GOMSU Postgraduate Admission Form For 2021/2022 Session

Gombe State University, GOMSU Postgraduate admission form is on sale for the 2021/2022 session. See how to apply below.

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified Candidates for admission into the following Postgraduate programmes of the Gombe State University for the 2021/2022 academic session.

GOMSU Postgraduate Available Programmes

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 
Department of Accounting 
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance (PDAF) 
2. M.Sc. Accounting 
3. Ph.D. Accounting 
Department of Business Administration 
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) 
5. Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
6. M.Sc. Business Administration 
7. Ph.D. Business Administration 
Department of Economics 
8. Postgraduate Diploma in Development Economics (PGDDEC) 
9. M.Sc. Economics 
10. Ph.D. Economics 
Department of English 
11. M.A. English Language 
12. M.A. English Literature 
13. Ph.D. English Language 
14. Ph.D. English Literature 
Department of History 
15. M.A. History 
16. Ph.D. History 
Department of Political Science
17. M.Sc. International Relations

18. M.Sc. Peace and Conflict Studies 
19. M.Sc. Political Science 
20. Ph.D. International Relations 
21. Ph.D. Peace and Conflict Studies 
22. Ph.D. Political Science
Department of Public Administration 
23. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA) 
24. Master of Public Administration (MPA) 
25. M.Sc. Public Administration 
26. Ph.D. Public Administration 
Department of Religious Studies 
27. M.A. Christian Religious Studies 
28. M.A. Islamic Religious Studies 
29. Ph.D. Christian Religious Studies 
30. Ph.D. Islamic Religious Studies 
Department of Sociology 
31. M.Sc. Sociology 
32. Ph.D. Sociology 

FACULTY OF EDUCATION 
Department of Educational Foundations 
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) 
2. M.Ed. Educational Psychology 
3. M.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
4. Ph.D. Education Psychology 
5. Ph.D. Guidance and Counselling
Department of Science Education 
6. M.Ed. Science Education 
7. Ph.D. Science Education 

FACULTY OF SCIENCE 
Department of Biochemistry 
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDBC) 
2. M.Sc. Biochemistry 
3. Ph.D. Biochemistry

Department of Biological Sciences
4. M.Sc. Environmental Biology 
5. M.Sc. Hydrobiology & Fisheries 
6. Ph.D. Environmental Biology 
7. Ph.D. Hydrobiology & Fisheries 
Department of Botany
8. M.Sc. Botany (Plant Physiology) 
9. M.Sc. Botany (Ecology) 
10. Ph.D. Botany (Plant Physiology) 
11. Ph.D. Botany (Ecology) 
Department of Chemistry 
12. Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry 
13. M.Sc. Inorganic Chemistry 
14. M.Sc. Organic Chemistry 
15. Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry 
16. Ph.D. Organic Chemistry 
Department of Computer Science
17. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS) 
18. M.Sc. Computer Science 
19. Ph.D. Computer Science 
Department of Geography 
20. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM) 
21. Master in Environmental Management (MEM) 
22. M.Sc. Geography 
23. Ph.D. Geography 
Department of Microbiology 
24. M.Sc. Microbiology 
25. Ph.D. Microbiology 
Department of Physics 
26. M.Sc. Physics 
27. Ph.D. Physics 
Department t of Zoology 
28. M.Sc. Applied Parasitology & Entomology
29. Ph.D. Applied Parasitology & Entomology

DURATION

1. a) M.A/M.Sc (Minimum of two (2) Academic Sessions and Maximum of Three(3)Academic Sessions)
2. b) MPA/MBA (Minimum of Twelve Calendar Months)
3. c) Postgraduate Diploma (Minimum of One (1) Academic Session and Maximum of Two (2) Academic Sessions
4. d) PhD (Minimum of three (3) and Maximum of five (5) Academic Sessions

GOMSU POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance

1. Graduate of Gombe State University or any other recognized University
2. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with a minimum of Lower Credit in relevant discipline

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

MSc/PhD Accounting

1. Graduate of Gombe State University in Accounting or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division
2. Holders of relevant qualification, B.Ed Accounting with a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance from a recognized University

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

Postgraduate Diploma in Management

1. Graduate of Gombe State University or any other recognized University
2. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with a minimum of Lower Credit in relevant discipline

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

Master in Business Administration (MBA)

1. A Bachelors degree holder in relevant discipline from Gombe State University or any recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division
2. Holders of Third Class Honours degree; Higher National Diploma (HND) with a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant discipline

M.Sc/ PhD Business Administration

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

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

Postgraduate Diploma in Development Economics (PGDDEC)

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

M.Sc/ PhD Economics

1. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Economics from Gombe State University or any recognized University
2. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Economics Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Economics

M.A/PhD English Language

1. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in English from Gombe State University or any recognized University
2. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in English Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

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

MA/PhD English Literature

1. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in English Literature from Gombe State University or any recognized University
2. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in English Literature Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

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

M.A/PhD History

1. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in History from Gombe State University or any recognized University
2. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in History Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good M.A in History

M.A/ PhD Christian Religious Studies

1. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Christian Religious Studies from Gombe State University or any recognized University
2. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Christian Religious Studies Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good MA in Christian Religious Studies

