Admission into Postgraduate Programmes For 2024/2025 Academic Session

Admission into Postgraduate Programmes For 2024/2025 Academic Session

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate Programmes of the various Schools of the University.

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

                        PhD programme

  1. i. Candidates for admission for any of PhD Programme shall be Master Degree graduates of the Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other University recognized by the Senate or holders of equivalent qualifications acceptable to the University Senate.
  2. A Master Degree holder applying for  PhD Programme of the University must have maintained a weighted score average of 60% or a ‘B’ grade or a CGPA of 3.50 out of 5.00 in overall performance in the Master Degree programme.

iii.       Appropriate courses may be prescribed for candidates whose background is considered weak for the areas of specialization.  This is done at the discretion of the School/Department within the approved general regulations/guidelines of the Postgraduate School.

           

            Master Degree Programmes

  1. A Minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree from Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other recognized University.
  2. A Third Class Honours Degree with at least 3 years graduation experience in relevant fields may be considered. In some areas, passing a qualifying examination to be administered by the Department of the candidates, in consultation with the Postgraduate School, may be required. Please note that this is not applicable to the Engineering Schools (SEET and SIPET).

iii.        Candidates with HND with a minimum of Lower Credit and a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant field with, at least a minimum of Lower Credit and one year graduation experience may be considered.

v          Where examination is required as in the case of  (ii) and  (iii) above, an examination fee of N2000.00 will be charged outside the cost of Postgraduate application forms.

Note:

  1. NYSC certificate or exemption letter is required for admission into all Postgraduate programmes.

ii          For avoidance of doubt, candidates with PASS grade at any level of Degree, PGD, HND and OND do not qualify for admission to the PhD/Master/PGD  Programmes.  No Diploma candidate with CGPA less than 2.50 qualifies for admission into the Master Degree Programmes.

iii.        In all cases of admission, the final decision on qualified candidates rests with the Postgraduate School Board. Candidates with Science-based background are normally considered.

  1. All Master Degree Programmes require course work components in addition to research work components. There is no exemption. A Thesis must be defended and submitted for a student to qualify and graduate.

 

            Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

  1. A Third Class Honours Degree in relevant fields may be considered.
  2. Candidates with HND with a minimum of Lower Credit, OND Lower Credit in relevant field with one year graduation experience may be considered.

           

            DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

PhD Programme

A Minimum of Six Semesters (Three (3) Academic Sessions) and maximum of Ten Semesters (Five (5) Academic Sessions) for Full-time Students.

A Minimum of Ten Semesters (Five (5) Academic Sessions) and maximum of Fourteen Semesters (Seven (7) Academic Sessions) for Part-time Students.

Master Degree Programmes

The Master Degree programmes are expected to last a minimum of Three Semesters for Full-time Students. The maximum allowable periods of studies shall be Six Semesters. There is no Part-time for Master’s Degree programmes. Master’s Degree students are to maintaining a CGPA of 2.50 in every Semester.  Failure to meet this requirement will result in withdrawal from the programme.

 

            Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

Generally, Full-time Students are expected to graduate normally after Three (3) Semesters on successful completion of their programmes, subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA of 1.50 in any Semester.

            The maximum allowable period shall be Six (6) Semesters.

 

  1. 1. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

 

  1. Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management                            
  2. D) Agricultural Economics:
  3. MTech Agricultural Economics
  4. MTech in Food Value Chain Management
  5. Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics

Entry Requirements for MTech in Food Value Chain Management

i Candidate seeking admission into the MTech in Food Value Chain Management-programme   must have the following qualifications from recognized institutions:

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Crop Production, Animal Production, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Fishery Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, or Economics with a minimum of Second Class Division or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Agricultural Economics or Agricultural Extension and Management, Crop Science, Animal Production, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or Animal Health and Husbandry a minimum of Upper Credit from a recognized institution and a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Agriculture related Course at Distinction

 

ii Candidates with a PGD from a recognized University with a minimum of Lower Credits with CGPA of 2.50 in relevant fields may be considered. A qualifying examination may also be necessary for this category of candidates.

Entry Requirements for PGD in Agricultural Economics:

  1. A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Agricultural Economics and or Farm Management from a recognized Institution with Overall aggregate of not less than Lower Credit (Minimum CGPA of 2.50).
  2. A Bachelor Degree in Agriculture and Allied Discipline such as Veterinary Medicine, Biology, Botany and Zoology with a minimum of a Second Class (Lower Division) or its equivalent for unclassified Degrees.

