FUTMINNA Postgraduate Admission Form is On Sale – 2018/2019
Federal University of Technology, Minna, FUTMINNA postgraduate admission application form for the 2018/2019 academic session is out. FUTMINNA Postgraduate form now on sale. Opportunities exist for suitably qualified candidates for postgraduate training leading to the award of PGD, MTech/MEng and PhD degrees at Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) for the 2018/2019 academic session. See more details below.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) postgraduate programmes for the 2018/2019 academic session..
MTech/MEng and PhD Programmes
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1. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
O’ Level Entry Requirement for Candidates applying into any Department in the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering Technology must have at least five O’ Level credits to include: English, Mathematics, Biology /Agricultural `Science, Chemistry and any one relevant Science subject.
- Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Technology
Ph.D (Full-time and Part-time) in the following areas of specialization:
- Agricultural Economics and
- Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
MTech (Full-time ) in the following areas of specialization:
- Agricultural Economics and
- Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
- Department of Animal Production
PhD (Full-time and Part-time) in the following areas of specialization.
- Animal Nutrition
- Pasture Production
- Meat science
- Dairy and cattle Production
- Reproductive Physiology
- Animal Breeding and Genetics
MTech (Full-time only) in Animal Production.
- Department of Crop Production
Ph.D (Full-time and part-time) in the following areas of specialization:
- Weed Science,
- Horticulture,
- Seed Technology,
- Crop Breeding/Genetics
- Post Harvest Technology
- Crop protection
MTech (Full-time only) in the following areas of specialization:
- Crop protection
- Crop production
- Agronomy
- Department of Soil Science and Land Management
PhD (Full-time and Part-time) in the following areas of specialization:
i) Soil Conservation and Water Management
ii) Soil Fertility
iii) Soil Physics
- Soil Microbiology
- Pedology
MTech (Full-time only) in the following areas of specialization:
i) Soil Conservation and Water Management
ii) Soil Fertility
- Soil Physics,
iv) Soil Microbiology
- Pedology
- Soil chemistry
- Department of Water Resources, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology
PhD (Full-time and Part-time) in the following areas of specialization:
- Aquaculture/Fish nutrition
- Hydrobiology/Limnology
- Fish Post Harvest Technology
- Fish Genetics and Breeding
- Fish Biology
- Fish Ecology
- Fish Toxicology
MTech (Full-time only) in Fisheries Technology
2. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
O’ Level Entry Requirement for Candidates applying into any Department in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology must have at least five O’ Level credits to include English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any one of the following: Biology/Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing, Geography or Economics.
a) Department of Chemical Engineering
PhD (Full-time and Part-time) in Chemical Engineering
MEng (Full-time only) in Chemical Engineering
b) Department of Civil Engineering
PhD (Full-time and Part-time) in the following areas of Specialization:
- Structural Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
MEng in (Full-time) in the following areas of specialization:
- Structural Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
c) Department of Computer Engineering
PhD (Full-time and Part-time) for Staff of the Department only.
d) Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering
PhD (Full-time and Part-time) in the following areas of specialization
- Power systems
- Electric Machine and Drives (for Staff of the Department only)
- Electronics
MEng (Full–time only) in the following areas of specialization:
- Electronics
- Control and Instrumentation
e) Department of Mechanical Engineering
PhD (Full–time and Part-time) and MEng (Full-time only) in the following areas of Specialization:
- Industrial and Production Engineering
- Materials and Metallurgy Engineering
- Design and Solid Mechanics Engineering
- Thermofluids and Power Plant Engineering
- Foundry Engineering
3. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
a) Department of Architecture
PhD Architecture (full-time and part-time)MTech in Architecture (Full-time only)
Specific Entry Requirement.
- BTech (Arch) Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from a 5-year Architecture programme.
- Minimum of five (5) O’ Level credits to include English, Mathematics, Physics and any two of the following: Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Economics, Geography, Building Construction, Fine Art and Surveying.
O’ Level Entry Requirement
Minimum of five (5) O’ Level credits to include English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one of the following subjects Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Biology/Agricultural Science
PhD and MTech in Quantity Surveying (Full–time only).
Specific Entry Requirement.
- Minimum of five (5) O’ Level credits to include English, Mathematics, Physics and any two of the following: Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Economics, Geography, Surveying and Agricultural Science/Biology.
- BTech/BSc (Quantity Surveying) Degree or equivalent of Federal University of Technology or any other approved University with a minimum of Second Class Honours Degree.