MA/ PhD Islamic Religious Studies

1. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Islamic Religious Studies from Gombe State University or any recognized University
2. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Islamic Religious Studies Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good MA in Islamic Religious Studies

M.Sc/ PhD International Relations

1. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in International Relations or Political Science from Gombe State University or any recognized University
2. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in any related field from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good M Sc in International Relations

MSc/PhD Peace and Conflict Studies

1. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Peace and Conflict Studies or Political Science from Gombe State University or any recognized University
2. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in related field from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

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

M.Sc/ PhD Political Science

1. Candidates must possess at least Second Class lower Division Honours degree in Political Science from Gombe State University or any recognized University
2. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Political Science Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

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

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)

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

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

1. A degree in Public Administration from Gombe State University or any recognized University with minimum of Second nags Lower Division
2. Applicant with Bachelors degree, HND with a Postgraduate Diploma at Credit Level

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

M.Sc/ PhD Public Administration

1. Applicant should possess a degree in Public Administration, Political Science and International Relation from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second nags Lower Division
2. For PhD a good M.Sc in Public Administration

M.Sc/ PhD Sociology

1. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Sociology from Gombe State University or any recognized University
2. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Sociology Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered

iii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Sociology

Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDBC)

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

M.Sc/ PhD Biochemistry

1. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Biochemistry from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree
2. Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Biochemistry or HND and PGD in Biochemistry may also be considered

iii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Biochemistry

M.Sc/ PhD Environmental Biology

1. Applicant should possess a minimum of Second nags Lower degree in Biology or any related field from Gombe State University or any other recognized University
2. For PhD a good M.Sc in Environmental Biology

M.Sc/ Ph D Applied Parasitology & Entomology

1. Candidate should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Zoology, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University
2. For PhD a good M.Sc in Applied Parasitology & Entomology

M.Sc/ Ph D Hydrobiology & Fisheries

1. Applicant should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Biology, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University
2. For PhD a good M.Sc in Hydrobiology & Fisheries

M.Sc/ PhD Botany (Ecology)

1. Candidate should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Botany, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University
2. For PhD a good M.Sc in Botany

M.Sc/ PhD Botany (Plant Physiology)

1. Candidate should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Botany, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University
2. For PhD a good M.Sc in Botany

Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry

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

M.Sc/ PhD Organic/Inorganic Chemistry

1. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Chemistry from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree
2. Candidates with good Second Class Honours B.Sc (Ed) Chemistry may be considered but would be required to lake Undergraduate Courses they may be deficient

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

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

Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)

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

M.Sc/ PhD Computer Science

1. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree
2. Candidates with good Second Class Honours B.Sc (Ed) Computer Science may be considered but would be required to take Undergraduate Courses they may be deficient

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

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

Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM)

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

Master in Environmental Management (MEM)

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

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

M.Sc/PhD Geography

1. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Geography from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree
2. Candidates with good Second Class Honours B.Sc (Ed) Geography may be considered but would be required to take Undergraduate Courses they may be deficient

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

MSc/PhD Microbiology

1. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Microbiology from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree
2. Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Geography or B.Sc (Ed) Microbiology or HND and PGD in Microbiology may also be considered

iii. For PhD a good M.Sc in Microbiology

M.Sc/ PhD Physics

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

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

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

M.Ed/PhD Educational Psychology

1. Applicants with Bachelors Degree Honours in Education obtained at not less than Second Class Lower Division from Gombe State University or any other recognized University
2. Higher National Diploma (HND) holder may be considered provided that such applicants possess Postgraduate Diploma in Education obtained at not less than credit level

iii. For PhD a good M Ed in Psychology

M.Ed/ PhD Guidance & Counseling

1. Applicants with Bachelors Degree in Education obtained at not less than Second Class Lower Division from Gombe State University or any other recognized University
2. Candidates with a Bachelor degree plus PGDE may be considered

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

1. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders may be considered provided that such applicant posses Postgraduate Diploma in Education obtained at not less than credit level
2. For PhD a good M.Ed in Guidance and Counseling

M.Ed/ PhD Science Education

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

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

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

METHOD OF APPLICATION: GOMSU POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION

TRANSCRIPT SUBMISSION PROCESS
1. EMAIL TRANSMISSION:
Transcripts may either be submitted electronically or through postage. When  submitting electronically, use the following email address:  [email protected]

Note that the email should be titled in this order: Transcript: Name of Programme, Name of applicant and Year of application. Also, transcripts should be sent directly from the awarding institution’s official email address with an official covering letter. Transcripts must be stamped and signed by the officer in charge of issuance before it is forwarded. 

2. POSTAL ADDRESS: 
When submitting through the Post Office, the mail must be stamped or marked with an institutional seal and should reach the Postgraduate School of  Gombe State University intact for it to be acceptable for use. Send mail to: 
The Dean,
School of Postgraduate Studies
Gombe State University,
Tudun Wada,
P.M.B 127, Gombe, 
Gombe State,
Nigeria.

3. DEADLINE FOR THE ONLINE APPLICATION
The deadline for the submission of application is Wednesday 15th September, 
2021.

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