 

  1. Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

                           

Ph.D (Full-time and Part-time)  in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology:

MTech (Full-time only) in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology:

Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology (Full – time only):

  1. Department of Animal Production                                                                                                                                       

PhD (Full-time and Part-time) in the following areas of specialization:

  1. Animal Nutrition (Monogastic & Ruminant Animal Nutrition)
  2. Meat Science.
  • Reproductive Physiology
  1. Animal Breeding and Genetics

             Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission into the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Animal Production Science must have the following qualification from a recognized institution: Academic Masters Degree in Animal Science/Production or related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3,5

 

MTech (Full-time only) in Animal Production.

Entry Requirements:

  1. Minimum of Second Class Lower Degree, or Third Class Degree with PGD in Credit level in Animal Science/Production or any related discipline, or
  2. Minimum of HND Upper Credit from a recognized institution plus PGD at Credit level.
  3. Department of Crop Production

PhD   (Full-time and part-time) in Crop Production

  1. Weed Science,
  2. Horticulture,
  • Crop Breeding/Genetics,
  1. Seed Technology,
  2. Crop Physiology.

 

PhD   (Full-time and part-time) in Crop Protection

  1. Bacteriology,
  2. Entomology,
  • Mycology,
  1. Nematology,
  2.  

 

PhD Entry Requirements:                                                                                              

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or relevant discipline with minimum of Second Class Lower from recognised institution.
  2. Academic Master’s Degree in Crop Production, Plant Science, Agronomy or relevant Discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 from recognised institution

 

  1. MTech in Agronomy (Full-time only)
  2. MTech in Crop Production (Full-time only)
  3. MTech in Crop Protection (Full-time only)

 

Postgraduate Diploma in Crop Production (Full-time only)

            Entry Requirements for PGD:

            A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Agriculture from a recognized Institution with Overall             aggregate of not less than Lower Credit (Minimum CGPA of 2.50).

 

  1. Department of Food Science and Technology                                                            

 

PhD (Full-Time only) in Food Science and Technology

MTech (Full-time only) in Food Science and Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology (Full-time only)

MTech Entry Requirement:

(i)          PGD (Upper Credit or Distinction) in Food Science and Technology.

(ii)         First degree (B.Sc/BTech) in Food Science and Technology. Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Agricultural Engineering and related disciplines with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.

(iii)       Candidates whose first degree is not Food Science and Technology are required to audit some Postgraduate Diploma Courses in the Department.

PGD Entry Requirements:

(i)       Third class degree in Food Science and Technology or related field from a recognized University.

  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Food Science and Technology from a recognized Polytechnic or College of Technology with a minimum of Lower Credit.
  1. Department of Soil Science and Land Management                                

PhD (Full-time and Part-time) in the following areas of specialization:

  1. i) Soil Conservation and Water Management.        
  2. ii) Soil Fertility.

iii)       Soil Physics.     

  1. iv) Soil Microbiology.
  2. v)

 

MTech (Full-time only) in the Soil Science:

 

  1. Department of Water Resources, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology        

            Ph.D (Full-time and Part-time) in the following areas of specialization:

  1. i) Aquaculture/Fish Nutrition
  2. ii) Hydrobiology/Limnology

iii)       Fish Post Harvest Technology      

  1. iv) Fish Breeding and Genetics
  2. v) Fish Biology
  3. vi) Fish Ecology

vii)      Fish Toxicology

 

MTech (Full-time only) in Fisheries Technology

MTech Entry Requirements:

A Bachelor Degree in Fisheries (B. Tech or B. Sc. Fisheries) or B. Sc. Zoology.

Postgraduate Diploma in Fisheries Technology (Full-Time only)

PGD Entry Requirements:

A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Agriculture from a recognized Institution with overall aggregate of not less than Lower Credit (Minimum CGPA of 2.50).

 

  1.       SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

 

  1. a) Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering                                                  

PhD (Full-time and Part-time) in the following area of Specialization:

  1. i) Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Power Systems Option).
  2. ii) Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Electric Machines and Industrial Drives Option).

iii)       Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Electronics Option)   

 

M Eng (Full-Time only) in the following area of Specialization 

  1. i) Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Power Systems Option).
  2. ii) Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Electric Machines and Industrial Drives Option).

iii)       Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Electronics Option) 

 

  1. b) Department of Computer Engineering                                                       

Ph.D (Full-Time only) in Computer Engineering.

MEng (Full-Time only) in Computer Engineering.

 

  1. c) Department of Telecommunication Engineering                                                                    

Ph.D. (Full-Time and Part-Time) in Communication Engineering.          

MEng (Full-Time only) in Communication Engineering.  

  1. SCHOOL OF INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY

 

  1. Department of Entrepreneurship and Business studies   

PhD (Full-Time and Part-Time) in Entrepreneurship

MTech (Full-Time only) in Entrepreneurship.      

