CGPA of 3.50).
Xiii Candidate seeking admission into the Master’s programme in Economics
must possess the following:
i) a minimum of Second Class Lower degree in Economics from a recognized institution
whose Economics programme is accredited by NUC.
(ii) Candidates with PGD in Economics from a recognized institution with
a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale.

(xiv) Candidates for the MSc Transport Planning and M.Sc Supply Chain and Logistics
Planning must have a PGD in Transport and Logistics Studies (with a minimum
CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point grade system) or B.Sc./B.Tech. degrees (Second Class
Lower minimum) in Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Marine
Engineering, Management Sciences, Environmental Sciences and disciplines
related to these.

(xv) Candidates for the Masters in Environmental Management and Control

or MSc in Disaster/Environmental Risk Management require the
following:-
(a) Bachelor’s degree (not below Second Class Lower) in Environmental Management,
Environmental Science, Natural or Applied Science based subject, Agriculture,
Geology, Medical Science or Technology/Engineering or equivalent in Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Geophysics, Geodesy, Meteorology, Mathematics,
Hydrology, Engineering, Architecture, Town and Country Planning, Geography,
Agriculture, Land Surveying, Computer Science or equivalent acceptable to the
Senate of the university for admission into a Master’s programme.

(b) PGD at credit level pass (i.e. 3.5 of 5.0 scale) or 60% on weighted percentage
average.

NOTE FOR ENGINEERING

(xvi) The criteria for admission into the Master’s degree in Engineering are as follows:

a. The candidate must have B.Tech, B.Sc, or B.Eng degree in Engineering disciplines with
at least a Second Class Lower Division grade.

b. A candidate with an upper credit Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) (minimum CGPA of 3.50
on a 5-point scale) in Engineering disciplines from a recognized University shall be
considered.

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 c. The candidate shall in addition satisfy the University matriculation Examination
(UTME) which includes five O’Level Credit passes including English language,
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as requirements for admission into the degree
programme in Engineering disciplines and provide NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion
Certificate.

d. Application for the Programmes are highly competitive and depending on availability
of vacancies, there shall be a cut-off CGPA to be determined by the Departmental
Postgraduate Board.

e. The M.Tech Programme is available to first degree graduates in Agricultural

Engineering or Agricultural and Environmental Engineering or other related Engineering
fields such as Civil and Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering for (Agricultural and
Environmental Engineering Option),Mechanical Engineering for (Farm Power and
Machinery Engineering Option) from a recognized institution, with at least a Second Class
Lower Division.

f. For admission into the M. Tech Programme in Chem/Pet Engineering, a candidate must
have: B. Tech, B. Sc, or B.Eng. degree in Chemical, Chemical/Petrochemical or
Polymer Engineering with at least a Second Class Lower Division grade;
g. PGD (minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale) in Chemical, Chemical/Petrochemical
Engineering from a recognized university or HND with Upper Credit from a recognized
Institution.
h. Candidates for M. Tech in Department of Electrical Engineering, either a First Degree in
Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering with at least a Second Class Lower
Division grade; or
i. PGD (minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale) in Electrical, Electronics or Computer
Engineering from a recognised university may be considered.
j. For admission into the Master of Technology (M.Tech) Programme in Marine
Engineering, Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering and Subsea Engineering, the
candidate must have B.Tech, B.Sc, or B.Eng degree in Marine Engineering or Naval
Architecture with at least a Second Class Lower Division grade.

k. For admission into the Master of Technology (M.Tech) Programme in

Mechanical Engineering, the candidate must have B.Tech, B.Sc, or B.Eng degree in
Mechanical Engineering with at least a Second Class Lower Division grade
Xvii A candidate seeking admission into the full time / part-time Master’s degree Programme
must possess a bachelor’s degree with at least second lower division in the relevant
discipline.
xviii For a Master’s degree in human anatomy, candidate shall possess a Second Class
degree with a minimum CGPA of not less than 3.0 on a 5.0 grade point scale or its
equivalent in Human Anatomy or related discipline from Rivers State University or other
University recognized by statute of River State University.
a) Holders of Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Optometry and other
related degrees, who possess postgraduate diploma in Human Anatomy with a
minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5- Point scale or its equivalent.
b) Holders of MBBS, BDS, DVM and Fellowship are qualified for MSc in Human Anatomy
Programme.