PhD (Full-time and Part-time) in Surveying and Geoinformatics. (for Staff of the Department only)
Specific Entry Requirement.
- Minimum of five (5) O’ Level credits to include English, Mathematics, Physics and any two of the following: Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Economics, Geography, Elementary Surveying, Agricultural Science/Biology.
- BTech/BSc (Surveying) Degree or equivalent of Federal University of Technology or any other approved University with a minimum of Second Class Honours Degree. In addition the PhD candidates having the following qualification from any approved University.
4. SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES.
O’ Level Entry Requirement
Candidates must have five (5) O’ Level credits in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and any other Science subjects except Agricultural Science. At least a pass in Physics is required
a) Department of Biochemistry
PhD ( Full –time and Part-time) and MTech (Full-time only) in Biochemistry.
O’ Level Entry Requirement
Minimum of five (5) O’ Level credits in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
b) Department of Biological Sciences
PhD (Full-time and part-time) in the following areas of specialization:
- Zoology (Applied Entomology and Parasitology)
- Botany (Mycology)
MTech (Full-time only ) in the following areas of specialization:
- Zoology (Applied Entomology and Parasitology)
- Zoology (Hydrobiology )
- Botany (Applied Plant Genetics and Breeding)
- Botany (Mycology )
a) Department of Chemistry
PhD (Full-time and Part-time ) and MTech (Full –time ) in Analytical Chemistry
O’ Level Entry Requirement:
Minimum of Five (5) O’ Level Credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
b) Department of Geography
PhD (Full-time and Part-time) in the following Options
- Applied Meteorology
- Remote Sensing Application
- Environmental Management
- Geography
MTech (full-time) in the following options
- Environmental Management
- Meteorology
- Remote Sensing Application
O’ Level Entry Requirement:
Minimum of Five (5) O’ Level Credits in English, Mathematics, Geography and any other 2 from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology/Agric Science.
c) Department of Geology
PhD (Full-time and Part-time) and MTech (full-time only) in the following areas of specialization
i) Hydrogeology
ii) Mineral Exploration
iii) Biostratigraphy
O’ Level Entry Requirement
Minimum of five (5) O’ Level credits in English, Mathematics, Biology/Chemistry and any other Science subject except Agric. Science.
d) Department of Mathematics
PhD (Full-time and Part-time) in Applied Mathematics
MTech (Full –time only) in Applied Mathematics
O’ Level Entry Requirement:
Minimum of Five (5) O’ Level Credits in English, Mathematics, Physics and any other two Science Subjects obtained at not more than two sittings.
6. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
a) Department of Industrial and Technology Education
PhD (Full-time and Part-time) and MTech (Full-time only) in the following areas of specialization:
- Automobile Technology Education,
- Building Technology Education
- Electrical/Electronics Technology Education,
- Metal Work Technology Education and
O’ Level Entry Requirement
Minimum of five (5) O’ Level credits passes in English, Mathematics, Physics and any two other Science subjects.
b) Department of Science Education
PhD (Full-time and Part-time) and MTech (Full-time) in the following areas of specialization:
- Educational Technology
- Chemistry Education
- Biology Education
- Geography Education
- Mathematics Education
- Physics Education
O’ Level Entry Requirement
Minimum of Five (5) O’ Level credits in English, Mathematics, and three other Science subjects.
7. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
a) Department Computer Science
PhD (Full-time and part-time) for Staff of the Department only.
MTech (full-time) in Computer Science.
O’ Level Entry Requirement:
Minimum of Five (5) O’ Level Credits in English, Mathematics, Physics and any other two Science Subjects obtained at not more than two sittings.
NOTE: Aptitude Test will be conducted before admission for all Applicants into M.Tech in Computer Science. Applicants will be contacted through SMS and email on the issue of the aptitude test.
b) Department of Cyber Security
PhD in Cyber Security Science (Full-time and part-time) for Staff of the Department only.
O’ Level Entry Requirement:
Minimum of Five (5) O’ Level Credits in English, Mathematics, Physics and any other two Science Subjects obtained at not more than two sittings.
c) Department of Library and Information Technology
PhD (Full-time and Part-time)and MTech (Full-time only)in Library and Information Technology
O’ Level Entry Requirement
Minimum of five (5) O’ Level credits passes in English, Mathematics, and any other (3) subjects. From (i) Geography, (ii) Physics, (iii) Chemistry(iv)Biology, or Agricultural Science and
8. CENTRE FOR DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Professional Masters in Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies (Full-time only).