            Postgraduate Diploma in Management Technology PGDMT (Full-time only)

PhD Entry Requirements:

MTech/MSc in Entrepreneurship, Management,  Marketing, Accounting, Economics and Finance with PhD grade. Please note that Candidates with Professional Masters certificate are not qualify for admission into PhD

 

       MTech Entry Requirement:

  1. Bachelor’s degrees with minimum of Second Class Upper Division in relevant area such as Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Economics and Finance.
  2. Higher National Diploma (HND) with minimum of Lower Credit in related fields from any recognized Polytechnic or institution. Such candidates must have PGD in Business Entrepreneurship or Administration from recognized institution.
  • Candidates with at least Second Class Upper Division in areas outside social sciences, but with PGDMT of this University or PGD in Entrepreneurship from other recognized institution may be considered.
  1. Department of Project Management Technology                                                            

PhD (Full-time and Part-time) in Project Management.

MTech (Full-time only) in Project Management. 

Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management (Full-time only)

PhD Entry Requirements:

A Master degree in relevant discipline (such as Project Management, Economics, Operations Research, Statistics, Environmental Science, Science and Engineering fields) with a minimum score of 60% average, B grade, or 3.50 on a 5.00 scale.           

 

MTech Entry Requirements:

Each applicant must hold: Minimum of second class lower of a good bachelor’s degree from the Federal University Technology, Minna or any other approved University in areas such as Project Management, Economics, Operations Research, Statistics, Environmental Science, Science and Engineering fields.

PGD Entry Requirements:

  1. i) HND in Project Management, Management Sciences, Environmental Science and Engineering field with minimum of Lower Credit from reorganized institutions. or
  2. ii) A a minimum of Third Class Honours Degree from Federal University of Technology, Minna, or any other approved University in field such as Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Estate Management and as may be determined from time to time by the Departmental Board

 

 

  1. c) Department of Logistics and Transport Management                                                                  

PhD (Full-time and Part-time) MTech (Full-time only) in Transport Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Transport Management (Full-time only)

 

PhD. Entry Requirements:

A Master Degree in the field of Transport Management Technology or other related fields such as Geography, Planning, Economics, Transportation Engineering, Logistics Management and other allied disciplines with a CGPA of 3.5 on a scale of 5.0 or its equivalent from FUTMINNA or any other approved university. Please note that Candidates with Professional Masters certificate are not qualify for admission into PhD.

MTech Entry Requirements:

  1. Candidate with a Bachelor Degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division in Transport Management Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering, Economics, Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, Operations Research, Statistics and or Management Technology from FUTMINNA or any other recognized University.
  2. A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division in other fields or a minimum of HND with Lower Credit in Transport Planning or Transport, plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Transport Management.

PGD Entry Requirements:

  1. Minimum of 3rd Class Honours degree from the Federal University Technology, Minna or any other approved University in fields such as Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Building, Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Estate Management.
  2. Minimum of Lower Credit in HND from NBTE approved Institutions.
  3. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

           

  1. a) Department of Architecture

MTech in Architecture (Full-time only)                                                         

            Specific Entry Requirements:

            BTech (Arch) Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from a 5-year Architecture             programme.

  1. b) Department of Building                                                                                                                              

           

MTech Building (Full-time only) in the following areas:

  1. Construction Management
  2. Construction Technology
  • Building Services
  1. Facility Management

           

  1. c) Department of Estate Management and Valuation                                                     

Ph.D in Estate Management and Valuation (Full-time only):

M.Tech in Estate Management and Valuation (Full-time only):

PGD in Estate Management and Valuation (Full-time only):

 

PGD Entry Requirements

 

  1. i. Candidates  with   Third   Class   Honours    Degree   in   Estate Management and

Valuation from Federal University of Technology Minna or from other  University recognized

by Federal University of Technology Minna.

  1. ii. Candidates, with Higher    National Diploma    (HND)   Lower, Credit, in Estate

      Management and Valuation from recognized Polytechnic.

 

M.Tech Entry Requirements

 

  1. Candidates with  good  Honours  Degree not below  second class  lower   division in Estate  Management  and Valuation  of the Federal University of    Technology or any  other  institution   recognized   by the  Federal      University     of Technology, Minna.

 

  1. Candidates  who  have successfully   completed  the  Post-Graduate   Diploma      in Estate Management  and Valuation  of Federal University  of Technology          Minna with  a minimum   of  CGPA of  3.50    or  B grade.

 

PhD Entry Requirements

 The candidates   must  obtain  the degree of M.Scor M.Tech  in Estate Management and Valuation   at  the   FUT, Minna   or  an equivalent degree  from  any  other  recognized   institution   with  an  overall average grade of B or CGPA of 3.50.

 

  1. e) Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics        

Ph.D (Full-time) in Surveying and Geoinformatics.