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 c) Candidates for master’s degree in Biochemistry are required to satisfy the following :

d) A good bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Rivers State University or any other
university recognized by senate of Rivers State University are eligible to apply.

e) Candidates must have graduated with a minimum of Second Class lower having a
CGPA not less than 3.0 points on a scale of 5- Points scale. Graduates of Medicine/Surgery,
Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy, Pharmacology,
Physiology, Anatomy, Pathological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical engineering,
Biotechnology, Engineering Medicine, Science Medicine, Nuclear Medicine and related
disciplines; and other holders of PGD in Biochemistry with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 points on
a scale of 5.0 points scale or its equivalent will be considered.

g. Candidate for the master’s programme in human physiology must possess a minimum of
Second-Class degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent in
Human Physiology or related discipline from the Rivers State University or other
universities recognized by statute of Rivers State University
i) Holders of MBBS, DVM or BVM, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Anatomy,
Optometry degrees, holders of post graduate diploma in Human Physiology with a
minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5.0 grade point scale or its equivalent.
j) Candidate for the master’s programme in Nursing Science must possess a minimum of
second class degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5. point scale or its equivalent in
Nursing Science or related discipline, candidate must be registered with Nursing and
Midwifery Council of Nigeria (N&MCN) as a registered Nurse and have a current license to
practice in Nigeria.
k) Holders of Post graduate diploma in Nursing science with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50 on
5.0 grade point scale or its equivalent can apply.

l. Candidate for the master’s programme in Public Health must possess a minimum of second
class Lower Division with a minimum CGPA of not less than 2.50 on a 5.0 grade point
scale in Medicine and Surgery (MB; BS) and Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) with a minimum
of CGPA of 3.50 on 5.0 grade point scale or its equivalent in Public Health Also, graduates
in the Biological Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Engineering, Physical Sciences,
Education, Social Sciences and Management Sciences with adequate working experience
and demonstrated interest in Public Health Sciences shall be considered for admission in
the specialization relating to their previous degree. In addition, candidate must satisfy
university matriculation requirements.
M. Candidate for the master’s programme in Biostatistics must possess a minimum of second
class Lower Division on a 5.0 point scale or its equivalent in Statistics. Also graduate of
Mathematics with a minimum of CGPA of 3.00 on 5.0 grade point scale or its equivalent.
Candidate for the master’s programme in Demography and Health must possess a minimum
of second class Lower Division in Public Health, Demography and Social Statistics, Statistics,
and Medicine and Surgery (MB; BS). Candidate with Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Public
Health with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50 on 5.0 grade point scale or its equivalent can apply.
Graduates in the Biological Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, and
Engineering must possess a minimum of second class Lower Division with adequate working
experience and demonstrated interest in Public Health research will also be considered for
admission. In addition, candidate must have obtained an NYSC certificate and satisfy
university matriculation requirements.
Candidate for the master’s programme in Health Information Management must possess a
minimum of second class Lower Division in Health Information Management and Post
Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Health Information Management with a minimum of CGPA of

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 3.50 on 5.0 grade point scale or its equivalent In addition, candidate must have valid
practicing license.
a. xiii. Candidate for the MPH programmes in epidemiology, health system management
population and reproductive health, occupational health must possess an MBBS degree or a
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University with a minimum qualification of Second-Class
Lower Division with CGPA on a 5.0 point GPA or its equivalent in any of the following courses
Medical Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical records, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical
statistics, or PGDPH.
xix. Candidates for the MLIS Degree in Library and Information Science must have
the following:

a. Good first Degree Honours in Library and Information Science with a minimum of Second
Class Lower Division of Rivers State University or any other recognized University.