Admission Requirements
- Five ‘O’ Level credits including English and Mathematics and any of Geography, Biology/Agric Science plus any two science or social science subjects.
- Minimum of Third Class Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine, Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Sciences and Engineering,
From recognized Institutions.
- Third class Degree with Postgraduate Diploma in any of the areas listed above and at least 3 years of working experience in relevant fields.
- Evidence of National Youth Service (NYSC) discharge Certificate or exemption letter.)
9. CENTRE FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
- Professional Masters in Sustainable Urban Development (Full-time)
- Professional Masters in Urban Ecology (Full-time )
Admission Requirements
- 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.
- In Addition to (i) and (ii) above, a minimum of five (5) O’Level Credits in English Language, Mathematics and any other three subjects in either Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Biology/Agricultural Science or Economics at not more than two (2) sittings.
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A candidate applying for Postgraduate Studies in the Federal University of Technology, Minna must have obtained five (5) Credits in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB and GCE (O’Level) or their equivalents including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. No admission shall be made on the basis of any awaiting O/Level paper result and no exemption is made for admission into any programme.
1. Master Degree Programmes
i. A Minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree from Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other recognized University.
ii. 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.
iii. Candidates with HND with a minimum of Lower Credit, OND 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.
iv For avoidance of doubt, candidates with PASS grade at any level Degree, PGD, HND and OND do not qualify for admission to the Master Degree Programmes. No Diploma candidate withCGPA less than 2.50 qualifies for admission into the Master Degree Programmes.
v Where examination is required as in the case of 1 (ii) and 1 (iii) above, an examination fee of N2000.00 will be charged outside the cost of Postgraduate application forms.
vi. 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.
vii. 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 to graduate.
2. PhD programme
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.
ii. 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.
Duration of FUTMINNA Postgraduate Programmes.
Master Degree Programmes
The Master Degree programmes are expected to last a minimum of three Semesters for full-time students and there is no part time for Master’s degree programmes. The maximum allowable periods of studies shall be six semesters for full-time, subject to passing all courses at the end of each semester and maintaining a CGPA of 2.5 at the end of the course-work programme. Failure to meet this requirement will result in withdrawal from the programme.
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 respectively.
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
Please note that any candidate with PASS grade at either OND or HND does not qualify for admission. Generally, Full-time Students are expected to graduate normally after Three Semesters on successful completion of their programmes, subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA of 1.50 in any semester.
FUTMINNA Postgraduate General Admission Requirements.
A candidate applying for Postgraduate Studies in the Federal University of Technology, Minna must have obtained five (5) Credits in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB and GCE (O’Level) or their equivalents including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. No admission shall be made on the basis of any awaiting results and no exemption is made for admission into any programme.
1 Ph.D. Programmes
- 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(Not professional masters).
- 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.
- 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.
2. Master Degree Programmes
- A Minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree from Federal University of Technology, Minna or any other recognized University.
- 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.
- Candidates with HND with a minimum of Lower Credit, OND 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.
- For avoidance of doubt, candidates with PASS grade at any level 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
3. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
i. First degree in relevant areas from any recognised university.
ii. Candidates with a minimum of Lower Credit at HND level are eligible for admission.
iii. Candidates with PASS grade are not eligible for admission.
How to Apply for FUTMINNA Postgraduate Admission.
- All applications for Postgraduate programmes are online through the University website; futminna.edu.ng
- Applications will be accessible as from 14th May, 2018
- All requested information on the online application must be correctly, and accurately provided with current and active email addresses and phone numbers.
- Completed application forms must be submitted online through the University portal latest on 31st August, 2018. All necessary instructions on filling of form must be adhered to and failure to do so is sufficient ground to disqualify an applicant.
- Completed application forms must be printed out as they would be requested for during registration, on successful admission.
- All PhD Applicants must upload their research proposal of interest and ensure that their official transcripts are forwarded to;
The Secretary,
Postgraduate School,
Federal University of Technology,
Minna, Niger State.
before the processing of admission. Official transcripts could also be sent through our Email (pgs@futminna.edu.ng) to be uploaded before processing of admission. - 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).
- All certificates must be uploaded in their original form and in colour.
APPLICATION FORMS
University charges an application fee of Ten thousand naira (N10,000.00) plus, Two hundred and fifty naira (N250.00) Remita charge making a total of ten thousand two hundred and fifty naira (N10,250.00) 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 undergo the following registration formalities: screening, payment of fees, and registration. This shall be completed within a stipulated date beyond which the candidate loses the admission.
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