MTech (Full-time) only in Surveying and Geoinformatics.

PGD (Full-time) only in Surveying and Geoinformatics.

Ph.D Entry Requirements:

Candidates for Ph.D in Surveying and Geoinformatics must have a Master’s Degree in Surveying or Geoinformatics with a final minimum CGPA of 3.5, in addition to the requirements for MTech programme as listed below:

MTech Entry Requirements:

  1. Tech/B.Sc. (Surveying and Geoinformatics) degree or equivalent of the University or any

other approved University with a minimum of second class honours degree.

  1. B.Sc./B.Tech. Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or Geography with Mathematics plus postgraduate diploma in Surveying from any approved University.

iii.        A Third Class degree in Surveying plus Postgraduate Diploma in Surveying and Geoinformatics from any recognised University.

            iv         PGD in Surveying and Geoinformatics with First Degree in allied field such as: Geography,

                        Mathematics, Physics, Geophysics, Geology and Civil Engineering are to be considered.

PGD Entry Requirements:

  1. Tech/B.Sc (Surveying) Degree or its equivalent of the Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other approved University with minimum of Third Class.

HND from approved Polytechnics or Monotechnics or its equivalent (minimum of Lower Credits). However, such candidates must enrol for and pass prescribed remedial courses in Physics and Mathematics.

 

  1. f) Department of Urban and Regional Planning.

            PhD (Full-time and Part-time) and MTech (Full-time only) in the following Options:

  1. Urban Governance and Poverty Study
  2. Housing and Urban Renewal
  • Environmental Impact Assessment.

Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning (Full-Time only)

Ph.D Entry Requirements:

MTech of the Federal University of Technology or  M.Sc. from any recognised University in Urban and Regional Planning or related disciplines such as Estate Management, Architecture, Land Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Building, Environmental management and Planning and Geography with research thesis component and overall CGPA of 3.50.

 

MTech Entry Requirements:

  1. A candidate must have a Bachelor of Tech. or B.Sc. degree not lower than Second Class (Lower) from the Federal University of Technology, Minna or other approved Universities in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography and Planning.
  2. Holders of Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning at a minimum of Upper Credit or holders of Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning with lower credit and one year post qualification experience may be admitted.

 

PGD Entry Requirements:

First degree (BTech, B. URP or B.Sc.) in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography and Planning and Environmental Science with at least 3rd Class degree or HND with minimum of lower Credit in Town planning from recognized Polytechnic.

 

  1. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
  2. a) Department of Computer Science                    

PhD (Full-time and Part-time) and MTech (Full-time only) in Computer Science

            Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (Full-time only)

PGD Entry Requirements:

  1. i) BSc or BTech/BEng from any recognised Institution with a minimum of Third Class Degree.
  2. HND in Computer Science from a recognized institution with a minimum of Lower Credit.

 

  1. b) Department of Cyber Security Science`                                                               

          

           PhD (Full-time and Part-time) and MTech (Full-time only) in Cyber Security Science

         

            Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Security Science (Full-time only)

          

           

  1. SCHOOL OF INFRASTRUCTURE, PROCESS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

 

 

  1. a) Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering                             

Ph.D. (Full-time and Part-time)) in the following areas of specialization:

  1. Farm Power and Machinery
  2. Agricultural Crop Processing and Storage
  • Soil and Water Engineering

 

MEng (Full-time only) in the following areas of specialization:

  1. Farm Power and Machinery.
  2. Agricultural Products Processing and Storage
  • Soil and Water Engineering

 

            Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering (Full-time only)

 

Ph.D Entry Requirements:

A CGPA of 3.5 or overall grade of ‘B’ or 60% weighted average at Master’s Degree programme from FUT, Minna or any recognized Institution.

MEng Entry Requirements:

  1. A minimum of Second Class Lower or PGD with a minimum of Upper Credit from FUT Minna or any recognized institution for candidate applying for Master’s Degree Programme.

 

PGD Entry Requirements:

Candidates applying for this programme must have in their first degree, a minimum of Third class and in the case of HND, a minimum of upper credit in Agricultural Engineering or any other equivalent engineering qualifications from Federal University of Technology, Minna and other recognized Universities and Polytechnics, respectively.

 

  1. b) Department of Chemical Engineering                                                                 

            PhD (Full-time and Part-time) and MEng (Full-time only) in Chemical Engineering

           

Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering (Full-time only)

PhD Entry Requirements:

Candidates for admission to PhD shall be Master’s degree graduates of Federal University of Technology, Minna or of any other Universities. Such Master degree candidates must have attained an average performance of “B” Grade or weighted average of 60% or a minimum CGPA of 3.50.