b. Good first Degree Honours in other disciplines with a minimum of Second Class Lower
Division plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science with a CGPA of
3.50

c. A postgraduate diploma in Library and Information Science with a CGPA of 3.50 and above
on 5 point grade addition to satisfying University matriculation requirements.
xx. Candidates for the M Sc in Housing Studies are required to satisfy the following:-

a. Candidate with Second Class Lower Division in Geography, Architecture, Estate

Management, Surveying and Geomatics, Law, Environmental Health,
Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science can apply.
b. Candidate with Postgraduate Diploma in Housing Studies with a minimum CGPA
of 3.50 on 5.0 grade point scale or its equivalent from this University or any
other recognized Institution.
xxi. Candidates for the M Sc in M.Sc In Gis and Urban Informatics are required to satisfy the
following:-

a. Candidate with Second Class Lower Division in Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture,
Estate Management, Building, Geography and Planning, Sociology, Civil Engineering,
Surveying, Demography, Cartography, Science, Geographic Information System,
Computer Science Mathematics, Geoinformatics, Marine Engineering, and Environmental
Management, and related disciplines can apply.

b. Candidate with Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning with a minimum
CGPA of 3.50 on 5.0 grade point scale or its equivalent from this University or any other
recognized Institution.
xxii. Candidates for the M Sc in Urban Design are required to satisfy the following:-
a. Candidate with Second Class Lower Division in Geography, architecture, estate
management, surveying and geomatics, law, Environmental Health, Environmental
Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science can apply.

b. Candidate with Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning with a minimum
CGPA of 3.50 on 5.0 grade point scale or its equivalent from this University or any
other recognized Institution.
xxiii. Candidates for the M Sc in Disaster Risk Assessment, Planning and Management

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 are required to satisfy the following:-

a. Candidate with Second Class Lower Division in Architecture, Estate Management, Building,
Geography and Planning, Sociology, Forestry, Civil Engineering Surveying, Law,
Demography, Cartography, Science, Landscape Architecture, Geographic Information
System, Mathematics, Environmental Management, Medicine and related disciplines can
apply
b. Candidate with Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning with a minimum
CGPA of 3.50 on 5.0 grade point scale or its equivalent from this University or any other
recognized Institution can apply
C. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES
A candidate for a PhD programme shall:
a) Possess a Master’s degree with a CGPA of 3.50 or above, on a five-point grade system, in
a relevant discipline, obtained from the Rivers State University or any other recognized
institution of higher learning of equivalent status.

b) For a PhD degree in the Faculty of Education, candidates shall possess a Master’s degree
in Education (with a CGPA OF 3.50 above, on a 5-point scale) in the relevant field of study
obtained from Rivers State University or any other recognized institution of equivalent
status.

c) A candidate for PhD in English Language and Literature in English must possess
the following:-
i. A good Bachelor’s Degree (minimum CGPA of Second Class Lower) in English Language,
English Education, Literary Studies or Linguistics/Mass Communication from a recognized
university.
ii. Candidate must possess a good Master’s Degree in English Language, Literary Studies or
Mass Communication from a recognized university, with a CGPA not below 3.50 on a five-
point scale.

(d) A candidate for PhD in French must possess the following:

i. A good Bachelor’s Degree (minimum CGPA of Second Class Lower) in French and English
Language from a recognized university and a Master’s Degree in French from a recognized
university, with a CGPA not below 3.50 on a five-point scale.

(e) Candidates for the PhD Programme in History and International Diplomacy must Possess:
i. A Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in History and International
Diplomacy, History and International Studies, History and Diplomatic Studies, History and
International Relations or History and Strategic Studies from approved and recognized
Universities, and a Master’s Degree in History and International Diplomacy, History and
International Studies, History and Diplomatic Studies, History and International Relations or
History and Strategic Studies from a recognized university, with a CGPA not below 3.50 on
a five-point scale.

(f) Candidates for PhD Programme in Philosophy must possess the following

i. Candidates must possess a good Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, not lower than a Second
Class Lower Division, from a recognized university;

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 ii. Candidates must also possess a good Master’s degree in Philosophy from a recognized
university, with a CGPA not below 3.50 on a five-point scale.
iii. A candidate for PhD in Philosophy whose CGPA is less than 3.50 will be required to register
for the MPhil/PhD programme. Such candidates must present two seminars and a research
proposal for grading and must score a minimum CGPA of 3.50 before proceeding to the
PhD programme otherwise the MPhil Degree would be awarded upon the submission of a
dissertation and its examination, following the procedure for a PhD thesis.