 

            MEng Entry Requirements:

  1. i) At least a Second-Class lower Degree in Chemical Engineering from Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other recognized University.
  2. ii) Candidates with recognized Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) with a minimum of Lower Credit (CGPA of 2.5) in relevant field with, at least one year of post qualification experience may be considered after passing a qualifying examination.

 

            PGD Entry Requirements:

  1. i) Higher National Diploma (HND) in Chemical Engineering from a recognized Polytechnic or                         any recognize institution with at least lower credit level.
  2. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mining Engineering, Polymer Engineering and other related field from any recognized institution.
  • Degree or HND in Chemistry
  1. Sc or B.Eng. with third class or pass in Chemical Engineering.

 

           

  1.      Department of Mechanical Engineering                                                                      

PhD (Full–time and Part-time) in the following areas of Specialization:

  1. Industrial and Production Engineering
  2. Materials and Metallurgy Engineering
  • Design and Solid Mechanics Engineering
  1. Thermofluids and Power Plant Engineering

 

MEng (Full-time only) in the following areas of Specialization:

  1. Industrial and Production Engineering
  2. Design and Solid Mechanics Engineering
  • Thermofluids and Power Plant Engineering

Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Full-time only)

PGD Entry Requirements:

  1. Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Lower Credit in Mechanical Engineering.
  2. BEng or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University with a minimum of Third Class.
  3. SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES.

 

  1. Department of Animal Biology                                                                                                   

MTech (Full-time only) Zoology and PhD (Full-time) Zoology

Options:

  1. Entomology and Parasitology
  2. Ecology and Environmental Biology
  • Hydrobiology

 

 Admission Requirements for MTech:

 

  1. A Postgraduate Diploma in Biological Science from Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other recognised institution with a minimum of Upper Credit
  2. A Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science/Zoology from Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other recognised institution with a minimum of Second Class Lower for entry into M.Tech Programmes.

 

‘O’ Level Requirements:

                  Candidates must possess five (5) ‘O’ Level Credits in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and any other Science subject with at least a pass in Physics 

 

  1. Department of Biochemistry                                                                                      

PhD (Full-time and Part-time)

MTech (Full-time only) in Biochemistry:

  1. Department of Plant Biology                                                                                                                      

 

   PhD (Full-time and Part-time) in Botany MTech (Full-time only) in Botany

   Options:

  1. i) Botany (Applied Plant Genetics and Breeding)
  2. ii) Botany (Mycology)

 

  1. d) Department of Microbiology                                                                                   

PhD (Full-time and Part-time) and MTech (Full-time only) in the following areas of specialization:

  1. Food and Industrial Microbiology 
  2. Medical Microbiology
  • Environmental Microbiology
  1. Pharmaceutical Microbiology

           

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (Full-time only)

Entry Requirements:

  1. Sc, B.Tech Microbology, Animal Health and Production, Biochemistry, Zoology or related Discipline
  2. Public Health Nursing officer with minimum of three (3) years’ work experience.
  3. HND in any equivalent area listed in (a) above
  4. Environmental Health Officer, MBBS and DVM from any recognised University, HND in Community Health, Post-Basic Nursing, Diploma in Tutor of Health Sciences.

Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology (Full-time only)

 

Entry Requirements:

  1. The minimum entry requirements for the programme are:

A Higher National Diploma (HND) Certificate in Biological Sciences (e. g Microbiology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biology), Food Science and Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics etc from recognizes Institution with Overall aggregate of not less than Lower Credit

  1. A Bachelor Degree (B.Sc/ B.Tech) in Biological Science, Fo0od Science, Medical and Health related Disciplines such as Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biology, Food Science and Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics and Pharmacy with a minimum of Second Class Honour (Lower Division)
  2. B,Sc/ B.Tech Degree with Third Class in Microbiology
  3.  

            Ph.D Entry Requirements:

  1. i) Candidates with Master Degree in Microbiology of the Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other recognized University are eligible for admission.

            MTech Entry Requirements:

  1. A first degree with a minimum of a second class lower of the Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other recognized University in Microbiology.
  2. Candidates with third class degree of the Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other recognized University in Microbiology with three years post qualification experience or a postgraduate diploma (PGD) in Microbiology may be admitted.
  • Candidates with a minimum of Second Class (lower division) in Biochemistry, Food Science and related disciplines of the Federal university of Technology, Minna or any other recognized University may be admitted. Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology with a minimum of Lower Credit (CGPA of 2.50) are equally eligible for admission.