(g) Candidates for PhD programme in Religious and Cultural Studies must possess
the following:-

i. MA Degree in Religious and Cultural Studies, Islamic Studies, Theology or other related
disciplines such as Philosophy, History, Sociology and Anthropology, on a CGPA of 3.50
points on a 5-point scale, from the Rivers State University or any other institution
recognized by the Senate of Rivers State University, in addition to a Bachelor of Arts
degree with Second Class Lower in any of the aforementioned areas

ii. Candidates with the MA degree in related disciplines such as Philosophy, History,
Sociology and Anthropology will be required to take all MA taught courses in Religious and
Cultural Studies and score at least a C grade to advance to the PhD
iii. Candidates (from other universities) whose admission qualifications show deficiencies
in the transcripts will be required to take some remedial courses from the courses available
in the MA programme of the Department and score at least a C grade to advance to the
PhD.

(h) A candidate for PhD in Theatre Arts must possess a good Master’s Degree
(minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale) in Theatre Arts from a recognized university in
addition to a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.

(i) A candidate for PhD in Estate Management with Master’s degree in other cognate
disciplines like Environmental Management will be required to take and pass
remedial courses as may be prescribed by the Department before proceeding with their
research.
(j) A candidate for a PhD in Environmental Management and Control OR PhD in
Disaster/Environmental Risk Management shall possess the following:-
(i) MSc degree with a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a five-point scale or 60% weighted average
in addition to a Bachlor’s degree in the relevant area as indicated in the MSc
Programm with a minimum of Second Lower Division.
(ii) Demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision
making and problem solving potentials possibly through a selection process.
(iii) All candidates whose MSc degrees are not in Environmental Management and
Control or Disaster/Environmental Risk Management will be required to audit
(undergo) prescribed core courses of a Master programme.
(k) Holders of Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees can only be
considered for admission into the relevant Master of Science (MSc)
programmes related to their first degrees.
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 with a CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale or at least an average of B grade
(60%) which includes course work and research dissertation from a recognized
University.
(M) A Candidate for Ph D in Peace, Conflict and Security Studies must possess
a good Master’s degree in Peace Studies in addition to a Bachelor’s degree with a
minimum of Second Class lower Division.
(N) A Candidate for Ph D in Economics must possess the following:-
i Possess the university minimum requirement for a B Sc degree in Economics
ii Have obtained a Bachelor’s degree from an approved University whose
Economics Programme is accredited by NUC, with a minimum of at least Second
Class Lower degree in the discipline.
iii Hold a Master degree in Economics with a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5.0 point
scale.

(O). A candidate for Msc/PhD Programme in Management Sciences must possess the
following: -

i. Candidate should possess an MBA degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.50 on a
5-point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale in relevant area of Management Sciences
Discipline from any recognized institution.
ii. Candidate with MSc Degree in relevant area of Management Sciences Discipline
from any recognized university with a CGPA of not less than 3.00 on a 5-point
scale from a recognized University.
i. A candidate seeking admission into the Master’s degree programme must possess a
Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Lower Division in the relevant discipline.
ii. Holders of Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Science or HND UPPER CREDIT
DIVISION and above who have successfully completed a PGD or MBA degree in relevant
discipline.
iii. Holders of third Class Degree in the relevant Disciplines of a relevant PGD with a CGPA
of not less than 3.50
P. A candidate for PhD Programme in Basic Medical Sciences must possess the following: -
a. For PhD degree in anatomy candidate must possess MSc. Degree in anatomy from Rivers
State University or other universities recognized by Rivers State University with a CGPA of
3.50 and above on a 5 points scale, candidates who obtained a CGPA below 3.50 would
be eligible for M.Phil/PhD Programme.

b. For PhD in biochemistry candidates must possess M.Sc/M.Phil or its equivalent in

Biochemistry in addition to other Faculty requirements. The candidates must have scores
a minimum of 3.50 and above on a 5.0 points scale.

c. A candidate for PhD Programme in the department of Physiology must possess a bachelor
degree of at least second class lower division in Physiology and related fields, as well as
MSc degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5points scale.

d. Candidate for the PhD Programme in Nursing Science must posses a master’s degree in
Nursing with a minimum of 3.5.0 on a 5.0 point scale.

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e. A candidate with a Master’s degree in Nursing with CGPA of 3.5 on a 5. point scale can
apply Master’s/PhD degree Programme.

f. Candidates with professional Masters in Nursing with a CGPA of 3.5 on a 5. point scale
can apply for Master’s/PhD programme.
g. candidate for PhD programme in the Department of Public Health Sciences must possess
a bachelor degree of at least second class lower division in Public Health Sciences, as
well as MSc degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5points scale.
i. Candidate for PhD in Epidemiology must posses a Master’s degree in Epidemiology with a
minimum of 3.50 on a 5.0 point scale.

i) Candidate for PhD in Environmental Health must posses a Master’s degree in

Environmental Health with a minimum of 3.50 on a 5.0 point scale.
ii) Candidate for PhD in Health Education and Promotion must posses a Master’s degree in
Health Education and Promotion with a minimum of 3.50 on a 5.0 point scale.

iii) Candidate for PhD in Public Health Nutrition must posses a Master’s degree in Public Health
Nutrition with a minimum of 3.50 on a 5.0 point scale.
iv) Candidate for PhD in Health Policy and Management must posses a Master’s degree in
Health Policy and Management with a minimum of 3.50 on a 5.0 point scale
v) Candidate for PhD in Population and Reproductive Health must posses a Master’s degree
in Population and Reproductive Health with a minimum of 3.50 on a 5.0 point scale.
vi) Candidate for PhD in Occupational Health and Safety must posses a Master’s degree in
Occupational Health and Safety with a minimum of 3.50 on a 5.0 point scale.
vii) Candidate for PhD in Biostatistics must posses a Master’s degree in Biostatistics with a
minimum of 3.50 on a 5.0 point scale.
viii) Candidate for PhD in Demography and Health must posses a Master’s degree in
Demography and Health or Medical Demography with a minimum of 3.50 on a 5.0 point
scale.
ix) Candidate for PhD in Health Information Management must posses a Master’s degree in
Health Information Management with a minimum of 3.50 on a 5.0 point scale.
1. Candidates for DrPH Programme in Epidemiology, Health System Management
Population and Reproductive Health, Occupational health should have:
• Completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science in Public Health
(MSc Public Health) with a CGPA of not less than 3.5 on a 5.0 GPA from a recognized
University.
• Membership or Fellowship in Public Health from either the West African College of
Physicians and /or the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or its
equivalent
Candidates seeking admission for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Library and Information
Science must have any of the following qualifications from this university or any
recognized institution, in addition to satisfying University matriculation requirements:

a. Holder of Master degree in Library and Information Science discipline obtained from the
Rivers State University or any other institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate,
not less than 60 percent or a CGPA of 3.50 on a five point scale.

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 R. Candidates for PhD Full time/part time in Law and Diplomacy should possess any of the
following:-

(a) Master of Laws Degree (LLM), or

(b) Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD) or

(c) Master of Law and Diplomacy (MLD) or

(d) Master of International Law and Diplomacy (MILD) or

(e) Any other Advanced Masters Degree in Law or its equivalent that is awarded by
recognized Faculties established in Nigerian Universities or Universities abroad.

S. A candidate for PhD in Urban and Regional Planning must possess MSc Degree in Urban
and Regional Planning or other related disciplines from the Rivers State University or other
institutions recognized with CGPA of 3.50 on 5.0 grade point scale or its equivalent from
this University or any other recognized Institution.
NOTE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS for the Department of Maritime Science

Candidates should possess any of the following:

(1) M.Sc degree in Maritime or Transport related field for PhD with a minimum of 3.5 CGPA.
(2) Bachelor of Science Degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division.
(3) Candidates with 3rd Class degree should apply for PGD Maritime Transport or Shipping
Management.
(4) Post Graduate Diploma in Transport, Geography, Urban & Regional Planning &
Science, etc.
(5) Advanced Diploma or Masters Certificate in Maritime Engineering, Licenciate of
Marine Surveyor or Ship Brokers.
(6) ACII – Insurance or International Advanced Diploma in Transport of CILT (UK).
(7) Candidates with MBA or MSc in other fields should apply.

NOTE;In addition to the conditions, a candidate may be required to present himself/herself for a
selection test and /or oral interview.

2. DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
2.1 The full-time Postgraduate Diploma Programmes run for two semesters (minimum) and
four semesters (maximum) with or without project writing.
2.2 The full-time Postgraduate Diploma programme in Engineering runs for a duration of four
semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum) with project.
2.3 The full-time Postgraduate Diploma programme in Transport Planning runs for three
semesters (minimum) and five semesters (maximum).
2.4 The part-time Postgraduate Diploma programme in Surveying and Geomatics runs for four
semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum).
2.5 The Part-Time PGD Programme shall run for a minimum of two (2) years of four (4)
semesters. The maximum number of years is three (3) years of six semesters.

2.6 The full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science shall run for a
minimum of two semester (one academic session) or a maximum of four semesters (two
academic sessions).

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2.7 The part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science shall run for a
minimum of four semesters or a maximum of six semester

2.8. The full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Faculty of Basic Medical Science runs for a duration
of four semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum) with project.
2.9. The duration of the full-time postgraduate diploma (PGD) shall run for a minimum
of two (2) semesters and a maximum of four (4) semesters.
The duration of the part-time postgraduate diploma (PGD) shall run for a minimum of four
(4) semesters and a maximum of eight (8) semesters.
The mode of study of the programme shall be both onsite and online for the part-time and
full-time.
2.10 The part-time Postgraduate Diploma programme in Faculty of Basic Medical Science runs
for four semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum).
2.11. The Part-Time PGD Programme shall run for a minimum of two (2) years of four (4)
semesters. The maximum number of years is three (3) years of six semesters
2.12 The part-time Postgraduate Diploma programme in Maritime Transport shall run for 12
months
2.13 The full-time Master’s degree programme with dissertation is structured to last for a
minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters.
2.13 The full-time Master’s degree programme with dissertation in Faculty of Engineering is
structured to last for a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters.
2.14 The full-time Master’s degree programme in Surveying and Geomatics runs for three
semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum).
2.15 The part-time Master’s degree programme in Surveying and Geomatics runs for four
semesters (minimum) and eight semesters (maximum).
2.16 The full-time Master’s degree programme in Transport Planning and Logistics and Supply
Chain Planning will run for four semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum).
2.17 The full-time Master’s programme in Environmental Management and Control OR
Disaster/Environmental Risk Management will run for three semesters (minimum) and six
semesters (maximum).

2.18 The full-time Master’s degree (M Sc) in Environmental Management and Control OR
Disaster/Environmental Risk Management will run for four semesters (minimum) and six
semesters (maximum).
2.19 Full-time Master of Library and Information (MLIS) Degree Programme in Library and
Information Science by course work and Dissertation shall run for a minimum of four (4)
semesters and Maximum of six (6) semesters.

2.20 Part-time of Master of Library and Information Science Degree Programme in Library
and Information Science by work and Dissertation shall run for a minimum of six (6)
semesters and maximum of eight (8) semesters.

2.21 The full-time Master’s degree Programme with dissertation in Faculty of Basic Medical
Sciences to run for a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters.
2.22 The part-time Master’s degree Programme in Faculty of Basic Medical
Sciences runs for six semesters (minimum) and eight semesters (maximum).

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2.23 The MSc/PhD Programme shall run for a minimum of four (4) years of eight (8) semesters.
One year of two (2) Semesters MSc course work, Two years of four (4) Semesters of PhD
course work and Seminars; and one year of two (2) semesters of thesis writing. The
maximum number of years is six (6) years.

2.24 The Part-Time MSc Programme shall run for a minimum of three (3) years of six (6)
semesters. Two years of four (4) Semesters of course work and one year of two (2)
semesters of dissertation writing. The maximum number of years is four (4) years.

2.25 The part-time LLM Programme shall run for a minimum of Three (3) years consisting of
two (2) years course work of Four (4) Semesters and a dissertation in the 3rd year. The
Maximum duration of this Programme is Four (4) years of Eight (8) Semesters.

The part-time MALD programme shall run for a minimum of Three (3) years consisting of
two (2) years of course work and a year of dissertation writing. The maximum shall be 5
years or 10 Semesters.

2.26 The part-time Master’s Degree in Maritime Shipping Management shall run for Minimum
of 2 Years.
-The part-time Master’s Degree in Maritime Transport shall run for Minimum of 2 Years
2.27 The full–time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes with thesis runs for six semesters
(minimum) and eight semesters (maximum).
2.28 The part-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Surveying and Geomatics runs
for eight semesters (minimum) and ten semesters (maximum).
2.29 The full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Environmental Management and
Control OR Disaster/Environmental Risk Management will run for six semesters (minimum)
and eight semesters (maximum).