 

  1. SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  2. a) Department of Chemistry                                                                                    

PhD (Full-time and Part-time) and MTech (Full-time only) in the following areas of specialization:

  1. Organic Chemistry
  2. Natural Product Chemistry
  • Polymer Science and Technology
  1. b) Department of Geography                                                                                                        

                       PhD (Full-time and Part-time) in the following Options:

  1. Geography
  2. Applied Meteorology
  • Environmental Management
  1. Applied Remote Sensing

 

 MTech (Full-time only) in the following areas of specialization:

  1. Applied Meteorology
  2. Environmental Management
  • Applied Remote Sensing

 

PhD Entry Requirements:

A Master degree from FUT, Minna, or any reputable university in the field of Geography, Environmental Science or any relevant science programme, with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 or overall grade of ‘B’ or 60% weighted average.

            MTech Entry Requirements:

A minimum of Second Class Lower or PGD with a minimum of Lower Credit from FUT, Minna or any recognised institution in a relevant field is required. Holders of Third Class degree in relevant fields are eligible to apply after 3 years post-graduation experience.

 

  1. c) Department of Geology                                                                                              

            PhD (Full-time and Part-time) and MTech (Full-time only) in the following areas of specialization:

  1. Hydrogeology
  2. Mineral Exploration
  • Biostratigraphy
  1. Environmental Geology
  2. Petroleum Geoscience

                       

  1. d) Department of Mathematics                                                                                                                      

          PhD (Full-time and Part-time)

MTech (Full-time only) in Applied Mathematics

  1. e) Department of Physics                                                                                                                               

PhD (Full-time and Part-time) and MTech (Full-time only) in the following areas of specialization:

  1. i) Applied Geophysics
  2. ii) Solid State Physics.
  • Applied Atmospheric Physics
  1. Medical Physics.
  2. Applied Nuclear Physics

 

  1. f) Department of Statistics                                                                                        

PhD (Full-time and Part-time) and MTech (Full-time only) in Statistics.

Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (Full-time only)

PhD Entry Requirements:

MSc or MTech Degree in Statistics from a recognized University.

MTech Entry Requirements:

(a) BTech or BSc. in Statistics from Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other recognized University with at least Second Class (Lower Division).

(b) Bachelor of Technology Degree (BTech) or Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Mathematics, from a recognized institution with a minimum of second class upper.

(c) Graduates with Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics from Federal University of Technology, Minna or from any recognized University with a minimum of lower credit might be considered. A qualifying examination may be necessary.                                          

         PGD Entry Requirements:

 (i)       Bachelor of Science Degree in Statistics with Third Class from a recognized University

(ii)       Bachelor of Science Degree in Science and Allied disciplines with a minimum of Second Class Lower from a recognized University.

(iii)      Higher National Diploma in Statistics with minimum of lower credit

 

  1. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
  2. a) Department of Industrial and Technology Education                                           

             

             Ph.D. (Full-time and Part-time) and MTech (Full-time only) in the following areas of

            Specialization:

  1. Automobile Technology Education
  2. Building Technology Education
  • Electrical/Electronic Technology Education
  1. Metalwork Technology Education
  2. Woodwork Technology Education

           

  1. b) Department of Educational Technology                                                                 

 

PhD (Full-time and Part-time) and MTech (Full-time only) in Educational Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Technology Education (Full-time only)

PGD Entry Requirements:

Minimum of Third Class Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized Institution.

  1. c) Department of Science Education         No Submissions                                           

Ph.D (Full-time and Part-time) in the following areas of specialization:

  1. Chemistry Education
  2. Mathematics Education
  • Biology Education

 

               MTech (Full-time only) in the following areas of specialization

 

  1. Chemistry Education
  2. ii) Mathematics Education

iii)    Physics Education

  1. Biology Education

 

Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education (Full-time only)

 

  1. d) Department of Library and Information Science                                          

             

Ph.D (Full-time and Part-time)  in Library and Information Science  

MTech (Full-time only) in Library and Information Science  

 

Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Technology (Full-time only)

 

Ph.D Entry Requirements:

 

  1. MTech Degree of FUT, Minna or any other recognized university in Library and Information Science with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 or 60% weighted Average.

MTech Entry Requirements:

 

Admission into the Master of Technology Degree in Library and Information Technology is open to graduates of Library and Information Technology/Science of FUT, Minna and Library and Information Science of other recognized universities. Such graduates must have a minimum of:

  1. Second Class Lower Degree in Library and Information Science or Library and Information Technology.
  2. Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science/Technology

PGD Entry Requirements:

  1. The candidates should possess at least third class in BTech Library and Information Technology from Federal University of Technology, Minna or Bachelor of Library Science from any other recognized University.
  2. First degree with a minimum of second class lower division in any discipline.
  • HND with minimum of lower Lower Credit in any discipline

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  1. CENTRE FOR DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

 

  1. a) Professional Master in Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies (Full-time only).
  2. Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies (Full-time only)
  3. Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Change and Mitigation and Adaptation (Full-time only)

Entry Requirements for Professional Masters:

  1. Minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Urban Planning etc. from recognized Institutions.
  2. Third class Degree holders who are employees of disaster related fields with five years cognate experience without PGD may be considered for admission, while others third class Degree holders will require Postgraduate Diploma in any of the areas listed above and at least 3 years of working experience in relevant fields.

 

Entry Requirements Professional PGD:

  1. Minimum of Third Class Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine, Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Town Planning etc. from recognized Institutions.
  2. Minimum of Lower Credit pass in Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least 3 years of working experience in relevant fields.
  • Minimum of HND Lower Credit, B.Sc. Third class (Hon), in any discipline related to the environment from the Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other Institution recognized by the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Priority will be given to Geography and sub-disciplines emanating from Geography; Agriculture related disciplines (Animal Production, Crop production, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Agricultural Extension, Food science and Technology etc.), Urban and Regional Planning, Building, Quantity Surveying, Geoinformatics and Architecture.
  1. CENTRE FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.

 

  1. Professional Master in Sustainable Urban Development (Full-time only)  
  2. Professional Master in Urban Ecology (Full-time only).
  3. Postgraduate Diploma in Local Economic Development (PGD=LED) (Full-time only)
  4. Postgraduate Diploma in Development and Management of Public-Private Partnership Projects (PGD-DMPPPP) (Full-time only)

 

             Entry Requirements for Professional PGD

  • A Minimum of HND at Lower Credit in any related discipline or First Degree with a minimum of Third Class from Environmental/Social Sciences and Engineering background.
  • Minimum of five (5) ‘O’ Level Credits including English Language, Mathematics plus any other relevant subjects.

            Entry Requirements Professional Masters:

  • First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower in any discipline in Environmental Sciences, Science, Social Science, Agriculture or Engineering; or
  • A Postgraduate Diploma in any relevant field for holders of Higher National Diploma with a minimum of Lower Credit.
  • First Degree graduate with third class and a working experience of over three (3) years are also considered for admission, especially those in the Federal and States Ministry/ Agencies of the Environmental, Lands, Housing and Urban Development.

 

  1. AFRICA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR MYCOTOXIN AND FOOD SAFETY

 

  • Tech/Ph. D Food Safety
  • Tech/Ph. D Toxicology
  • Tech/Ph.D Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Tech PROGRAMME

Candidates for admission to the M. Tech programmes of the Africa Centre of Excellence for Mycotoxin and Food Safety shall possess the following requirements:

 

  • National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Certificate or Exemption Certificate (Nigerians only).
  • Academic Transcripts.
  • At least a Second Class Lower Honour Degree (50% Cumulative Score) or its equivalent for foreign candidates.
  • A Third Class Honour Degree with at least three years post qualification experience in a relevant field may be considered.
  • A recognized PGD with a minimum of Lower Credit (CGPA of 2.50) in relevant fields with at least one year post qualification experience may be considered.
  • Three referees, one of whom must be his/her supervisor or an academic advisor must be provided.
  • A qualifying examination may be necessary.

 

  • First degree graduates with Masters from the following areas: Food Safety, Food Toxicology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Veterinary Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Food Science, Animal Science, Crop Science and Plant Pathology are qualified to apply for the M. Tech programme in Food Safety, Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics and Toxicology.

 

  • Candidates from Non- English speaking countries (Francophone countries are to undergo proficiency training in English Language (maximum of six months). The waiting period for the training is not counted as part of the candidates academic programme duration.

 

  • PhD PROGRAMME

Candidates for admission to the PhD programme of the Africa Centre of Excellence for Mycotoxin and Food Safety shall have the following requirements:

 

  • Nigerian applicants must have National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Certificate or Exemption certificate.

 

  • Academic Transcripts.

 

  • Must be Master’s Degree graduates as stated in section 1.1 and must have attained an average performance of ‘B’ grade or weighted average of 60% or a minimum CGPA of 3.50

 

  • Research proposals are to be uploaded on the application platform.

 

  • Three referees, one of whom must be his/her supervisor or an academic advisor must be provided

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2.1.      Candidates without relevant background in Food Safety, Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics or Toxicology will be required to audit core courses from the Masters programme on assessment of their Academic transcripts by the Academic Board of the Centre.

2.2.      Admission shall strictly be in line with the guidelines of Postgraduate School, Federal University of Technology, Minna.

2.3.      Admission into the PhD programme shall be TWICE in a year, beginning of a new Academic Session and commencement of second semester of every Academic session.

 

INSTITUTE FOR LAND AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE       

 

MTech in Land Governance

Admission Requirements

Admission (entry) to the Master’s degree programme is open to all graduates of NUC accredited Universities in Nigeria and other recognised Institutions abroad. A candidate for admission into M. Tech Land Governance should possess the following requirements.

  • Minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in Bachelor’s Degree in Estate Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Surveying and Geo-informatics             and other related fields in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences and            Engineering from recognised institutions.
  • A Third-class Degree with a Postgraduate Diploma in any of the above areas and at least 3 years of working experience in relevant fields may be considered.
  • Evidence of National Youth Service (NYSC discharged Certificate or exemption letter.)

 

Programme Duration

The teaching and research programme will run for one (1) year spread over three (3) semesters or at least 18 months and a maximum of 36 months.

 

PGD in Land Governance

Admission Requirements

Admission (entry) to the Post Graduate Diploma programme is open to all HND graduates of NBTE accredited Polytechnic/colleges and graduates of NUC accredited Universities in Nigeria and other recognised Institutions abroad. A candidate for admission into PGD Land Governance should possess the following requirements.

  • Third-class degrees in relevant fields may be considered.
  • A higher National Diploma in the relevant field may be considered.
  • Evidence of National Youth Service (NYSC discharged Certificate or exemption letter for Nigerians)

Programme Duration

The teaching and research programme will run for one (1) year spread over three (3) semesters or at least 18 months and a maximum of 36 months.

 

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGY (ICET) 

 

The programmes have the following mode of study:

 

  1. Postgraduate Diploma in Fintech and Financial Blockchain (Full-time only)
  2. Professional Masters of Technology in Fintech Blockchain (Full-time only) 

Candidates seeking admission into the Postgraduate Diploma in Fintech and Financial Blockchain Programme must satisfy the following general and specific requirements:

 

‘O’ Level Requirements

  1. Candidates must satisfy the minimum requirement of five (5) O level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any other 2 relevant science or social science subjects obtained at not more than two (2) sittings. Candidates with science background would be admitted into the programme provided they have a credit pass in Economics.

 

Entry Requirements for PGD 

  1. B.Sc. or B. Tech from any recognised institution with a minimum of a Third-Class degree in relevant, related, or allied disciplines.
  2. Candidates with HND in relevant and allied courses can also be admitted into the programme.

 

Candidates seeking admission into the Professional Masters of Technology in Fintech Blockchain programme must satisfy the following general and specific requirements: 

 

‘O’ Level Requirements

  1. Candidates must satisfy the minimum requirement of five (5) O Level credits in Mathematics, English Language, Physics and any other 2 relevant science or social science subjects. Candidates with science background would be admitted into the programme provided they have a credit pass in Economics.

            Entry Requirements for Professional Masters  

  1. A minimum of a second-class lower degree of the Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other recognised university in relevant, related, or allied disciplines. 
  2. A Third-Class degree with at least 3 years graduation experience in relevant fields may be considered. 
  3. Candidates with HND with a minimum of Lower Credit, OND Lower Credit and a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field with at least a minimum of Lower Credit and one-year graduation experience may be considered. 

 

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METHOD OF APPLICATION

  1. All applications for Postgraduate programmes are online through the University website; futminna.edu.ng
  2. Application forms will be accessible as from 24th December, 2024.
  3. All requested information on the online application form must be correctly, and accurately provided with current and active email addresses and phone numbers.
  4. Completed application forms must be submitted online through the University portal latest on 10th March, 2025. All necessary instructions on filling of the form must be adhered to otherwise it is sufficient ground to disqualify an applicant.
  5. Completed application forms must be printed out as they would be requested for during registration, on successful admission.
  6. All MTech/MEng and PhD candidates must forward official transcript of their previous degrees or PGD to;
  7.  

The Secretary,

Postgraduate School,

Federal University of Technology,

Minna, Niger State.

Official transcripts could also be sent through our e-mail (pgs@futminna.edu.ng)

In addition, PhD candidates must upload their research proposals in line with their interest along with             their applications before the processing of admission.

  1. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that the online referee reports are duly filled and submitted by the respective referees before the closing date. (Minimum of two (2) referees must be submitted on line). In addition, the referees can as well download their reports and forward the hard copies to the above address.
  2. All certificates must be uploaded in their original form and in colour.

APPLICATION FORMS

University charges an application fee of Fifteen thousand naira N15, 000.00 plus, Appropriate service charges, in addition to application fee, are payable online via the Remita platform with the use of Master or Verve card through the School portal.

PAYMENT OF FEES AND THE PROCEDURES

All successful applicants offered provisional admission must pay non-refundable acceptance fee of N20,000 only and later undergo the following registration formalities: screening of original credentials at Postgraduate School and payment of School fees and registration at Departments/Centres. This shall be completed within a stipulated date, beyond which the candidate loses the admission.

CLICK HERE TO START APPLICATION

             Signed.            

            Mal. M. Aliyu

Secretary, Postgraduate School