2.30 Part-time study, specifically to be undertaken at weekends only, is available for the
programmes in Shipping Management and Maritime Transport Technology for six
semesters (minimum) and eight semesters (maximum).
2.31 Part-time study in Faculty of Engineering is available for PhD programmes only and runs
for ten semesters (minimum) and twelve semesters (maximum).

2.32 The full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree programme in Library and Information
Science shall run for a minimum duration of Six (6) semesters and a maximum duration
of eight (8) semesters.

2.33 Part time programme shall run for a minimum duration of Eight (8) semesters and a
maximum duration of ten (10) semesters.

2.34 The full–time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes with thesis in Faculty of Basic
Medical Sciences runs for six semesters (minimum) and eight semesters (maximum)
2.35 The part-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Faculty of Basic Medical
Sciences runs for eight semesters (minimum) and ten semesters (maximum).

2.36 The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programmes in the Department of Public Health
Sciences shall run a minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of eight (8) semesters.

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2.36 The Part-Time PhD programme with an LLM shall run for a minimum period of Four (4)
years of Eight (8) Semesters and a maximum period of six (6) years of twelve (12)
Semesters. Two (2) years shall be for course work and Two (2) years for thesis writing.
2.37 The Part-Time PhD Programme in the Faculty of Management Sciences shall run for a
minimum of four (4) years of eight (8) semesters. Two years of four (4) semesters of
course work and two years of four (4) semesters of Seminars and thesis writing. The
maximum number of years is six (6) years.
2.38 The part-time PhD Degree in Maritime Shipping Management shall run for Minimum of 4
Years.
2.39 Full-Time PhD degree in Mald shall run for a minimum of Three (3) years and a maximum
of Six (6) years of coursework and thesis writing.
Part-Time PhD degree in Mald shall run for a minimum of Four (4) years and a maximum
of Six (6) years of coursework and thesis writing.
2.40 Unless otherwise stated, part-time studies in any Faculty, where it is available, will take
twice the duration allowed for the corresponding full-time programmes. Such part-time
PhD programmes will last for ten semesters (minimum) and twelve semesters (maximum).
2.41 The Sandwich Postgraduate Diploma (PGDE/PGDTE) programmes in Education will run
for a minimum duration of one Sandwich year.

2.42 All Sandwich Master’s programmes (MEd/MSc) with dissertation in Education run for a
minimum duration of two Sandwich years.

2.43 All Sandwich Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes with thesis in Education will run
for a minimum duration of three Sandwich years.

NOTE: A Sandwich Year includes July/August, Christmas and Easter vacations.

3. MODE OF APPLICATION
Applications for admission to any postgraduate programme shall be made on-line by
logging onto www.ust.edu.ng and making an e-payment of Forty-five Thousand Naira
(N45,000.00) only, using interswitch verve - enabled cards. Application forms should
be completed on-line, downloaded and hard copies submitted to the Secretary,
Postgraduate School along with the following:
i) Photocopies of Certificates.
ii) Certified academic transcripts. (It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that
copies of their academic transcripts are forwarded under confidential cover directly
to The Secretary, Postgraduate School, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-
Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt).
iii) Letter of reference from three referees, including one from a previous academic
institution, stating that applicant is qualified to undertake advanced studies and
research and that the Referee is confident that the applicant will benefit from the
training.

For PhD applicants, brief research proposals on their intended areas of study should also
accompany the application forms.
The deadline for submission of applications online and at the Postgraduate School is 28th
February, 2024.

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Applications for admission to any Sandwich Postgraduate programme shall be made on-line by
logging onto www.ust.edu.ng and making e-payment of Forty-five Thousand Naira
(N45,000.00) only, using inter-switch verve enabled cards.

Application forms should be completed on-line, downloaded and hard copies submitted to the
secretary, Institute of Education, accompanied by photocopies of relevant credentials and proof
of payment.

CLOSING DATE FOR SANDWICH APPLICATION: is 28th February, 2024.

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(Sgd)

DR SYDNEY C. ENYINDAH
Registrar

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